22.08.2025
International
The KUTENO and KPA trade fairs have announced high exhibitor participation and several additions to their trade fair portfolio for 2026. In addition to the return of the successful formats in Ulm and Bad Salzuflen, organiser Easyfairs has announced a third KPA event in Leipzig-Schkeuditz for the first time.
KPA Ulm 2026
KPA Ulm will take place on 25 and 26 February 2026 at Messe Ulm. Only a few stands are still available. Next year, the trade fair will offer a separate exhibition area for tool and mould making for the first time.
The new ‘KPA Tool World’ is located directly in the foyer of the exhibition centre and is aimed specifically at companies that design, manufacture or assemble tools and moulds for plastics processing. Exhibitors benefit from a focused environment, direct access to their target group and proven full-service packages. A total of over 280 exhibitors will be presenting at KPA Ulm 2026.
KPA Bad Salzuflen 2026
The second KPA event in 2026 will take place from 9 to 11 June 2026, parallel to KUTENO at the Bad Salzuflen Exhibition Centre. Exhibitor interest is also high here: KUTENO is already around 85 per cent booked. Together, the two trade fairs will once again cover the entire value chain of plastics processing – from machine and material technology to applications in industrial sectors such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and furniture.
KPA Leipzig
For the first time, KPA will also expand to eastern Germany in 2026: On 16 and 17 September 2026, the new KPA Leipzig will take place at the Globana Exhibition Centre in Schkeuditz. The location is attractive due to its proximity to industry in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The new trade fair is supported by initial network partners such as the Plastics Network Franconia, the Plastics Institute Lüdenscheid and Polykum, which are contributing content and joint stands.
With KPA Leipzig, Easyfairs is responding to the request of many exhibitors to implement the successful regional KPA concept in another industrial region. The Globana Exhibition Centre is conveniently located directly on the A9 and A14 motorways, making it easily accessible for exhibitors and trade visitors from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Brandenburg and Upper Franconia.
Exchange on equal terms
Whether in Ulm, Bad Salzuflen or Leipzig, the KPA and KUTENO trade fairs stand for efficient networking in an open atmosphere. Short distances, clearly structured halls and free catering create the perfect setting for in-depth technical discussions. Admission for trade visitors is free of charge.
(Source: Easyfairs GmbH)