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FAKUMA 2026

Germany 2026-10-12 — 2026-10-16 Messegelände Friedrichshafen

At the world's leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, Fakuma offers a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies, a huge range of products and services

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PlasticsRubberCompositesAdvanced MaterialsSubcontractingSuppliers & PartnersApplied Computer & Industrial Engineering

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Exhibitors at FAKUMA 2026

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What FAKUMA 2026 means for booth builders

FAKUMA 2026 is a plastics trade show held at Messegelände Friedrichshafen in Germany on 2026-10-12 – 2026-10-16.

For booth builders, exhibition contractors, and stand-design studios, FAKUMA 2026 represents a defined build window where exhibitors source stand fabrication, AV, lighting, and on-site logistics. Studios that win at FAKUMA 2026 typically begin outreach 90–180 days before show open, well before exhibitor lists are public — the Signal Explorer database in Exphora surfaces these prospects early so booth builders can pitch before competitors do.

Typical builder activity at FAKUMA 2026 includes custom stand fabrication, modular system rentals, AV integration (LED video walls, demo workstations), lighting and trussing, on-site install/dismantle, and post-show storage. Exhibitor stand sizes in Germany typically range from 10×10 ft entry-tier through 20×20 ft islands and up to 30×30 ft flagship programs. Cost framing varies widely — the dominant drivers are AV scope (printed graphics versus LED video), union labor in cities like Las Vegas, NYC, and Chicago, and rigging/hanging-sign fees that scale with sign weight and hall.

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Questions builders ask about FAKUMA 2026

Where is FAKUMA 2026 held?
FAKUMA 2026 is held at Messegelände Friedrichshafen in Germany.
When does FAKUMA 2026 take place?
The next edition of FAKUMA 2026 runs on 2026-10-12 – 2026-10-16.
How can booth builders find exhibitors at FAKUMA 2026?
Exphora's Signal Explorer surfaces upcoming exhibitor lists and ICP-matched prospects for FAKUMA 2026 90–180 days before show open, so studios can pitch before the show floor is publicly listed.
What does it cost to build a stand at FAKUMA 2026?
Built cost varies by size and program: a 10×10 fabric-system booth typically lands at $8–22k built, a 20×20 island at $50–140k, and a 30×30 flagship program at $250–700k+. Dominant variance drivers are AV (LED versus print), union labor in cities like Las Vegas, NYC, and Chicago, and rigging/hanging-sign fees.
Does Exphora include a free 3D booth designer?
Yes. The Exphora 3D Booth Designer is free and runs in the browser — no signup required. Drop in walls, counters, AV and lighting; share a live link with your client; export DAE/STL/OBJ/GLB/DXF when production starts.

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