Korean petrochemical firms to showcase advanced materials in Germany

Major Korean petrochemical firms will flock to the German city of Düsseldorf next week to showcase their latest material technologies at the triennial K 2025 trade fair for plastics and rubber, scheduled for Oct. 8-15. SK Chemicals plans to exhibit more than 70 end products and industrial goods commercialized with the company's proprietary materials. Under the theme "Recyclable, Recycled and Bio Solutions," the firm will present items made with its recyclable and recycled materials used across various industries, including cosmetics, automotive, fashion and food and beverage. “As circularity is becoming a core requirement in global markets, SK Chemicals provides readily deployable recycling and bio solutions, and is recognized for competitive quality and commercial readiness,” SK Chemicals CEO Ahn Jae-hyun said. “We will continue expanding collaborations with global companies and further strengthen SK Chemicals’ technological and brand leadership as the market shifts toward recycled plastics.” LG Chem will display 65 types of products at its 286-square-meter booth, the largest