Trade fairs for the craft industry

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Chamber of Crafts Münster | June 2026

Onboarding of trainees

On June 16, 2026, the Münster Chamber of Skilled Crafts invites you to the workshop "Welcome to the Team - Onboarding of Trainees" at the Münster Chamber of Skilled Crafts Education Center from 2 pm to 5:30 pm.

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Trier Chamber of Crafts | June 2026

Sustainability and efficiency pay off

Sustainability is no longer just a matter of image for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but a crucial lever for economic success. An event will showcase ways to achieve greater resource efficiency within companies.

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Koblenz Chamber of Crafts | June 2026

Competition: Moselle Heroes Wanted

The regional initiative "Fascination Moselle" recognizes innovative projects and creative ideas for the future of the Moselle region. Applications are now being accepted.

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Koblenz Chamber of Crafts | June 2026

Ebling demonstrates his craftsmanship on the Campus Handwerk (Crafts Campus).

During a tour of the vocational training workshops, Economics Minister Michael Ebling was impressed by the diversity of training offered at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts.

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Operations management | June 2026

NRW emergency aid 2020: Claims for repayment are not time-barred

Repayment claims for NRW emergency aid 2020: The limitation period for the repayment claim only begins with the final decision. The plaintiff stated that he only learned of the repayment obligation through the reminder notice.

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Operations management | June 2026

Service vehicles: Ready for an upgrade?

Service vehicles are mobile workshops, material depots, and operational resources all in one. Their conversions and modifications often cost as much as the bare chassis. Functionality and cost-effectiveness must be balanced.

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Operations management | June 2026

German companies pay on time

Despite a weak economy and high costs, German companies are still paying their bills on time, on average after 7,7 days, according to Creditreform. The catch: those who hold onto their money tend to invest less.

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Operations management | June 2026

Charity tour: Chimney sweeps raise half a million euros for sick children

Record donations: Chimney sweeps raised more than half a million euros for sick children on their 2026 charity tour. The 1.000-kilometer, seven-stage cycling tour ended in Straubing at the national association's annual meeting.

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Craft policy | June 2026

Olesja Mouelhi-Ort will become the new CEO of the Dortmund Chamber of Skilled Crafts.

Olesja Mouelhi-Ort was elected by a large majority of the general assembly of the Dortmund Chamber of Skilled Crafts as the next managing director. She will be the first woman to take office, assuming the position on July 1st.

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Craft policy | June 2026

"Construction is economic policy"

The social partners in the construction industry have published a joint position paper entitled "Construction is economic policy – How the construction industry can lead Germany out of stagnation and what is needed for this".

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Craft policy | June 2026

Alf Reuter remains president of the BIV for Orthopedic Technology

Alf Reuter was re-elected as president of the Federal Guild Association for Orthopedic Technology. Tobias Chaumont has been newly elected to the board as vice president.

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Craft policy | June 2026

Health insurance: "Cost-cutting measure could backfire"

WvD is calling for the cancellation of the planned across-the-board reduction in reimbursements for assistive devices. The cost-cutting measure threatens to increase social security expenditures in the long term.

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Operations management | June 2026

Service vehicles: Ready for an upgrade?

Service vehicles are mobile workshops, material depots, and operational resources all in one. Their conversions and modifications often cost as much as the bare chassis. Functionality and cost-effectiveness must be balanced.

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Panorama | June 2026

Car travel: What helps with nausea?

Holiday time is travel time – and this often involves long car journeys. The Automobile Club Verkehr (ACV) offers tips on relieving and preventing travel sickness and explains why it occurs.

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Commercial Vehicles | June 2026

Ford presents the Ranger Super Duty

With the new Ranger Super Duty, Ford Pro brings a robust pickup truck for intensive work applications to Europe with top payload and towing capacity.

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Travel | June 2026

From everyday life to enlightenment: Experiences at the Jogyesa Temple

In the middle of the modern cityscape of the metropolis Seoul stands a majestic temple: Over the decades it has borne several names, today it is known as Jogyesa Temple.

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Operations management | June 2026

Charity tour: Chimney sweeps raise half a million euros for sick children

Record donations: Chimney sweeps raised more than half a million euros for sick children on their 2026 charity tour. The 1.000-kilometer, seven-stage cycling tour ended in Straubing at the national association's annual meeting.

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Panorama | June 2026

Car travel: What helps with nausea?

Holiday time is travel time – and this often involves long car journeys. The Automobile Club Verkehr (ACV) offers tips on relieving and preventing travel sickness and explains why it occurs.

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New tools for the trade | June 2026

Efficient tool for the installation of photovoltaic systems

More efficient installation: A new tool is designed to accelerate the installation of photovoltaic systems on the roof, make the work easier and ensure greater productivity on the construction site.

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Crafts and sports: an unbeatable team | June 2026

Sponsorship: The company name on the jersey

Sponsorship is a win-win situation for both sides: the club receives money or a monetary benefit, and the tradesman gets involved with advertising boards, jersey prints, and advertisements.

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Interesting competitions for craftsmen | June 2026

Start of the application phase for the Hamburg Crafts Prize

In Hamburg, the savings bank and the Chamber of Skilled Crafts are once again looking for award-worthy craftsmanship. Innovative, sustainable, and creative businesses or individuals will be recognized.

