
Impression from K2019 featuring Total Corbion PLA, Novamont, Sukano, IKT, FKuR, Aimplas, BASF, Mitsubishi Chemicals
After eight days (16 until 23 October) packed with major events, smaller dialogue forums and even more bilateral discussions, the leading global trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry closed its doors in Düsseldorf. With approx. 225,000 trade visitors from 165 countries and 3,330 exhibitors from 63 nations the K successfully defended its title as leading business platform. From day one, it was clear that the industry needs operational circular economies along the complete material chain. This is why visitors as well as exhibitors took great interest especially in sustainable raw materials, resource-saving processes and recycling systems.
To European Bioplastics (EUBP) it was therefore not surprising that our booth in hall 7a had a lot of traffic and was amongst the key contact points for stakeholders from all sectors interested in bioplastics. During these eight days EUBP distributed thousands of fact sheets, position papers, brochures, and leaflets. Although many of our visitors were still interested in introductory information on bioplastics, the majority already came with very specific questions on market data or material properties. But also the industry