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A+A Düsseldorf Exhibitor List
Last updated: September 2026
Looking for the A+A Düsseldorf exhibitor list? Use the organiser’s official A+A Exhibitor Search to 
research PPE, workwear, occupational health and workplace safety suppliers. The directory may initially display companies from the previous edition, so check each profile for its current A+A participation status before arranging meetings. BHOWCO does not maintain the official exhibitor list.
Finding a supplier in the A+A Düsseldorf exhibitor list is only the start of the evaluation. PPE specialists, EHS managers, procurement professionals, occupational health physicians and facility managers may then compare protection performance, comfort and ergonomics, durability, compliance with standards, user acceptance, training requirements and total cost of ownership.
Which evidence matters depends on the application — industrial manufacturing, construction, healthcare, emergency services or public administration. This guide explains what to examine after discovering an exhibitor and how suppliers can remain assessable throughout the longer specification and procurement cycle that follows A+A.
Explore the guide below: A+A product groups, buyer evaluation questions and the steps between an exhibition meeting and supplier consideration. For the broader investment framework, read how to protect trade fair ROI after the exhibition and how to maintain visibility between trade fairs.
📌 Strategic Note for International Exhibitors: For organiser information, visit the official A+A website. For the exhibitor and product search, use the official A+A Exhibitor Search. For event facts and figures, see the A+A At a Glance page. The guide below provides strategic intelligence for exhibitors — not just basic information.
Planning to exhibit rather than simply research suppliers? For a strategic analysis of A+A’s industry themes and exhibitor positioning opportunities, explore the A+A Düsseldorf Strategic Exhibitor Guide.
📊 Quick Facts: A+A Düsseldorf
| Section | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | 19–22 October 2027 (Tuesday – Friday, 4 days) |
| Opening Hours | Tuesday–Friday: 09:00–18:00 |
| Frequency | Every 2 years |
| Venue | Messe Düsseldorf, Stockumer Kirchstraße 61, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Halls | Halls 1, 4, 5, 7.0 and 10–17 |
| Official A+A 2025 Closing Results | 2,340 exhibitors from 70 countries and approximately 67,000 trade visitors from 150 nations across 13 exhibition halls. 81% of visitors were decision-makers; 52% of visitors came from outside Germany. (Official A+A 2025 Closing Results) |
| Core Exhibition Areas | Personal Protection, Corporate Wear, Components, Procurement & Services, Occupational Safety and Health at Work |
| Special Programme | A+A Congress (International Congress for Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine, organised by Basi) |
| Visitor Access | A+A is a professional industry trade fair with congress. Check the organiser’s current ticket conditions and admission rules before visiting. |
Source: Official A+A website. The official A+A Exhibitor Search provides the latest available company and product information. Because participation status, company profiles and hall or stand details may be updated, buyers should check the live platform before finalising meeting and sourcing plans. Note: The interactive hall plan currently lists exhibitors from the previous event; A+A 2027 exhibitors will be displayed once admission is finalised.
🔍 Accessing the Official A+A Exhibitor List
The A+A exhibitor list is available through the organiser’s official Exhibitor Search. At the time of review, the platform still presents exhibitor and product information from A+A 2025. Buyers should use it for preliminary supplier research and check the live directory again as the organiser begins publishing confirmed A+A 2027 participants, product categories and stand information. Here are the official access channels:
- Official Portal: A+A official website for fair information and year-round content
- Exhibitor Search: Official A+A Exhibitor Search for researching participating companies
- At a Glance: A+A At a Glance for event statistics, product categories and visitor target groups
- Hall & Site Plans: Official hall and site plans for orientation and exhibitor location
For exhibitors, being discoverable matters because PPE specialists, EHS managers and procurement professionals actively research potential suppliers. An independent published BHOWCO company profile complements official exhibitor information by giving buyers an additional place to understand the company’s product categories and review the technical and business information it chooses to publish before, during and after A+A.
