When the international wire, cable and tube world meets, it will be in Düsseldorf. From April 13 to 17, 2026, the exhibition halls on the Rhine will be transformed into a hotspot for high-tech, innovation and global networking: Wire and Tube 2026 are coming up – the leading global trade fairs that the entire industrial world is watching.
With 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries on around 120,000 square meters of exhibition space, the trade fair duo presents itself as a vibrant, global hub for future industrial technologies. “Düsseldorf is the most important trade fair venue worldwide for our industries – this is where innovations celebrate their international debut,” says Daniel Ryfisch, Director Wire, Tube & Flow Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf, explaining the pole position of the two industry giants.
Two world-leading trade fairs showcase technological diversity
Wire and Tube showcase the entire spectrum of modern manufacturing technologies – from machines and systems for wire, cable and tube production to new materials and technologies and innovative end products. The focus will be on stainless steel and special materials, hydrogen technologies, plastic tubes, separating and cutting technologies, e-mobility, glass fiber technology, fastening and joining technology, spring production, mesh welding machines and the premiere of the World of Cables, which will focus on the end product cable in a special area in Hall 13.
What can visitors expect in 2026?
Wire 2026 – Halls 9 to 17: Wire, cable, wire and cable products and technologies are presented together with the new World of Cables in exhibition halls 9 to 13 & 15. Meet China’s Expertise joins as a special hub of Chinese innovations in hall 14. The focus of Hall 16 is on fastening technology & springs as well as end products such as screws, eyelets and technical springs. The heavy, imposing mesh welding machines in Hall 17 will demonstrate their strength and functionality in regular live demos.
Tube 2026 – Halls 1 to 7.0: Tube production, processing & tube trade as well as machinery and equipment will take place in exhibition halls 1 to 7.0. Plastic tubes will be presented in Hall 1 in the special area Plastic Tubes & Pipes. Forming technology follows in Hall 5, while pipe processing and machinery can be found in parts of Halls 5, 6 and 7a. Chinese pipe producers and processors will be showcasing their trends in Hall 7.0 as “Meet China’s Expertise”.
More than two trade fairs: Experience knowledge, networking & innovation live
A broad supporting program with international specialist forums and industry meetings on the Forum Stage in Hall 1, an exciting hydrogen and e-mobility congress and digital EcoMetals trails to sustainable exhibitors will accompany the lively events in the exhibition halls.
Web:
www.wire.de
www.tube.de
