Upcoming Trade Shows Hannover, Germany for Rubber

For over a century Hannover has played a central role of developing new technologies, formulas and processing solutions for the rubber industry. The city has become so associated with rubber technology that there’s an entire institution dedicated to the furthering of R&D within the industry; the Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie (DIK-Society). This non-university, publicly funded institution, under the auspices of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics, Labor, Transport and Digitalization, is dedicated to the advancement of applied research in rubber technology. The DIK conducts research and development projects, making its findings accessible to the public. Its mission centers on exploring the chemical and physical behavior of rubber and translating these findings into practical applications. Founded in 1981, on the initiative of the German rubber industry and the Lower Saxony Ministry, DIK has evolved into an internationally recognized research institution. Several factors have contributed to DIK's success, including the dedication of its staff and management, and the support of member companies, the Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft (DKG), the Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie (WDK), the Ministry for Economics, Labour, Transport and Digitalisation of Lower Saxony, and the Arbeitgeberverband der Deutschen Kautschukindustrie (ADK). DIK's unique concept, which unites various natural science and engineering disciplines related to rubber and polymer materials, has enabled it to establish itself as an internationally renowned institute. This cross-sectional approach has positioned DIK as a valuable know-how partner and service provider to the European rubber industry and its suppliers. The institute's expertise benefits a wide range of users, including the machinery construction and automotive industries and their suppliers. DIK's focus on both research and entrepreneurial application makes it an invaluable resource for the rubber industry in Hannover. A significant aspect of DIK's work is its efforts to train and develop qualified employees for the rubber industry.