Ceramitec
Ceramitec is the international leading trade fair for high-performance ceramics, organized by Messe München GmbH. Held biennially in Munich with regional editions in Vietnam, Thailand, and India, it connects ceramics manufacturers, suppliers, user industries, and research institutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersMunich, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Ceramitec does
Ceramitec is the international leading trade fair for technical, high-performance, and industrial ceramics, organized by Messe München GmbH, a private German trade fair company headquartered at Am Messesee 2 in Munich. The flagship event is held biennially at the Trade Fair Center Messe München, with the next edition scheduled for April 25-27, 2028. The portfolio extends internationally through co-branded regional editions: ceramics Vietnam & stone Vietnam (Hanoi, December 2026), ceramics India (Gandhinagar, Gujarat, March 2027), and ceramics Thailand & stone Thailand (Bangkok, October 2027), forming a global ceramics industry network spanning Europe, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.
The platform serves a two-sided market of ceramics manufacturers and suppliers on the supply side and user industries on the demand side, including medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering, plus research institutions. Supporting service modules include an online Exhibitor Shop for booth reservations, Full-Service Stand Packages (basic 12 m² package from €4,990), Lead Tracking (Scan2Lead and LeadSuccess for digital badge scanning), Marketing Services, the FairLog logistics system launching for 2028, and an optional PLUS TICKET €5 sustainability surcharge. The Munich 2028 edition will be co-located with analytica 2028 to create cross-industry synergies.
The business model is event-driven and operates on multiple revenue streams: one-time exhibitor participation fees and stand packages, visitor ticket sales, a €600 mandatory communication fee per main/co-exhibitor covering directory and product guide entries, and ancillary professional services (stand construction via wholly-owned meplan, catering, freight, accommodations). Distribution combines own e-commerce storefronts (ticket shop, exhibitor shop) with inside sales hotlines and channel partners (Neureuter Fair Media for media sales, TRADEFAIRS for hotel bookings). Third-party trust signals include UFI Approved Event status and FKM certification of statistics, which are critical for international exhibitor commitment.
Ceramitec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ceramitec
- Legal name
- Messe München GmbH
- Website
- https://ceramitec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Ceramitec is the international leading trade fair for high-performance ceramics, organized by Messe München GmbH. Held biennially in Munich with regional editions in Vietnam, Thailand, and India, it connects ceramics manufacturers, suppliers, user industries, and research institutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Ceramitec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Munich
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ceramitec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others
Revenue model
- Exhibitor participation fees: Revenue generated from exhibitors paying for booth space, stand packages, and participation fees at the ceramitec trade fair.
- Visitor ticket sales: Revenue from selling visitor tickets for admission to the trade fair, including PLUS TICKET option with sustainability surcharge.
- Exhibitor shop services: Additional revenue from exhibitor services including stand technology, equipment rental, marketing services, conference rooms, catering, and technical services ordered through the exhibitor shop.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Basic Full-Service Stand-Paket: 4,990.00 EUR for 12 m² |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | PLUS TICKET surcharge for sustainability |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Online visitor vouchers for exhibitors |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Chargeable exhibitor badges |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Mandatory communication fee |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels7 records
Ceramitec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ceramitec is the world's leading international trade fair (Weltleitmesse) for technical ceramics, high-performance ceramics and industrial ceramic applications, organized by Messe München GmbH. Held biennially at Messe München and across a regional cluster in Vietnam, Thailand and India, it operates as a recurring B2B marketplace connecting ceramics manufacturers, component suppliers, user industries (medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering) and research institutions through exhibitor booth sales, visitor ticketing, conference programming and on-site stand construction services.
Product overview
Ceramitec is an international trade fair organization operated by Messe München GmbH, offering the world's leading trade fair for high-performance ceramics in Munich alongside a network of regional events. The portfolio consists of the core ceramitec Munich event (April 25-27, 2028), complemented by ceramics Vietnam & stone Vietnam (December 2026), ceramics Thailand & stone Thailand (October 2027), and ceramics India (March 2027). These events connect ceramics manufacturers, suppliers, user industries (medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering), and research institutions. Supporting services include an online Exhibitor Shop for stand bookings, Full-Service Stand Packages, Lead Tracking Services (Scan2Lead, LeadSuccess), Marketing Services, FairLog logistics management, and an optional PLUS TICKET sustainability add-on. A parallel co-located event (analytica) expands networking opportunities across related industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ceramics Vietnam & stone Vietnam: Southeast Asia's leading international trade fair for ceramics industry in Vietnam
- ceramics Thailand & stone Thailand
- ceramics India
Products and services
- ceramitec Munich Trade Fair The international leading trade fair for high-performance ceramics held in Munich, Germany, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, user industries (medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering), and research institutions to showcase ceramic technologies, materials, and production processes.