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Banks and loans: What tradespeople need to know | June 2026

Small and medium-sized businesses are visiting bank branches less and less frequently.

Either they don't need external financing or they use digital services: Owners of small and medium-sized enterprises are visiting their bank or savings bank branch less and less frequently.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry Theme specials

Whether it's an international trade fair or a small local trade show, trade fairs bring people together and are one of the most successful marketing tools. We compile a summary of trade fair dates, marketing tips, and interviews related to the skilled trades industry for you.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2026

Automechanika has its own area for young automotive professionals.

When it comes to the future of the automotive industry, the focus is on young talent. The successful "Ambition" program for young professionals at Automechanika will enter its second round in 2026.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2026

50 years of IFH/Intherm: "The trade fair feels like a class reunion"

IFH/Intherm will celebrate its golden jubilee in 2026. Trade fair director Oliver Gossmann shares personal memories, discusses the character of the industry, and explains why the trade fair has lost none of its importance even after five decades.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2026

opti 2026: Focus on hearing acoustics, contact lenses and young talent

Under the motto "Innovation, Inspiration and Encounter", opti 2026, the international trade fair for optics & design, in Munich will focus on new formats, thematic experience areas and a clear content concept.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2026

The trade fair calendar 2026

2026 will be an exciting year for the skilled trades industry. To keep track of the individual highlights, you'll find a compact summary here in the form of a skilled trades trade fair calendar.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2025

Herocon 2026: Oliver Kahn and Ralf Moeller as headliners

Two prominent headliners have been confirmed for the Herocon edition in June 2026 – goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn and actor Ralf Moeller. The "Herocon Champions" initiative will launch concurrently.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2025

Innovative and sustainable: The trends in workwear and occupational safety from A+A

State-of-the-art and sustainable workwear, extremely lightweight safety shoes, or solar-powered hearing protection: Over 2.300 exhibitors presented their innovations at the A+A trade fair. We show you the highlights.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2025

Interior design fair idd cologne: Premiere in Cologne

When the doors to idd cologne first opened on October 26th, a premium trade fair for exclusive interior design solutions was launched. An interview with Director Maik Fischer.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2025

Great interest in the International Hardware Fair 2026

Around nine months before its start, the International Hardware Fair Cologne 2026 is showing promising interim results.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2025

imm cologne 2026: New concept and B2B focus

The imm cologne returns to the international stage with a new concept from January 20 to 23, 2026.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2025

IFFA shows ways for the butcher trade

The butcher trade faces major challenges: a shortage of skilled workers and bureaucratic hurdles are putting pressure on businesses. The leading international trade fair IFFA is highlighting solutions.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2025

belektro reorientation: umbrella brand gedatec from 2026

From 2026, the trade fair for electrical, digital, and building technology, belektro, aims to further strengthen cross-trade exchange with the introduction of the umbrella brand "gedatec."

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2025

DCONex: current developments in pollutant management

The recently amended Hazardous Substances Ordinance will be a central topic at the specialist event at the end of January. Learn all about the current challenges and regulations in hazardous substance management.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2025

Crafts Fair Calendar 2025

2025 will be an exciting year for the skilled trades industry. To keep track of the individual highlights, you'll find a compact summary here in the form of a skilled trades trade fair calendar.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2024

New trade fair duo for the furnishing industry

In response to current challenges in the furniture industry, Koelnmesse's new concept envisages two events for the consumer-oriented market and the premium market.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2024

Sustainability and AI shape ISH 2025

Greater sustainability, better use of existing resources, and the use of renewable energies are the focus of ISH 2025. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) can provide valuable support in this regard.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2024

Sustainability meets innovation at interzum 2025

From May 20 to 23, the furniture manufacturing and interior design industries will meet in Cologne for interzum. Circular economy and sustainable resource sources will be key themes at the trade fair.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2024

Economical construction as the main theme of BAU 2025

Rising material and labor costs and ongoing supply chain bottlenecks are currently making construction expensive. At BAU 2025, approaches and solutions for cost-effective construction will be presented.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2024

Heimtextil 25/26: Textiles as a connecting element between past and future

Textiles are much more than just fabrics – they tell stories and are deeply rooted in history and culture. Under the curatorial direction of Alcova, the Heimtextil trends were presented as a preview of Heimtextil 2025.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2024

südback 2025 postponed to 2026

Bakers and confectioners can look forward to this year's südback from October 26 to 29. The trade fair, originally planned for the following year, has been postponed to 2026.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | September 2024

ISH 2025: Focus on building technology

From March 17 to 21, 2025, exhibitors will present solutions for water, heat, and air at the world's leading trade fair ISH in Frankfurt am Main. A high-quality event program will accompany the innovations.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | September 2024

belektro 2024: "Further promote cross-trade exchange"

The belektro trade fair opens its doors in Berlin from November 5 to 7. DHB spoke with exhibition manager Ruth Senitz.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2024

Future meets past: These are the home textile trends 25/26

Heimtextil has entered into a new cooperation with Alcova Milano, a platform for independent design, for Heimtextil Trends 25/26.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2024

Automechanika with stage program on current topics

As part of the Academy program of Automechanika, which takes place from September 10 to 14 in the halls of Messe Frankfurt, current topics will be discussed on five stages.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2024

FAF 2024: Pioneering projects in the painting trade honored

At the FAF (Paint, Finishing & Facade) trade fair in Cologne, innovative approaches in the painting and decorating trade were recognized. For the first time, the Federal Association for Paint, Design, and Building Protection presented the #GuildwithFuture innovation award to honor groundbreaking projects and initiatives within the guilds.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2024

Future Crafts: Watch all lectures online

"Zukunft Handwerk" is the largest conference and networking event for the skilled trades industry. If you missed the stage program in Munich, you can now watch it online. It covers skilled workers, inclusion, cybersecurity, succession planning, and AI. Includes a photo gallery!

