Press releases 2023-05-15 cat_press release Press release / 15 May 2023 NUFAM Media Day: "Which alternative drive types will fleet managers and manufacturers have to adapt to in the future?" In less than four months, the eighth edition of the NUFAM Trade fair for commercial vehicles will take place at Messe Karlsruhe. Instead of the traditional press conference, there will be the NUFAM Media Day in June. more NUFAM has been one of Germany's leading commercial vehicle trade fairs for years. This year it is even the only purely commercial vehicle trade fair in the country - and is heading for its biggest edition ever. With around 450 exhibitors, NUFAM presents more expertise than ever before. A foretaste of the event, which will be held from 21 to 24 September, will be given on 22 June. That's when NUFAM's Media Day will take place.The Media Day is the press event in the run-up to NUFAM 2023. The focus of the event will be a talk on stage, where the following question will be discussed: "What alternative type of drive will fleet managers and manufacturers have to adapt to in the future?" The talk will be moderated by Marcus Walter. Before becoming a freelance trade journalist 17 years ago, he was editor-in-chief of Transport and Logistra at Huss-Verlag for a long time. Walter is a proven expert in the logistics industry and knows both the players and the topics of the industry very well. These are the talk participantsThe NUFAM project team has been able to recruit industry players from a wide range of sectors as discussion partners. Christian Bodi will take part in the talk. He is the managing director of logistics at the Karlsruhe-based drugstore company dm, where he is responsible for a new hydrogen project as well as one involving e-trucks. Since March, dm has been supplying its Nuremberg shops with hydrogen-powered trucks. Bonn dm shops have recently been supplied with new goods by purely electrically powered E-Actros trucks. Bodi will give an insight into the experiences with both projects so far and report on strengths and weaknesses from everyday life. Björn Reckhorn from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe will join the panel. The company offers solutions for the electrification of refrigerated vehicles. Kurt Siglwill also be present. Sigl is the president of the German eMobility Association and a strong advocate of electric drive technology, and not just by virtue of his office.Dr. Olaf Toedter from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) will complete the panel. Dr. Toedter heads the "InnoFuels" department. This was newly founded and is supported by the Federal Ministry of Transport with more than five million euros. The goal is to bundle all research in the field of synthetic fuels and thus make e-fuels more usable. The NUFAM Media Day starts at 10.30 a.m. in the Atrium of Messe Karlsruhe. After introductory words by Britta Wirtz, Managing Director of Messe Karlsruhe, and Jochen Bortfeld, NUFAM Project Manager, the talk will begin and last until around 12 noon. Afterwards, there will be the opportunity for further discussions in a convivial atmosphere. The most important at a glance: NUFAM Media Day22 June10.30 a.m. to 12 p.m.Moderation: Marcus WalterParticipants: Christisn Bodi, Björn Reckhorn, Kurt Sigl, Dr. Olaf ToedterIntroduction: Britta Wirtz and Jochen BortfeldIn the Atrium of the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre 2023-03-22 cat_press release Press release / 22 Mar 2023 NUFAM heads for record output The commercial vehicle trade fair at Messe Karlsruhe will take place from 21 to 24 September. The trend is clear: this will be the biggest NUFAM in its history. more The NUFAM commercial vehicle trade fair in the Karlsruhe exhibition halls takes place from 21 to 24 September. It has long been one of the leading events in the industry - and this year it is bigger than ever before. A good six months before the fair, 85 percent of the available stand space has already been booked. With 50,000 square metres of hall capacity and another 30,000 square metres of available outdoor and special exhibition space, visitors will be presented with a comprehensive portfolio in all weight and equipment classes. This also includes live formats such as the Demo Park with presentations by exhibitors, the Municipal Miles with a wide range of vehicles for public use and the extended offer of test drives for visitors. E-drives, hydrogen and synthetic fuelsOne of the focal points at NUFAM 2023 will be the topic of alternative drive technologies. "We are pleased to welcome numerous key players of alternative charging infrastructures and suppliers at NUFAM 2023 for the first time. These include manufacturers of hydrogen filling stations and electric charging stations. But synthetic fuels will also be a topic. So the complete range of different forms of energy will be on site at the commercial vehicle trade fair," says Jochen Bortfeld, NUFAM Project Manager at Messe Karlsruhe. Federal and state governments assume patronageThe importance of NUFAM 2023 is made