Packaging applications will be a strong feature among the nearly 2귔 exhibitors scheduled to participate in K'98, the 14th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber. Held at the Messe Fairgrounds in Dusseldorf, Germany, October 22 through 29, the show is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day.
Typically, the K show is strongest in exhibits of machinery and accessories. At the most recent K exhibition in '95, more than half the 2괌-plus exhibitors displayed machinery; another 900 exhibits covered finished or semi-finished plastic parts or raw materials. At K'98, nearly 60% of the exhibiting companies are coming from outside Germany, including 114 from the U.S. Nearly half of the U.S. companies are exhibiting at two U.S. pavilions. As of May, the exhibitors had reserved about 1.5 million sq' of space in the 15 halls at the Messe fairgrounds.
For the first time, K'98 will permit visitors to register, either in advance or at the fairgrounds. Previously, like most European exhibitions, anyone purchasing a pass could attend the show. To promote registration, all registrants can enter a raffle for a luxury vacation for two to one of four "dream destinations." Registration can be made by mail or via the Internet at www.k-online.de.
