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Fürth/Germany, September 30, 2024: FAKUMA - the highlight of the trade fair year in plastics processing - will again attract numerous international industry representatives to Friedrichshafen this fall from October 15 to 19, 2024. Efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainability are the challenges for which future-proof technologies and solutions will be presented at FAKUMA and made available to a broad expert audience.

LEONHARD KURZ is also attending FAKUMA with innovative surface…

Fürth/Germany, September 23, 2024: From October 15 to 19, 2024, FAKUMA, the world’s leading trade fair for plastics processing, will be held in Friedrichshafen. Around 1,600 international exhibitors are set to provide information about their latest products, processes, machines, and technologies. This year, the focus is on efficiency - both in terms of material use and in terms of processes and production systems.

At FAKUMA, LEONHARD KURZ will show how to implement material-saving and flexible…

Fürth/Germany, September 19, 2024: From October 15 to 19, 2024, the plastics processing industry will come together in Friedrichshafen to discuss new developments, innovative processes, and pioneering solutions. This year’s event focuses on efficiency, sustainability, and resource conservation.

As a pioneer in the field of sustainability, LEONHARD KURZ consistently pursues the goal of contributing to the circular economy in the plastics industry. The international expert for decorative and…

Fürth/Germany, September 17, 2024: The international expert for decorative and functional surfaces, LEONHARD KURZ, will be exhibiting at Chillventa for the first time in 2024. The world’s leading trade fair for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump technology will take place from October 8 to 10 in Nuremberg and is a central meeting place for experts, key players, and associations in the industry. Under the theme ‘Empowering HVAC Smart Surface Design,’ KURZ will be presenting its pioneering solutions for enhancing the product design of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology at stand 6-304.

Fürth/Germany, August 6, 2024: Sustainability and attractive design are not mutually exclusive. On the contrary, they go hand in hand in forward-thinking product design. With this approach, LEONHARD KURZ develops elegant and functional surface solutions, which are recognized internationally. At this year’s Green GOOD DESIGN Sustainability Award, the expert jury was impressed by the sustainable concept of a watering can design made from recycled post-industrial compound and recognized it in the ‘Green Product/Graphic Design’ category. Organized by the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and the Chicago Athenaeum, Museum of Architecture and Design, the globally renowned competition has recognized the most innovative examples of sustainable design every year since 2007.

Fürth/Germany, July 30, 2024: On June 28, 2024, the 22nd Automotive Award Night took place, where all winners and nominees of the SPE Automotive Award 2024 were honored. The competition, held every one and a half years since 1992, is highly valued and supported by many companies in the plastics industry due to the high quality of the submissions and the objective evaluation criteria. This year, the expert jury assessed a total of 43 components that showed a clear trend towards responsible design. With sustainable materials and technologies, the submitted innovations demonstrate that companies like LEONHARD KURZ are actively working to make the vehicles of tomorrow more environmentally friendly in both production and operation. The Fürth-based specialist for high-quality surface finishes was honored in two categories for its pioneering front and rear components.

Fürth/Germany, April 30, 2024: How can surplus transfer carrier media from the graphics industry be recycled and converted into new products? That’s what LEONHARD KURZ will show as a co-exhibitor with its partner DECKERFORM at KUTENO 2024, in the A2 Forum in Rheda-Wiedenbrück from May 14 to 16, 2024. At the supplier trade fair for the plastics processing industry, the thin-film specialist is presenting the latest development in sustainability: RECOSYS^® rPET.

Fürth/Germany, April 3, 2024: Household appliances are no longer just boring white goods. On the contrary, refrigerators, dishwashers, and the like are now part of the interior design and often shine with their individual, stylish designs. LEONHARD KURZ and project partner Marquardt show what sophisticated design combined with smart functions can look like with the innovative Human-Machine Interface panel concept (HMI panel), which was named a ‘Winner’ in the category Kitchen and Household at the coveted ICONIC AWARDS: Interior Products 2024.