🏗️ A+A Exhibition Sectors & Supplier Categories
A+A covers the complete value chain for occupational safety and health — from personal protective equipment and corporate wear through components and sourcing to health at work, occupational safety and digitalisation. The organiser publishes official exhibition areas. To make supplier research easier, BHOWCO groups related official areas into the following buyer-oriented clusters. These clusters are an independent interpretation rather than the organiser’s formal taxonomy:
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Head, eye, hearing, respiratory, hand, foot, skin and body protection; safety footwear manufacturers; respiratory protection suppliers; fall-protection equipment companies; fall-arrest systems; protective clothing; high-visibility garments |
| Corporate Wear & Workwear | Professional workwear, functional clothing, performance wear, corporate fashion, uniforms, weather-protective, flame-resistant and chemical-protective garments, cleanroom clothing, garment customisation, textile-service systems |
| Components, Procurement & Services | Technical textiles, protective fabrics, coated and laminated materials, membranes, reflective materials, flame-resistant fibres, cut-resistant yarns, nonwovens, fasteners, closures, soles, safety toe caps, filters, respirator components, private-label manufacturing, contract production, testing, certification, training, consulting and related technical services |
| Occupational Safety & High-Risk Prevention | Machine and plant safety, electrical safety, safe material handling, transport and traffic safety, lockout/tagout and energy isolation, explosion protection, hazardous-substance management, gas detection, noise and vibration control, air purification and ventilation, dust extraction, radiation protection, environmental measurement, workplace marking, safety barriers, access control, property and process protection, fire protection and evacuation management, emergency response |
| Health at Work | Occupational medicine, workplace architecture, workplace ergonomics, industrial exoskeletons and ergonomic assistance systems, occupational health management, prevention and therapy, first aid and emergency medicine, hygiene and sanitary supplies, occupational medical equipment, healthy workplace catering, digital and mobile working, workplace mental-health support |
| Digitalisation & Technology | Connected PPE, gas and exposure monitoring, lone-worker protection, proximity warning, fatigue and heat-stress monitoring, digital permit-to-work systems, mobile inspection and audit tools, incident and near-miss reporting, contractor safety management, digital risk assessment, training management, VR hazard simulation, evacuation tracking, PPE inventory and lifecycle management, occupational-health dashboards, predictive risk analytics |
Official exhibition scope: A+A Product Range. The category clusters and buyer-evaluation insights above represent independent BHOWCO analysis rather than the organiser’s formal taxonomy.
👷 Who A+A Exhibitors Meet: Industry Buyers & Decision-Makers
Based on the fair’s exhibition areas and the technical roles commonly involved in occupational safety and health specification, relevant A+A buyer and decision-maker groups may include:
Technical and Commercial Decision-Makers
- Safety Specialists & Safety Officers: Evaluating PPE, safety systems and workplace safety solutions
- HSE and EHS Managers: Leading occupational safety and health strategy and procurement decisions
- Procurement Professionals & Technical Buyers: Sourcing PPE, workwear, safety equipment and services
- Occupational Health Physicians & Company Doctors: Assessing occupational health solutions, ergonomics and prevention programmes
- Health and Safety Managers: Implementing workplace safety and health programmes
- Plant and Facility Managers: Evaluating safety systems for production and logistics environments
- HR and Workplace-Health Managers: Researching corporate wear, workplace health promotion and mental-health support
- Fire and Emergency Officers: Assessing fire protection, disaster management and emergency response solutions
Industry Stakeholders and Application Sectors
- Industrial Hygienists & Ergonomics Specialists: Evaluating exposure monitoring, ergonomic aids and workplace design solutions
- PPE Distributors & Workwear Buyers: Identifying product ranges and supplier partnerships
- Technical Inspectors & Accident-Insurance Organisations: Reviewing compliance, certification and standards alignment
- Public Authorities & Works Councils: Understanding regulatory developments and workplace safety requirements
- Researchers, Educators & Media: Monitoring innovation across the occupational safety sector
The next edition takes place from 19–22 October 2027 in Düsseldorf and continues the fair’s role as the world’s leading platform for safety, security and health at work.
✅ Buyer Insight
A+A can start or accelerate supplier evaluation, but occupational safety and health procurement often continues beyond the fair. Depending on the product category and application, further stages may include protection performance verification, applicable conformity documentation review, user acceptance testing and total cost of ownership assessment.