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2024

From 1949 to 2024: IHM celebrates its 75th anniversary

From February 28 to March 3, 2024, the International Crafts Fair (IHM) will open its doors – and celebrate its 75th anniversary this year.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2024

Security industry meets at Security Essen

Anticipation for Security 2024 is high: the trade fair is already reporting excellent registration levels among exhibitors.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2024

Domotex 2024 showcases everything related to floor coverings

From January 11 to 14, 2024, the most important product innovations and trends in the flooring industry were presented at Domotex in Hanover.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2024

opti 2024: Trends and exchange for the optical industry

Under the motto #weareopti, the opti trade fair opened its doors in Munich from January 12 to 14.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2024

Crafts Fair Calendar 2024

2024 will be an exciting year for the skilled trades industry. To keep track of the individual highlights, you'll find a compact summary here in the form of a skilled trades trade fair calendar.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2023

CARAVAN SALON: Over 750 exhibitors in 16 halls

On August 25, the world's largest caravanning trade fair opens its doors in Düsseldorf and showcases the state-of-the-art in the industry.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2023

Textile fair: Strong demand from home and abroad

Heimtextil, the international trade fair for home and contract textiles, opens its doors in Frankfurt from January 9 to 12, 2024. The current number of exhibitors already exceeds that of the previous event.

Photo: © Alex Muchnik / Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2023

"Making digitalization tangible"

"Get connected – get digital": Under this motto, Schweißen & Schneiden, the world's leading trade fair for joining, cutting, and coating, will take place from September 11 to 15, 2023, at Messe Essen.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2023

A look at the future of the construction industry

A meeting place for software companies, planners, architects, engineers, and craftspeople: From July 4 to 6, 2023, the digitalBAU conference & networking will celebrate its premiere at the Munich Exhibition Center.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2023

SHK trade fair is dedicated to topics of the future

From March 19 to 22, 2024, SHK Essen will bring together the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning industry. Since 1966, the trade fair has developed into one of the most important meeting places for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2023

"Building bridges between research, industry and crafts"

Light + Building will take place in Frankfurt am Main from March 3 to 8, 2024. For the first time, the "Building the Energy Transition" conference will be integrated into the program of the leading international trade fair for lighting and building technology.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2023

Future Crafts: This is what the big live event in Munich was like

"Future Crafts": After the successful premiere of the live event with around 3.700 participants in Munich, the new date for 2024 has already been set. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has already announced his visit to the skilled trades.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2023

Euroshop with solutions for trade-oriented crafts

There was a lot to discover from February 26 to March 2 at the Euroshop in Düsseldorf, where exhibitors from all over the world presented their solutions for retail.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2023

Premiere in Düsseldorf: Barber's Experience

Top Hair opens its doors in Düsseldorf from April 1 to 2, 2023. New to the lineup: the "Barber's Experience" event, which highlights the stars of the barber community and the art of barbering and braiding.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2023

IHM welcomes Food & Life

The Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM) will open its doors from March 8 to 12, 2023. This year, the Food & Life trade fair for food, drink, and enjoyment will be held concurrently at the Munich Exhibition Center for the first time.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2023

Crafts organize stand at London construction fair

UK Construction Week, the largest construction trade fair in Great Britain, will take place in London at the beginning of May. The German Confederation of Skilled Crafts is organizing a joint company stand. The registration deadline for interested companies is February 3.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2023

Interesting trade fairs for the craft industry in 2023

Trade fair visits are finally possible again. The 2023 trade fair year is packed with interesting events for the skilled trades. Here's an overview of the most important trade fairs for skilled tradespeople in Germany.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2022

Bathroom Experience at ISH 2023 with four current trends

The ISH, the world's leading trade fair for water, heating and air, opens its doors in March 2023. The topics of demographics, climate, urbanization, and lifestyle will be addressed on the industry platform Pop up my Bathroom.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2022

Citizens can actively participate in politics at "Heim + Handwerk"

Members of the Bundestag Petitions Committee will be available to speak live at the "Heim + Handwerk" trade fair on December 3 and 4. They will address proposals and submit them to Parliament.

Photo: © Messe Essen/Axel Muchnik

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2022

Renowned exhibitors at Welding and Cutting 2023

All market leaders in the industry have already confirmed their participation in Schweissen & Schneiden in September 2023.

