METPACK 2026
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METPACK 2026

Messe Essen, Essen, Germany
05.05.2026 - 08.05.2026

METPACK 2026, the largest trade expo for the metal packaging industry sector, will be held from the 5th to the 8th of May at the Messe Essen. Many exhibitors and professional visitors, fans, decision-makers, etc. will take part in the event.

What To Expect From METPACK 2026 And Why Should You Attend?

METPACK 2026 will provide a myriad of business opportunities to expand your professional network in all kinds of areas, from manufacturing to packaging and services. The showfloor will be divided into many special exhibition areas, showcasing everything you need to start the new business season:

  • Machines and equipment for the manufacturing of cans and can ends
  • Machines and equipment for the manufacturing of caps
  • Machines and equipment for the manufacturing of tubes and containers (aluminum)
  • Machines and equipment for the manufacturing of drums and drum closures
  • Surface treatment equipment
  • Coating and printing equipment, incl. curing
  • Can filling and closing equipment
  • Auxiliary equipment for can and cap lines

Where Is METPACK 2026 Held? - Explore Essen

This beautiful city, nestled in Germany's industrial heartland, offers a unique blend of rich history and modern charm. Explore the iconic Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, wander through the green oasis of Grugapark, and indulge in culinary delights at the Rüttenscheider Strasse. Uncover the treasures of this dynamic city, where every corner tells a story.

Get a considerable price discount by reserving your hotel for METPACK 2026 now!

Because of the international recognition of the event, hotels near the Messe Essen are quickly booked out. METPACK 2026 hotel through Fair Point GmbH! We provide our customers with offers for accommodations in the city that are located near the main train station, the airport, or the fairgrounds and meet your requirements in the best possible way. Send us your reservation request or call us directly, and our professional booking department will contact you back as soon as possible by sending you a non-binding free quote!

Facts & Figures

Check out these essential facts about the trade fair here to save time!

Venue: Messe Essen
Founded in: 1993
Industry: Food and Beverage, Foodprocessing and Packaging Machinery
Frequency: every 3 years
Where: Essen, Germany

Directions

Airport: Düsseldorf International Airport, 25.3km
Railway station: Essen Hauptbahnhof, 3.4km
Subway station: Messe West-Süd/Gruga, 0.5km

How to get to Messe Essen

By Rail

Arriving by train the best way to reach Essen. Simply use the Skytrain from the Airport to the nearby train station (Flughafen Terminal bahnhof) and from there you can use the S1 or the ICE train to Essen Hauptbahnhof. The trip takes around 20 minutes. From this station you can use the U 11 underground train to reach any of Messe Essen entrances. The last U 11 leaves at 11:30 p.m. However, after this time, you can use the EVAG Night Network.

  • Major Stations
    • Messe East
    • Grugahalle
    • Messe West
    • Messe South

By Car

Take the major Rhine-Ruhr motorways A52, A3, A40 and A42 to reach MESSE ESSEN. The signs for the exhibition centre will guide you to a parking site. From there, you can reach MESSE ESSEN easily on foot or with the exhibition centre bus.

GPS coordinates: N 51.427322 ; E 6.994171

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