Exhibition Overview: Tube&Wire - "Wired into Industry"

Brief history, number of visitors and exhibitors, interesting statistics:

Wire Düsseldorf happens to be the most significant trade fair for the cable and wire industry globally. It exhibits products like alloys, tube raw materials, mineral raw materials, stainless steel, plastic and composites, non-ferrous metals, welding and soldering equipment, etc. in the Wires and Cables industry.

The exhibition is broadening its portfolio to include end products, which presents an entire value creation chain in wires, springs, and fastening elements. With this in mind, it would be befitting to name it the "trade fair that touches all trade fairs," given that these components are found in almost every industry, all over the globe. This event offers suppliers and exhibitors of wires and cables a distinct communication platform, specialty products, brand-new technology, and high-performance machinery for cable and wire production.

Held every two years in Düsseldorf, Germany, the next edition will take place from April 13 to 17, 2026. The 2020 edition was canceled due to COVID-19, and the 2022 edition was held in June, rather than the usual spring schedule. The 2018 edition of Wire and Tube together attracted approximately 72,000 trade visitors from 134 countries and over 2,600 exhibitors, with satisfaction ratings reportedly above 95%.

Main exhibition themes:

Key product categories showcased at Wire Düsseldorf include:

• Wire manufacturing and finishing machinery
• Process technology tools
• Auxiliary process technology materials
• Materials, special wires, and cables
• Measuring and control technology
• Test engineering
• Glass Fiber
• Specialist areas

Global leaders and first moves in the cable and wire industry will present their innovations in products, machinery, and innovative production at this central hub for international business.   

What to look forward to at the 2026 show: 

The 2026 edition is expected to feature more than 1,400 exhibitors from over 60 countries, based on trends from recent years. Germany and Italy typically contribute the highest number of exhibitors, with strong international participation from countries like India, the USA, Turkey, and China.

The biggest end-industry focus at the show will be:

• Construction industry
• Automotive industry
• Gas, oil, and chemical industries
• Telecommunications

Challenge in Design 

For companies exhibiting oversized wire manufacturing and finishing machines, booth design becomes a major challenge. From efficient space planning and load-bearing logistics to assembly timing and accessibility. This is exactly where an experienced exhibition builders  make a difference by providing tailored booth layouts, handling pre-show coordination, and managing on-site logistics. So your machines and message are impossible to miss.

Wire Düsseldorf continues to be a prime opportunity for forging new business relationships and showcasing technical leadership.