Photo: © Ligna/Deutsche Messe AG

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2022

Best omens for Ligna 2023

Despite the difficult conditions, Ligna is already enjoying strong interest: the exhibition space is already three-quarters booked.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2022

Sustainability and circular economy are the Heimtextil trends 2023/24

The future-oriented furnishing of home and contract textiles is sustainable. This is the conclusion of the Heimtextil Trend Preview 23/24, which presented groundbreaking design concepts and inspiration for the furnishings industry.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2022

66th International EUHA Congress 2022: Meeting point for hearing acoustics

The 66th International EUHA Congress and accompanying industrial exhibition will take place in Hanover from October 12 to 14. Visitors can look forward to a program of expert lectures and innovations from the industry.

Photo: © Rainer Schimm / Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | September 2022

International security industry meets at Messe Essen

Security Essen, the leading trade fair for civil security, will take place at Messe Essen from September 20 to 23. Trade visitors can look forward to a top-class supporting program.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | September 2022

Megatrends shape glasstec 2022

The glass industry will finally meet again at glasstec from September 20 to 23 after four years. This event is also an absolute must for the glazier trade.

Photo: © Rainer Schimm / MESSE ESSEN

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | September 2022

SHK ESSEN: the trade fair for the SHK trade

Finally, SHK Essen is back. Finally, experience and compare new products live, network, and learn more. Around 400 exhibitors will make this possible at Messe Essen from September 6 to 9, 2022.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2022

Light + Building in the spirit of sustainability and digitalization

With a contemporary supporting program, the Light + Building trade fair will be held from 2 to 6 October in Frankfurt am Main.

Photo: © Alex Muchnik / Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2022

Security Essen 2022: BMWi supports exhibitors

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) supports Security Essen, the security industry's showcase for innovative products and services, with its funding program.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2022

DCONex Trade Fair for Contaminant Management in January 2023

Experts from the construction industry will meet in Essen on January 18 and 19, 2023, to learn about current developments in pollutant management and to exchange ideas on work on existing buildings.

Photo: © Rainer Schimm / MESSE ESSEN

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2022

Hydrogen as a new focus of SHK Essen

"Hydrogen Practice in Dialogue" is the name of the new specialist forum at SHK Essen. In September 2022, the energy transition, along with sustainable sanitation trends, will be one of the main topics at the trade fair for sanitation, heating, air conditioning, and digital building management.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2022

glasstec 2022: participate, try out, develop further

After four years, the glazier trade will meet again at glasstec at Messe Düsseldorf from September 20 to 23, 2022. Trade visitors can look forward to new products, networking opportunities, hands-on activities, and competitions.

Photo: © Koelnmesse / EISENWARENMESSE/ Thomas Klerx

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2022

Hardware Fair in September 2022

In September 2022, the International Hardware Fair (IEM) will take place again in Cologne after a two-year pandemic-related break: versatile, personal, and hybrid.

Photo: © Rainer Schimm/Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2022

SHK Essen: Energy transition and sustainable bathrooms

Full of anticipation and with many current topics in store, the organizers are looking forward to SHK Essen, which will take place from September 6 to 9 at the Essen Exhibition Center. The trade fair is one of the most important meeting places for SHK professionals.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2022

Crafts fair IHM overshadowed by crises

The International Crafts Fair (IHM) opens in Munich on July 6. The signs point to a crisis. Not only for the skilled trades, but also for the trade fair location. Trade fair director Dieter Dohr is "stunned" by the coronavirus policy.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2022

New exhibition area at SHK Essen

As a result of the energy transition and the current war in Ukraine, the topics of heating, ventilation and drinking water heating – especially with electrical energy from photovoltaic systems – have gained considerable importance.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

Knowledge transfer with experiential character

From July 5th to 8th, the time has finally come. DACH+HOLZ International opens its doors at the Cologne Exhibition Center. The program promises a mix of learning, experience, and enjoyment.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

June 16-17 in Berlin: Startup fair for innovations in the construction industry

ConTech startups are digitizing the construction industry. They will present their solutions to industry professionals at the "Tech in Construction" trade fair on June 16 and 17 in Berlin. The focus is on digitizing the construction industry.

Photo: © Rainer Schimm / Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

About electricity, photovoltaics and independent heating

As a trade fair for sanitation, heating, air conditioning, and digital building management, SHK Essen will take place from September 6 to 9, 2022, with the new exhibition area "Perspectives on Electricity, Photovoltaics, and Self-Sufficient Heating."

Photo: © pro optik / S.Koval

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

pro optik presents franchise system and new shopfitting concept at opti 2022

The opti trade fair will take place in Munich from May 13 to 15, 2022. As Germany's third-largest optician chain, pro optik will present its franchise system and new store design concept at the international trade fair for optics and design.

Photo: © IHM/Julia Malcher

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

Munich IHM as a one-off summer edition

After two years without an International Crafts Fair, everyone involved is looking forward to a unique summer edition of the meeting place for the crafts industry.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

World's leading trade fair for glass returns in September 2022

glasstec – international trade fair for glass production and processing – will take place from September 20 to 23, 2022, at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.

