# Exhibition Stand Builder in Düsseldorf

> Quick summary: This page helps exhibitors at Messe Düsseldorf choose between EXPRESS Booth for a faster fixed-price stand path and EXFAIR for a more custom stand with stronger brand impact.

## Canonical

- https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/

## At a glance

- Venue: Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf
- Address: Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf
- Faster path: EXPRESS Booth
- More custom path: EXFAIR
- First assessment: within 48 hours of your enquiry
- EXPRESS quote: within 24 hours

## When EXPRESS is the better fit

- When the project needs to move quickly
- When fixed-price clarity and low internal coordination matter
- When you want a professional stand without a long concept phase

## When EXFAIR is the better fit

- When the stand needs stronger brand impact and architecture
- When visitor guidance, meeting zones and product staging matter more
- When the concept should be more tightly tailored to brand and conversations

## Project process

1. Clarify goals, stand size and timing
2. Decide whether EXPRESS or EXFAIR fits better
3. Organize graphics, technical production, logistics, installation and on-site support

## Exhibiting from abroad

**Exhibiting at Messe Düsseldorf from abroad.** Travelling to Düsseldorf from outside Germany? Brief us in English. The stand at Messe Düsseldorf is planned, built and dismantled locally, and your team only travels for the show.

- **Briefed in English** (One contact): Form, email or phone: one contact for stand, graphics, logistics and exhibits at Messe Düsseldorf.
- **No German VAT for companies abroad** (Invoice): Within the EU under the reverse-charge procedure with a valid VAT ID; the quote states the treatment.
- **Exhibits shipped, customs handled** (Logistics): Shipping your exhibits to Messe Düsseldorf and customs clearance are organised together with the stand.
- **Fixed price or custom build** (EXPRESS · EXFAIR): EXPRESS from €5,999 net per show, plus logistics costs; EXFAIR from concept and 3D visualisation to storage.
- **Venue rules checked** (Technical guidelines · Messe Düsseldorf): Hall heights, floor loads, rigging and delivery windows at Messe Düsseldorf are set by the venue's technical guidelines; they are checked per project before the stand is planned. The grounds: 17 halls, 262,727 m² of hall space.
- **Getting to Messe Düsseldorf** (Arrival): Düsseldorf Airport is around three kilometres from the exhibition grounds; light rail lines U78/U79 run from the main station and Heinrich-Heine-Allee to the North and East entrances, and the U80 links the airport with the East entrance.
- **International fairs at Messe Düsseldorf** (Leading fairs): International exhibitors are part of the picture here: K (plastics & rubber industry): 3,275 exhibitors from 66 countries in 2025; MEDICA (medical technology & healthcare): 4,821 exhibitors from 70 countries in 2025; interpack (packaging technology & process industry): 2,804 exhibitors from 65 countries in 2026; boot (water sports & boatbuilding): almost 1,500 exhibitors from 68 countries in 2026; wire & Tube (wire, cable & tube industry); ProWein (wine & spirits): 3,400 exhibitors from 63 countries in 2026.
- **Country guides** (EXFAIR, by country of origin): Italy (drupa, interpack, K, MEDICA, boot, wire & Tube, ProWein): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/italy; China (interpack, wire, K, MEDICA, boot, wire & Tube): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/china; France (MEDICA, ProWein, boot): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/france; India (MEDICA, K, wire & Tube): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/india; Netherlands (K, interpack, boot): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/netherlands; Switzerland (MEDICA, interpack, COMPAMED): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/schweiz; Nordics (MEDICA, interpack, boot): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/skandinavien; Turkey (wire, K, wire & Tube): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/tuerkei; USA (interpack, MEDICA, wire & Tube): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/usa; Australia (ProWein, MEDICA): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/australien; Belgium (K, interpack): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/belgien; United Kingdom (MEDICA, interpack): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/united-kingdom; Taiwan (K, MEDICA): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/taiwan; Canada (MEDICA): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/kanada; South Korea (MEDICA): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/south-korea; Spain (ProWein): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/spain; Austria (ProWein): https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller/oesterreich. All 21 countries: https://www.exfair.de/en/internationale-aussteller

To start, send the fair, dates, hall and stand number if assigned, floor area and goal.

