PD success story – trade fair with unique networking opportunities!
Next Platformers' Days will take place on 8 and 9 October 2026 at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre. More than 25 years of PD success have made this industry event the leading trade fair for aerial working platforms, cranes and forklifts in the D-A-CH region. Over two compact trade fair days, the key players of mobile lifting and height access technology will meet for intensive product consultation at the machines, the exchange of concentrated knowledge transfer on over 30,000 m² of exhibition space and the networking of all industry experts at the atmospheric PD Networking Night.
At the cutting edge and always with an ear to the market. At Platformers' Days, you will not only find the right machine for your rental fleet, but also complementary products related to transport, systems and services to make your visit to the trade fair as effective as possible. In addition, the trade fair for aerial working platforms, cranes and forklifts offers space for industry trend topics and creates an incomparable, hands-on machine experience where interested parties can put equipment and products into operation under real demonstration conditions.
With an exceptionally high proportion of trade visitors, Platformers' Days 2024 was a decisive driver for investment decisions.
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Built on a strong foundation. In close partnership with the industry.
Renowned industry organisations such as IPAF, which sets international benchmarks in safety and standards, as well as BSK, representing crane and heavy haulage companies, provide professional guidance and support to the event.
Special Showcase: Material Handling in the spotlight in hall 1
At Platformers’ Days on 8 and 9 October 2026, we will dedicate nearly 500 sqm in hall 1 to a focused special area highlighting current developments, solutions and market trends in forklift technology.
Platformers' Days becomes the leading trade fair for aerial working platforms, cranes and forklifts in the DACH region
On 6 and 7 September, the third edition of Platformers' Days, the most important trade fair for aerial working platforms, cranes and forklifts in the DACH region, brought together the who's who of lifting and access technology at Messe Karlsruhe.
Platformers' Days celebrates its 25th anniversary with numerous highlights
On 25 April, representatives from the three industry segments of Platformers' Days came together for the first time to discuss the further development of the trade fair in the interests of the industry.
That was Platformers' Days 2024
Transport, use, return – it all has to work.
For me, Platformers’ Days is the ideal industry gathering because it brings together the entire world of aerial work platforms, cranes and forklift trucks in one place. I use the trade fair to network and test innovations directly in action.
The transport sector in particular showcases forward-looking solutions – from a variety of body types to electric trucks. These technologies are becoming increasingly important, especially with regard to zero-emission driving in low-emission zones and long-term operating costs.
I find the opportunity to test new models in real-world conditions particularly exciting – from compact machines to aerial work platforms with working heights of up to 100 metres.
In addition, providers of ERP solutions offer practical insights into efficient processes relating to the transport, deployment and return of equipment.
My tip: Come along and see for yourselves.
Strategic partnerships are forged through dialogue.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Paul Becker GmbH. As a family-run business, we know that sound investments are based not only on business intuition, but also on trust and long-standing relationships with business partners.
The Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center is the perfect platform for face-to-face exchanges. The Platformers’ Days offer the ideal opportunity not only to compare work platforms and forklifts on paper, but also to experience them first-hand, get a feel for them and discuss any questions directly with the manufacturers. In this context, a face-to-face conversation is much more personal than, for example, a phone call or a Teams meeting.
We greatly appreciate the regional proximity to our branches in Baden-Württemberg, as well as the compact layout of the trade fair.
At the networking evening, you can take away new ideas, inspiration and perspectives for the future in a relaxed atmosphere. Many a strategic partnership has already been forged there.
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