Photo: © Ligna / Deutsche Messe AG

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

First Rosenheim Ligna.Conference cancelled

Due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, the Ligna.Conference planned for June 1 and 2 cannot take place – the still noticeable consequences of Corona are compounded by other current crises.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

Design Plus Award at Light + Building 2022

With the Design Plus Award, exhibiting companies at Light + Building in Frankfurt have the opportunity to present their own creations in a particularly effective way.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2022

Support for start-ups at trade fairs in Germany

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy will support young, innovative companies at 45 trade fairs in Germany next year. As the German Trade Fair Industry Association, AUMA is coordinating the funding program.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2022

Hairdressing industry meets in May at Top Hair

Cut, color, styling: Top Hair, the leading international trade fair for the hairdressing industry, will take place in Düsseldorf on May 7 and 8, 2022.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2022

Next iba in October 2023

iba will take place in Munich from October 22 to 26, 2023. Exhibitors can now register for the world's leading trade fair for bakery, confectionery, and snacks.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2022

SHK industry: Looking forward to IFH/Intherm 2022

The IFH/Intherm trade fair will take place in Nuremberg from April 26 to 29, 2022. Visitors can look forward to a comprehensive supporting program with expert presentations, panel discussions, startup pitches, and interactive experiences.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2022

opti 2022 focuses on sustainability and myopia management

From May 13 to 15, 2022, the optical industry will meet at opti, the international trade fair for optics and design, to exchange ideas and discuss news and trends – with sustainability and myopia management at the forefront.

Photo: © Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2022

südback 2022 expands offering with new ice cream area

The südback trade fair for the bakery and confectionery trades will take place in Stuttgart from October 22 to 25. With solutions for ice cream production, the trade fair will set a new focus.

Photo: © Leipziger Messe GmbH / Tom Schulze

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2022

monument 2022 in November

After the denkmal – Europe's leading trade fair for monument preservation, restoration and renovation – could not take place in 2020 due to the pandemic, the industry is now looking forward to the November 2022 date.

Photo: © Messe München / Studio Loske

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2022

BAU 2023: new date

BAU – the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, originally planned for January 2023 in Munich – has been postponed to April of next year. The hall layout and key themes will remain unchanged.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2022

FAF postponed to spring 2024

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the European trade fair for paint, interior design and facades (FAF) was planned for 2022. Now, it has been decided to postpone the trade fair to 2024.

Photo: © Deutsche Messe AG

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2022

Domotex in January 2023

Domotex, the leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, will take place in Hanover from January 12 to 15, 2023. In addition to the in-person event, there will also be digital offerings.

Photo: © NuernbergMesse / Heiko Stahl

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2022

Natural stone industry meets in June

Stone+tec, the international competence forum for natural stone and stone technology, will take place in Nuremberg from June 22 to 25. In addition, the accompanying congress offers a three-day specialist program.

Photo: © Messe München GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

digitalBAU 2022: New date, new program

digitalBau 2022 was originally planned for February. The trade fair for the construction industry now offers an exciting program in Cologne at the end of May/beginning of June 2022.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

Optics industry meeting in May

The opti trade fair was cancelled in January of this year due to the coronavirus pandemic – now the optical industry is looking forward to the new date of the international trade fair for optics and design from May 13 to 15 in Munich.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Pietro Sutera

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

Heimtextil Summer Special 2022

After Heimtextil could not take place in January due to Corona, the trade fair is returning this year as a one-off summer edition, "Heimtextil Summer Special."

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

IFH/Intherm: The SHK industry meets in Nuremberg at the end of April

Finally, in-person exchanges are back! After the pandemic-related break, the IFH/Intherm, the trade fair for sanitation, home and building technology, will be the meeting place for the industry from April 26-29, 2022, in Nuremberg.

Photo: © Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

Next Sachsenback not until spring 2024

Sachsenback, a trade fair for the baking and confectionery trade in central and eastern Germany, was scheduled to take place from April 2nd to 4th, 2022 at the Dresden Exhibition Centre – this date has now been cancelled.

Photo: © KoelnMesse/Thomas Klerx

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

KoelnMesse postpones International Hardware Fair

With a view to international participants, especially Asian sales and manufacturing markets, KoelnMesse has postponed the International Hardware Fair to the end of September.

Photo: © NürnbergMesse

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2022

Double exhibition window construction Frontale and wood crafts postponed to July

In order to provide planning security for all involved, NürnbergMesse, together with the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, has decided to postpone the double trade fair to July 2022.

Photo: © AFAG Trade Fairs and Exhibitions GmbH / DCONex

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2022

After pandemic break: DCONex 2022 took place in person

The DCONex conference and accompanying exhibition took place at the Essen Exhibition Center on January 19 and 20. The focus of the event was pollutant management.

Photo: © Hamburg Messe und Congress/ Michael Zapf

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2022

Hamburg gastronomy trade fair Internorga postponed to early May

Instead of the originally planned mid-March trade fair date, the organizers of Internorga are playing it safe and postponing the trade fair to a later date. The new dates are April 30 to May 4, 2022.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2022

Beauty Düsseldorf and Top Hair postponed

In view of the development of the Omikron variant, Messe Düsseldorf, together with its partners, has now postponed the "Beauty Düsseldorf" and "Top Hair" trade fairs to early summer.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2022

International Crafts Fair 2022 postponed to July

The Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM) was scheduled to take place in Munich in March. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fair has now been postponed to July. Accordingly, the final of "Handwerks Miss Mister 2022" has also been postponed.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Petra Welzel

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2022

Light + Building 2022: new date in autumn

The international trade fair for lighting and building technology was originally scheduled to take place in Frankfurt am Main in March. This date has now been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2022

Corona-related trade fair relocations in 2022

The trade world had been looking forward to it so much, but now visitors will have to be patient a little longer: Due to the coronavirus, numerous spring trade fairs in 2022 have been postponed to a later date or canceled altogether.