“Every day, new technologies are moving into our homes and changing appliances as we know them. It is therefore imperative that the design also continues to evolve. At KURZ, we have created a concept in which intelligent functions are hidden behind an appealing surface. Being recognized at the ICONIC AWARDS: Interior Products 2024, shows that we are on the right track,” emphasizes Nick Wagner, Head of Business Area Plastic Decoration Sales and Marketing at KURZ.

Fürth/Germany, March 27, 2024: LEONHARD KURZ’s innovative spirit has once again been recognized. With its Rear End Cover concept, the expert for decorative and functional surfaces impressed the expert jury of the iF DESIGN AWARD in the Product/Automobiles/Vehicles category. “We have set ourselves the goal of implementing visionary design today. Being honored with the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD proves that we have succeeded. Our Rear End Cover concept illustrates the possibilities of combining pioneering technology with the design ideas of tomorrow,” emphasizes Martin Hahn, Head of Application, Technology & Innovation of the Business Area Plastic Decoration at KURZ.

Fürth/Germany, March 5, 2024: The sustainable Wallbox concept from LEONHARD KURZ received an ‘Honorable Mention’ at the European Product Design Award (EPDA) 2023. The innovative e-dispenser, which celebrated its premiere at K 2022, impressed the expert jury of the renowned design award in the ‘Automotive & Transport/Cars: Electric’ category. The European Product Design Award recognizes holistically thought-out and attractive products from all over the world that improve our daily lives. “We are proud to be among the award winners with our Wallbox concept and to show that good design, smart functionality, and sustainability can come together in one product. The award underlines our focus on pioneering innovations and forward-looking solutions,” emphasizes Martin Hahn, Head of Application, Technology & Innovation of the Plastic Decoration business area at KURZ.

Fürth/Germany, December 12, 2023: At the German Design Award 2024, the automotive front panel from LEONHARD KURZ was awarded a ‘Special Mention for Front Design.’ The innovative component successfully celebrated its premiere at the IAA Mobility event in Munich in September 2023 and later also impressed the trade audience at FAKUMA in Friedrichshafen. KURZ received the award in the category ‘Excellent Product Design - Automotive Parts and Accessories.’ Rainer Süßmann, Executive Senior Vice President of Business Area Plastic Decoration, explains: “The German Design Award enjoys an excellent international reputation. We are delighted to receive this award, as it underlines the fact that our decorative and functional surfaces are in tune with the times. We are proud that we are actively shaping change in the automotive industry through future-driven, sustainable production technologies.”

Fürth/Germany November 21, 2023: The most important trends in cockpit design will be presented at the Automotive Interiors Expo. From December 5 to 7, 2023, automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and teams from design, research, and development will come together in Stuttgart.

Fürth/Germany, November 9, 2023: Our homes are changing, becoming smarter and more connected. The new technologies, which are being introduced in the kitchen, living room, and bathroom, enable easy and intuitive operation of the various appliances and at the same time open up completely new possibilities in terms of design. After all, design not only plays a central role in furniture today but also has a significant influence on decisions when it comes to buying household appliances.

Fürth/Germany, October 10, 2023: The FAKUMA is one of the world’s leading trade fairs for the plastics processing industry. It will take place in Friedrichshafen from October 17 to 21, 2023, and offers a platform for companies to present their latest products, technologies, and services in the plastics processing segment. Some 1,500 international exhibitors will be attending the specialist event this year. Whether raw materials, processing machines, peripherals, or automation solutions - FAKUMA is a source of information and ideas as well as a trend barometer.

Fürth/Germany, October 05, 2023: FAKUMA 2023 is one of the largest trade fairs in the plastics processing industry and provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of all processes, technologies, and tools related to plastics processing. Manufacturers, technology experts, and industry representatives come together every two years at Lake Constance to present the latest developments, innovative materials, and efficient manufacturing processes. The next edition of the international specialist event will take place in Friedrichshafen from October 17 to 21, 2023.