{"id":5761,"date":"2026-04-20T14:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fakuma-messe.de\/?post_type=specials&p=5761"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:42:35","slug":"once-again-fakuma-makes-a-strong-statement-on-career-opportunities-in-the-plastics-industry-career-friday-at-fakuma-2026","status":"publish","type":"specials","link":"https:\/\/www.fakuma-messe.de\/en\/specials\/once-again-fakuma-makes-a-strong-statement-on-career-opportunities-in-the-plastics-industry-career-friday-at-fakuma-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Once again, Fakuma Makes a Strong Statement on Career Opportunities in the Plastics Industry \u2013 Career Friday at Fakuma 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”413347″ column_width_pixel=”720″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”270561″]Frickenhausen, 21 April 2026 \u2013<\/em><\/strong> in the wake of a successful debut, Fakuma is once again sending a strong signal in support of young talent: within the context of the 30th<\/sup> Fakuma, trade fair promoters P.\u00a0E. Schall, in collaboration with the trade fair advisory board and PlasticsEurope Germany, will once again be hosting Career Friday on 16 October 2026 in keeping with the maxim \u201cMould Your Dreams, Mould Your Future\u201d. Pupils, students and young professionals are invited to experience the broad range of opportunities offered by the plastics industry first-hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Career Friday, Fakuma has created a platform that specifically targets young talent and provides them with practical insights into one of Europe\u2019s most innovative industries. International exhibitors will hold exclusive events at their trade fair booths, offering insights into modern manufacturing technologies and outlining effective strategies for entering the industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t just want to acquaint young people with various job profiles \u2013 we want to open up real career horizons,\u201d explains Bettina Schall, managing director of Schall Trade Fairs. \u201cCareer Friday brings talented individuals and companies together face-to-face in an authentic, pragmatic manner, on an equal footing.\u201d \u201cThis allows visitors to discover just how exciting and progressive the plastics industry really is.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr. Christoph Schumacher, head of Global Marketing at ARBURG GmbH + Co KG and Fakuma trade fair advisory board member, adds: \u201cEvent formats like Career Friday clearly demonstrate the importance of our industry \u2013 as well as our society \u2013 for the industrial future. \u201cAnyone looking for meaningful work and technological excellence will find a truly creative environment in machinery and systems engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n

Young visitors will benefit from direct interaction with professionals, apprentices and students employed by the exhibiting companies. This personal encounter provides realistic insights into routine daily work, development opportunities and career paths.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”172463″]Guided Tours: Bridging the Gap Between Talent and Industry[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”142468″]One of the key features of Career Friday involves guided tours at the trade fair. The tours are once again being organised in collaboration with PlasticsEurope Germany and rank among the highlights of the exhibition programme.<\/p>\n

Participants will be accompanied in organised groups to registered exhibitors in a targeted manner. Company representatives will present specific career opportunities, current projects and technological innovations at their booths. At the same time, space is created for personal discussion and focused networking.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe plastics industry is in the midst of a profound shift towards greater sustainability and circular economy,\u201d emphasises Bettina Dempewolf, head of Communications at PlasticsEurope Germany. \u201cIn particular for this reason, we need committed young professionals who will actively help shape this transformation. Career Friday is an excellent opportunity for inspiring young people to take on this task and providing them with insights into the great diversity of our industry sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe industry offers tremendous opportunities for young talent \u2013 from high-tech applications to sustainable innovations,\u201d adds trade fair advisory board member Susanne Zinckgraf, head of Strategic Marketing at the WITTMANN Group. \u201cInitiatives like Career Friday are essential for raising general awareness of these opportunities and fostering a direct dialogue between companies and young people.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”159576″]Plastics Industry as Innovation and Sustainability Driver[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”387289″]The plastics industry is regarded as a key sector for numerous future-oriented challenges \u2013 from resource-efficient production and lightweight design to innovative recycling solutions. Companies are investing continuously in new technologies and sustainable approaches, opening up attractive and varied career opportunities.<\/p>\n

Feedback from the industry has been consistently positive. Leading companies are getting involved with their own initiatives, presentations and opportunities for discussion \u2013 a clear indication of the high priority placed on developing young talent.<\/p>\n

Well in advance, the event is generating great interest within the education sector. Schools, universities and educational institutions are already planning targeted visits, in order to offer their pupils and students practical guidance.<\/p>\n

Close collaboration amongst the event organisers, industry representatives and trade associations underscores the relevance of the event and ensures a varied programme that delivers lasting value for all involved.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”747283″]Free Admission and Invitation to Up-and-Coming Talent[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”414780″]Career Friday is targeted specifically at pupils, students, teachers and career starters. Admission is free and offers a unique opportunity to experience the world of plastics processing first-hand.<\/p>\n

Fakuma is sending a clear message with its \u201cMould Your Dreams, Mould Your Future\u201d campaign: the future of the plastics industry lies in the hands of committed young professionals \u2013 and they need to be inspired, informed and integrated into the network at an early stage.<\/p>\n

And thus the 30th<\/sup> Fakuma cordially invites all interested parties to take part in this special trade fair experience on the 16th<\/sup> of October, 2026, and to be inspired to shape their own career prospects.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”585424″]About the Fakuma trade fair:<\/em>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”159918″]Fakuma is one of the world\u2019s leading trade fairs for plastics processing. On the occasion of its 30th<\/sup> edition, the trade fair will celebrate a significant anniversary and impressively underscore its key role as the industry\u2019s leading European platform from Monday the 12th<\/sup> through Friday the 16th<\/sup> of October, 2026.<\/em> With its mission of representing the entire plastics industry, Fakuma brings together innovation leaders, technology providers and users from all sectors of industrial plastics processing. At its venue in Friedrichshafen, it offers a unique hub for showcasing innovations, sharing know-how and networking with industry experts.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”184337″]Press image download:<\/strong> fakuma-messe.de\/en\/press\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”319534″]Keep up to date[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”210261″]Follow us on Linkedin:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/fakuma-messe\/<\/a>
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\nVisit the trade fair website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.fakuma-messe.de\/news-stories<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”149704″]64 years of trade fairs for markets – The Schall trade fairs’ recipe for success<\/em>[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”167857″]Schall has developed successful business platforms with internationally recognised trade fairs for quality assurance (Control), optical technologies, components and systems (Optatec), stamping technology (Stanztec), automation in production and assembly (Motek), bonding technology (Bondexpo), plastics processing (Fakuma), sheet metal working (Blechexpo) and joining technology (Schweisstec). This has given rise to completely new markets in various sectors, whose protagonists are characterised by a high level of innovative strength, comprehensive system competence and practical application solutions. <\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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