Fakuma concludes with 36,675 visitors, down 7%
The 29th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing closed in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The 5-day trade fair attracted 36,675 visitors, representing a drop of 7% when compared with last year.
Fakuma is becoming increasingly international. Among 1639 exhibitors, 47.5% of them came from outside of Germany (44.0% for last year), including 170 companies from China, 142 from Italy, 81 from Switzerland, 77 from Austria and 51 from Turkey.
Fakuma 2024 closed in Friedrichshafen as a great success.
“Fakuma 2024 was once again a great family celebration for the plastics industry,” says Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall.
Bettina Schall is optimistic about the industry’s future. “Although the current situation is challenging and we have to deal with numerous highly complex issues simultaneously, the concentrated innovative power experienced at Fakuma 2024 is a strong indication that we’re tackling the issues with determination and confidence,” says the managing director.
The 30th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen will be held from 13-17 October, 2026.
