Press releases of the group of companies

Messe Frankfurt announces participation in inaugural China International Import Expo

Messe Frankfurt Group, the world’s largest trade fair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds, will participate as an exhibitor itself in the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai this 5 to 10 November. The fair is considered a major diplomatic event for China, supported by the highest levels of the Chinese government, and will feature around 2,800 exhibitors from more than 130 countries and regions.

Adding value with sustainable business practices

For Messe Frankfurt, sustainability means acting as a responsible corporate citizen while continuing to strengthen the Group’s performance – it is something that encompasses economic, ecological and social factors. Social, economic and ecological aspects of sustainability are key components of our business and are reflected in the various activities of all parts of the Group worldwide. CSR activities are divided into four areas: Environment/Sustainability, Social Responsibility, Education/Science and Commitment to Culture.

At home in global markets

For more than 30 years, Messe Frankfurt has been active in growth markets worldwide with its sector expertise. A total of 98 trade fairs were held outside Germany in 2017. The events allow SMEs in particular to gain a foothold in emerging markets.

Messe Frankfurt at a glance

Messe Frankfurt is one of the most successful global players in its sector and, with sales of around €661 million, is the largest trade fair company with its own exhibition grounds. As a reliable partner to individual industry sectors, Messe Frankfurt creates innovative network platforms. Every year, it organises some 150 trade fairs in Frankfurt and at many other locations around the world while also playing host to around 240 guest events at its Frankfurt base.

From a medieval marketplace to global trade fair partner

Frankfurt has been a renowned trade fair site for more than 800 years. Back then, merchants and businessmen met at the “Römer”, a medieval building in the heart of the city that served as a market place; from 1909 onwards, they came together on the grounds of the new Festhalle.

Frankfurt exhibitions ground: a city within a city

Located at the heart of financial and business centre Frankfurt, the exhibition grounds are among the largest and most modern worldwide with some 367,000 m² of hall area and approximate 60,000 m² of free space at its disposal. As well as excellent international transport connections by air, rail and road, the exhibition venue enjoys excellent public transport connections.

Diversity of guest events

Since 1949, Messe Frankfurt has been an established partner for some 240 guest events per year at its Frankfurt base. With its unmistakable architecture and highly functional and flexible halls and conference facilities, the Frankfurt exhibition grounds is the ideal location for all kinds of event formats. At the same time, Messe Frankfurt is a strong service partner, providing individual consulting and services and one of the most state-of-the-art infrastructures of any trade fair worldwide.

Messe Frankfurt aiming for €700 million in sales

As far as its financial position and event portfolio are concerned, the Messe Frankfurt Group remains stronger than ever in 2018. Speaking at the Corporate Press Conference earlier today, Wolfgang Marzin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Messe Frankfurt, announced: “We are aiming for around €700 million in sales.” After a very dynamic first six months, projections for the second half of the year are also good.

Messe Frankfurt establishes Digital Advisory Board

Messe Frankfurt has set up a Digital Advisory Board to oversee its digital activities. With this step, the company is seeking to engage with its customers more intensively regarding the digital transformation of marketing in the trade fair industry and the evolution that this entails for the trade fairs themselves.

Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound: upward trend for internationality and exhibitor satisfaction

The Saturday-evening concert by Dionne Warwick and the New Philharmonic Orchestra Frankfurt marked the end of a week of music and events. 1,803 companies from 56 countries[1] launched their latest products during the five days of Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound.

220,000 visitors at Light + Building 2018: more visitors at the world’s leading trade fair

Messe Frankfurt sets up UK subsidiary

Messe Frankfurt further expands its international network: With the takeover of Forest Exhibitions Ltd, the Group now has its own subsidiary in the United Kingdom.

Messe Frankfurt expands its portfolio of events with Middle East Cleaning Technology Week

More exhibitors and visitors at Paperworld: future-oriented impulses for the 2018 business year

Both manufacturers and retailers made a successful start to the new business season at the Paperworld, Creativeworld, Christmasworld and Floradecora trade fairs in Frankfurt am Main. 3,023 exhibitors from 69 countries [1] made presentations to the national and international trade. 1,640 exhibitors from 66 countries [2] took part in Paperworld.

Messe Frankfurt acquires Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair

Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt and Guangdong Public Security Protection Technology Association join forces to hold Guangzhou Public Security Technology 2018

Messe Frankfurt’s safety and security trade fairs elevate the show’s internationality. China’s safety and security industry sees a positive outlook.