Mesago Messe Frankfurt postpones Formnext Chicago 2025
October 31, 2024
Mesago Messe Frankfurt has announced that Formnext Chicago will not now take place in 2025, with the show being postponed due to unfavourable scheduling and the challenging situation in the AM industry. The organiser said that the clash of dates with RAPID + TCT Detroit was making it more difficult for exhibitors and visitors to commit to one of two important events.
Whilst Mesago Messe Frankfurt stated that it worked to resolve the scheduling situation with all parties involved, the negotiations were unsuccessful.
“After careful consideration and intensive discussions with our key partners, we have jointly decided to postpone the start of Formnext Chicago, which was originally scheduled for 8-10 April 2025,” explained Sascha Wenzler, Vice President at Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. “This decision was not taken lightly. We are convinced that it is in the best interests of the industry and the companies involved.”
In partnership with AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology (organizer of IMTS), Gardner Business Media and Messe Frankfurt USA, Mesago Messe Frankfurt is working to develop a new strategic approach for the US market, ensuring future events are well timed and aligned with the needs of the Additive Manufacturing industry.
“Our priority is to support the buyer and seller community in ways that truly benefit their businesses, and we believe this is the best course of action to achieve that goal,” explained Douglas Woods, AMT President.
“We thank our partners and the entire community for their support and understanding and look forward to working together to shape the next steps for Formnext in the US,” added Petra Haarburger, president at Mesago Messe Frankfurt.