clear by the fact that both the federal government and the state of Baden-Württemberg are patrons of the commercial vehicle trade fair. Baden-Württemberg's Minister of Transport, Winfried Herrmann, will take part in a panel discussion on the topic of "Climate-neutral transport on the road" during the opening of the fair on 21 September."The dual patronage by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Affairs and by the Ministry of Transport of Baden-Württemberg underlines the role that NUFAM has carved out for itself in Karlsruhe. The commercial vehicle industry plays a decisive role in the fight against climate change. It is therefore all the more important that alternative drives and charging infrastructures are the focus of NUFAM", says Beate Frères, Division Manager in the Own Exhibitions Division at Messe Karlsruhe.Find more information about NUFAM 2023 HERE. 2022-11-10 cat_press release Press release / 10 Nov 2022 NUFAM 2023 - Early bookers benefit especially Until 25 November, exhibitors receive reduced prices for participation in the eighth edition of the commercial vehicle trade fair in Karlsruhe more Karlsruhe, 10th of november 2022 - Around 22.000 visitors who encountered more than 350 manufacturers and service providers from 13 countries - that is the record of NUFAM 2021, underlining the trade fair's position as a leading trade fair for the German and European commercial vehicle sector. Preparations for the eighth edition of NUFAM are already in full swing. It will take place from 21 to 24 September 2023 at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre. Suppliers, service providers and anyone who wants to present their products and get up close and personal with other players in the industry can still secure an early-booking discount on stand space until 25 November. "The demand is great. It‘s already clear that we can build on pre-pandemic times. Far more than 400 leading manufacturers, dealers, suppliers and service providers from the LCV to trailer sectors will present themselves at NUFAM 2023 and show the innovations of the industry. At the moment, a large part of the available stand space has already been firmly booked or specifically optioned", says Jochen Bortfeld, Project Manager of the commercial vehicle trade fair in Karlsruhe. A look at the well-known brands from the entire spectrum of the industry shows that, in addition to classic drive systems, New Mobility has also long since arrived in Karlsruhe. Acute topics such as electric, hydrogen and fuel cell drives are increasingly coming into focus at NUFAM 2023 and taking up more space. Areas such as digital services and telematics, charging infrastructure and solutions for the last mile are also growing due to the participation of new industry players and are being rethought and redesigned in terms of space and planning.Together with the existing exhibitors, the project team will analyse their previous trade fair appearances and provide support in planning the presentation for NUFAM 2023. Companies that are represented at NUFAM for the first time will also receive comprehensive advice on optimal placement and individualised stand solutions for a successful trade fair appearance. NUFAM - The commercial vehicle trade fairNUFAM is a leading trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry and combines current technology with mobility concepts of the future. The eighth NUFAM - the commercial vehicle trade fair will take place from 21 to 24 September 2023 at Messe Karlsruhe. Exhibitors will present the entire range of services offered by the industry: vehicles of all weight classes, e-mobility, alternative drives and hybrid systems, superstructures and trailers, cranes and lifting equipment, tyres, parts, accessories, equipment and workshop equipment, solutions for digital services and telematics as well as services. As a top-class industry get-together for personal networking, NUFAM offers specialist days on telematics, workshops, municipal vehicles and load securing, as well as lectures and discussion rounds on current industry topics. For trade visitors, NUFAM is an important platform for investment decisions. More information:www.nufam.deLinkedInFacebook 2021-10-06 cat_press release Press release / 6 Oct 2021 Live, personal, safe: NUFAM Commercial vehicle show with strong visitor numbers despite pandemic more Messe Karlsruhe/ Jürgen Rösner Karlsruhe, October 03, 2021 - The NUFAM commercial vehicle trade fair closes its halls with strong exhibitor and visitor numbers, matching pre-pandemic times at the last event in 2019. Around 22,000 visitors gathered information over four days from more than 350 manufacturers and service providers from 13 countries, representing the entire spectrum of the commercial vehicle industry. Participants at the first major industry get-together since the start of the pandemic gave top marks for the breadth and quality of the offerings, as well as the organization and the safety and hygiene concept. A higher proportion of trade visitors, greater coverage and personal exchange