Extrusion International 6-2024-USA

35 Extrusion International 6/2024 New Talent Recruitment on Career Friday Career Friday was a special highlight this year: The trade fair promoters, the exhibitor advisory board and the exhibitors jointly organised a campaign for pupils, students and entry-level employees in keeping with the motto “Mould Your Dreams, Mould Your Future”. The objective was to inform young people about career opportunities in the plastics industry and, at the same time, impart knowledge in the field of plastics. The cam - paign was very well received – many exhibitors organ- ised shuttle services, activities, tours of the trade fair booths and glimpses behind the scenes of plastics pro- cessing. More than 400 highly interested young people took advantage of this opportunity and joined the vari- ous guided tours. Positive Verdict “Fakuma 2024 was once again a great family celebra- tion for the plastics industry,” says Bettina Schall, man- aging director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall, in summing up the 5 successful days of the event in Fried- richshafen, which attracted 36,675 visitors. “Already at the opening press conference, Professor Dr. Michael Braungart inspired us with his approach which holds that ‘everything can serve as a nutrient’. This was fol- lowed by countless discussions andmeetings in the high- ly frequented exhibition halls and conference rooms. The Startup Area enjoyed lively interest at its trade fair booths. And the expert forum was once again a central meeting place for the expert community for gathering in-depth technical information.” Bettina Schall is opti- mistic about the industry’s future. “Although the cur- rent situation is challenging and we have to deal with numerous highly complex issues simultaneously, the concentrated innovative power experienced at Fakuma 2024 is a strong indication that we’re tackling the issues with determination and confidence,” says the manag - ing director. “The last several days at the trade fair have helped to make it possible to implement constructive approaches, step by step. I would like to thank all of the exhibitors and visitors for their active contribution and for their participation. All industry stakeholders are cordially invited to the 30th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2026!” www.fakuma-messe.de Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Weihnachtsgruss EI 6-24 Q8_Din a 4 3 spalt 22.10.24 15:37 Seite 1