The plastics processing industry will converge in Friedrichshafen from 12 to 16 October 2026 to examine production, automation and material solutions. Fakuma marks its 30th edition with a program that highlights career initiatives and technical innovation.
Dates and venue for Fakuma 2026
Fakuma 2026 runs from Monday 12 to Friday 16 October at Messegelände Friedrichshafen. The anniversary edition includes a broadened supporting program and new awards such as the Fakuma Innovation Award, alongside established exhibition zones for machinery and processing technologies.
Exhibitor profile and technical focus
The event concentrates on suppliers of injection moulding machinery, extrusion lines and thermoforming equipment, together with material producers and systems for recycling and energy efficiency. Recent editions recorded exhibitor numbers in the thousands, reflecting a dense technical offer with live demos and focused technology routes across halls.
Program highlights and initiatives in 2026
The trade fair program features Career Friday aimed at attracting young professionals and specific formats to showcase practical innovations. The introduction of an innovation award for the anniversary edition complements the standard presentations and technical sessions, and there are curated tours that help visitors locate solutions for efficiency and digitalization.
Commercial prospecting at Fakuma 2026
Concrete steps to prepare ahead of the fair:
- Map exhibitors by technology and mark live-demo slots for injection and extrusion equipment.
- Target meetings with material suppliers offering PCR recyclates or bio-based polymers when sourcing alternative feedstocks.
- Prepare concise technical one-pagers and set meeting objectives of 20 minutes: technical validation, pilot testing, commercial terms.
- Reserve time during Career Friday and innovation sessions to spot talent and pilot-ready solutions.
This structure shortens on-site decision cycles and improves the conversion of visits into actionable contacts.
Key figures and anniversary note
Fakuma arrives at its 30th edition in 2026. Past editions have shown exhibitor counts above 1,600, underlining the scale and technical density that attendees should expect in Friedrichshafen.
Closing recommendation and official link
Allocate agenda slots by technology and block demonstration times to avoid ad hoc stand visits. Check hall plans, exhibitor lists and registration options on the official site http://www.fakuma-messe.de/en so you can locate booths and fix meetings before arrival.
For procurement teams and R&D units, Fakuma 2026 will be a practical place to assess available machinery and material solutions and to plan concrete follow-up tests.
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