Plastics meet Personality – the Fakuma Story
Visions, people, moments – Fakuma has been shaping the world of plastics processing for decades.
Our anniversary film tells the story with poignant scenes and images.
It began as a vision conceived by Paul Eberhard Schall – the trade fair organiser with passion and a keen sense for emerging markets. Together with entrepreneur Eugen Hehl from family-owned ARBURG GmbH + Co KG, he established an event in the tri-border region at Lake Constance that would make economic history: Fakuma, a specialised trade fair for plastics processing.
Launched in 1981 with 76 exhibitors, it evolved into a major international trade fair at a breathtaking pace. What was so special about it? Specialised suppliers measure themselves against each other! At the same time they embrace a culture of exchange, competition and cooperation. This provides users with a comprehensive overview of the market. Driven by innovation and marketing strength, it radiates from Europe to the rest of the world.
“We’re not just celebrating an anniversary on the occasion of the 30th Fakuma – we’re celebrating a large, growing community: exhibitors, expert visitors, suppliers, booth builders, service companies, trade and daily press representatives, local partners in Friedrichshafen and logistics partners – they’re all part of the Fakuma family,” says Bettina Schall, managing director of P. E. Schall trade fair promoters, looking forward to the anniversary event.
To this day, Fakuma in Friedrichshafen has retained its special character based on personal interaction, as well as professional standards and staging. This is precisely the combination that fosters trust – and makes the trade fair a reliable basis for sound investment decisions.
The 30th Fakuma will cover the entire value chain in the field of plastics processing: injection moulding, forming and extrusion technology, 3D printing, masterbatches, raw materials, toolmaking and process technology, right on up to recycling. Whether materials, machines, peripherals or automation are involved – the trade fair portfolio supports the industry in its efforts to continue improving efficiency, quality and future viability, and to remain competitive. Let’s celebrate success!
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