Although business sentiment improved somewhat in July according to the IFO Business Climate Index, there remains considerable uncertainty regarding expectations. This is reflected not only in very cautious investment activity, but also in trade fair participation. This situation has now led the organizer of Parts Finishing to cancel the event, originally planned for November 2025.

Parts Finishing 2025 was supposed to launch with an innovative trade fair concept: presenting three topics under one roof over two days. "We actually received a very positive response to this idea right from the start, and until about six weeks ago, we had a promising registration level," reports Nicolas Herdin, Managing Director of the private trade fair organizer fairXperts GmbH & Co. KG. "However, several companies have since canceled their registrations." The reasons for this vary. Cost-cutting measures were cited, as were the uncertain economic situation and difficulties in assessing the company's business development. This situation has now led the trade fair organizer to cancel the event planned for November 12 and 13, 2025, at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center with a heavy heart. "For us, despite the financial losses, this is a better alternative than holding an event that ultimately leaves both exhibitors and visitors dissatisfied," adds Nicolas Herdin.
The company management will now discuss the further development of Parts Finishing together with the exhibitor advisory board and advise on a new date for the trade fair.