### International FAQ

#### Q.12: Can you build our stand at Messe Düsseldorf if our company is based outside Germany?

Yes. Planning, production, set-up and dismantling happen locally at Messe Düsseldorf, so where your company is based does not change the process; only your team and exhibits travel to Düsseldorf.

#### Q.13: Can we brief and coordinate the project in English?

Yes, via the enquiry form on this page, at hello@exfair.de or by phone at +49 7721 885880.

#### Q.14: Do we pay German VAT as a company based outside Germany?

No. Companies based outside Germany are invoiced without German VAT, within the EU under the reverse-charge procedure, which requires a valid VAT ID. The treatment is stated in the quote.

#### Q.15: Can you ship our exhibits to Messe Düsseldorf and handle customs?

Yes. Besides the stand, shipping your exhibits to Messe Düsseldorf and customs clearance are organised as part of the project, so products arrive on the stand in time for the show.

#### Q.16: What should we send for a first quote when exhibiting in Düsseldorf from abroad?

The fair and dates, hall and stand number if assigned, floor area, stand type (row, corner, peninsula or island) and the goal of the presence. A first assessment follows within 48 hours.

#### Q.17: Is there a guide for exhibitors from our country coming to Düsseldorf?

Yes. EXFAIR publishes guides for exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, covering customs, invoicing, funding and typical fairs. Relevant for Düsseldorf: Italy, China, France, India, Netherlands and Switzerland. The links are in the cheat sheet at the top of this page.

## References

### EXPRESS
- Hamilton: clear product-focused stand with a strong graphic wall
- OPES Solutions: focused stand with a tall back wall and a clear message

### EXFAIR
- Sikla: technical brand space with product staging and meetings
- Casio: high-impact product stand with long-distance visibility and consultation zones

## FAQ highlights

- EXPRESS is often the better fit when time pressure is high
- EXFAIR is stronger when brand impact and custom spatial design matter more
- Costs mainly depend on floor area, customization level, graphics, technology, logistics and reuse; benchmark: EXPRESS from €5,999 net rental price per show (no German VAT for companies based outside Germany), EXFAIR quoted per project
- The first inquiry works best with goals, floor area, timing and technical requirements

## Location profile

Leading trade fairs at Messe Düsseldorf: K, MEDICA, interpack, boot, wire & Tube, ProWein.

Messe Düsseldorf is built for few but very large international industry events and has around 262,700 m² of hall space. K for plastics and rubber and interpack for packaging technology take place only every three years, K drew 3,275 exhibitors and more than 175,000 visitors in 2025; MEDICA and boot are annual, wire and Tube run as a pair every two years. Floor space and international participation are correspondingly large.

For stand planning: At K and interpack, each with several thousand exhibitors, the competition for attention is intense, visibility from a distance and a clear separation of reception, exhibit and meeting areas matter more than floor space alone. If you exhibit only every three years, plan for reusable components from the start.

Venue data: 17 halls, 262,727 m² of hall space, 43,000 m² of outdoor area

## Trade fair calendar

- 16–19 November 2026: MEDICA – Medical technology
- 23–31 January 2027: boot – Water sports
- 7–9 March 2027: ProWein – Wine & spirits
- 21–25 June 2027: GIFA – Foundry technology
- 23–25 September 2027: EuroSkills – Vocational training
- 15–18 November 2027: MEDICA – Medical technology & healthcare

Organiser-confirmed dates only. As of: 2026-11-10

## Leading trade fairs in detail

### K

Plastics & rubber industry · every three years · next edition 18–25 October 2028

K is the trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry and takes place every three years in October in Düsseldorf. The 2025 edition drew 3,275 exhibitors from 66 nations and over 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries, the next K runs from 18 to 25 October 2028. Exhibitors 2025 per AUMA (https://www.auma.de/messen-finden/details/?tfd=dusseldorf_k_212635): 2,452 of 3,246 from abroad, 65 countries; largest groups from China, Italy and Türkiye.

Source: https://www.k-online.com/en/Media_News/Press/Press_material/Press_releases/High_response._Good_mood._Strong_K.

