Perimeter Protection 2025: Full halls, in-depth expert discussions
More than 5,000 trade visitors attended the eighth Perimeter Protection. Around 220 exhibitors from almost 30 countries showcased their products for mechanical, electrical and electronic protection measures for outdoor areas and building protection on more than 15,000 m² of gross exhibition space.
The increasing internationality that can already be seen among the exhibitors is also evident among the trade visitors: almost 35 percent of visitors came from abroad, from more than 50 countries.
"We are delighted that a particularly large number of international visitors attended Perimeter Protection this year, with an increase of around 10 percent," says Julia Urban, Manager of Perimeter Protection.
The newly established Career Zone in Hall 2 was particularly popular, offering young professionals and interested career changers a place to exchange ideas and network. Here, job seekers and companies were able to connect with each other, post job offers and find new career paths. The Career Zone is an important tool for counteracting the prevailing shortage of skilled workers in the industry.
Unique position inspires trade visitors
"Perimeter Protection 2025 was once again a successful event for manufacturers and companies in the metal fencing technology sector," explains Kai-Uwe Grögor, Managing Director of Gütegemeinschaft Metallzauntechnik e. V., the conceptual sponsor of Perimeter Protection. "The trade fair is so important for us because it brings together the mechanical and electrical components of perimeter protection," he continues, underlining the uniqueness of Perimeter Protection.
Thomas Preutenborbeck, member of the extended management board and division manager of Perimeter Protection, also emphasized the high level of specialization in his summary: "No other trade fair combines the combination of fencing, gate and security technology as comprehensively as Perimeter Protection. The special trade fair is really well received and once again demonstrates its above-average potential for this exciting industry."
Full halls and high-quality discussions
"We noticed an increase in the number of visitors to our stand compared to the last trade fair," reports Ulrich Dörr from the Verband für Sicherheitstechnik. e. V. "The halls were always well filled and the discussions with trade visitors were consistently of a very high quality. Visitor interest was also evident at the specialist forum, which we helped to organize: The presentations were very well attended on all three days - in some cases the crowds were so large that there were not even enough seats," says Dörr.
KRITIS umbrella law in the expert forum
The legal requirements for the physical protection of critical infrastructure were on everyone's lips at the trade fair. Gerd Friedsam from the Verband für Sicherheitstechnik e. V. (Association for Security Technology) gave a practical insight in his presentation "When crises don't stop at the fence" and emphasized that more than 1,000 companies from numerous sectors are affected by the legal changes under the KRITIS umbrella law.
The managing directors of the Verband für Sicherheitstechnik e. V. - Wilfried Joswig and Prof. Dr. Clemens Gause - give an insight into the Interview Further insights into the topic: "The KRITIS umbrella law requires physical security for KRITIS objects. This was not previously required. However, physical security is of fundamental importance for the resilience of these objects and therefore for our society. The law regulates, among other things, the sectors, industries and critical services to which this law applies. It also stipulates that the operator is responsible for self-assessment, identification and implementation of the necessary measures."
Kai-Uwe Grögor also emphasizes the importance of the law for the industry: "The KRITIS umbrella law poses challenges for metal fencing technology and at the same time offers great opportunities for the future: because for promising solutions in perimeter protection, the electronic and mechanical sides must be brought together." According to expert Grögor, the protection of critical infrastructures and the KRITIS umbrella law will also be of great importance at the next Perimeter Protection.
Perimeter Protection 2027: Save the date!
The next Perimeter Protection will take place from 19 to 21 January 2027 at the Exhibition Center Nuremberg.
