Current issues in the plastics processing industry include increasing energy efficiency in production and circular economy, as well as the development and processing of non-petroleum-based polymers. Michael Wittmann, President of...

Exhibitors and expert visitors are eagerly awaiting the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 12^th through the 16^th of October, 2021. In addition to ongoing developments in the...

In addition to the digital transformation, shifting from a linear to a circular economy is also a key issue for the plastics processing industry. And this is why the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing,...

Julia Große-Wilde was appointed new managing director of the German Association of Plastics Converters (GKV) in Berlin at the beginning of the year. In an exclusive interview, she explains that one of the current major challenges...

The next Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing will take place from the 12^th through the 16^th of October, 2021. The 27th edition of the event, regarded internationally as the first port of call for injection...

Interview with Dr. habil. Thomas Probst of the German Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Waste Disposal

The corona crisis has disrupted numerous markets – including the market for plastics recycling. Until about...

Preparation for the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing from 12 to 16 October 2021 is currently running at full bore. The trade fair, regarded internationally as the first port of call for injection...

You would have exhibited at Fakuma for the first time this year. Which opportunities does Fakuma offer you for your products and your company?

We have a new system for dosing liquid colours in the plastic injection moulding...

Which opportunities does Fakuma offer you for your products and your company?

The Fakuma trade fair has established a meeting place for the plastics industry. We take advantage of the opportunity of presenting our innovations on...

The Fakuma-Virtual digital marketplace deals with plastics processing in all of its aspects. Exhibitors participating at the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing are showcasing their trade fair highlights...

The Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has been officially launched on its new digital trade fair platform, namely Fakuma-Virtual. Immediately after postponing the scheduled trade fair dates in 2020 to next...

In cooperation with the exhibitor advisory board for Fakuma 2020, trade fair promoters P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG have decided to postpone the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing to 2021. The next industry...

The 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing is gearing up for its next edition from the 13^th through the 17^th of October, 2020. An implementation concept is currently being worked out in close cooperation...

Expert visitors will gain an overview of all modern plastics technologies from 13 to 17 October 2020 when roughly 2000 exhibitors present their companies in Friedrichshafen at the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics...

Statement by LEONHARD KURZ on #Fakuma2020

What is the main focus of the trade fair for your company this year?

KURZ will present innovative design and functional solutions for the automotive, consumer electronics, household...

Roughly 2000 exhibitors are expected to participate at the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13^th through the 17^th of October, 2020. They’ll provide expert visitors with a...

Roughly 2000 exhibitors will provide a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from 13 to 17 October 2020 – trade visitors will...

Further development at full bore: Everybody who’s anybody in the field of plastics processing will meet at the 27^th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13^th through the 17^th of...

Fakuma 2020 with Focus on Advancing Networking

The Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, which is recognized as an industry and technology barometer, is verifying – in time-lapse mode – how quickly the plastics...

Fakuma 2020 with Focus on Growing Interconnectivity

The Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing, which for years now has been an industry and technology barometer, is verifying – in time-lapse mode – how quickly...

Everyone who’s anyone in the field of plastics processing came together at the once again fully booked out Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing on Lake Constance where Germany, Austria and Switzerland meet for...

Our sincere thanks go out to all exhibitors and expert visitors for a successful 26^th Fakuma at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre! We published trade fair films here every day covering current trade fair activities:...

With our kickoff-edition of FAKUMA latest news we show you first impressions of the exhibition day in Friedrichshafen. On a sunny day lots of interested visitors flocked through the exhibition halls. During the opening press...

Fakuma Presents Lightweight Design Solutions

Continuous fibre reinforced, functional plastic components with high load carrying capacities offer tremendous lightweight-design potential for the automotive and aviation industries,...

Fakuma Profits from Positive Trend in the Industry Sector

Plastics are booming. But not only is demand on the rise, quality requirements specified for materials and processing are becoming stricter as well. The Fakuma...

Fakuma: Intensive Recycling and “Green” Materials Typify the Plastics Market

The entire processing sequence is wrapped up in ecologically responsible handling of plastics. What happens today with PE, PS, ABS or PET and CFRP, when...

Plastics Technology is Pushing Lightweight Design

The Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing presents an extensive overview of all plastics technologies in Friedrichshafen. Streamlined processing of polyurethane,...

Fakuma Brings Together Current Range of Offerings and Concrete Demand

From sports cars to consumer products, from ophthalmic lenses and packaging materials right on up to yoga mats – today, more and more products are made of...