📊 How Industry Buyers Evaluate A+A Suppliers
Finding a company in the A+A exhibitor list is only the first step. When evaluating occupational safety and health suppliers, industry buyers typically assess the following dimensions. This framework represents independent BHOWCO analysis of procurement practices, not an official organiser methodology.
Applicable conformity, certification and documentation requirements depend on the product category, intended use, risk level and target market. Criteria relating to CE marking or EU declarations of conformity apply only where legally relevant.
PROTECTION PERFORMANCE & COMPLIANCE
- Protection Class & Performance Level – Where applicable, does the product provide documented protection for the relevant hazard and required performance level?
- Conformity Documentation – Where required, are EU declarations of conformity, test reports and certification documents available?
- Standards Compliance – Does the product meet applicable EN and ISO standards for its category?
- Compatibility – Can the product be used safely in combination with other PPE without compromising protection?
COMFORT, ERGONOMICS & USER ACCEPTANCE
- Fit and Sizing – Does the product offer a suitable size range and fit for the intended workforce?
- Full-Shift Comfort – How does the product perform during extended wear in terms of weight, heat burden and field of vision?
- Dexterity and Grip – For hand protection and gloves, does the product allow required task performance?
- User Acceptance – Is there evidence that workers will wear the equipment consistently and correctly?
DURABILITY, MAINTENANCE & LIFECYCLE
- Cleaning and Decontamination – Can the product be cleaned, decontaminated or industrially laundered without losing performance?
- Service Life and Replacement Interval – Are service life and replacement criteria clearly defined?
- Traceability – Is the product traceable through manufacturing and supply chain?
- Total Cost per Protected Worker – What is the cost per user, including replacement, maintenance and training?
DIGITALISATION & INTEGRATION
- System Integration – For digital safety systems, can they integrate with HR, EHS and maintenance platforms?
- Data Ownership & Privacy – How are worker data ownership, GDPR and privacy addressed?
- Alert Accuracy – What is the false-alarm rate and reliability of monitoring and alert systems?
- Scalability – Can the solution scale across multiple sites and user groups?
Signals of Serious Post-Fair Buyer Interest:
- Request for conformity documentation and test reports
- Request for product samples and wear trials
- Compatibility testing with existing PPE ensembles
- Total cost per protected worker inquiry
- Integration and system compatibility review
- Training and implementation planning discussion
- Follow-up meeting or technical deep-dive
- Pilot project or trial deployment discussion
For a deeper understanding of how industrial buyers evaluate suppliers, read this guide to buyer behavior at trade fairs.
⚠️ Occupational Safety Procurement Reality
For safety specialists and EHS managers, documented protection performance, applicable conformity evidence and user acceptance are essential. A compelling demonstration does not compensate for missing legally required documentation, unsupported performance claims or poor suitability for the intended workforce. Requirements vary substantially across PPE, workwear, machinery-safety systems, occupational-health solutions and digital safety tools.
🕐 From A+A Discovery to Procurement Decision
For exhibitors, maintaining a credible professional presence can influence whether the company remains visible and assessable during the following evaluation stages:
| 1. SUPPLIER DISCOVERY | PPE, workwear, safety system, health solution or digital safety suppliers identified at A+A or through research. |
| 2. HAZARD & REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION | Workplace hazards, protection requirements, user needs and compliance obligations translated into technical specifications. |
| 3. TECHNICAL & COMPLIANCE EVALUATION | Protection performance, applicable conformity documentation, standards compliance and compatibility reviewed. |
| 4. SUPPLIER COMPARISON | Alternatives, protection evidence, comfort and ergonomics, durability, user acceptance and total cost of ownership compared. |
| 5. PROCUREMENT PROCESS | Quotation, negotiation, trial order or purchasing process where applicable. |
| 6. DEPLOYMENT & USER SUPPORT | Delivery, rollout, user training, wear trials and ongoing supply collaboration. |
Procurement timelines vary considerably by product category, application and organisation. PPE and workwear decisions may move faster, while digital safety systems and occupational health programmes typically involve extended pilot and validation phases.
This journey explains why post-fair presence can remain strategically important while buyers continue evaluating, comparing and planning.
