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Successful trade fair days full of encounters, conversations, and inspiration

From October 8 to 15, 2025, WTH GmbH presented itself at the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry – K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The fair was a complete success for our team: numerous constructive discussions with customers, suppliers, and interested parties enabled us to deepen existing partnerships and establish new business contacts. Interest in our additives – especially in our flame retardants, processing aids, and fine chemicals such as light stabilizers and antioxidants – was consistently high. The visitors’ positive feedback once again underscored the strong market position of our products.

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K 2025 a sustainable success for WTH

(mud) – For the international trading company WTH GmbH, participation in the world’s leading plastics trade fair “K 2025” in Düsseldorf was a lasting success. The Lower Saxony-based company presented itself as one of the leading suppliers of additives. Managing Director Gero Thieme expressed his great satisfaction:
“Our trade fair team was able to hold numerous constructive discussions with customers, suppliers, and potential partners, deepen existing relationships, and initiate many new business contacts.”

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“Challenge accepted”

(mud) – Those who come into the office in the morning are not only thinking about their current tasks. Professional and personal development often play a key role. This is also true for WTH employees, especially since some come from international backgrounds. Today, Jutta Bösch shares her thoughts on work with us.

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Why are UV stabilizers and UV absorbers interesting?

In plastics, ultraviolet rays (UV rays) can lead to a variety of undesirable changes. These include color changes, embrittlement, cracking, and even loss of strength and dimensional stability. To counteract these effects of UV radiation, two main types of UV protection agents are used: light stabilizers and UV absorbers.

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“I Value Flexible Work Design”

(mud) – Those who come into the office in the morning aren’t always just thinking about their current tasks. Sometimes, personal matters are also on their minds. This applies equally to WTH employees—especially those with international backgrounds. Today, Natalia Ceglarek shares her thoughts on work.

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WTH sets clear standards: No learning, no progress

“Lifelong learning is no longer an empty formula, but a survival strategy,” said WTH founder Walter Thieme years ago. The entrepreneur, who constantly expanded his knowledge, recognized that success is not a permanent state but the result of continuous development. That is why he promoted not only his own training but also that of his employees—convinced that individual learning directly contributes to business success.

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“Eyes and Ears in Poland”

(mud) – Those who come into the office in the morning aren’t always just thinking about their current tasks. Sometimes, personal matters are on their minds. This also applies to WTH employees—especially since some of them come from international backgrounds. Today, Tomasz Wojtas shares his thoughts on work with us.

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“Committed for Over 30 Years”

The K Fair in Düsseldorf, globally leading in the fields of plastics and rubber, has developed since its founding in 1952 into one of the most important industry events in the chemical sector. Every three years, it brings together manufacturers, distributors, developers, and processors from all over the world. For chemical trading companies in particular, it offers a unique platform to present innovations, build networks, and tap into new business opportunities.

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“Diving Deeper into the WTH World”

(mud) – Those who come into the office in the morning are not always only focused on their current tasks. Sometimes, something very personal is on their minds. This is also true for WTH employees—especially as some have international backgrounds. Today, Jennifer Kirchhoff shares her thoughts on work withus.

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