made NUFAM 2021 an all-round successful trade fair. Britta Wirtz, Managing Director of Messe Karlsruhe: "Messe Karlsruhe has succeeded in firmly anchoring NUFAM in Europe. With the innovative technologies on display for alternative drives and sustainable-efficient solutions for the freight transport of tomorrow, NUFAM fits perfectly into the research landscape of the Karlsruhe technology region. For example, the Karlsruhe KIT presented its current research in the field of re-fuels and many other research institutions along the Rhine-Rail also showed brand-new results of their mobility research."The exhibitors at NUFAM present innovative commercial vehicle technology from the fields of alternative drives, digitalization and sustainability. Various research projects show the changes the commercial vehicle industry will face in the coming years. The spectrum ranges from solar cells on truck roofs to synthetic fuels and the use of artificial intelligence in transportation. Jochen Bortfeld, NUFAM project manager, is pleased with the successful conclusion of the trade fair: "NUFAM 2021 was a complete success. We were able to continue the good visitor numbers of the trade fair - despite the pandemic! The exhibitors and visitors made optimal use of the fair to finally exchange ideas in person again and to do business directly at the vehicle. This is what NUFAM stands for and we were able to make this possible, including the highest safety standards and a good and, above all, flexible organization. I am very pleased about how positively the trade show was received by all participants."NUFAM with increased reach and willingness to investThe innovation and investment dynamics in the commercial vehicle industry are reflected at the trade show: the trade visitor share as well as the willingness to invest have increased compared to 2019. Investments, particularly in the mid-six-figure range, have increased. In addition, more than 79 percent of visitors plan to buy or order something after the show. Personal exchange is particularly important to visitors and exhibitors. This is also confirmed by Thomas Rosenberger, spokesman for Kögel Trailer GmbH: "It was great to finally have a live event again. We were very enthusiastic about the response from the trade visitors and decision-makers and about the fact that a really large number of people came - from top-class fleet operators to drivers and fans. We had great conversations and sold a lot of vehicles. We were very happy to be able to be here again, to present ourselves and to talk about our products." Patrik Neuwinger, Head of Sales and Rental at Terberg Spezialfahrzeuge, has a similarly positive assessment of the trade fair appearance: "We are highly satisfied with the trade fair itself, with the visitors, with the visitor frequency and also with the quality of the discussions. We have experienced very great popularity and intend to appear here in the future with a somewhat changed offer from our side." The longing for a live event was high and many visitors accepted long journeys to be part of it. The journey from over 300 km has increased by 5 percent compared to 2019. This is also confirmed by Ralf Merkelbach, Head of Key Account Management Large Fleets Europe at BPW Bergische Achsen Kommanditgesellschaft: "As exhibitors, we thrive on coming into contact with our customers here, and that's why trade fairs are extremely important for us. NUFAM itself has developed very well over the years. There have been trade visitors at the stand from neighboring countries such as Austria and also from all over Germany. For us, it was a great feeling to meet people again here at the first major commercial vehicle trade fair and, of course, to be able to show them our innovations that we have launched in the meantime during the pandemic."NUFAM as a platform for premieresNever before have so many premieres been shown as at this year's NUFAM. The exhibitors at NUFAM deliberately chose the first major commercial vehicle show as a platform for their new launches. In particular, they presented vehicle and product innovations in the areas of alternative drives, digitalization and sustainability. Manuel Dreher, Managing Director of DAF sales partner EBB-Truck-Center showed the premiere of the new more efficient and even safer DAF vehicle generation exclusively at NUFAM: "We are very satisfied, and so are our customers. We have received only positive feedback. Everyone is happy to be able to go to a trade fair again. With the new generation of DAF, which is being shown to the general public for the first time, we have a real visitor magnet at the stand. We have closed some deals, especially for the new vehicle. We are also very confident about the post-show business."All participants rewarded Messe Karlsruhe with very high satisfaction ratings and a high recommendationrate. 