wire 2026

Update

Wire 2026 will occur as a live trade exhibition in Messe Düsseldorf between the 13th and 17th of April 2026. It will coincide with Tube 2026.

Preface

Wire (Wire Düsseldorf) is the most pivotal trade exhibition for the wire and cable industry. It is a leading event where innovators and investors gather. The fair also showcases the latest technologies and components. Wire additionally allows for observing novel fibre optic and fine wire manufacturing machines. The event occurs on around 65 065 m2 of event space at Messe Düsseldorf every two years. Wire Düsseldorf often coincides with Tube, the leading event for the tube industry.

The Wire exhibition is an international trade fair with a high profile and attendance level. For instance, one edition received 1 442 exhibitor firms and 42 248 visitants. Attendees travel from continents such as Africa, Asia, the two Americas, and Europe. Countries with high attendance levels include Germany, the USA, and India. The Wire exhibition in Dusseldorf attracts several industrial echelons. This includes leading corporations, market leaders, market challengers, and start-ups.

About the Wire in Düsseldorf

The Dusseldorf Wire Show has a comprehensive support programme. Among the main events within the schedule is the detailed exhibition. It is the sub-event during which the showcasing of novelties takes place. Wire frequently has subject topics incorporated into the exposition. Examples include the automobile, telecommunications, building, and chemical industries. Besides the mentioned subject topics, the exhibition also contains zones of interest. Such incorporate locations for the showing of new wire production technologies. Besides the exposition, Wire Düsseldorf also features many forum sessions and presentations. This allows professionals to expand their specialist knowledge. This is due to such sub-events permitting them to learn about the latest trends. Additionally, such forum sessions enable extensive networking by communicating with leading experts.

Many notable companies have attended or exhibited at the event. Such include the BASF, Hexagon, Philips Screw Company, Saint-Gobain, Suzuki Garphyttan, thyssenkrupp. Industries that attend include automobile, telecommunications, building, chemical, metal working, and electrical. The iron, steel, and non-ferrous metal industry also take part. So do the skilled trades and services sectors. Industries working with measuring and control technology additionally visit the fair. The technical retail industry also attends. Specialists who work in the fastener and spring sector likewise participate. As of 2022, so do the shipbuilding and aerospace industries.

Wire Düsseldorf Accommodation

Secure suitable accommodation for Wire Düsseldorf with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings next to Messe Dusseldorf and gain valuable access to public transport. We can inform you of 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 might be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

Wire Düsseldorf 2018

Wire’s attendance levels often exceed the expectations of the organisers. For instance, its 2018 edition featured 1 442 exhibitor firms and over 40 000 visitants.

Wire Düsseldorf 2022

The 2022 restart edition also featured high attendance numbers and statistics. This included 1 822 exhibitor firms from more than 50 countries. Wire Düsseldorf 2022 also featured many purchase-influencing executives—75% of the visitors. The trade show also frequently includes new zones or products of interest.

Wire Düsseldorf 2024

The 2024 iterations of Wire and Tube Düsseldorf were live trade expos that featured more than 2 700 exhibiting firms from 65 nations. They occurred on over 119 000 m2.