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Metal power on the Rhine: The world connects in Düsseldorf in 2026

When the international wire, cable, tube and pipe industry meets, it meets in Düsseldorf. From 13 to 17 April 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 – the leading global trade fairs that the entire industrial world looks to.

With 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries on around 120,000 square metres of exhibition space, the trade fair duo presents itself as a vibrant, global hub for industrial technologies of the future. From Europe to North and South America to Asia and Africa: the world comes to Düsseldorf because this is where the industrial future is being made!

‘Düsseldorf is the most important trade fair location 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 pool position of the two industry giants.

Two world-leading trade fairs showcase technological diversity at the highest level
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 pipes, separation and cutting technologies, e-mobility, fibre optic technology, fastening and joining technology, spring manufacturing, mesh welding machines and the premiere of World of Cables, which will showcase the end product cable in a special area in Hall 13.

What can we expect in 2026?
wire 2026 – Halls 9 to 17: Wire, cables, wire and cable products and technologies will be presented together with the new World of Cables in exhibition halls 9 to 13 & 15. Meet China’s Expertise will join as a special hub for Chinese innovations in Hall 14. Hall 16 will focus on fastening technology and springs as well as end products such as screws, eyelets and technical springs. The heavy, impressive welded mesh machines in Hall 17 will demonstrate their strength and functionality in regular live demonstrations.

Tube 2026 – Halls 1 to 7.0: Tube manufacturing, processing and trading, as well as machinery and equipment, will be on display in exhibition halls 1 to 7.0. Plastic tubes will be presented in the special area Plastic Tubes & Pipes in Hall 1. Forming technology will be showcased in Hall 5, while pipe processing and machinery will be located in parts of Halls 5, 6 and 7a. Chinese pipe manufacturers and processors will be presenting their latest trends in Hall 7.0 as part of ‘Meet China’s Expertise’.

Far more than two trade fairs: experience knowledge, networking and innovation live
A wide-ranging supporting programme with international expert forums and industry get-togethers 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. More information, news and exhibitor databases are available on the trade fair portals: www.wire.de; www.tube.de.