21/04/2026 – An industry ready for the future: “wire/Tube 2026”
Compelling solutions for new global applications
Massive geopolitical challenges, disrupted supply chains, high tariffs and scarce raw materials. Yet the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds were buzzing with activity.
From 3 to 7 April 2028, “wire” and “Tube” are ready to continue their story in Düsseldorf. © Messe Düsseldorf/C.Tillmann
The trade fair as a vibrant industry event: tradition and the future go hand in hand in Düsseldorf. 2,600 exhibitors from 65 countries – proof of international appeal and a clear claim to leadership. Alongside this, the entire value chain was showcased across some 119,000 square metres in 16 exhibition halls.
Trade fair visitors came to Düsseldorf from 130 countries, with traditional and entirely new target groups flocking to the exhibition halls in equal measure. What remains is more than just a successful trade fair event; it is a feeling: this is where the future is taking shape.
The focus is always on the future: artificial intelligence, robotics, renewable energies and the energy transition were not just buzzwords, but lived reality.
People were discussing, developing and rethinking. Here, an entire industry demonstrated its unwavering determination to actively shape the future and break new ground.
Resilient materials are needed, including for the defence industry; the market requires reliable producers and is relying on new supply chains. This is where wire and Tube, as powerful industry platforms, came in at just the right time. The defence sector is gaining in importance; new visitor groups flocked to the exhibition stands, finding concrete solutions for high demands on materials and quality. Added to this was a supporting programme featuring exciting premieres.
From 3 to 7 April 2028, “wire” and “Tube” are ready to continue their success story in Düsseldorf.
