Fakuma 2026: A Highlight for the Plastics Processing Industry

Trade fair preview Fakuma celebrates 30th Anniversary in 2026

2025-05-12 Source: P. E. Schall 2 min Reading Time

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Fakuma 2026 is shaping up to be a highlight for the plastics processing industry: With two-thirds of exhibition space already booked, the 30th edition of the international trade fair in Friedrichshafen promises strong participation, global relevance, and a diverse supporting programme.

Fakuma 2026 marks its 30th anniversary — with two-thirds of exhibition space already booked, the plastics industry is gearing up for a major international showcase in Friedrichshafen.(Source: Schall) — Fakuma 2026 marks its 30th anniversary — with two-thirds of exhibition space already booked, the plastics industry is gearing up for a major international showcase in Friedrichshafen.
(Source: Schall)

The 30th Fakuma, from 12 to 16 October 2026 in Friedrichshafen, will once again be a celebration for the plastics processing industry. “Even now, roughly 18 months before it opens, everyone is talking about Fakuma’s anniversary edition and interest is tremendous,” says Annemarie Schur, Fakuma project manager at trade fair promoters P. E. Schall. “Two thirds of all available exhibition floor space has already been booked. And all the industry’s major players will be back again next year. The good booking levels provide a strong basis for all involved parties to once again organise a world-class, lively trade fair with an outstanding supplementary programme.

The highly specialised community of experts in the plastics processing industry is focused on further technological developments in the key areas of efficiency, digitalisation, cost-effectiveness and sustainability. The path to this goal leads directly to a circular economy. 1639 exhibitors provided fresh impetus for pressing issues, both current and future, at the last Fakuma in October 2024. The large proportion of exhibitors from outside of Germany (47.5 percent) once again underscored Fakuma’s high levels of internationality and its significant global standing. Many companies reserved their booth locations for the 30th Fakuma in 2026 and the 31st Fakuma in 2027 immediately after the event.

In the fall of 2024, Fakuma’s trade fair promoters and exhibitor advisory board agreed on a new event schedule running from Monday through Friday. This decision was preceded by an exhibitor survey, in which the majority voted in favour of the change. The 30th Fakuma will thus take place from Monday the 12th through Friday the 16th of October, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Exhibitors, expert visitors and guests will once again transform the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre into the focal point of a grand family celebration. “Bookings are going strong because the plastics industry is already looking forward to the traditional gathering in Friedrichshafen,” says the project manager. “We’re picking up where we left off with the inspiring events that accompanied the trade fair in 2024 and will be offering a comprehensive, well-rounded supplementary programme again next year,” promises Annemarie Schur. “Amongst other features, the exhibitor forum, the round-table talks and career day helped establish valuable contacts and generated ground-breaking impetus at many levels. In 2026 as well, an attractive trade fair programme will accompany the exhibition. We’re already looking forward to Fakuma’s anniversary edition in 2026!”

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