📌 Why Professional Exhibitor Presence Matters Beyond the Official A+A Exhibitor List
Industry buyers use the A+A exhibitor list to discover potential suppliers, but discovery alone does not guarantee continued consideration. Safety specialists, EHS managers and procurement professionals may return later to review conformity documentation, verify protection performance and compare competing suppliers.
The organiser provides the Exhibitor Search as an official exhibitor and product-discovery tool. An independent published BHOWCO company profile provides an additional professional touchpoint within Germany’s wider trade-fair ecosystem; it does not replace, represent or form part of the official platform.
🔎 A+A Exhibitors by Category: PPE, Workwear, Health, Safety & Components
Industry buyers search for specific categories within the A+A exhibitor list. Each category includes analysis from the buyer’s perspective:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Relevant exhibitors may include safety footwear manufacturers, respiratory protection suppliers, fall-protection equipment companies and providers of head, eye, hearing, hand, skin and body protection, high-visibility garment producers and protective clothing suppliers.
Buyer insight: Safety specialists compare protection class and performance level, conformity documentation, compatibility with other PPE, fit and sizing, full-shift comfort and total cost per protected worker before selecting PPE. User acceptance is critical — the best-performing equipment only protects if workers wear it consistently.
Corporate Wear & Workwear
Relevant exhibitors may include professional workwear manufacturers, functional clothing suppliers, corporate fashion providers, uniform specialists, flame-resistant and chemical-protective garment producers, textile-service system operators.
Buyer insight: Workwear buyers evaluate hazard-specific protection, fabric durability, breathability and thermal comfort, wash-cycle performance, industrial-laundry compatibility, size range, garment customisation and replenishment consistency. Corporate identity and worker acceptance increasingly influence specification.
Components, Procurement & Services
Relevant exhibitors may include technical textile manufacturers, protective fabric producers, membrane and coating suppliers, fastener and closure specialists, private-label manufacturers, testing and certification service providers.
Buyer insight: Component buyers and private-label partners compare material performance, durability, certification support, production capacity and supply chain reliability. Quality of components is decisive for the performance and safety of finished protective equipment.
Occupational Safety & High-Risk Prevention
Relevant exhibitors may include machine safety system providers, electrical safety specialists, hazardous-substance management solution suppliers, gas detection and monitoring companies, ventilation and dust extraction system manufacturers, fire protection and evacuation equipment providers.
Buyer insight: Facility and safety managers compare detection capability, system integration, compliance with workplace safety regulations, maintenance requirements and total cost of ownership before selecting workplace security systems.
Health at Work
Relevant exhibitors may include occupational medicine solution providers, ergonomic equipment specialists, industrial exoskeleton manufacturers, occupational health management consultants, first aid and emergency medicine suppliers, hygiene and sanitary product providers, workplace mental-health support services.
Buyer insight: Occupational-health buyers assess relevant effectiveness and usability evidence, ergonomic suitability, user comfort, implementation requirements, data protection and compatibility with existing workplace-health programmes. Exoskeleton and ergonomic-assistance buyers may additionally compare weight, support characteristics, task compatibility and worker acceptance.
Digitalisation & Technology
Relevant exhibitors may include connected PPE providers, lone-worker protection system developers, digital permit-to-work platform suppliers, incident reporting software companies, VR training solution providers, occupational-health dashboard specialists.
Buyer insight: Digital safety buyers evaluate integration with HR, EHS and maintenance systems, offline functionality, data ownership and GDPR compliance, alert accuracy, battery life and scalability across multiple sites. Cybersecurity and worker privacy are increasingly critical considerations.
Occupational Safety & Health Applications Buyers Research at A+A
Buyers do not evaluate occupational safety and health technology in isolation. They assess whether products and systems can meet specific workplace, hazard and organisational requirements. The application clusters below are independent BHOWCO groupings for research convenience.
Industrial Manufacturing & Production
Manufacturing buyers evaluate machine safety, PPE for mechanical and chemical hazards, ergonomic solutions, noise and vibration protection, and air quality management for production environments.