- ceramics Vietnam & stone Vietnam Southeast Asia's leading international trade fair for the ceramics industry, held in Hanoi, Vietnam, and part of the ceramitec worldwide cluster.
- ceramics Thailand & stone Thailand Southeast Asia's largest international exhibition for the ceramics and natural stone industry held in Bangkok, with 200+ exhibiting brands and 3,000+ attendees from 30 countries and 70+ conference sessions.
- ceramics India India's leading annual trade fair and conference for the ceramics and brick industry, with 6,789 trade fair visitors, 250 exhibitors and 9,000 m² of exhibition space.
- analytica (co-located parallel event) World's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis and biotechnology, held in parallel with ceramitec 2028 in Munich.
- ceramitec Exhibitor Shop Online platform for confirmed exhibitors to book booth space, order stand packages, technical services, marketing services, exhibitor badges, parking permits and conference rooms for ceramitec.
- Full-Service Stand Packages Complete booth solutions for ceramitec exhibitors including stand construction, equipment, cleaning, waste disposal, electrical connections, internet access and exhibitor badges; Basic package from EUR 4,990 for 12 m², with EUR 400 surcharge for corner stands.
- Marketing Services Marketing support for ceramitec exhibitors including visitor promotion, customer vouchers, company listings in exhibitor directories, press and PR services, and downloadable advertising materials.
- Lead Tracking Services (Scan2Lead & LeadSuccess) Digital lead capture services enabling ceramitec exhibitors to scan visitor badges and capture contact information in real time, with exportable data via Scan2Lead (adventics) and LeadSuccess (convey).
- PLUS TICKET visitor add-on Optional sustainability add-on for visitor tickets with a EUR 5 gross surcharge enabling visitors and exhibitors to voluntarily support climate projects as part of ceramitec's sustainability commitment.
- Exhibitor Directory & Visitor Guide Official media listings managed by media partner Neureuter Fair Media GmbH, providing company entries, product showcases and advertising placements for visitors to find ceramitec exhibitors.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 200 exhibiting brands and 3,000+ attendees from 30 countries at regional events
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Ceramitec
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ceramitec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Ceramitec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- analyticacoreInternational Trade Fair for Laboratory Technology, Analysis, and Biotechnology co-located with ceramitec 2028 (April 25-28, 2028). Creates synergies across related industries with overlapping audiences in laboratory automation and ceramic materials research.
- Neureuter Fair Media GmbHcoreOfficial media partner for ceramitec responsible for exhibitor directory entries and Visitor Guide advertising placements. The only authorized partner for official ceramitec media including online exhibitor database and visitor guide entries. Handles all inquiries related to media entries.
- meplancoremeplan is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Messe München specializing in stand construction services. Offers both system solutions and individual booth designs. ISO 20121:2024 certified for sustainable event management, helping exhibitors achieve reduced environmental impact and transparent sustainability communication.
- EECS.greenminorService partner offering sustainable Vollholz-Design-Expo-System from oak for stand construction. Features regional production in Manching, Bavaria and upcycling of prints to bags in collaboration with Caritas Project 'tag.werk'.
- TRADEFAIRS (DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH)minorOfficial hotel accommodation booking service for ceramitec visitors. Located at Emil-von-Behring-Straße 6, 60439 Frankfurt am Main. Provides accommodation arrangements during the trade fair period.
- CHECK-IN! Munich room serviceminorPrivate accommodation service for visitors seeking overnight stays in Munich during the ceramitec event. Located at Batschkastraße 17, 81825 München.
- Able (Catering partner)minorCatering partner following sustainability principles 'avoid instead of compensate' with local suppliers, seasonal products, and measures against food waste.
- Käfer (Catering partner)minorCatering partner committed to sustainability with local suppliers, seasonal products, and food waste reduction measures.
