New date and location for FAF trade fair GHM responds to industry request: FAF 2028 in Stuttgart
The new dates for FAF FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE, from 7 to 10 March 2028 in Stuttgart, are the result of intensive discussions with key market players from industry, trade and, last but not least, the sponsoring associations of FAF.
Munich, 13 January 2026 – The new dates for FAF FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE, from 7 to 10 March 2028 in Stuttgart, are the result of intensive discussions with key market players from industry, trade and, last but not least, the sponsoring associations of FAF (Federal Association of Paint, Design, Building Protection as well as Federal Association Finishings & Facades).
Together, the best options in and for the market were discussed and Evaluativ. On this basis, the decision had been taken to hold FAF 2028 at the same time as DACH+HOLZ International in Stuttgart.
Why? The exhibiting industry reaches four trades with this parallel appearance in one spot. The date in March fits perfectly the cycles of the markets addressed. Both trade fair brands will remain independent in terms of their respective concepts, marketing, communication, appearances, etc. However, both trade fairs will benefit from the fact that visitor tickets for one event will also be valid for the other.
The industry backs this decision, as the following quotes underline:
Guido Müller, President Bundesverband Farbe Gestaltung Bautenschutz (Federal Association of Paint, Design, Building Protection): „One date, one location, two trade fairs – the advantages of parallel fairs are obvious: greater efficiency, greater cost-effectiveness, expansion of target groups, and noticeably stronger public awareness. For companies, this means a more compact and at the same time more effective trade fair experience.“
Oliver Heib, Chairman Bundesverband Ausbau und Fassade (Federal Association for Finishings & Façades): „This creates an opportunity for systematic cooperation on complex building solutions. The industries will appreciate this. Companies benefit from short distances, direct exchange between trades and a trade fair format that offers real practical relevance.“
Tobias Gröber, CEO and President GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH, the company organising FAF: „We are delighted to be able to offer a date for FAF in 2028 at one of Germany's most modern and efficient exhibition centres. The joint exhibition date and venue will increase the appeal of both construction trade fairs organised by GHM, while the DNA of each exhibition will remain entirely intact: DACH+HOLZ International will remain DACH+HOLZ International and FAF will remain FAF FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE.“
Dirk Bollwerk, President ZVDH (Central Association of German Roofing Contractors): „The staging of DACH+HOLZ International and FAF 2028 at the same time in Stuttgart is a clear win for the trade: two strong, practical trade fairs in the same location bring together the building envelope trades and save companies additional expense.“
Peter Aicher, Chair Holzbau Deutschland – Bund Deutscher Zimmermeister (Holzbau Deutschland – Association of German Master Carpenters): „Synergy effects for the industries, exhibitors and visitors: The simultaneous staging of both trade fairs in Stuttgart in 2028 offers clear advantages for roofers, carpenters and the finishing trades, promotes cooperation up to complete service provision, enables companies of all sizes to accept large orders and shows that a large construction family is investing jointly in the future of society as a whole united in two practice-oriented trade fairs on a common date, close to the needs of the companies.“
About FAF FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE
FAF is the leading trade fair for façade and interior architecture. It moderates between the networking trades of the creative finishing sector. The painting and stucco plastering trades are represented in particular. In addition, the new FAF also addresses neighbouring trades, such as interior decorators and floor layers, as well as architects and planners. FAF offers an outstanding customer experience in which it addresses the relevant topics on materials, techniques, trends and questions of business management and thus makes industry participants fit for the challenging daily routine and the future. Its focus is on the Germanspeaking market, but the proportion of foreign trade fair participants - especially from neighbouring European countries - is growing continuously.