Photo: © Leipziger Messe GmbH / Tom Schulze

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2021

Central German Crafts Fair cancelled

The trade fair duo Central German Crafts Fair and Home-Garden-Leisure, originally scheduled for February 19–27, 2022, has been postponed to February 2023 due to the current pandemic situation.

Photo: © KoelnMesse/imm cologne/Harald Fleissner

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2021

Restart of imm cologne postponed to 2023

The imm cologne will be held in Cologne in January 2022. This decision was made by the management of Koelnmesse in close consultation with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and in agreement with renowned industry representatives at the international level.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2021

Roof+Wood postponed to July

Dach+Holz International will be postponed from its originally planned February date to July 2022. Cologne will remain the venue.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Jochen Günther

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2021

Heimtextil trade fair cancelled

Due to the unforeseeable, enormous dynamics in the development of the pandemic, Heimtextil, the leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles, has been canceled in January 2022. A new date for 2022 is currently being considered.

Photo: Rainer Schimm/©MESSE ESSEN GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2021

New date for SHK 2022 in September

In light of the current dynamic pandemic situation, the trade fair for sanitation, heating, air conditioning and digital building management, originally planned for March 2022, has been postponed to September 2022.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2021

opti 2022: Date postponed to May

The opti, the international trade fair for optics and design, was scheduled to take place at the Munich Exhibition Center from January 14 to 16, 2022. The date has now been postponed.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH / Pietro Sutera

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2021

About fabrics and textiles: Heimtextil 2022

With Heimtextil, the trade fair for home and contract textiles, Messe Frankfurt is planning an international reunion of the industry.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2021

A+A Düsseldorf: German Occupational Safety Award 2021 awarded

Five award-winning companies and prize money totaling 50.000 euros – for the seventh time since 2009, the independent jury awarded the German Occupational Safety Prize at the A+A trade fair in Düsseldorf.

Photo: © Schuchrat Kurbanov/MESSE ESSEN GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2021

SHK Essen: Ursula Heinen-Esser takes over patronage

SHK Essen – trade fair for sanitation, heating, air conditioning and digital building management – is pleased to welcome Ursula Heinen-Esser, Minister for the Environment, Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, as patron.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/ Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2021

BMWi promotes trade fair participation of start-ups in 2022

Good news: The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) will once again support start-ups in their trade fair participation in 2022.

Photo: © Deutsche Messe

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2021

Digital industry event LIGNA.Innovation Network in September

With a new platform for the woodworking and wood processing industry, LIGNA is responding to the desire for exchange and presentation of innovations

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2021

New funding program for exhibitors at trade fairs

A newly launched funding program is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises in their participation as exhibitors at trade fairs.

Photo: © Messe Stuttgart

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2021

Meat industry looks forward to SÜFFA in autumn 2021

It's starting again! As the first major industry gathering, SÜFFA, the trade fair for the meat industry, opens its doors in Stuttgart from September 18 to 20.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/Pietro Sutera

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2021

Automechanika Frankfurt 2021 in "Digital Plus" format

From September 14 to 16, 2021, Automechanika Frankfurt will take place in the “Digital Plus” format for the first time.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH/ Kirchner Kutt Photographers

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2021

Indoor Air postponed to October 2021

Due to the tightening of the nationwide Infection Protection Act, the trade fair for ventilation and air quality planned for June has been postponed to October 2021.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2021

Dach + Holz 2022 is looking for faces of the craft industry

Dach + Holz 2022 is looking for roofers, carpenters, and plumbers (m/f/d) as trade fair ambassadors for its visitor campaign "Become the face of Dach+Holz International 2022."

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2021

iba is postponed to 2023

Due to the currently unclear development of the corona pandemic, iba will be postponed to October 2023.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2021

Glasstec 2021 canceled

Messe Düsseldorf has canceled glasstec, which had already been postponed once and was now scheduled for June 15–18, 2021. The next event is scheduled for September 20–23, 2022, in Düsseldorf.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2021

"Industry meeting points Dach+Holz and FAF more important than ever"

Robert Schuster, Director of the Dach+Holz trade fair and FAF Paint, Interior Design and Facade, explains the plans for the two major trade fairs in 2022 in an interview.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/ Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2021

A+A 2021 is attracting great interest from the industry

The A + A trade fair will return next October with a wide range of offerings and aims to respond to the current situation as best as possible. The industry is acknowledging this with great enthusiasm.

Photo: © Messe Stuttgart

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2021

opportunities of digitalization

Sebastian Schmid, Head of Technology at Landesmesse Stuttgart, talks in an interview about the digital trade fair premiere of R+T.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt/ Jochen Günther

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2021

ISH digital launches with free program for tradespeople

This year, ISH presents itself digitally and in a contemporary guise in a new format with a packed program.