Construction & Skilled Trades
Construction buyers assess fall protection, head and foot protection, high-visibility clothing, respiratory protection for dust and fumes, and weather-appropriate workwear for outdoor and variable conditions.
Healthcare & Emergency Services
Healthcare and emergency service buyers evaluate infection control PPE, chemical and biological protection, first aid equipment, hygiene solutions and emergency response systems for medical and rescue environments.
Public Administration & Municipal Services
Public sector buyers research fire and rescue equipment, disaster management solutions, PPE for municipal workers, workplace safety systems and occupational health programmes for public employees.
🔄 A+A and Other Occupational Safety Events
A+A serves a different strategic purpose from regional safety exhibitions, national trade fairs and sector-specific events. Exhibitors comparing events should evaluate buyer roles, application industries and compliance requirements rather than relying only on visitor totals. Read the BHOWCO guide to selecting the right German trade fair.
📊 What Happens After A+A?
After the fair closes, two distinct paths emerge for exhibitors. The path you take depends on whether your company remains discoverable during the specification and procurement window:
| ✅ STAYS PRESENT | ❌ LIMITED POST-FAIR PRESENCE |
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The Booth Closes. Procurement Cycles Don’t.
Stay Present While the Industry Keeps Specifying. Safety specialists, EHS managers and procurement professionals may continue reviewing suppliers and compliance evidence after A+A. Remaining discoverable and verifiable can strengthen a supplier’s position while buyers compare alternatives and develop procurement plans.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions About the A+A Düsseldorf Exhibitor List
Where can I find the official A+A Düsseldorf exhibitor list?
The organiser’s official A+A Exhibitor Search provides access to company information across personal protective equipment, corporate wear, occupational health, workplace safety and related services.
Is the A+A exhibitor list free to search?
The official A+A Exhibitor Search is publicly accessible through the organiser’s website. Available search, filtering and profile features may change as the directory is updated.
Can I search A+A exhibitors by product category?
The official Exhibitor Search provides company and product-category information from the latest published directory. As the organiser updates the platform for A+A 2027, buyers should verify each company’s current participation status before arranging meetings.
What types of companies exhibit at A+A?
A+A brings together PPE manufacturers, workwear and corporate fashion suppliers, component and textile producers, occupational health solution providers, security system manufacturers, digital safety tool developers, testing and certification services, and industry associations.
What do industry buyers evaluate at A+A?
Buyers evaluate protection performance and compliance, conformity documentation, comfort and ergonomics, durability, user acceptance, system integration and total cost of ownership. Evaluation criteria vary by product category — PPE, workwear, safety systems, occupational health solutions and digital tools each face different requirements.
How can buyers compare A+A exhibitors before the fair?
Buyers can compare relevant exhibitors by reviewing product categories, certification documentation, technical data, user acceptance evidence and the company’s suitability for specific workplace requirements.
What happens after buyers discover a supplier at A+A?
After discovery, buyers typically verify conformity documentation, assess protection performance, evaluate alternatives, and begin specification and procurement processes. The duration varies substantially by product category and application.
How can exhibitors remain discoverable after A+A?
Exhibitors can support post-fair discoverability through an up-to-date company profile, clear product categorisation, relevant certification and technical information, and a consistent year-round presence. BHOWCO provides an independent published company profile environment within the German trade fair ecosystem through an annual membership.
Conclusion: From the A+A Exhibitor List to Workplace Safety Partnership
The A+A Düsseldorf exhibitor list helps safety specialists, EHS managers, procurement professionals and occupational health physicians identify companies across PPE, workwear, components, health at work, occupational safety and digitalisation. Yet finding a supplier is only the beginning: protection performance, conformity documentation, user acceptance and total cost per protected worker may still need to be evaluated.
For international exhibitors, a consistent professional presence provides industry buyers with more opportunities to rediscover the company and reassess its capabilities while specification and procurement processes continue.
The Booth Closes. Procurement Cycles Don’t.
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Disclaimer: BHOWCO is an independent B2B platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH or A+A. Official exhibitor participation, event dates, opening hours and programme information should always be verified through the organiser’s current website and Exhibitor Search. Buyer-evaluation frameworks on this page represent independent BHOWCO analysis.
