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Fürth/Germany, October 02, 2023: From October 17 to 21, 2023, FAKUMA in Friedrichshafen will shed light on all aspects of the future-relevant topic of plastic. Plastics manufacturers and processors from all over the world will present innovative and durable high-tech solutions for a wide variety of sectors at the trade fair, from the automotive sector to the packaging industry and construction. The questions of how manufacturing and decoration processes can be optimized, which sustainable raw materials can be used, and which technologies bring us closer to a real circular economy are increasingly being addressed.

Fürth/Germany, September 28, 2023: The plastics processing industry is looking forward to the 28th FAKUMA trade fair, which will take place from October 17 to 21 in Friedrichshafen. The international specialist event is considered the world's leading trade fair for injection molding and, in addition to the main themes of extrusion technology, thermoforming, and 3D printing, is also increasingly focusing on technologies and processes related to the circular economy. After all, as indispensable as plastic has become in all areas of life, the challenges in terms of resource consumption and recycling of the material are just as great.

Fürth/Germany, September 26, 2023: FAKUMA 2023, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the plastics processing industry, is putting a clear focus on sustainability this year. From October 17 to 21, 2023, the focus in Friedrichshafen will be on progressive solutions that make a significant contribution to conserving resources and reducing the ecological footprint.

Fürth/Germany, September 8, 2023: LEONHARD KURZ today opened its new plant in Vietnam at a formal ceremony. The foundation stone of the thin-film specialist's approximately 60,000-square-meter production facility was laid in 2022 near the major city of Quy Nhơn in the center of the country. In addition to representatives of the provincial government, the ceremony was attended by KURZ CEO Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder, the advisory board of LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG – Mr. Walter Kurz, Mr. Peter Kurz and Mrs. Anja Kurz – as well as General Director Dr. Cosima Freiin von Salis-Soglio. With the delegation, KURZ underlines the importance of the new location for the future of the company and strengthens its presence in the Asian market. In addition to Vietnam, KURZ is also represented in China and Malaysia with its own production facilities.

Fürth/Germany, August 30, 2023: The IAA Summit 2023 from September 5 to 8 is part of IAA MOBILITY, and is one of the most renowned international B2B events for the automotive industry. As a platform for groundbreaking technologies, concepts, and solutions for the mobility of the future, the IAA Summit brings together leading automobile manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies.

LEONHARD KURZ is actively shaping these trends and will be presenting numerous highlights from the areas of…

Fürth/Germany, August 23, 2023: The IAA Summit 2023, from September 5 to 8, part of IAA MOBILITY 2023, is the leading international B2B platform for the automotive industry. Manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies will be presenting pioneering technologies, concepts, and solutions for the mobility of future generations at Messe München. The challenges and opportunities of a sustainable future are becoming increasingly important. From drive technology to interior decoration, and from…

Fürth/Germany, August 16, 2023: The IAA Summit 2023 is the most important international B2B platform for the automotive industry. The event will take place from September 5 to 8 as part of IAA MOBILITY 2023 at the Munich exhibition center. Leading automobile manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies come together here to present the next generation of vehicles and mobility concepts.

Fürth/Germany, July 06, 2023: LEONHARD KURZ was recognized with two prestigious German Brand Awards for the successful immersive campaign for its trade fair appearance at CES 2023. KURZ was crowned the winner in the “Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation - Brand Communication - 360° Campaign” category, and received a Special Mention in the “Excellence in Brand Strategy and Creation - Brand Experience of the Year” division.

Fürth/Germany, 8 March 2023: embedded world, the international trade fair for embedded systems, will take place in Nuremberg from March 14 to 16, 2023.  Almost 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world will be presenting their innovations in various areas, including hardware, systems, tools, electronic displays, application software, and security. At stand 1-270, PolyIC, a subsidiary of LEONHARD KURZ and a specialist for touch applications with a focus on high-performance sensor labels, will present highlights for the automotive and home appliances sectors.

Fürth/Germany, March 7, 2023: Living in the (big) city and enjoying green, nature-oriented surroundings do not have to be mutually exclusive, as the Munich-based start-up Greenling demonstrates. Founder and CEO Johanna Leisch, co-managing director Megan Douglas, and their team are pursuing the goal of giving city dwellers little moments of nature every day with their mini-garden that fits perfectly on the balcony or terrace. The practical system consists of a planter with an integrated water tank and several inner pots. The experienced Greenling gardeners equip the mini-gardens with regionally and sustainably grown plants of the customer’s choice – from weatherproof ornamental plants and herbs to seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries or chilies. The Greenling concept enables everyone to enjoy growing plants, even if they don’t have green fingers.

Fürth/Germany, February 28th, 2023: As a trade association, the In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) represents injection molders, printers, material suppliers, and machine manufacturers who are committed to the development of In-Mold Labeling (IML), In-Mold Decoration (IMD), and In-Mold Electronics (IME). As part of the IMDA Awards Competition, the renowned organization annually honors the best products manufactured using IML and IMD, as well as packaging from all over the world.

Fürth/Germany, December 19, 2022: At the start of the year, Las Vegas will once again become a mecca for the international electronics industry. From January 5 to 8, 2023, numerous exhibitors from all over the world will be converging on the city in the American desert to present their new products at the CES technology trade fair – one of them is LEONHARD KURZ, the expert for pioneering plastic surface solutions. Trade visitors will be able to experience innovations from the automotive, consumer electronics, and sustainability sectors live at stand number 4367. KURZ plays a pioneering role in the plastics industry, particularly when it comes to the important topic of sustainability. The company will be presenting groundbreaking solutions at CES 2023 – not only for the materials used, the processes deployed, and the products manufactured, but also for the preceding product design stage.

Fürth/Germany, December 13, 2022: CES has been one of the world’s most influential tech events for decades. It is also one of the most important platforms for LEONHARD KURZ to present pioneering surface solutions and groundbreaking design options. From January 5 to 8, 2023, visitors to stand 4367 will be able to experience not only numerous highlights from the automotive and sustainability sectors, but also spectacular and sustainable design concepts for the consumer electronics of tomorrow.

Fürth/Germany, December 6, 2022: CES has been the most influential technology event in the world for many years. From January 5 to 8, 2023, global innovators from the electronics industry will once again converge on Las Vegas to present groundbreaking technologies. As part of the megatech event, LEONHARD KURZ will be presenting innovative and sustainable solutions for the automotive sector and more at stand 4367 in the automotive hall. 

Fürth/Germany, December 1, 2022: Just in time for the start of the year, CES, one of the world’s largest trade fairs for consumer electronics, is opening its doors. Numerous exhibitors will be presenting their products and technologies at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 5 to 8. LEONHARD KURZ is one of the renowned manufacturers and global innovators attending CES. Under the theme ‘Mission Infinity,’ the surface finishing expert will present innovative and sustainable solutions for the automotive, consumer electronics, and sustainability sectors.