Fakuma 2027 International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing

October 11 - 15, 2027
Messe Friedrichshafen

It is the world's most important meeting point for industrial plastics processing – and Thuringia is right in the middle when the who's who of the industry meets at FAKUMA in Friedrichshafen: companies from the Free State were and are pioneers in high-precision and sustainable manufacturing technologies. We showcase what is now possible thanks to their cutting-edge technology with a highly visible Thuringian joint stand at Fakuma.

Take this opportunity and present your company in an excellent location with high visitor frequency.

more than

1600 Exhibitor

from

40 Countries

over

36500 Visitors

Industry Focus Areas

Plastics processing
Rubber processing

Your advantage at the Thuringian joint stand. Everything from a single source for your successful trade fair appearance.

minimal effort

professional organization

attractive funding opportunities

prominent trade fair presence

strong networks

Thuringia catering

Appear together. Save cleverly.

€150 early booking discount for bookings up to 12.12.2026. Simply book earlier. Simply save more.

Secure your spot at the Thuringian joint stand and benefit from a net early booking discount of €150 for firm bookings up to 12.12.2026.

The most important at a glance:

€150 net early booking discount
valid for firm bookings up to 12.12.2026
Offset against the final invoice of your exhibition participation
No cash payout possible
valid upon the establishment of the respective Thuringian joint stand

Up to 50% funding possible

Who can apply for funding?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with headquarters or operating facilities in Thuringia
Large companies, industry-related research institutions, business associations and networks with headquarters and operating facilities in Thuringia

Information on funding

Your exhibition area

Benefit from a professionally organized trade fair appearance. Choose the appropriate fair package and present your company at the Thuringian joint stand.

Fair packages & services

Inclusive services (package-independent)

...

personal support before, during and after the fair
Coordination and communication with the fair organizer
Booking attractive booth spaces in a central location
Planning and implementation of a modern exhibition stand concept

Pre-financing of all costs
Information on funding opportunities

Rent of the stand space
Stand construction, lighting, furniture as well as technical infrastructure including operating costs
Storage and communal areas (lounge area, consulting tables) for use
Thuringia catering for you and your guests
Daily cleaning and waste disposal
Management of the shared stand throughout the entire fair

Press and social media work for additional visibility
Presence in the digital exhibitor catalog of LEG Thüringen
Basic entry in the trade fair catalog of the trade fair company
Access to networks, partners and potential customers
Presence on a high‑visibility shared stand

Choose the appropriate exhibition package.

Starter package 2 m²

1 x storage area with lockable shelf
1 x bar stool
1 x graphic area
1 x exhibitor badge / max. 1 x stand staff

*The starter package is only available in limited quantities. For regularly occurring Trade Fairs it can only be booked for first-time participation in the respective trade fair. Booking additional furniture is not possible due to space constraints.

Standard package 6 to 8 m²

1 x info counter or table showcase (models up to max. €250 net)
2 x bar stools
1 x graphic areas
1 x brochure stand
2 x exhibitor badges / max. 2 x stand staff

*Additional furniture and stand staff can be booked for a fee if needed.

Profi package from 9 m²

Image description / description: Pro package from 9 m²

2 x info counter or table showcase (models up to max. €250 net)
2 x bar stools
own consulting table with 4 chairs
2 x graphic areas
1 x brochure stand
3 x exhibitor badges / max. 3 x stand staff

*Additional furniture and stand staff can be booked for a fee if needed.

Good to know: Your expression of interest is not a binding reservation. A stand space is only reserved in Profairs after a binding booking.

Ready for your participation? How it works

1. Calculate costs in 5 minutes & submit participation interest
To cost calculation and expression of interest
Terms of participation
2. Receive automated confirmation email including cost offer
3. Apply for funding at the Thuringian Development Bank
More info here.
4. Receive login credentials for the Profairs booking system from the LEG Thüringen
Login Profairs
5. Book the exhibition package definitively

Feedback from our exhibitors

The joint trade fair booth gave our appearance the visibility we needed to conduct numerous and promising conversations with a wide range of potential customers. In addition, the logistics and catering were also well-organized and gave us a great week at Fakuma.
Markus Kühn | Technical Sales, ACI Laser GmbH
Physical Contacte are the be-all and end-all of customer and supplier relationships. A trade fair appearance at the Thuringian joint stand is much more impactful; individual exhibitors would get lost at the fair. Under the motto 'Strong together in Thuringia', we hope for an expansion of the trade fair structure to strengthen the entire Thuringian economy.
Giovanni Schiller | Sales Manager, Horst Bauerschmidt KG
Thuringian joint booths are always a great support for us as GBneuhaus in acquiring new customers and markets. In the environment of other innovative Thuringian companies and the perfect organization of the LEG, it also always feels a bit like home.
Michael Petry | Managing Director, GBneuhaus GmbH

Plastics Industry Thuringia

Thuringia is a TOP location for the plastics industry

The plastics industry in Thuringia has a tradition spanning more than 100 years. Known for their technical know-how and innovative strength, the companies in this sector are today among the highest-grossing in the Free State.