wire: the world’s leading trade fair for the wire & cable sector

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wire 2026, the leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry, returns to Dรผsseldorf from April 13โ€“17, 2026, with 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries. Highlights include the debut of World of Cables, live machine demos, and forums on hydrogen, e-mobility, and sustainable technologies.

Sponsored by Messe Dรผsseldorf 

Global meeting place for wire and cable

From April 13โ€“17, 2026, wire 2026 brings 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries to Dรผsseldorf, Germany. The show delivers a comprehensive overview of new technologies for the global wire and cable industry. You meet market leaders and trendsetters from every step of the value chain.โ€‹

Explore raw materials, advanced wire production systems and precision processing equipment. Discover fastening technology, spring production solutions and finished end products for demanding applications. Research-driven innovations round out the technology spectrum on the show floor.โ€‹

World of Cables in Hall 13

A major highlight of wire 2026 is the premiere of the World of Cables in Hall 13. This special area showcases finished cable products and real-world applications in one focused space.

Halls 9โ€“17: clear layout for visitors

wire 2026 occupies Halls 9 to 17 at the Dรผsseldorf fairgrounds. Wire, cables, finished products and related technologies fill exhibition halls 9 to 13 and 15 together with the new World of Cables. Meet Chinaโ€™s Expertise in Hall 14 and experience a dedicated hub for Chinese innovations.

Hall 16 focuses on fastening technology and springs plus end products such as screws, eyelets and technical springs. In Hall 17, heavy mesh welding machines demonstrate their strength and functionality in regular live demonstrations.โ€‹

Together with Tube: a powerful duo

wire runs concurrently with Tube, the leading trade fair for the tube industry. Together, these events create a vibrant, global hub for future industrial technologies. Visitors from Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa come to Dรผsseldorf because they see their industrial future here.

โ€œDรผsseldorf is the most important trade fair location worldwide for our industries โ€“ this is where innovations celebrate their international debut,โ€ said Daniel Ryfisch, Director wire, Tube & Flow Technologies at Messe Dรผsseldorf.

Supporting program for industry professionals

A wide-ranging supporting program adds extra value for professionals. It features international expert forums, industry meetings on the Hall 1 forum stage, a hydrogen and e-mobility congress and digital ecoMetals trails that guide you to sustainable exhibitors.

Join wire 2026 for fresh impulses, high-value networking, professional conversations and major business opportunities. Plan your visit now at www.wire-tradefair.com

Paid for by Messeย Dรผsseldorf

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