Experience a variety of guided tours at K

During the K, you have the opportunity to take part in a variety of guided tours on several days. The tours combine expert knowledge with a clear thematic focus - ensuring that you make the most of your time at K and visit exhibitors that are relevant to you.

The following guided tours are available:

Materials and Design

12.10. & 13.10. | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

These tours are led by Chris Leferti.

Chris Leferti is an internationally recognised authority on materials and design. His eight books on materials and manufacturing — translated into six languages — have transformed how designers around the world approach and value materials.

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Tours by
kunststoffland NRW

10. / 13. / 14.10. | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Three varied tours await you, dedicated to current trends and developments in the industry.

Next Level Production: AI and digitalization in use in the plastics industry
Smart design. Smart use. Resource-saving production
Recycling in focus: Innovative technologies & best practices

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Intelligent manufacturing: Adding value from data

11.10. | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Data plays a key role in increasing efficiency, measurable added value and sustainable production processes.

We show how digital technologies are already enabling intelligent and sustainable production solutions today - with specific applications from the plastics processing industry.

Starting point: Hall 6, Stand D76

Registration currently closed (fully booked)

Hidden Champions of Polymer Recycling

14.10. | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Recycling flexible packaging is a key factor in meeting current sustainability objectives. Within the framework of “Advanced Mechanical Recycling”, several companies are employing advanced technologies to convert post-consumer film waste from household collection into high-quality recyclates.

We will present the technologies that are set to elevate mechanical recycling to the next level and outline how a circular economy can also be realized in the field of contact-sensitive packaging. The tour will be held in English.

Starting point: International Lounge

Registration currently closed (fully booked)

Circular Plastics in Motion: A Walking Tour on Automotive Plastic Recycling

09.10. | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Global Impact Coalition and TNO on an expert tour of the K trade fair on the future of the plastics circular economy in the automotive industry. The starting point is the Plastics Europe area (Hall 6, Stand C40). Stops include Syensqo, SABIC, MCG and TNO - all with innovative approaches to recycling plastics from end-of-life vehicles.

From pilot projects to next-generation recycled polymers, you will gain direct insights from professionals shaping progress and collaboration along the value chain. Whether you are a materials specialist, sustainability officer or OEM, this tour offers a unique overview of current and upcoming developments.

You can find these and other events in our program overview