On 13 April 2026, the world's leading trade fairs for the international wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, wire and Tube, will open their doors in Düsseldorf. Until 17 April, Düsseldorf Fairgrounds will become the world's leading hotspot for these industries. More than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries will present technologies, machines, materials and end products on around 120,000 square metres of exhibition space – covering the entire industrial value chain.
‘wire and Tube are the leading international marketplaces for our industries. Düsseldorf offers the necessary infrastructure and international reach to showcase technological developments and industrial trends,’ says Daniel Ryfisch, Director Metal Forming & Fabrication Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf.
The focus is on machines and equipment for wire, cable and tube production, new materials, efficient production processes and high-quality end products. Thematic focal points include stainless steel and special materials, hydrogen technologies, plastic pipes, cutting and separating technologies, e-mobility, fibre optic technology, fastening and joining technology, spring manufacturing and mesh welding technologies.
With the new World of Cables, wire 2026 is adding an additional highlight: for the first time, the end product cable will take centre stage in a special area in hall 13 – as a key component of modern energy, communication and mobility infrastructures.
wire 2026 will occupy halls 9 to 17 of the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds. Wire, cable and wire and cable technologies will be presented in halls 9 to 13 and 15, complemented by the World of Cables. The ‘Meet China's Expertise’ area brings together innovations from Chinese suppliers in hall 14. In Hall 16, the focus is on fastening technology, springs and their end products, while hall 17 focuses on impressive welded mesh machines. They showcase their capabilities in regular live demonstrations.
Tube 2026 will take place in halls 1 to 7.0. The thematic spectrum ranges from tube manufacturing, processing and trading to machinery and equipment. The special Plastic Tubes & Pipes area in hall 1 is dedicated to plastic tube solutions. Forming technology is located in hall 5, while pipe processing and machinery are located in parts of halls 5, 6 and 7a. Chinese pipe manufacturers and processors will be presenting their technologies in a concentrated manner as part of ‘Meet China's Expertise’ in hall 7.0.
wire and Tube 2026 will be complemented by an extensive supporting programme with expert forums, industry get-togethers and ecoMetals tours. The forum stage in hall 1 will focus on the key topics of renewable energies, the energy transition, artificial intelligence and robotics. In addition, a hydrogen and e-mobility congress as well as the High Potential Day and ecoMetals initiatives will provide platforms for professional exchange, the promotion of young talent and sustainable industrial approaches.
Current information, further press releases and the exhibitor databases can be found on the trade fair portals at www.wire-tradefair.com and www.tube-tradefair.com. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/wire-and-tube-leading-international-trade-fairs/
