{"id":5776,"date":"2026-05-19T13:53:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fakuma-messe.de\/?post_type=specials&p=5776"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:57:33","slug":"fakuma-2026-a-multifaceted-programme-for-the-anniversary-event","status":"publish","type":"specials","link":"https:\/\/www.fakuma-messe.de\/en\/specials\/fakuma-2026-a-multifaceted-programme-for-the-anniversary-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Fakuma 2026: a Multifaceted Programme for the Anniversary Event"},"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=”156225″]The 30th<\/sup> Fakuma will once again be a celebration for the plastics industry from Monday the 12th<\/sup> through Friday the 16th<\/sup> of October, 2026. Exhibitors and expert visitors will celebrate the extraordinary success story of the international trade fair for plastics processing with a colourful array of world-class programme highlights that will serve as a backdrop for the event, i.e. presentations at the forum featuring the latest expert know-how, the first edition of the Fakuma Innovation Award ceremony, the next instalment of the round-table discussion, the return of the \u201cMould Your Dreams, Mould Your Future\u201d careers campaign and, last but not least, the inaugural presentation of the Paul Eberhard Schall Medal.<\/em><\/p>\n

The entire world of plastics \u2013 plus much more \u2013 is on the agenda for the 30th<\/sup> Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing which will take place daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday the 12th<\/sup> through Friday the 16th<\/sup> of October, 2026. The Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre will host an enormous family celebration for five days to mark its anniversary. On the one hand, it will serve as a showcase for the entire world of plastics \u2013 from injection moulding, forming and extrusion technology, as well as 3D printing, masterbatches and raw materials, right on up to tooling, process technology and recycling. On the other hand, it will provide a unique platform for communication, discussion, knowledge-sharing, awards and career planning.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”111468″]Fakuma Innovation Award Performance and Competence in Six Thematic Categories[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”196574″]Above all, Fakuma focuses attention on the future, and on solutions that will enable the industry to meet today\u2019s and tomorrow\u2019s challenges. And this is why trade fair promoters P. E. Schall, together with trade publication K ZEITUNG, are presenting the Fakuma Innovation Award. It\u2019s intended to furnish ground-breaking impetus for the plastics processing industry in technological, environmental as well as economic terms. Companies are offered an international platform on which to present their latest innovations to an interested specialist audience, and to showcase their innovative strength. Entrants can submit their projects in one of the six categories including injection moulding, extrusion, recycling, tool and die making \/ thermoforming, compounding and materials, as well as plastic technology enablers (peripheral equipment). In this way, the competition reflects the entire value chain for plastics technology \u2013 from materials and processing methods, right on up to ancillary technologies. As an important condition of entry, it must be possible to showcase the submitted project live at Fakuma 2026 \u2013 as a production-ready product, as a working prototype or as a live demonstration of a technology. Participation is free of charge. Entries can be submitted online up through the 6th of September, 2026. All entries will be reviewed and assessed by an independent expert jury. The winners will be honoured at an award ceremony on the first day of the trade fair.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”836171″]\u201cCatalyst for Future Developments and Strategic Alignments\u201d[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”902003″]What began in 1981 with 76 initial exhibitors has evolved into a major European platform for the plastics processing industry. That\u2019s why Fakuma is one of the industry\u2019s must-attend events in the trade fair calendar. \u201cFor years now, Fakuma has been one of the key technology platforms for the plastics industry,\u201d emphasises Dr. Magnus Orth, head of materials development and the Technology Centre at Igus. \u201cIt unites practical relevance with technological depth. In particular I value the informal atmosphere and the opportunity to discuss and explore concrete solutions across the entire value chain \u2013 from materials and tooling, right on up to processes and applications. Fakuma is thus more than just a trade fair \u2013 it\u2019s a catalyst for future developments and strategic alignments within the industry,\u201d says Magnus Orth. For Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Bonten of the Institute of Plastics Technology (IKT), Fakuma is also \u201can integral part of my trade fair calendar and, particularly for us at the institute here in Stuttgart, the<\/em><\/strong> definitive industry hot-spot\u201d, he emphasises. Fakuma is firmly established in the trade fair calendars of many industry players because it reliably delivers what they need: a down-to-earth overview of the current state of the art in plastics processing. At the same time, the trade fair thrives on personal interaction \u2013 on catching up with long-standing colleagues as well as making new contacts.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”158759″]\u201cMould Your Dreams, Mould Your Future\u201d Careers Campaign Inspires Enthusiasm for the Future[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”219764″]Fakuma 2026 is also sending a strong signal regarding the recruitment of young talent. Trade fair promoters P.\u00a0E. Schall, together with the trade fair advisory board and Plastics Europe 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 young professionals are invited to experience the broad range of opportunities offered by the plastics industry first-hand \u2013 on site in Friedrichshafen. With its careers campaign, Fakuma has created a platform that specifically targets young people 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. \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 trade fair promoters P.\u00a0E. Schall. \u201cCareer Friday brings talented individuals and companies together face-to-face in an authentic, pragmatic manner, on an equal footing. This allows visitors to discover just how exciting and progressive the plastics industry really is.\u201d Dr, Christine Bunte, managing director of Plastics Europe Germany, is also impressed by this career initiative: \u201cSeeing how closely the trade fair, the exhibitors and the associations are working together to get even more young people excited about plastics is encouraging, and inspires optimism for the future.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”269142″]2026 Highlight: Presentation of the First \u201cPaul Eberhard Schall Medal\u201d[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”145188″]\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to a very special Fakuma anniversary event where professional networking, discussion and knowledge-sharing join forces with the exhibition to create a valuable all-round package,\u201d says Bettina Schall. \u201cOf course we\u2019ll also look back at how it all began 45 years ago. But above all we\u2019re looking to the future and focusing on solutions that will help us tackle the challenges currently faced by the industry.\u201d For example, the third edition of the \u201cFakuma Round Table\u201d discussion series will focus on the topic of \u201cBuilding on Our Strengths \u2013 How is the European Plastics Industry Enhancing its Resilience?\u201d. The presentation forum will provide suppliers as well as users with inspiring, forward-looking ideas. All in all, the trade fair\u2019s extensive range of topics provides the plastics processing industry with vital support in remaining successful on the market. Last but not least, Fakuma 2026 has yet another surprise in store: \u201cTo mark this year\u2019s anniversary edition of Fakuma, we, as the trade fair promoters, will present the Paul Eberhard Schall Medal for the first time to a company that has played a pioneering and influential role in the industry,\u201d says Bettina Schall. \u201cWe want to acknowledge the company\u2019s exceptional technological standing in the further development of plastics processing, as well as its close ties to our trade fair organisation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exhibitors, expert visitors and interested guests are cordially invited to the 30th<\/sup> Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, taking place daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday the 12th<\/sup> through Friday the 16th<\/sup> of October, 2026. Access to the exhibition venue is facilitated by AIR UNIQON (airuniqon.com<\/a>), which now offers flights to and from the compact Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH).[\/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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