The confidence of the world’s plastics and rubber industry in K 2010, 18th International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber, is clearly reflected in the exhibitor registration figures after the application deadline end of May 2009: despite the difficult economic situation for the industry, all 19 halls will be occupied and all renowned companies have signed up. Some 3,000 exhibitors will showcase their products from October 27 – November 3, 2010 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf , Germany.

Werner M. Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf , commented: “In times like these, when the global plastics and rubber industry is faced with a severe slump, the exhibiting companies’ loyalty to their leading trade fair means more than ever. We are all confident that, by October next year, the economy will have turned around and the market will once again take the stage at full strength and in all its diversity. As for Messe Düsseldorf , we will do our utmost to ensure that K 2010 plays its part in generating an upswing in business for the participating companies.”

K 2010 will provide a complete overview of offerings from all over the world. The internationality of the exhibitors will again assure an extensive range of products. Companies from every continent have signed up to present their innovations in the following categories: • Raw materials and auxiliaries; • Semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics; • Machinery and equipment for the plastics and rubber industry;

As in the past, Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the U.S. as well as China, India and Taiwan will be strongly represented. Among them will be not only the global market leaders but also many interesting newcomers.

The exhibitors’ products will be complemented by the special presentation “Visions in Polymers”, which will present future-oriented aspects, development trends and innovations in the industry. This special exhibit will be organized by Messe Düsseldorf and the German plastics industry, spearheaded by PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V.

For further information on visiting or exhibiting at K 2010, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit our web site http://www.mdna.com; Subscribe to our blog at http://www.mdna.com/blog/; Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/mdnachicago

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