93% of visitors gave the hygiene concept top marks. Around 97% of visitors are very satisfied with their visit to the trade fair overall. Jochen Bortfeld sums up: "In an initial survey, the exhibitors announced higher intentions to participate again. Our commitment and that of the exhibitors has paid off in full. The next NUFAM will take place from September 21 to 24, 2023 at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center. NUFAM - The commercial vehicle trade fairNUFAM is a leading trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry and combines current technology with mobility concepts of the future. The seventh NUFAM - the commercial vehicle trade fair will take place from September 30 to October 3, 2021 at Messe Karlsruhe. Exhibitors will present the industry's entire range of products and services: vehicles of all weight classes, e-mobility, alternative drives and hybrid systems, bodies and trailers, cranes and lifting equipment, tires, parts, accessories, workshop equipment, telematics solutions, and services. As a top-class industry get-together for personal networking, NUFAM offers symposia on telematics, workshops, municipal vehicles and load securing, as well as lectures and discussion panels on current industry topics. For trade visitors, NUFAM is an important platform for investment decisions. Further information at: nufam.de & facebook.com/nufam.karlsruhe & linkedin.com/company/nufam-karlsruhe 2021-07-21 cat_press release Press release / 21 Jul 2021 NUFAM is the first meeting place for the industry in 2021 The trade fair for commercial vehicles will showcase mobility trends of the future from 30 September to 3 October 2021 more At the seventh NUFAM – The Trade Fair for Commercial Vehicles, more than 350 exhibitors will present the industry’s entire range of products and services. (Credit: Messe Karlsruhe/ Jens Arbogast) The commercial vehicle industry will finally meet again in person in the autumn of 2021. At the seventh NUFAM – The Trade Fair for Commercial Vehicles, more than 350 exhibitors will present the industry’s entire range of products and services: vehicles in all weight classes, e-mobility, alternative drives and hybrid systems, bodies and trailers, cranes and lifting equipment, tyres, parts, accessories, workshop equipment, telematics solutions, and services. In 2021, NUFAM will once again occupy a total of 70,000 square metres of exhibition space, encompassing all four halls of the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre and its adjacent outdoor area. Implementing all necessary protective and hygienic measures depending on current incidence rates, NUFAM will combine the latest technology with mobility concepts of the future. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, together with the Ministry of Transport of Baden-Württemberg, will once again act as patrons for the event.The ticket shop is open: nufam.de/ticketsExhibitors present premieres and innovative new developments Manufacturers’ brands will again be represented with large stand areas at NUFAM in 2021. In addition, innovations will be displayed by major players in the industry, including DAKO, F.X. Meiller, KEMPF Fahrzeugbau, Hiab, Hofmeister & Meincke, Kässbohrer, Krone, Kögel, Humbaur and many others. Alongside heavy and light commercial vehicles, bodies and trailers, visitors can also experience the newest loading cranes and truck-mounted forklifts live. In the field of digitalization, BPW Bergische Achsen, webfleet solutions and others will show their products. The range of exhibitors in the area of e-mobility will further expand thanks to the arrival of Quantron, König Metall, Powertec and Winter Fahrzeugtechnik. Exhibitors have already announced vehicle and product premieres, innovations and other highlights to be shown at the trade fair. Volker Seitz from Quantron, which is exhibiting at NUFAM this year for the first time, explains why this e-mobility specialist is focusing on NUFAM: “We will be showing the Q-Light FCEV – the first van of its kind in Europe powered by H2 fuel cells. This trade fair is exactly the right platform for us to present our world premiere because we reach our target group here.”New exhibitor Schmitz Cargobull will likewise unveil a premiere: “Personal contact and direct sharing with our customers: that’s what our business is all about. We were only able to digitally present our new EcoGeneration curtainsiders during the pandemic lockdown. Now we are presenting this sustainable curtainsider, which is designed for everyday transport, to a wider audience for the first time at NUFAM. The EcoFlex for reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions, and the S.KO COOL SMART refrigerated box with the Schmitz Cargobull S.CU transport refrigeration machine, can both be seen at our joint stand with the Kohrs company”, reports Boris Billich, Member of the Board of Schmitz Cargobull. Karlsruhe Trade Fair Company anticipates that many more premieres and new launches will further enliven this year’s stands at the trade fair. Current transport solutions in all product segments will be displayed at NUFAM. (Credit: Messe Karlsruhe/ Jürgen Rösner) Themed areas and tours for efficient, clearly structured visits Current transport solutions in all product