### MEDICA

Medical technology & healthcare · annual · next edition 16–19 November 2026

MEDICA is the trade fair for medical technology and healthcare held every November in Düsseldorf. In 2025 it counted 4,821 exhibitors from 70 countries and 78,000 visitors from 160 countries, product areas range from laboratory and diagnostics to digital medicine and healthcare infrastructure. Exhibitors 2025 (MEDICA and COMPAMED combined) per AUMA (https://www.auma.de/messen-finden/details/?tfd=dusseldorf_medica-compamed_228138): 4,819 of 5,606 from abroad, 71 countries; largest groups from China, the USA and Italy.

Source: https://www.medica-tradefair.com/

### interpack

Packaging technology & process industry · every three years · next edition 10–15 June 2029

interpack is the trade fair for packaging technology and the process industry and takes place every three years in Düsseldorf. In 2026, 2,804 companies from 65 countries exhibited and trade visitors came from 161 countries, the next edition runs for the first time in early summer, from 10 to 15 June 2029.

Source: https://www.interpack.com/en/Press_Releases/interpack_2026_sends_a_global_signal_for_the_industry

### boot

Water sports & boatbuilding · annual · next edition 23–31 January 2027

boot Düsseldorf is the annual January boat show for water sports, from sailing and motor boats to superyachts, diving, fishing and paddling. In 2026 over 200,000 visitors from more than 110 countries came to almost 1,500 exhibitors from 68 nations; the next edition runs from 23 to 31 January 2027. Exhibitors 2026 per AUMA (https://www.auma.de/messen-finden/details/?tfd=dusseldorf_boot-dusseldorf_229012): 853 of 1,389 from abroad, 69 countries; largest groups from Italy, the Netherlands and France.

Source: https://www.boot.de/de/Media_News/Presse/Pressematerial/Pressemeldungen/boot_Düsseldorf_2026_bringt_globale_Wassersportbranche_auf_Kurs

### wire & Tube

Wire, cable & tube industry · every two years · next edition 3–7 April 2028

wire and Tube are the parallel trade fairs for wire and cable and for the tube industry, held every two years in April in Düsseldorf. In 2026 they counted 1,490 (wire) and 1,123 (Tube) exhibitors and a combined 52,074 visitors, the next double fair runs from 3 to 7 April 2028.

Source: https://www.wire.de/de/Media_News/Presse/Presseservices/Vorbereitung/Daten_Fakten

### ProWein

Wine & spirits · annual · next edition 7–9 March 2027

ProWein is the trade fair for wines and spirits held every March in Düsseldorf. In 2026, 3,400 exhibitors from 63 nations met 31,000 trade visitors from 105 countries, the next edition runs from 7 to 9 March 2027. Exhibitors 2026 per AUMA (https://www.auma.de/messen-finden/details/?tfd=dusseldorf_prowein_229471): 2,723 of 3,364 from abroad, 63 countries; largest groups from Italy, Spain and France.

Source: https://www.prowein.de/de/Besuchen/Das_erwartet_Sie/R%C3%BCckblick

## Building a stand at this venue

- Stand height: Between 3.00 and 8.00 m depending on the hall, e.g. 8.00 m in halls 1, 8A/8B and 15 to 17, 6.00 m in halls 3 to 5 and 9 to 14. At most 3.20 m along hall walls.
- Approval: Single-storey hall stands need no plans. All other structures, mobile stands and special builds: dimensioned plans 6 weeks before build-up at the latest, two-storey stands with structural calculations.
- Rigging: Up to 50 kg per ceiling point. Fixings are installed only by Messe Düsseldorf, ordered through the online order system.
- Deliveries: Entry with a permit only. Unloading only with forklifts or cranes of the contracted forwarders; own equipment is prohibited. Vehicle height at most 4.00 m.

Source: Technical guidelines of Messe Düsseldorf, version September 2025, valid from 2026: https://standbau.messe-duesseldorf.de/cgi-bin/md_sb/lib/all/lob/return_download.cgi/tr2026_de_NEU.pdf?ticket=g_u_e_s_t&bid=4795&no_mime_type=0

## Location FAQ

### Q.07: Which trade fairs in Düsseldorf matter most for a B2B exhibition stand?

At Messe Düsseldorf, six leading trade fairs shape the calendar: K (Plastics & rubber industry, every three years); MEDICA (Medical technology & healthcare, annual); interpack (Packaging technology & process industry, every three years); boot (Water sports & boatbuilding, annual); wire & Tube (Wire, cable & tube industry, every two years); ProWein (Wine & spirits, annual). The next confirmed dates are listed in the trade fair calendar on this page, with details on each fair in the section Leading trade fairs in detail.

