SHOWCASE
Exhibition Stand Builders at The Tire Cologne, Germany
THE TIRE COLOGNE returns to Koelnmesse from 30 May to 1 June 2028. The 2026 edition drew just under 400 exhibitors from 33 countries and around 14,600 attendees from 110 countries. A stand has to earn attention early and then hold it long enough for a proper conversation to happen.
As exhibition stand builders in Cologne, we work with tyre, wheel and workshop-equipment exhibitors to plan stands that show product off properly, give the sales team somewhere settled to talk numbers, and still feel comfortable on day three. You can see how that came together at THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026 in the project below.

THE TIRE COLOGNE, 2026
CEAT
210 sqm, Stand no. H8.1, D-050 & E-051
Concept Note
A bold, contemporary stand designed to make CEAT’s brand presence impossible to miss. Matte dark surfaces and signature orange accents create a strong visual identity, while curved pathways guide visitors through product displays, hospitality areas and meeting spaces.
A suspended circular sign and dynamic LED features add impact from every angle.
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Why choose Design Desk for THE TIRE COLOGNE 2028?
THE TIRE COLOGNE is a trading floor as much as a showcase. Distributors, retailers and fleet buyers come to compare ranges side by side and talk terms, often in the same visit. That asks something specific of stand design in Cologne: product needs to be readable from the aisle, and there needs to be somewhere to sit down once the conversation turns serious. We design around both, then build it to hold up for three full days.
Experience with shows like THE TIRE COLOGNE
Over 21 years and 2,500+ projects across 30+ countries, a good share of them in German venues where build regulations and install windows leave little room for guesswork. That experience mostly shows up as things you never have to think about.
What you can expect
- A layout that balances display and dialogue: Tyres and rims are heavy, and how they're mounted decides how good they look. We plan wall loading, sightlines from the aisle and restocking access early, so your range reads clearly and your team still has a quiet corner for the buyers who want to talk pricing.
- Local partners on the ground: Regional partners handle the build, so approvals, deliveries and install run to schedule.
- Exhibition stand design and build: You'll have one team from the first sketch to the final dismantle: designers drawing up the concept, a dedicated project manager coordinating with Koelnmesse and the build partners, and someone on site while the stand goes up.
Let's talk about THE TIRE COLOGNE 2028
THE TIRE COLOGNE runs 30 May to 1 June 2028 at Koelnmesse. We’d suggest opening the design conversation 4–8 months ahead, though an early chat never hurts. Get in touch whenever you’d like to sketch out ideas with stand builders in Cologne who’ve done the show before.
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