We are happy with the hotel as it was really close to the fair and it was a nice one. Good brekastfast and we went outside to have dinner couple of times as it was nearby restaurants.
Carole Gaucher
Fakuma 2026
(12 October 2026
- 16 October 2026
)
Venue:
Messe Friedrichshafen
Organizer:
P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG
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Update
Fakuma 2026 will occur as a face-to-face exhibition. The 2026 iteration will occur in Messe Friedrichshafen between the 12th and 16th of October 2026.
Preface
Fakuma is one of the plastic processing industry's leading trade exhibitions. It is the most pivotal business platform for making important purchases and networking. It is also the main presentation stage for the latest innovations and trends. This allows professionals to expand their knowledge and prepare for the upcoming year. Fakuma is a biannual trade show that occurs in October. Messe Friedrichshafen serves as the event’s hosting location. The event receives representatives from the whole plastic processing industry. This includes processing operators and technicians, supervisors, and quality assurance inspectors. It also includes technical support experts. Furthermore, professionals that attend encompass research and development engineers. C-suite executives and directional staff also visit the fair. This includes CEOs, CMOs, and technical directors. Many regulative representatives, institutions of higher education, and R&D institutes attend as well. Fakuma is a trade show which receives a large and diverse participant group. For instance, one iteration of the fair featured over 49 500 participants. A total of 126 countries attended the edition. Among them were Italy, China, the USA, and Mexico.
About Fakuma in Friedrichshafen
Fakuma has a comprehensive support programme. Among the leading sub-events is the exhaustive exhibition with its inclusive range of product groups. Among them are injection moulding, thermoforming and other forming technologies. Fakuma also features many technical presentations and conferences. Often, the fair's current edition addresses urgent or pressing industry issues. They influence the topics discussed during the meeting and presentation sub-events. Frequently, the various conferences also concentrate on regulatory challenges. Among them are the latest European decrees for plastic materials that contact food. Fakuma furthermore includes many workshops and special shows. An example of such an event is the “Injection Moulding Simulation” workshop. Start-ups can look forward to the Start-up Area.
Many leading industries within the sector and its related branches attend the fair. Among them are:
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Fakuma is attended by diverse industries such as medical, packaging, transport, electronics, automotive, aerospace, and construction. The chemical, petrochemical, plastics, rubber, and energy sectors likewise visit.
Fakuma Messe Accommodation
Procure suitable accommodation for Fakuma before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the number of rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to Messe Friedrichshafen and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.
Event information may need to be updated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.
Past Iterations
Fakuma 2021
The 2021 iteration marked the triumphant resumption of the plastics processing industry. The edition took place as a live event at Messe Friedrichshafen between the 12th and 16th of October, 2021. The event included strict coronavirus safeguards. Among them were attendees needing to show valid 3G certificates. The event featured a total of 1 470 exhibitor firms. 40% of them were from abroad, including countries such as Switzerland.
Fakuma 2023
The 2023 iteration of Fakuma improved upon the success of the 2021 format. It occurred in Messe Friedrichshafen between the 17th and 21st of October 2023. The iteration received 1 636 exhibitants with 44% travelling from abroad.
Fakuma 2024
Fiera Fakuma 2024 occurred as a live trade expo between the 15th and 19th of October 2024 in Messe Friedrichshafen. It featured 1 639 exhibiting firms from 41 nations, 47.5% from abroad. They were overviewed by 36 675 visitants.
40+
represented countries
47,650+
visitors
2000+
exhibitors
Our visitors for the event
Carole Gaucher
Keith Hotchkiss
Thanks Tracy for reaching out. We certainly enjoyed our time in Frankfurt. The hotel was fine. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very helpful.
We enjoyed the Fair. There was certainly lots to see. Unfortunately the fair did not have any fashion or jewelry or purses which would have been of interest to us. Is there a fair that focuses on those items. All in all we did enjoy the vast array of products on display at the fair and enjoyed many interesting conversations with retailers and distributors.
Sincerely
Keith
Ambiente Germany - 2025
Phil Newby
All was good with the hotel, a bit expensive but i know its due to the days of the fair. Your services were perfect also.
Phil
Tania Shepil
Hello Ben,
Perfect. All was perfect and its not the first time working with your company. We are very satisfied by your work.
EUROGUSS - 2024
Pierangelo Fiore
Hello Tracy,
Thanks for your help during Anuga 2023. Everything was ok with the hotel.
Pierangelo
Anuga 2023
Martin Innerhofer
Hi Tom,
I hope you are well.
Thank you again for helping us with the accommodations at ProWein 2023, everything was great.
Doruk Turkucar
Thanks for your service. All was good. The location was very close to the central station and city center.
Michal Korcek
Hello Ellie,
Thank you for your e-mail. The cooperation with you and with your company was great. Especially work with you. I have to tell you a big thanks.
My colleagues was surprised how the hotel work. There was no problem with anything. Breakfast was really good.
And also the way to exhibitions was very quick.
And for the next year. We will exhibit in Paris, but the accommodation will prepare the CSG company – this is our „mother“ . MSM is member of CSG. this is not in my hends.
But Im sure that in the future I will work with you!!
Thank you one more time
S pozdravom
Ing. Michal Korček
DSEI 2023
Dimos Maligiannis
Dear Ellie,
Indeed, our overall satisfaction was great as it was very close to the fair (walking distance 10 min max), with a decent breakfast and 24-h available reception.
The room was very clean and the bed was super comfy although it would be perfect if there was a table and chair. We got a free room cleaning service for staying every 4 nights.
The hotel was very close to the train station, and to a very big mall which has Carrefour and a food court. Easy check out as well.
Have a great day ahead,
Best regards,
Dimos Maligiannis
CPhI Worldwide 2023
Mandy Lin
Nice house and nice location to fair ground.
It’s very convenient that the supermarket is just across the street.
The host is also nice to help for transportation to train station.
Only disappointed that the electric kettle is not clean.
Sabatino Pisano
Hello George,
Everything went well at the Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen during the event.
We will be in touch for the next edition in 2025.
Sabatino
SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN 2023
John Bae
Hi Christine,
First of all, thank you very much for your effort and support on us! The stay at your recommended hotel for the exhibition helped in completing the whole schedule with joy. Will definately check with you for further events. Wishing you all the best towards the year-end!
Best regards,
John
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