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REPORT OF AIPMA

REPORT OF AIPMA DELEGATION TO K-2025

K 2025 the leading global trade fair for the plas-
tics and rubber industry was held from 8th -15rd
October 2025 in Dusseldorf Germany organized
by Messe Dusseldorf. The Total exhibition net
area 173025sq.mtrs spread across 18 halls had
total 3,275 exhibitors from 66 countries and ap-
proximately 175,000 visitors from 160 countries
took great interest especially in recycling sys-
tems, sustainable raw materials, and resource-
saving processes.

Furthermore, K 2025 was characterized by a
high propensity to invest as before. The inten-
tion among the international trade audience to
get perfectly geared up for the future with the
latest technologies was clearly perceivable.

K provided impressive proof of its position as the industry’s most global trade fair: 73% of all visitors
came from abroad and over one third of these from overseas. A particularly strong representation
was seen from China (6,300 visitors) and India (6,400 visitors). A total of 10,000 visitors travelled from
the US and Brazil to K 2025. The trade fair again stood out with an above-average ratio of decision-
makers (67%).

The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), in association with Tibro Tours Pvt. Ltd.,
organized the Indian Delegation with a total of 154 delegates, including AIPMA Office Bearers, Com-
mittee Members, and staff. The delegation was divided as follows:

♦ Package 1: 72 delegates

♦ Package 2: 38 delegates

♦ Package 3: 44 delegates

The major delegates stayed in Hotel H+ Bochum. The delegates were provided with excellent facili-
ties which was included in their package i.e., Airfare, Accommodation, and Indian Breakfast with Indian
Dinner in comfort of the hotel, Pick & Drop facility from Airport, To and Fro Fairground transfers, and
other services. This time we had arranged evening Tea & Snacks at fixed Location every day af-
ter exhibition which was highly appreciate by the delegates. Indian dinner was served every night
prepared by Indian Chefs specially flown from India. The chefs were excellent, and the food was very
delicious, receiving great appreciation from all delegates.

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