Photo: © Messe Stuttgart

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

Premiere of R+T digital

With the first R+T digital, Messe Stuttgart is breaking new ground from February 22-25, 2021. The most important highlights can be found in the current digital magazine of the trade journal RTS.

Photo: © Verlagsanstalt Handwerk

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

R+T digital: The magazine for the world's leading virtual trade fair

The windows for R+T digital 2021 will open on February 22nd. With our R+T digital magazine in the form of a digital paper, you can find out all you need to know about what to expect at the virtual industry meeting.

Photo: © Messe Berlin GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

Berlin trade fair bautec is discontinued

Due to lack of profitability, the international trade fair for construction and building technology, bautec, is being discontinued. Here you'll find all the information and background information on the discontinuation of bautec.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf / Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

Top Hair and Beauty Düsseldorf trade fairs cancelled

Messe Düsseldorf has had to cancel the Top Hair and Beauty trade fairs 2021. The trade fair duo on the Rhine, a highlight of the hairdressing and cosmetics industry, was planned for May. The new date is March 4-6, 2022.

Photo: © Solar Promotion GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

Smarter E-Europe 2021 postponed to the end of July

Four energy trade fairs under one roof: Smarter E-Europe is postponed by six weeks to the second half of 2021.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

iba.Connecting Experts connects the bakery industry

The countdown has begun: Companies have until February 12th to decide whether to participate as exhibitors at iba.Connecting Experts from March 15th to 17th, 2021.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | February 2021

ISH digital focuses on bathroom hygiene

With sustainability and the latest digital solutions, ISH digital 2021 offers advanced solutions in the hygiene sector.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt Exhibition/Kirchner Kutt Photographers

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2021

New trade fair: Indoor-Air planned for June 2021

Messe Frankfurt has responded at short notice to the wishes of the German air conditioning and ventilation industry and has created Indoor-Air, a physical trade fair for June 2021.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2021

International Crafts Fair (IHM) 2021 cancelled

The International Crafts Fair (IHM) has been canceled again in 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This means the annual summit of the skilled trades cannot take place for the second year in a row. The cancellation was a difficult decision for the organizers.

Photo: © Deutsche Messe

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2021

World's leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings goes digital

After careful consideration, Deutsche Messe AG has decided to redesign Domotex 2021 as Domotex Digital Day and present it as an exclusively digital conference.

Photo: © Messe München

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2021

Trade fair start 2021: Bau Online

From January 13 to 15, the purely digital Bau München trade fair will run its new trade fair year 2021. Tickets for visitors are free, and 433 live presentations and 1.386 one-on-one discussions will be offered.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2021

Federal government enables trade fair appearances abroad

Small and medium-sized enterprises can also participate in joint stands at foreign trade fairs under the "Made in Germany" label in 2021. The German Pavilions are organized by the federal government.

Photo: © Messe Essen/Axel Muchnik

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2021

Welding & Cutting 2021 sets new thematic priorities

The International Welding & Cutting Trade Fair will take place for the first time in the modernized halls of Messe Essen from September 13 to 16, 2021.

Photo: © DGNB

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2020

Digital Congress on Sustainable Construction

The German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) is organizing a three-day online congress focusing on "Sustainability is the new normal."

Photo: © KölnMesse/Frank Peinemann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | December 2020

International Hardware Fair in February 2021 cancelled

The current dynamic infection situation has forced the organizers of the International Hardware Fair to cancel the event from February 21 to 24, 2021.

Photo: © Nuremberg Trade Fair

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2020

Stone+tec suspends again

Stone+tec is also not immune to the uncertainties surrounding the current trade fair scene. The International Trade Fair for Natural Stone and Stone Technology will not take place as planned from May 12 to 15, 2021.

Photo: © C. Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2020

Further postponement of trade fairs and congresses

Germany's trade fair organizers are facing another severe blow. The current development of the coronavirus pandemic is causing numerous postponements or rescheduling of trade fair and conference dates.

Photo: © Kölnmesse

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | November 2020

The International Hardware Fair 2021 will be hybrid

The most important international business platform for the hardware industry rocks this spring with a hybrid concept, innovative special shows, and disruptive trend themes.

Photo: © Leipziger Messe GmbH / Tom Schulze

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2020

denkmal and MUTEC 2020 cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

The current dynamic development of the Corona pandemic is now also putting a damper on the plans of the Leipzig trade fairs denkmal and MUTEC.

Photo: © Messe München

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2020

Classic Bau trade fair will not take place in 2021

Although Messe München has a proven hygiene concept in place, BAU, the world's leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, will not take place as a traditional in-person trade fair from January 11 to 16, 2021.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2020

Virtual Trade Fair Automotive Engineering 2020

Instead of the canceled IAA Commercial Vehicles trade fair, a virtual industry meeting will take place this year. Fahrzeugbau 2020 will take place from September 29 to October 1.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | Aug 2020

Occupational Safety Current 2020 goes digital

Despite numerous cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic, Arbeitsschutz Aktuell opted for a digital trade fair format in October. According to the organizer, the implementation is made possible thanks to groundbreaking software.

Photo: © Messe München

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2020

"BAU 2021 can provide impetus for the industry"

With six months' lead time, Messe München is looking forward to holding BAU 2021 with confidence. Despite some cancellations on the exhibitor side, there is already a level of space booking similar to two years ago.