segments will be displayed at NUFAM. The grouped thematic areas in the halls enable trade visitors to visit the fair in an efficient, well-structured manner. Numerous suppliers of workshop equipment and parts present themselves in the “Workshop, Parts, Accessories” area in Hall 1. Manufacturers of bodies and trailers predominate in Hall 2. Exhibitors showcase the latest telematics systems in the telematics area (Hall 3). Visitors will be able to inform themselves via lectures and discussion panels in the adjoining Telematics Forum. Light commercial vehicles, along with corresponding bodies and trailers, can likewise be found in Hall 3. Visitors will find the “Tyre” area with its well-known manufacturers and dealers in the dm-arena. The four exhibition halls and the outdoor area are complemented by the Municipal Mile (between Halls 1 and 2 as well as in Hall 3 and the dm-arena), where commercial vehicles for the municipal sector are presented, as well as by the Demopark with presentations of exhibitors’ products and a comprehensive programme for the public. The outdoor area will feature a particularly large number of vehicles and bodies this year, so visitors can experience new models not only inside the halls, but also outdoors. Visitors can also take guided tours of NUFAM. In addition to the Classic guided tour, which provides a broad overview of the fair’s highlights, New Mobility tours are also offered: here, exhibitors will showcase their innovations in the fields of alternative drives and digital assistance systems, and also present vehicle and product premieres related to New Mobility. The programme for trade visitors provides practical information As an informative platform and meeting place for face-to-face networking within the industry, NUFAM 2021 will again offer Specialist Days devoted to telematics, municipal vehicles and load securing as well as lectures and roundtable discussions on current topics facing the industry. Themes and issues that are much discussed in the commercial vehicle industry will be examined critically and with a focus on solutions during the four days of the trade fair. The major panel discussion at the opening on the first day will be followed by the Load Securing Forum on Friday and Saturday and by the popular Truck Driver Forum on Sunday. The future-orientated topics of electromobility and autonomous driving will be just as much in focus as the perennial themes of energy efficiency, timesaving, cost reduction and driver shortages. The programme for specialists will take into account technical and regulatory challenges facing the industry. The highest standards of safety and hygiene at the trade fair The team at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre places the utmost importance on high standards of hygiene and safety. Consultation and sales directly at the commercial vehicle will again be the focus of the upcoming event. Thanks to a comprehensive safety and hygiene concept, no restrictions are anticipated in face-to-face sharing between exhibitors and visitors. Online registration, a new admission system and the ample space available guarantee that visits to the trade fair will run smoothly: these aspects will not adversely affect the fair’s concept with presentations of vehicles and products. The hygienic concept, which is continuously coordinated with the responsible authorities, along with the protective measures in place at the time of the fair, assure safe visits with sufficient freedom of movement and adequate space for networking in a pleasant atmosphere. 2021-07-02 cat_press release Press release / 2 Jul 2021 NUFAM 2021 Will Take Place Planning in full swing for the commercial vehicle trade fair in September more NUFAM 2021 will once again combine current technology and mobility concepts of the future. photo: Jens Arbogast / Messe Karlsruhe NUFAM – The Trade Fair for Commercial Vehicles will take place as planned at the fairgrounds in Karlsruhe from 30 September to 3 October 2021. The organizers at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Company are confident and see a bright green light for this first major gathering of the commercial vehicle industry since the start of the pandemic. With the amendments to the Corona Ordinance of the State of Baden-Württemberg that took effect on 7 June 2021, the trade fair industry is looking confidently toward reopening, the official ordinance serving as the basis for planning the upcoming seventh edition of NUFAM. In accord with the latest incidence statistics and with implementation of all necessary protective and hygienic measures, NUFAM 2021 will once again combine current technology and mobility concepts of the future. More than 350 exhibitors from all sectors will present their latest transport solutions on a total of 70,000 square metres. photo: Messe Karlsruhe/Jens Arbogast High level of participation among exhibitors with focus on New MobilityProject Manager Jochen Bortfeld comments on the planning status: “We see the pressure to innovate in the industry and are convinced that we can