Fakuma 2026
| Friedrichshaven, Germany |
12 - 16 Oct 2026
The Fakuma 2026 is the 30th edition of the international trade fair for industrial plastics processing, showcasing the entire spectrum of plastics technologies. It will take place from October 12 to 16, 2026, at the Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Event Overview
The trade fair is a leading global event for the plastics industry, bringing together nearly 1,500 exhibitors and industry professionals from around the world to discuss and display the latest innovations and trends. It is a hands-on, practice-oriented exhibition that serves as a vital platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and business development.
Key Focus Areas
Fakuma 2026 will focus on current and future challenges facing the plastics industry, with specific attention to key technological developments.
Injection Moulding: A primary focus of the event, showcasing the latest advancements in injection molding machinery and processes.
Sustainability & Circular Economy: The event will spotlight innovations in recycling technologies, bio-based plastics, and resource-efficient production methods to help the industry integrate climate protection into its operations.
Digitalization & Automation: The trade fair will feature solutions for the intelligently networked factory of tomorrow, including process automation, digitalization, and energy-efficient production methods.
Other Technologies: The exhibition will also cover extrusion technology, thermoforming, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, raw materials, masterbatches, tools, and process engineering and services.
14 Oct 2026
Independent confirmation: UL validates PCR content of up to 80% in KRAIBURG TPE’s Universal PCR TPEs
KRAIBURG TPE has received Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) from UL Solutions for second-generation Universal PCR TPEs. The validation confirms post-consumer recycled content (PCR) ranging from 70 to 80 percent – depending on the individual material variant.
13 Oct 2026
Syensqo wins Fakuma Innovation Award 2026
Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance polymers, has won first place in the Compounding & Materials category of the inaugural Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 for its Ryton® PPS XE3500 OR, demonstrated in an extruded busbar manufactured by Standard-Metallwerke.
12 Oct 2026
KRAIBURG TPE supports customers with expertise along the entire value chain
As regulatory requirements increase, supply chains become more complex and development times get shorter, strong development partners are becoming increasingly important. At Fakuma 2026, KRAIBURG TPE will be showing how material expertise, regulatory know-how and long-term partnerships help customers successfully overcome these challenges.
12 Oct 2026
Fakuma 2026: Envalior unveils high-performance material solutions for next generation Data Centers
Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its material toolkit for data center technology suppliers at Fakuma 2026, October 12 to 16 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. At its booth, visitors will discover proven material solutions for power distribution, cooling systems, and switchgear that enable suppliers to meet the increasing performance, efficiency, and reliability demands of AI data centers. Attendees can find Envalior’s experts in Hall B4, stand 4302.
12 Oct 2026
Envalior at Fakuma 2026: Sustainable material solutions that help customers meet environmental targets
Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its evolving portfolio of more sustainable material solutions at Fakuma 2026, taking place October 12 to 16 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Through its dedicated development pathways and targeted collaboration, Envalior is steadily turning material choice into a more impactful lever for environmental impact reduction, supporting customers in a range of industries to meet their sustainability goals. The solutions on display at Fakuma demonstrate Envalior’s pragmatic and forward-looking approach in this area, enabling concrete emission reductions without compromise on the exceptional performance required for high-spec components.
12 Oct 2026
Syensqo Fakuma 2026 press kit
At Fakuma 2026 Syensqo will present a selection of its latest material innovations, combining high performance, durability and processing flexibility for demanding applications across automotive, consumer goods, construction, electronics and industrial markets.
12 Oct 2026
Envalior Fakuma 2026 press kit
Discover Envalior’s Material Solutions at Fakuma 2026. From electrification and lightweighting to durability and sustainable design, product developers face increasingly complex requirements. At Fakuma 2026, Envalior will highlight how material innovation, application expertise, and design support can help overcome these challenges.
24 Sept 2026
Syensqo showcases advanced materials for every processing route at Fakuma 2026
Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, will showcase its broad portfolio of specialty polymers at Fakuma 2026, demonstrating how advanced materials enable manufacturers to produce increasingly complex components across a wide range of sizes, applications and production technologies.
22 Sept 2026
For the first time, a plastic frunk doubles as a chassis component thanks to Tepex® reinforcement
A breakthrough in structural lightweight design is making its debut in a fully electric four-door high-performance sports car from a leading German premium automaker: the first plastic frunk that doubles as both storage space and a highly robust structural chassis component. The frunk is manufactured by Röchling Automotive SE in Worms, Germany, and Envalior will showcase it at Fakuma 2026.
3 Sept 2026
Envalior at Fakuma 2026: Smarter and sustainable material solutions for evolving industry needs
Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its growing range of advanced material solutions for Automotive, E&E, Consumer and Industrial Goods at the Fakuma 2026 trade show, taking place from October 12 to 16, 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Visitors can find Envalior's experts in Hall B4, stand 4302.
25 Aug 2026
Envalior and SECARA collaborate to deliver circular PA6 for automotive applications in line with coming regulations
Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SECARA, a fast-growing technology scale-up specializing in the development of industrial-scale solutions for closed-loop polymer recycling. Through this collaboration agreement, Envalior will work with SECARA to test and validate pathways to incorporate high-quality post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content into technical material grades based on SECARA’s novel catalytic depolymerization process.
19 May 2026
Syensqo's high-performance polymer supports woom's first self-balancing toddler bike
Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, and woom, the innovative manufacturer of premium children’s and teen’s bikes, announce a strategic partnership to introduce Syensqo’s Omnix® 1030 ECHO RPRF circular polymer in the new woom WOW bike series. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the transition to more circular, high-performance materials for the leisure goods industry, with Syensqo’s materials used in key visible structural components including the front fork, back fork, and handlebar of woom’s latest models.
16 Apr 2026
Syensqo introduces a safer, stronger resin for thermostatic valve bodies in sanitary fittings
Syensqo has launched Omnix® DW-4650, a new resin designed to make sanitary fittings safer, tougher, and more cost-effective. As demand rises for modern showers and faucets, manufacturers are looking for alternatives to metal parts that can lower costs and improve performance. Omnix® DW-4650 meets this need by offering strong resistance to freezing and cracking, even in very cold temperatures.