Photo: © Messe München

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2020

"We're there": Industry associations support BAU 2021

Despite all the bad news, the world's leading trade fair BAU is doing well about six months before it opens, even though primarily German manufacturers have canceled due to the coronavirus.

Photo: © Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2020

SHK Essen 2020 canceled

The SHK Essen, originally scheduled for March 10-13, 2020 and initially postponed to September 1-4, will not take place this year.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2020

Düsseldorf: Top Hair and Beauty trade fairs cancelled

After close consultation with the co-organizers, associations and partners, Messe Düsseldorf has decided that the trade fair duo BEAUTY DÜSSELDORF and TOP HAIR Düsseldorf, planned for September 2020, will no longer take place this year.

Photo: © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | July 2020

glasstec trade fair postponed to summer 2021

In close coordination with the trade fair advisory board and all partners involved, Messe Düsseldorf has decided to postpone glasstec to summer 2021.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2020

World's first mobile scaffolding washing line presented

A busy, imaginative scaffolder, a company specializing in high-pressure solutions, and a trade fair as a meeting place: This is how the story of what was probably the first scaffolding car wash began, which was presented in Oelde at the beginning of June.

Photo: © Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2020

SHK Essen offers exhibitors flexible options in September

Preparations are in full swing for SHK ESSEN, which has been postponed to September 1-4, 2020. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Messe Essen is responding flexibly and offering exhibitors customized presentation options.

Photo: © Messe Essen

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2020

Security Essen canceled

Given the ongoing dynamic situation and global travel restrictions, Security Essen, scheduled for September 22-25, 2020, has been cancelled.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2020

Trade fair organizers hope for positive response to new trade fair dates

Important platforms that numerous companies had been working toward had to be canceled due to the coronavirus. Where feasible, they were postponed to available dates in fall 2020 or spring/summer 2021.

Photo: © Messe Frankfurt GmbH

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2020

Light + Building and Automechanika trade fairs postponed

Messe Frankfurt will not hold the Light + Building and Automechanika trade fairs in September after all. New dates have already been set for both trade fairs.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2020

Future of trade fairs: "We need political clarity!"

Trade fairs in the age of Covid-19 will look different. The German trade journal Deutsches Handwerksblatt (German Crafts Journal) asked Klaus Plaschka, Managing Director of GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, what's currently driving the trade fair organizer and what the future of trade fairs might look like.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | May 2020

Optics trade fair opti 2021 for the first time in Stuttgart

Exhibitor acquisition for the opti 2021 trade fair has begun. Read how the organizers justify the move from Munich to Stuttgart in odd-numbered years and the early January date.

Photo: © AUMA

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2020

Trade fairs can regain their former strength

In an interview: Jörn Holtmeier, Managing Director of AUMA – Association of the German Trade Fair Industry – on the effects of the Corona crisis on the industry.

Photo: © Anke Hesse - Photography & Photo Marketing

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2020

Düsseldorf: Big cinema in the trade fair car park

Necessity is the mother of invention. A wisdom that event organizer D.LIVE, together with the Gottfried Schulz car dealership and Volkswagen, impressively demonstrated with a sold-out premiere of the Düsseldorf drive-in cinema.

Photo: © IHM / GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2020

Cancelled: No IHM in 2020

The urgent recommendation of the crisis team of the Bavarian State Government was the deciding factor: The International Crafts Fair (IHM) will not take place in 2020.

Photo: © IHM / GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2020

The craft trade fair calendar 2020

There will be numerous trade fair highlights in the skilled trades sector again in 2020. Handwerksblatt.de offers you a compact overview of the 2020 skilled trades fairs.

Photo: © GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2019

Optics: opti trade fair moves to Stuttgart

opti, the leading international trade fair for the optics industry, will move to the Stuttgart Exhibition Center in 2021, 2023, and 2025. Previously, it was held in Munich every January, including in 2020.

Photo: © MESSE STUTTGART

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | June 2019

Trade fairs: opening doors to new markets

Whether at joint stands at major international trade fairs or at trade fairs in Germany, exhibitors can receive funding for their trade fair presence. An overview of federal and state funding options.

Photo: © IEC Berlin

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | April 2019

Why do companies exhibit at trade fairs?

Why do German companies exhibit at trade fairs? The trade fair association Auma wanted to know. The results are astonishing.

Photo: © Hamburg Messe und Congress / Nicolas Maack/123RF.com

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | March 2019

Trade tax: No addition for trade fairs

The issue of trade tax at trade fairs is gaining momentum. A ruling by the Düsseldorf Finance Court is of interest to all companies that exhibit at trade fairs.

Photo: © Koelnmesse GmbH / Thomas Klerx

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | January 2019

Trade fairs are changing significantly

Cologne Trade Fair CEO Gerald Böse is convinced that trade fairs are places for trends and innovations. Therefore, they will not lose any of their appeal in the future, but will continue to grow.

Photo: © IHM / GHM

Trade fairs for the craft industry - Theme specials | October 2016

Prepare trade fairs correctly

Participating in a trade fair is an ideal opportunity for craft businesses to reach out to the public and directly address their target audience. However, good, and especially early, preparation is crucial.

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