The FAKUMA international trade fair for plastics processing has lived up to its reputation as Europe’s, if not the world’s, most important plastics trade fair of the year in 2009 at all levels. This applies especially to the field of injection moulding technology, and FAKUMA is plainly the world’s number on event in this area. FAKUMA also plays a leading role where extrusion and thermoforming technologies are concerned. More than ever in crisis year 2009, exhibitors and visitors alike rated FAKUMA as extremely positive, and saw it as an economic engine for the industry. The experts will meet again for FAKUMA at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre from the 18th through the 22nd of October, 2011.

FAKUMA – a Permanent Fixture in the Industry 

FAKUMA has evolved into the Mecca of the European plastics industry in the non-“K” years. Located in Friedrichshafen, it’s held at the heart of the European plastics industry and presents world class, comprehensive offerings covering all aspects of injection moulding and extrusion. Whether raw materials, processing machines, peripherals, automation solutions or C technology is involved – FAKUMA functions as a source of information and ideas, and as a trend barometer, at the same time retaining its very special, personal and relaxed atmosphere. 

FAKUMA 2009: Strong Impetus for the Plastics Market 

FAKUMA’s 20^th anniversary event in October 2009 was characterised by stability and confidence despite tough times. More than 1500 exhibitors from over 30 countries occupied more than 910,000 square feet of overall exhibition floor space at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre. 37,281 expert visitors from more than 90 countries gathered information on-site. Numerous exhibitors who came to Friedrichshafen with relatively low expectations reported well filled order books at the end of the event. In the opinion of all involved parties, FAKUMA 2009 took place at precisely the right time and provided the market with powerful impetus for lasting business. 

FAKUMA 2011: Platform for Future Issues of the Plastics Industry 

FAKUMA 2009 has made it plainly apparent: The industry is not fixated solely on better times after the crisis, and is consistently paving the way for more productivity and efficiency now. And the next FAKUMA from 18 through 22 October 2011 will once again substantiate its qualities as a “plastics ambassador” and a “trailblazer for solutions with plastics”, which opens up tremendous future opportunities for the entire industry with regard to efficient use of resources, lightweight construction and energy efficiency. Innovative companies can shape their own economic situations as a result. The 21^st FAKUMA will support all market players in their effort to emerge from the current economic low point stronger than ever. For this reason, interesting forums. workshops and special shows will round out the spectrum of offerings presented at FAKUMA 2011.