wireDÜSSELDORFpreview
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WIRE DÜSSELDORF PREVIEW
The full wire Düsseldorf experience, including two new event touches in Hall 13, awaits attendees at the Fairgrounds when the week-long Messe Düsseldorf event is held April 13-17. The wire and sister Tube events are expected to field some 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries, accounting for 120,000 sq m of space that covers the entire industrial value chain. This wire preview outlines what should be a most productive week of technology, trends and connections.
Halls 9 to 17 at the Düsseldorf fairgrounds will embody the essence of the wire and cable industry. Wire, cables, finished products and related technologies fill exhibition Halls 9 to 13 and 15. Hall 14 (Meet China’s Expertise) is a dedicated hub for Chinese innovations.
Hall 16 will focus on fastening technology and springs as well as essential end-use products such as screws, eyelets and technical springs.
Hall 17 will feature a range of heavy mesh welding machines demonstrating their strength and functionality in regular live demonstrations.
“Düsseldorf is the most important trade fair location worldwide for our industries – this is where innovations celebrate their international debut,” said Daniel Ryfisch, Director wire, Tube & Flow Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf.
In addition to the core exhibits, visitors can expect a richer experience on the show floor, including special themed areas, guided and self-guided routes through key technology topics, and live presentations that spotlight sustainability, automation and efficiency in real-world applications. Hall 13 will host two elements that will extend the attendee experience.
One new attraction is the World of Cables, a special area (see p. 87) that will showcase finished cable products and real-world applications in one focused space.
The other element is the wire & Cable FORUM (see p. 85), positioned as a “come & connect” hub in the middle of the show rather than a side conference. First introduced at wire’s sister event Tube in 2024, the FORUM will bring together leading industry figures, decision-makers and innovators for presentations, panel
discussions and informal networking focused on digitalization, automation, sustainability, and new materials and production processes. The supporting program also includes digital ecoMetals trails.
The pages that follow include booth listings for nearly all the exhibits other than Hall 14, as well as a series of Product Showcases from industry suppliers. The March WJI will have an update with traditional booth listings. For the latest updates go to www.wire.de.
Wire 2026 information
Dates: April 13-17
Location: Düsseldorf Fairgrounds Düsseldorf, Germany
Venue:
• Halls 9 to 17: wire and cable
• Hall 14: China’s expertise
• Hall 15: welding/fiber optics
• Hall 16: fastener and spring making technology/product
• Hall 17: mesh welding
Show hours:
9:30 am – 6 pm, April 13-16
9:30 am – 4 pm, April 17
U.S. contact: Messe Düsseldorf North America info@mdna.com/www.mdna.com
Industry partners:
International Wire and Machinery Association (IWMA)
International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association (IWCEA) Verband der Draht und Kabelmaschinen Hersteller (VDKM)
Austrian Wire & Cable Machinery Manufacturers Association (VÖDKM) IWCEA (France)
Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF)
Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA)
North American Pavilion
organizer: Messe Düsseldorf North America
North American Pavilion
sponsor: Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA)
Admission: (online/on-site)
1 day: 40/50 euro
5-day pass: 80/100 euro
Show Program
Separate wire/Tube: 30 euro
Wi-Fi: 60 min.: 6 euro
1 day: 35 euro, 3 days: 79 euro
The wire Düsseldorf experience awaits. Photos on this spread courtesy of Messe Düsseldorf.
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