Victrex plc, the world-leading supplier of high-performance PEEK and PAEK polymer solutions, invites engineers and innovators to discover breakthrough material solutions under the banner "Hello Change Makers" at K-Show 2025, the world’s number one trade fair for plastics and rubber. Recognising that today's engineers face unprecedented challenges—from extreme operating conditions and sustainability mandates to accelerated development timelines and complex performance requirements—Victrex will showcase how its advanced polymer technologies, dedicated technical support and culture of innovation can transform engineering constraints into competitive advantages.
"Every day, engineers worldwide are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, solving challenges that didn't exist a decade ago," said Jakob Sigurdsson, Victrex CEO. "Whether you're designing for extreme temperatures, developing lighter-weight solutions, meeting stringent purity requirements, or accelerating time-to-market, our role is to enable you as your materials innovation partner. At K 2025, we're showcasing real application examples that demonstrate how the right high-performance polymer solution, combined with our technical expertise, can accelerate your innovation journey and help you achieve breakthrough results."
Overcoming Complex Engineering Challenges at Victrex's K 2025 Showcase
Reliability Solutions: Engineered for Critical Performance
Victrex will showcase innovations that deliver exceptional performance in mission-critical applications across sectors. These solutions demonstrate superior durability, thermal stability, and wear resistance, enabling breakthrough reliability in environments where failure is not an option.
Electrification Applications: Enabling Performance in Harsh Environments
As the global transition to electrification accelerates, Victrex's polymer solutions are proving essential in electric vehicle technologies and advanced electrical systems. Application parts will be on display that illustrate how these materials enhance electrical insulation, improve thermal management, and reduce system weight while maintaining exceptional performance under demanding operating conditions.
Extreme Purity Innovations: Meeting Critical Industry Standards
Sectors such as medical, food, and semiconductor require high purity grades that meet the most stringent standards. Visitors will be able to see examples of applications that demonstrate these specialised materials in action, including how advanced polymers are enabling next-generation medical technologies that require absolute biocompatibility and reliability in life-critical applications.
Cost Reduction & Design Freedom: Smart Material Replacement Solutions
Design for manufacture and cost constraints are common engineering challenges that can limit innovation potential. Victrex will demonstrate how to unlock the potential of PEEK in a way that can address these constraints while delivering enhanced functionality and reducing total system costs.
Building on Four Decades of High-Performance Polymer Innovation
Since the invention of PEEK over 40 years ago, Victrex has continuously expanded the boundaries of what's possible with high-performance polymers. The K 2025 showcase represents the latest chapter in this innovation journey, demonstrating how advanced materials science is enabling solutions to some of industry's most complex challenges.
The company's comprehensive portfolio spans additive manufacturing materials, advanced composites, specialised films, powders and granules, precision-engineered components, and application-specific grades designed for the most demanding environments in aerospace, automotive, energy, electronics, medical, and industrial manufacturing.
Event Details:
- K Show 2025: October 8-15, 2025
- Location: Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
- Victrex Booth: Hall 5, Booth B09
About Victrex
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices. With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at Victrex.com
Contacts
Victrex Media Contact
media@victrex.com, Tel. +44 1253 898 000
Corporate, Financial Media or Investor Relations Enquiries
Andrew Hanson, Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
ahanson@victrex.com, Tel. +44 1 25 38 9 81 21
