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Stand building, technical services & security services
On this page, you will find important information about stand construction, technical guidelines, and safety for your exhibition stand.
Our partners for exhibition booth construction
We recommend two competent and reliable partners for exhibition booth construction: meplan, a subsidiary of Messe München, and our service partner EECS.green®—both of whom will be happy to assist you with all aspects of exhibition booth construction for your trade fair presentation.
If you decide to hire your own booth constructor, you can also book all services individually in our Exhibitor Shop. The Exhibitor Shop will go online in fall 2027.
meplan—a subsidiary of Messe München
Impress visitors with your exhibition stand and get them to take a closer look at your company.
meplan, a subsidiary of Messe München, is a competent and reliable partner that supports you in all matters related to stand building.
Whether you prefer a shell scheme or an individual design, meplan helps you with everything you need to plan and build your exhibition stand.
Or select a custom design and discuss your ideas with our stand-building experts.
Our ISO 20121:2024 certification underscores meplan’s expertise in sustainability and enables us to provide you with a transparent and verified foundation for sustainable trade fair appearances.
Benefit from:
- Reduced environmental impact during the planning and execution of your trade fair appearances,
- a holistic approach to sustainability that equally considers economic, environmental, and social aspects,
- a credible commitment to sustainability with us as your certified partner—strengthening your external communications,
- enhanced brand value through a responsible and future-oriented presence at trade fairs.
Please visit meplan.com for further information.
Advice & Contact
If you have any questions regarding stand planning, a request for a concept or a consultation, you can reach meplan by phone or e-mail:
Tel.: +49 89 540-267980
E-mail: service@meplan.de
EECS.green—a service partner of Messe München
Impress visitors and draw attention to your company with an EECS.green® solid wood-Design-Expo-System made of Oak.
Whether a single or double storey stand, EECS.green® exhibition stands are characterised by their high quality and appearance.
The architecture is defined by clear lines and welcomes trade fair guests to visit and linger.
EECS.greens® will oversee the planning and construction of your exhibition stand for you from the first enquiry to the last day of the trade fair.
EECS.green’s® vision of a sustainable corporate philosophy goes hand in hand with a regional production facility in Manching, Bavaria and the upcycling of prints into bags / backpacks in collaboration with the German Caritas Association as part of the “tag.werk” project.
For further information please visit www.eecs.green
Customer support & contact
If you have any questions about your exhibition stand planning, a request for a concept or a consultation, please contact the EECS.green® team by phone or e-mail
Tel.: +43(0)1 310 94 00 10
E-Mail: office@eecs.green
Application and order deadlines
Technical services such as electricity and water connections, suspensions/trusses/lighting, telecommunications, compressed air technology, etc. can be ordered via the Exhibitor Shop (Deadline: Mid-January 2028). The Exhibitor Shop will go online in fall 2027.
Here you can also order all other services for your exhibition stand and download important registration forms (e.g. for demonstrations at the exhibition stand, your evening event, etc.).
Exhibition booth approval and fire protection
Please note that you may be required to have the floor plan for your exhibition booth approved.
If the following requirements are met, plan approval by Messe München GmbH is not necessary:
Your exhibition booth in the hall | Your exhibition booth in the outdoor area |
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Exhibition booth designs that deviate from the above specifications must be submitted for approval by mid-January 2028, together with scale stand design plans (floor plans, elevation drawings, and sectional drawings), to Messe München GmbH, TAS Department (by email, as a PDF file, or by post).
In addition, multi-story stands and special constructions (e.g., bridges, stairs, cantilevered roofs, galleries, etc.) are generally subject to approval.
Please refer to the following information sheets:
- Halls: Information sheet PDF document“Two-story stand construction”
- Outdoor area: Information sheet PDF document“Outdoor area” and PDF document“Container structures in the outdoor area”
Requirements for outdoor areas
Please also refer to the PDF documentinformation sheet on outdoor areas for outdoor areas.
The following points are explained therein:
- Clearance areas for technical infrastructure
- Permissible ground loads
- Stand construction approval
- Anchorages and other work in the ground
- Dealing with storms
- Snow clearance
- Lightning protection
- Escape and rescue routes
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety lighting
- Heating
- Instruction for stand personnel
- Stand safety certificate (statics)
Please also note the following points:
Person responsible for the stand
This form must be submitted for all stands in the outdoor area. A person authorized to act on behalf of the stand and responsible for technical matters must be named, who can be reached at all times during the set-up, dismantling, and event periods.
Container structures
Please refer to the information sheet on container structures.
Liquefied gas
The use of liquefied gas for heating and cooking purposes is not permitted.
Flags
Flags taller than 5 m require approval. In addition, flags must also be placed at least 2 m away from the neighboring stand boundary.
Terms of participation and technical guidelines
When planning your exhibition booth, please note our stand construction rules and specifications:
The PDF documentGeneral Conditions of Participation A and the PDF documentTechnical Guidelines of Messe München GmbH apply, unless the PDF documentSpecial Terms of Participation (B) contain a deviating provision.
Exhibits
Please note the following information regarding exhibits at your trade fair booth:
Used and leased machines may not be exhibited
In exceptional cases, manufacturers may present their own refurbished used machines at their own booth. Messe München GmbH will decide on approval.
