NUFAM 2025: A Four-Day Celebration of the European Commercial Vehicle Industry
Commercial Vehicle Industry Gathering in Karlsruhe 2025: Emphasis on Digitalization and Training
From the 25th to the 28th of September, Karlsruhe will play host to NUFAM 2025, an exciting event showcasing the latest advancements in the European commercial vehicle industry. This four-day extravaganza offers a diverse programme of technology, specialist forums, live demonstrations, and interactive features for both professionals and enthusiasts in the sector.
Key Highlights
Some of the key special exhibitions and forums during this period include:
- Truck and Talk specialist forums, where industry experts and visitors can engage in discussions about current topics and trends.
- A special outdoor experience at the new Peter Gross Bau Areal (PGBA), offering a spacious and versatile venue for exhibitors to showcase their products.
- The NUFAM Action Zone, featuring practical and interactive demonstrations such as the Unimog course, goal wall shooting, and the DEKRA truck simulator.
Exhibitor Highlights
Several exhibitors will be showcasing their innovative solutions at NUFAM 2025. For instance, SABA and MonoPan® Composites will be presenting their advanced bonding and sealing solutions focused on lightweight construction and sustainable vehicle design in Hall 2.
Special Features
The Central Association for Body and Vehicle Technology (ZKF) will be participating with two stands in Hall 2, featuring solutions from the field of body and vehicle construction. The event organizer will also offer an additional visitor program in the Action Zone, including a children's Unimog course, a shooting gallery, and a Dekra truck simulator.
Specialist Programme
The specialist programme is specifically designed for decision-makers from logistics companies, fleet operators, and transport and traffic managers. Additionally, the Hydrogen Alliance will organise an additional forum from the 25th to the 26th of September to present the possibilities of using the hydrogen engine.
Expanded Exhibition Area
For the first time, the Peter-Gross-Bau Areal will provide an expanded part of the exhibition area, with the Messe Karlsruhe using a 90,000 square meter open space for vehicle demonstrations, special formats, and as a multifunctional outdoor area for future trade fairs.
On the final day of the fair, a rescue chain with police, ambulance services, and towing companies will demonstrate a standardized accident rescue. The Nufam Challenge will also take place, featuring professional drivers demonstrating their driving skills on the Unimog course in the open area. The fair will conclude on the 28th with the stage event "Truck and Talk - American Football Edition".
Beate Frères, head of the Messe Karlsruhe, stated that this creates a unique outdoor experience for visitors. The NUFAM 2025 exhibition will also include a panel discussion with representatives from politics and economics on the 26th, starting at 11 am. Guided tours, including "Classic", "New Mobility", and "Meeting Point Municipal" thematic tours, will also be offered.
MTTE will launch E-cooling machines for distribution traffic at the Nufam 2025 exhibition. On the last day of the fair, September 28th, the Truck Driver Forum will deal with topics related to the daily work of drivers. Marcus Walter and Florian Klag will also record a live episode of the official Nufam podcast on stage on September 27th.
The Nufam 2025 exhibition will take place from the 25th to the 28th of September on the exhibition grounds in Karlsruhe. This event aims to be an important and comprehensive meeting place for the commercial vehicle sector, offering a blend of informative specialist forums, interactive outdoor exhibits, and cutting-edge product presentations.
- Visitors can engage in discussions about various topics, including sports, during the Truck and Talk specialist forums at NUFAM 2025.
- After a day of exploring the latest advancements in the European commercial vehicle industry, participants can unwind at the NUFAM Challenge, where professional drivers demonstrate their driving skills on the Unimog course.