offer a safe atmosphere for urgently needed face-to-face sharing. Anticipation of NUFAM as the year’s preeminent platform for investment and information is as strong as ever. This enthusiasm is also clearly expressed through the support we receive from our exhibitors. Together with them, we look forward to putting the pedal to the metal as we approach the homestretch leading to this year’s fair.” More than 350 exhibitors from all sectors will present their latest transport solutions on a total of 70,000 square metres in the Karlsruhe Trade Fair’s halls and on the adjacent outdoor campus. The trade fair for commercial vehicles will also focus on the latest developments in all aspects of the freight mobility of the future, including a variety of practice-oriented formats ranging from lecture series and discussion roundtables to New Mobility tours. Despite the pandemic, NUFAM is not losing its international character: exhibitors from other European countries in particular – especially Italy, France and the Benelux countries – will present their innovations at the upcoming fair. Secure hygienic and protective concept in times of pandemicThe team at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre places great importance on rigorous hygienic and protective measures. The hygienic concept, which is continuously coordinated with the responsible authorities, as well as the protective measures in effect when the event is held, are designed to ensure a safe visit to the trade fair with sufficient freedom of movement and ample space for networking in a pleasant atmosphere. 2020-11-18 cat_press release Press release / 18 Nov 2020 NUFAM 2021: Strong Demand from Exhibitors The commercial vehicle industry will gather for the seventh NUFAM at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre from 30 September to 3 October 2021. Over 60 per cent of the available exhibition space has already been firmly booked or optioned – more than ever before. more Photo: Messe Karlsruhe/Jens Arbogast The lively interest among exhibitors reflects NUFAM’s importance as a platform for information and investment. When the fair opens in the autumn of 2021, it will be the first major meeting for the diverse commercial vehicle industry since the beginning of the pandemic. Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre remains in close contact with authorities, exhibitors and partners to assure the safety of all participants. “We want to offer the commercial vehicle industry this urgently needed platform for personal sharing. Since September, the trade fair industry has shown the effectiveness of hygienic and safety measures adapted in accord with the current risk of infection. Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre too is very well positioned in this respect: we constantly update our safety concepts in line with the pandemic’s development. Based on this forward-looking planning, we see a green light for NUFAM 2021”, says Britta Wirtz, Managing Director of Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre. Photo: Messe Karlsruhe/Jens Arbogast Project Manager Jochen Bortfeld is similarly confident that NUFAM is indeed well positioned: “We are receiving plenty of positive feedback from the industry for our trade fair’s concept, which focuses on presentations of vehicles and products, while simultaneously providing ample space for personal sharing. We already have numerous confirmed bookings: former exhibitors and new interested parties alike are eager to find their way back into the trade fair business.” For the upcoming NUFAM, Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre expects stable numbers of exhibitors and a consistently high level of occupancy with 400 exhibitors on more than 70,000 square metres. The technology on NUFAM’s outdoor area has been upgraded, thus opening up new design potentials for presentations at exhibitors’ stands. The positioning of the stands on the exhibition grounds is currently being planned. Exhibitors who reserve their stands at NUFAM before 27 November 2020 can take advantage of reduced-rate early-bird conditions. NUFAM – Trade Fair for Commercial Vehicles As a leading trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry, NUFAM combines the latest technology with mobility concepts for the future. The seventh NUFAM – Trade Fair for Commercial Vehicles will take place at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre from 30 September to 3 October 2021. Exhibitors will present the industry’s full spectrum of products and services: vehicles in all weight classes, e-mobility, alternative drives and hybrid systems, bodies and trailers, cranes and hoists, tyres, parts, accessories, workshop equipment, telematics solutions and services. As a top-class industry meeting place for personal networking, NUFAM also offers Expert Days focussing on telematics, workshops, municipal vehicles and load securing, as well as lectures and discussions exploring current topics in the industry. For trade visitors, NUFAM is an important platform for investment decisions.