Deeplink: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/#faq-q-07

### Q.08: How early should we commission a stand for K in Düsseldorf?

K is held every three years. The next edition runs from 18 to 25 October 2028. A custom EXFAIR brand space needs 2 to 12 months of lead time for concept, 3D planning and production, so for this edition the brief should arrive by 18 Aug 2028 at the latest. An EXPRESS stand needs 2 to 8 weeks (by 4 Oct 2028 at the latest): quote within 24 hours, set-up in one day.

Deeplink: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/#faq-q-08

### Q.09: What should we know about set-up and logistics at Messe Düsseldorf?

At K and interpack, each with several thousand exhibitors, the competition for attention is intense, visibility from a distance and a clear separation of reception, exhibit and meeting areas matter more than floor space alone. If you exhibit only every three years, plan for reusable components from the start. The venue has 17 halls with 262,727 m² of hall space and 43,000 m² of outdoor area. Düsseldorf Airport is around three kilometres from the exhibition grounds; light rail lines U78/U79 run from the main station and Heinrich-Heine-Allee to the North and East entrances, and the U80 links the airport with the East entrance. According to the technical guidelines of Messe Düsseldorf (version September 2025, valid from 2026): Rigging: Up to 50 kg per ceiling point. Fixings are installed only by Messe Düsseldorf, ordered through the online order system. Deliveries: Entry with a permit only. Unloading only with forklifts or cranes of the contracted forwarders; own equipment is prohibited. Vehicle height at most 4.00 m. The technical guidelines of Messe Düsseldorf are binding: hall heights, floor loads, rigging and delivery windows come from those documents and are checked per project before the stand is planned.

Deeplink: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/#faq-q-09

### Q.10: How high can an exhibition stand be at Messe Düsseldorf?

According to the technical guidelines of Messe Düsseldorf (version September 2025, valid from 2026): Stand height: Between 3.00 and 8.00 m depending on the hall, e.g. 8.00 m in halls 1, 8A/8B and 15 to 17, 6.00 m in halls 3 to 5 and 9 to 14. At most 3.20 m along hall walls. Approval: Single-storey hall stands need no plans. All other structures, mobile stands and special builds: dimensioned plans 6 weeks before build-up at the latest, two-storey stands with structural calculations. Individual fairs may differ; the documents of the specific fair are binding. We check the rules for every project before the stand is planned.

Deeplink: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/#faq-q-10

### Q.11: Can I rent an exhibition stand in Düsseldorf?

Yes. With EXPRESS you rent a complete exhibition stand for K or any other fair at Messe Düsseldorf: stand system, fabric banners, lighting, carpet, setup and dismantling, storage room and project management are included in the rental price per show, covering the whole show from setup to dismantling. Prices start at €5,999 net for 9 to 16 m² (M with 18 to 25 m² from €7,999, L with 25 to 36 m² from €10,999). Plus logistics costs for transport and delivery. Your quote gives an estimate, and we bill them at actual cost. The final rental price usually arrives within 24 hours. From two shows a year you get 5 to 15% off. For more than 36 m² or a custom design, EXFAIR plans the stand to measure.

Deeplink: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/#faq-q-11

## Why this page is reliable

- Maintained by Atelier Bubori GmbH together with EXFAIR and EXPRESS Booth
- The EXPRESS versus EXFAIR distinction follows the same project questions that usually come up first in real exhibition planning: goals, floor area, timing, brand impact and technical needs
- References, FAQ logic and contact paths are kept consistent on purpose, while costs are described as factors plus the published EXPRESS starting price, never as invented flat prices

## Important links

- HTML page: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/en/
- German version: https://www.messestand-in-duesseldorf.de/
- EXFAIR contact: https://www.exfair.de/en/kontakt
- EXFAIR email and phone: hello@exfair.de · +49 7721 885880
- EXPRESS Booth: https://www.express-booth.com/

## Audience

- Exhibitors from Germany
- Teams across Europe
- International project, sales and marketing teams exhibiting at Messe Düsseldorf