Sales regulations
Please note our sales regulations in the Special Conditions of Participation (B), B11: Public display of the sales price is not permitted, and sales are only permitted to commercial resellers/consumers or bulk buyers.
Product safety labelling
Important information for exhibitors on PDF documentproduct safety labelling in accordance with European directives (e.g., CE marking).
Regulations for the demonstration of machines in the outdoor area
As a general rule, demonstrations must be approved in advance by Messe München GmbH. Please send any inquiries to the Technical Exhibitor Service for the outdoor area (e-mail: tas1@messe-muenchen.de).
The following information is required:
- What is to be demonstrated? (Product description, technical data sheet, images, etc.)
- How should it be demonstrated? (Demonstration procedure, duration, frequency)
- What disruptions can be expected as a result of the demonstration? (Noise, vibrations, dust, etc.)
Please also note our safety requirements for the demonstration of machines and equipment in this PDF documentinformation sheet.
Waste prevention & disposal
Plan your exhibition booth from the outset with waste prevention and environmentally friendly disposal in mind. You can find our guidelines on this here: PDF documentGuidelines on waste prevention – Messe München
Technical services—Advice & Contacts
For technical orders and questions, as well as the approval of stand plans, please contact our colleagues at the Exhibitor Technical Services (TAS):
Responsible for the open-air site
Exhibitor Technical Services (TAS), Department 1
TAS 1
Phone: +49 89 949-22003
Fax: +49 89 949-21169
E-mail: tas1@messe-muenchen.de
Responsible for the Entrances and all Halls
Adrian Lanna: Entrance North-West, C1, C2
Phone: +49 89 949 21222
Mathias Heinzinger: Entrance West, B1
Phone: +49 89 949 21143
Nadine Zichlarz: B0, B2, B3
Phone: +49 89 949 21145
Bernhard Lämmermeyer: A1, A2, A3
Phone: +49 89 949 21173
Patrick Reuter: Eingang Nord, C3
Phone: +49 89 949 21130
Sabrina Holzapfl: Entrance East, A6, B6, C5
Phone: +49 89 949 21142
Björn Lanna: A5, B4, B5
Phone: +49 89 949 21134
Monique Stanner: A4
Phone: +49 89 949 21127
Daniela Köpfer: Entrance North-East, C4, C6
Phone: :+49 89 949 21226
E-Mail: tas.bauma@messe-muenchen.de
During bauma you will find the TAS contacts for the West Entrance, North-West Entrance, North Entrance as well as Halls A1, A2, A3, B0, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2 and C3 on site in the Exhibitor Service Office in front of Hall B2.
The TAS contacts for the East Entrance, North-East Entrance and Halls A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, C4, C5 and C6 can be found on site during bauma in the Exhibitor Service Office in front of Hall B5.
Responsible for conference and meeting rooms
Exhibitor Technical Services (TAS)
Sonja Kiesel: Conference and meeting rooms A1-A3, B1-B3, C1-C3
Phone: +49 89 949 21141
Daniela Vukelic: Conference and meeting rooms A3-A6, B3-B6, C3-C6
Phone: +49 89 949 21148
E-Mail: tas.bauma@messe-muenchen.de
Security services
Munich is considered the safest major city in Germany. Our exhibition grounds also meet the highest security standards. In close coordination with the police and authorities, we take comprehensive measures to ensure your safety.
Further information on security at the exhibition grounds
For implementing the security concept, we rely on the cooperation of our exhibitors. PDF documentThe safety instructions for bauma 2025 are available here.
Emergency numbers
Security centre (24 hours): +49 89 949-24555
Medical service on the exhibition grounds: +49 89 949-28103
Emergency call—rescue service / emergency doctor (24 hours): 112
Emergency call—fire brigade (24 hours): 112
Emergency call—police (24 hours): 110
Police Station 25 Trudering / Riem (24 hours): +49 89 45187-0
Medical service/ First aid
The medical service will be on site from set-up to dismantling for the entire duration of the fair. The first-aid stations are located at the West and East entrances, north of Hall C4 and in the outdoor area. The paramedics and doctors take care of minor and major medical emergencies and are supported by the public rescue service if necessary.
Photography, filming and video recording
All information on this topic can be found here:
Surveillance
In accordance with the Technical Guidelines, Item 2.6, Messe München or the security and security service authorised by it for the exhibition grounds will provide guards at the gates and on the exhibition grounds.
However, we cannot guarantee complete surveillance and control of the exhibition grounds. If necessary, the exhibitor must organise the guarding of the stand, the exhibition goods and other objects on the stand himself.
Appropriate stand security can be ordered via the Exhibitor Shop. We would like to point out that during the construction and dismantling periods there are increased risks for the exhibition goods and other items brought in.
Night work permit
A night work permit is always required outside the communicated set-up or dismantling times and outside exhibitor opening hours.
The night work permit can only be purchased on site from the Security service (cash or card).
All information on this topic can be found here:
Evening events in outdoor areas
For evening events in outdoor areas, additional safety lighting may be required from the stand to the general escape routes.
Security—Advice & Contact
Our colleagues at Security will be happy to assist you:
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