Trade show
Platformers Days 2026
Platformers' Days is a leading trade fair for aerial work platforms, cranes, and forklifts, scheduled for October 8-9, 2026, at Messe Karlsruhe in Germany. The event, now in its 4th edition, features over 30,000 m² of exhibition space, a high proportion of trade visitors, and focuses on networking and live demonstrations. Key organizers include Messe Karlsruhe, with sponsors like Infosystem and GEDA, and partners like IPAF and BSK. The event targets industries such as construction machinery and industrial equipment.
Platformers' Days is a leading trade fair for aerial work platforms, cranes, and forklifts, scheduled for October 8-9, 2026, at Messe Karlsruhe in Germany. The event, now in its 4th edition, features over 30,000 m² of exhibition space, a high proportion of trade visitors, and focuses on networking and live demonstrations. Key organizers include Messe Karlsruhe, with sponsors like Infosystem and GEDA, and partners like IPAF and BSK. The event targets industries such as construction machinery and industrial equipment.
Event details
- Dates: 8–9 Oct 2026
- Location: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Venue: Messe Karlsruhe
- Industry: Construction Machinery
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 110+
Why exhibit
The Platformers' Days offer exhibitors a concentrated platform to network with all market players, showcase products under real demonstration conditions, and reach a high proportion of trade visitors and decision-makers. The event provides over 30,000 m² of exhibition space, live demo areas, and the PD-Networking-Night for enhanced business opportunities.
Why visit
Visitors can explore a comprehensive portfolio of aerial work platforms, cranes, and forklifts, experience live demonstrations, network with industry experts, and discover complementary products and services. The event features a high density of top decision-makers and offers practical, hands-on machine experiences.
Exhibitor profile
- Aerial Work Platform Manufacturers
- Crane Manufacturers
- Forklift Manufacturers
- Rental Companies
- Parts and Accessories Suppliers
- Service Providers
Visitor profile
- Rental Companies
- Construction Firms
- Industrial Enterprises
- Trade Professionals
- Decision-Makers in Lifting Technology
Industries
- Construction Machinery
- Mobile Lifting and Height Access Technology
- Industrial Equipment
Organisers
- Messe Karlsruhe