About K 2028
K is the world's largest trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, held every three years in Düsseldorf. It covers injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, recycling machinery, raw materials and auxiliaries.
Why it matters for machine research
The defining launch event for plastics processing machinery, from injection moulding machines to recycling lines.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Compare energy per kilogram, mold changeover, and how the machine fits your materials and auxiliary equipment.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | K – The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber |
|---|---|
| Local name | K – Internationale Messe Nr. 1 für Kunststoff und Kautschuk |
| Organizer | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH |
| How often | Triennial |
| Venue | Messe Düsseldorf |
| Official site | k-online.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.