- Schenker Deutschland AGminorAuthorized freight forwarder for Messe München handling deliveries prior to the trade fair. Contact: +49 89 949-24300.
- Kühne-Nagel (AG Co. KG)minorAuthorized freight forwarder for Messe München handling pre-fair deliveries. Contact: +49 89 949-24400.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ceramitec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Tecnargilla (Acimac): Biennial ceramics technology trade fair held in Rimini, Italy, organized by Acimac (Italian Ceramic Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers' Association). Directly competes with ceramitec in the ceramics manufacturing technology space, targeting the same exhibitor base of ceramic machinery, materials, and technology suppliers across Europe.
- Coverings: Largest tile and stone exhibition in North America, organized by Taffy Event Strategies. Directly comparable to ceramitec in the ceramics and stone segments, though more focused on finished tile/stone products and architectural ceramics rather than the technical and high-performance ceramics emphasis of ceramitec Munich.
- Cevisama: Annual ceramics trade fair held in Valencia, Spain, focused on ceramic tiles, bathroom equipment, and natural stone. Directly competes with ceramitec for European ceramics exhibitors and visitors, particularly in the architectural, finishing, and tile ceramics segments of the market.
Broad incumbents
- NürnbergMesse: Major German trade fair organizer with events including Spielwarenmesse (toys), IWA OutdoorClassics, and various industrial exhibitions. Comparable to ceramitec as a German-headquartered trade fair company with similar operational model, multi-event portfolio, and global exhibitor services infrastructure.
- GL events: French-headquartered global event organizer providing venue management, event organization, and exhibition services across multiple industries including industrial manufacturing. Comparable to ceramitec as an established international events company with similar revenue streams from exhibitor participation fees and ancillary services.
- Informa Markets: Global B2B events organizer operating across multiple industries including ceramics and building materials, with a portfolio of trade fairs, conferences, and digital media. Comparable to ceramitec as a large-scale trade fair company with international reach, similar exhibitor-driven revenue model, and adjacent industry events.
- Messe Düsseldorf: Major German trade fair organizer running flagship industrial events like K (plastics & rubber), drupa (printing), interpack (packaging), and MEDICA. Comparable to ceramitec as a leading German trade fair company operating flagship industrial exhibitions with similar revenue model and global exhibitor service infrastructure.
- Reed Exhibitions: One of the world's largest event organizers, part of RELX Group, operating hundreds of B2B events globally across industries. Comparable to ceramitec as a major events company with the same business model of recurring trade fairs supported by exhibitor participation fees, visitor tickets, and ancillary services.
- Koelnmesse: Major German trade fair company operating events including IDS (dental), Anuga (food), gamescom (gaming), and interzum (furniture supply). Comparable to ceramitec as a leading German-headquartered trade fair organizer with similar event portfolio model and global exhibitor services infrastructure.
- Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest trade fair organizers with a broad portfolio spanning textiles (Heimtextil), consumer goods (Ambiente), lighting (Light + Building), and industrial sectors. Highly comparable to ceramitec as a German-headquartered global trade fair company with the same exhibitor-fee-plus-services revenue model and similar multi-region expansion strategy.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ceramitec social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Ceramitec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Ceramitec subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Ceramitec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Ceramitec M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Ceramitec
What does Ceramitec do?
Ceramitec is the world's leading international trade fair (Weltleitmesse) for technical ceramics, high-performance ceramics and industrial ceramic applications, organized by Messe München GmbH. Held biennially at Messe München and across a regional cluster in Vietnam, Thailand and India, it operates as a recurring B2B marketplace connecting ceramics manufacturers, component suppliers, user industries (medical technology, energy, automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering) and research institutions through exhibitor booth sales, visitor ticketing, conference programming and on-site stand construction services.
Is Ceramitec a public or private company?
Ceramitec is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Ceramitec founded?
Ceramitec was founded in 2008. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Ceramitec based?
Ceramitec is headquartered in Munich, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Ceramitec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Exhibitor participation fees are the primary driver. The others are visitor ticket sales and exhibitor shop services.
Who are Ceramitec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Tecnargilla (Acimac), Coverings and Cevisama. Broad incumbents are NürnbergMesse, GL events, Informa Markets, Messe Düsseldorf, Reed Exhibitions, Koelnmesse and Messe Frankfurt.
Does Ceramitec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ceramitec.