Pharma & Medtech — Frankfurt
ACHEMA 2027
Frankfurt, Germany — 14–18 June 2027
- 20+ years experience
- Active across Europe
- Active at every major fair
Stephanie
Trade fair stands
Curious what we can build for ACHEMA? Call Stephanie directly, or send the details below.
Call Stephanie — +1 (212) 555-0148Venue
Messe Frankfurt
Dates
14–18 June 2027
Exhibitors
2,842 exhibitors from 56 countries (2024 edition — the most recent; 2027 figures not yet published)
Visitors
106,001 participants from 141 countries (2024 edition)
Stand sizes
Official pricing: €378/m² standard, up to €529.20/m² for a corner/island position with 2+ sides open, €150/m² for upper-floor or outdoor space, plus a discounted €239/m² rate for start-ups and academic institutions — stands under 30m² are capped at 4m height, and single-storey builds under 100m² at ≤4m need no separate construction permit
Sector
Process industry, chemical & pharma engineering
Before you book
What you actually need to know about ACHEMA.
ACHEMA is the triennial mega-show for the process industry — chemical, pharma and biotech engineering — at Messe Frankfurt, drawing a genuinely global exhibitor base (56 countries in 2024) for a show that only happens once every three years.
Traffic & timing
With only one edition every three years (next after this: 2030), ACHEMA compresses demand most fairs spread across several editions — 106,001 participants came from 141 countries in 2024, but unlike an annual show, there's no 'catch them next year' fallback if your stand isn't ready or your best people aren't on the floor for all five days.
Key deadlines
Plan backwards from move-in.
Construction permit threshold
Single-storey stands under 100m² at 4m height or less, with no special features, don't need separate construction approval — anything bigger, taller or two-storey needs sign-off through the Exhibitor Portal, which opens autumn 2026.
Stand position pricing
Budget for position, not just size: a corner or island stand (2+ open sides) carries a 40% surcharge over the €378/m² standard rate — lock in your preferred position early, since it directly changes the m² price.
No exhibitor-owned forklifts
Exhibitors' own forklifts are prohibited on safety grounds for setup and dismantling — only electric pallet trucks are allowed for ground-level moves, so book Messe Frankfurt's own forklift service for anything heavier well ahead of move-in.
Watch-outs
Messe Frankfurt, not a generic hall.
Height caps depend on your footprint, not just the hall
Stands under 30m² are capped at 4m regardless of hall — a design assuming ACHEMA's general 8m ceiling allowance will get flagged if the footprint is small.
Cradle to Cradle carpeting is mandatory in aisles
Since 2022, aisle carpeting must be Cradle to Cradle® Bronze certified for recyclability — this isn't a suggestion, it's been standard practice for two editions running, alongside exclusively green electricity and LED-only lighting through the exhibitor portal.
No forklifts of your own
Bringing your own forklift for setup or dismantling isn't allowed — only electric pallet trucks for ground-level transport, so heavier lifts have to go through Messe Frankfurt's own service, which needs booking, not just showing up with equipment.
Three years between editions changes the storage math
A stand with no storage or reuse plan gets rebuilt from scratch for 2030 — with a 90%+ recycling-rate target already in place venue-wide, a structure built for reuse isn't just cheaper, it's more aligned with where ACHEMA's own sustainability rules are heading.
Built for this floor before
What we've built for pharma & medtech exhibitors.
[PLACEHOLDER] Torralta Process Systems
A 2-storey structure engineered for reuse, not rebuild
Torralta's previous ACHEMA stand was scrapped after one use. We designed a steel-and-timber structure that clears the two-storey construction-permit process, uses Cradle to Cradle-certified flooring, and is specified for storage and reassembly at the next edition.
One structure, engineered for at least one more ACHEMA edition before replacement.
See more workACHEMA 2027
Once every three years — miss this one, and the next chance is 2030.
Process
From idea to installation.
Work with one experienced partner instead of coordinating designers, fabricators and installers yourself.
Discover
Understanding the brand, space, requirements and objectives.
Develop
Design development, materials, production planning and technical preparation.
Produce
In-house / coordinated production with attention to materials, finish and detail.
Install
Professional installation, logistics and on-site coordination.
Frequently asked
ACHEMA, answered.
Does our stand need formal construction approval?
Only if it's over 100m², taller than 4m, or two-storey — smaller, single-storey stands with no special features are exempt, but anything else goes through the Exhibitor Portal once it opens in autumn 2026.
Why does stand position affect the price so much?
ACHEMA prices by exposure: standard is €378/m², rising to €453.60/m² for one open side and €529.20/m² for a corner or island position with two or more sides open — position is a pricing decision as much as a design one.
Can we bring our own forklift for setup?
No — exhibitor-owned forklifts aren't permitted for safety reasons; only electric pallet trucks for ground-level moves, so anything heavier needs to go through Messe Frankfurt's official forklift service.
Exhibiting elsewhere too?
More fairs we build for.
Request a proposal
Ready to plan your ACHEMA stand?
Tell us your hall, deadlines and budget for ACHEMA 2027 in Frankfurt — we'll come back with a concept, a timeline, and the approvals you'll need to hit.
Stephanie
Trade fair stands
Curious what we can build for ACHEMA? Call Stephanie directly, or send the details below.
Call Stephanie — +1 (212) 555-0148