Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, is scheduled to take place in Friedrichshafen from 13 to 17 October. However, some exhibitors, including Sonotronic Nagel and Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik, have already cancelled their active participation.
The trade fair is the first port of call when it comes to Injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing goes. It presents innovations in materials, machines, peripherals, processes, simulation, methods, technologies and tools for plastics processing. As is well known, this year of the coronavirus pandemic is different than usual - many trade events have had to be cancelled. But Fakuma is getting ready to go. According to a Declaration of intent by the state government of Baden-Württemberg trade fairs with more than 500 visitors can take place again from 1 September 2020.
Fakuma: Final GO! expected for the end of July
The Fakuma in Friedrichshafen Under this arrangement, one of the first major trade fairs would be, which could take place again since the outbreak of the pandemic. The organisers are currently working on a feasible safety and hygiene concept in compliance with all protective measures still in force. Approval from the relevant authorities is expected at the end of July.
In view of the uncertain situation, some exhibitors have already announced that they will not be attending the trade fair in their usual form. Sonotronic Nagel GmbH is one of them.
„Conscious of our responsibility for the health of our employees and our business partners, we have decided not to use our stand space at Fakuma as usual this year. Even with appropriate hygiene concepts we cannot guarantee the safety of our employees. guarantee. Instead, we would like to encourage our business partners to contact us by phone or e-mail with their questions and current topics and projects. We hope to be exhibiting at Fakuma again next year to the usual extent. Together with the K in Düsseldorf, Fakuma is one of the most important trade fairs for us.“ Ingo Nagel, Sonotronic Managing Director
Another exhibitor cancels Fakuma participation
The Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH & Co.KG will not be actively participating in Fakuma in its usual form this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the necessary safety and hygiene measures, it is not possible to offer an informative and relaxed trade fair experience.
The Fakuma as important innovation and networking fair It is not easy to do without the event, but the health of employees and visitors is absolutely paramount. After other market players in the plastics industry cancelled their active participation in this year's event last week, Herrmann Ultraschall has now followed suit. The company is now looking forward to A reunion at the Fakuma 2021.
Source: Sonotronic GmbH / Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik GmbH
