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Milliken's Presence at K Fair 2025

Milliken & Company is gearing up to showcase its latest innovations and industry partnerships at the K Fair 2025, a pivotal event for the plastics industry, which will take place from October 8 to October 15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany. This year, Milliken will highlight new products and technological advancements aimed at enhancing polymer performance and sustainability.

As a leader in the manufacturing sector, Milliken has continuously committed to innovation, enhancing performance, and expanding its product offerings. According to Wim Van De Velde, vice president and general manager of the plastic additives business at Milliken, the company maintains a clear goal of improving both performance and sustainability for its customers. The upcoming showcase at K Fair emphasizes this dedication through collaboration and advanced technologies.

Featured Innovations

Among the cutting-edge products set to be revealed at the trade fair are:

1. RESIST XTR™: The expanded portfolio of colorants, including high-chroma oranges, has been specifically designed for high-performance applications such as high-voltage battery connectors used in electric vehicles (EVs). These pigments are formulated to withstand extreme processing temperatures, ensuring thermal stability, UV resistance, and enhanced lightfastness.

2. Hyperform® HPN® 58ei: This latest nucleating agent for polypropylene is designed to improve optical performance, isotropic shrinkage, and regrind quality for thermoplastic sheets and parts. It aims to balance rigidity and impact resistance while reducing energy consumption, making it ideal for applications in packaging for beverages and ready-to-eat foods.

3. LeneX™ UGN-52: This barrier improvement technology enhances the performance of HDPE and LLDPE films, containers, pouches, and pharmaceutical bottles. By improving polyethylene's barrier properties, it enables product design that is more compatible with recycling, promoting sustainability through reduced material waste.

4. EXPLAZ™: A laser marking solution optimized for polyamides, EXPLAZ allows for minimal visual impact on the base polymer due to its naturally white appearance. This product ensures effective marking performance using low loadings while maintaining aesthetic quality.

5. Next-generation additives: Addressing the industry's growing demand for polypropylene products with clarity akin to ultra-clear materials, Milliken will introduce its groundbreaking additive at K Fair 2025. Designed to improve aesthetic properties and reduce extraction rates, this innovation presents a viable option for food contact applications and material substitution needs.

Strategic Partnerships and Live Demonstrations

Milliken will highlight its recently announced strategic partnerships with PolyChim, OQ, and over 30 leading companies in the plastics sector at K Fair 2025. Attendees are invited to experience live machine demonstrations showcasing practical applications of Milliken's additives at various booths:

• - LKIMM, Hall 13, Stand B78: Demonstrating a polypropylene cup made with PolyChim's HS45XI homopolymer resin, featuring transparency achieved through Milliken's clarifying agents.
• - Haitian, Hall 15, Stand A57: Presenting a two-liter bucket produced with Carmel CAPILENE® QW 80 AV random copolymer resin, enhanced for clarity by Milliken's clarifying agents.
• - Tederic, Hall 15, Stand D40: Showcasing HDPE caps enhanced with Milliken's polyethylene barrier additives.

Additionally, Milliken is organizing a series of Tech Talks in Hall 6, Gallery 1O-05, where industry experts will discuss the latest innovations and share insights into advancing performance and sustainability in plastic manufacturing.

Conclusion

Milliken & Company's longstanding commitment to leveraging material science for innovation continues as it prepares for K Fair 2025. The new products and partnerships showcased at the event reflect its mission to enhance lives and deliver innovative solutions across multiple industries, including automotive, consumer goods, electronics, healthcare, and packaging. For further details and updates, please visit K2025.milliken.com and stop by Milliken at Stand A27, Hall 6.

About Milliken

Milliken & Company is a global leader in manufacturing, driven by its expertise in material science, innovating today for breakthroughs tomorrow. With a portfolio that spans textiles, flooring, specialty chemicals, and healthcare solutions, Milliken prioritizes integrity and excellence, striving to impact the world positively for future generations. Discover more about Milliken's driven solutions at milliken.com and on social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.