EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2025 – MATERIALS
At K2025, Adeka is unveiling its ADK Transparex solution for polypropylene applications. Among its benefits, the company says it offers: high transpar- ency, with a haze value of 2.0 or more, far surpass- ing the market standard of 3.2, offering clarity comparable to glass, PS, and PET; sustainability, as it enables PP to replace less sustainable materials; efficient processing with superior flow properties; and safety and compliance, as it is approved by the US FDA for food-contact applications, ensuring safety across a wide range of temperature condi- tions. �
www.adeka.co.jp
AF Color will be presenting various solutions for technically demanding plastics with a focus on its portfolio of polyketone-based master- batches. Polyketone is known for its outstanding chemical resistance, high abrasion
resistance, and excellent CO2 balance compared to other technical thermoplastics, while the range of masterbatches offered by AF Color also offer
excellent processability. The company will also present a compre-
Above: AF-Color will highlight its circular products at K2025
hensive portfolio of polyamide-based master- batches characterised by high mechanical strength, toughness, and thermal resistance. The company also offers a high-performance laser additive which, in combination with a black masterbatch, enables high-contrast, precise laser markings. A highly effective blowing agent which enables a density reduction of up to 40% in polyamide components rounds off the range. �
https://af-color.com
A key area Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, will showcase is the development of natural, barrier, and active polymers and coatings for packaging applications, along with the devel- opment of bio-based, biodegradable, and com- postable polymers, backed by its expertise in reactive extrusion and advanced compounding. The centre will also highlight its laboratory capa- bilities for regulatory compliance, performance, and safety testing, as well as its support for obtaining eco-labels and leading certifications. As part of its official program, several Aimplas specialists will contribute their expertise through technical presentations and workshops. �
www.aimplas.net
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At K 2025, flame retardant additives group Albemarle says its team will be present to share insights and discuss its latest advancements, including pioneering work in fire safety solutions. �
www.albemarle.com
Ampacet will be presenting a broad portfolio of masterbatch solutions, including the ProVital range for healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging, medical devices, and in-vitro diagnostic equipment, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free Polymer Processing Aids (PPA) including food compliant additives such as siloxane-free ProFlow 1485 and high heat resistant ProFlow 1611. The company says these alternatives to conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches support compliance with new European Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation and eliminate melt fracture, reduce die buildup, boost throughput, and support printing/ lamination without interference. Ampacet’s LIAD Smart line of colour automation equipment will be demonstrated at K2025: LIAD Smart BatchSave Hybrid, which integrates the BatchSave gravimetric batch blender and Color- Save 1000 gravimetric screw feeder into a compact unit; ColorSave 1000X, a gravimetric feeder with patented SmartClean technology; Spectro PMD for analyzing granules in real-time with zero waste; and SpectroMetric, a patented in-line spectrometric masterbatch feeder combining precise colour measurement with automated dosing optimization. �
www.ampacet.com
At K2025, Arkema will showcase a wide-ranging portfolio of high-performance materials and technologies that support innovation, efficiency, and circularity across multiple industries including the Luperox range, which includes curing agents and initiators designed for efficient crosslinking and polymerization of thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermosets. Also on display will be a compre- hensive range of impact modifiers, including Durastrength for durable, weather-resistant applications, Clearstrength for PVC, engineering, and thermosetting resin applications, Plastistrength to optimise PVC fusion and extrusion, and Bios- trength, which enhances the performance of bio-based and biodegradable polymers. �
www.arkema.com
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei says it has developed a groundbreaking recycling technol- ogy that enables the recovery of continuous carbon fibres from carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) used in automobiles. At the K Show, the company
www.compoundingworld.com
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