{"id":2428,"date":"2026-07-01T11:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/history\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T09:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:14:13","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/en\/company\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-xkyer4-f6e36e971cf627ba9ec5549756167c2d\">\n.avia-section.av-xkyer4-f6e36e971cf627ba9ec5549756167c2d{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MOF_Website_Historie_BG-scaled.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-xkyer4-f6e36e971cf627ba9ec5549756167c2d main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-45 av-height-percent  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='45' data-av_min_height_opt='percent'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2428'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtr2p9o4-f457b17f9f9e9f4ea3cbf46d598356e0\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mtr2p9o4-f457b17f9f9e9f4ea3cbf46d598356e0 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mtr2p9o4-f457b17f9f9e9f4ea3cbf46d598356e0 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mtr2p9o4-f457b17f9f9e9f4ea3cbf46d598356e0 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2431 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2431 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MOF_Website_Historie_mockup.png\" alt='Historisches Bild Internationale Lederwarenmesse' title='MOF_Website_Historie_mockup'  height=\"583\" width=\"700\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MOF_Website_Historie_mockup.png 700w, https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MOF_Website_Historie_mockup-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-w446tc-ff5bfee42116f724ccaca30b643239c6 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2428'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-uwj1m8-cae96562b805f5046fc209f6d33e6643 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2yowsw-708daf7db6fc42c514fb7b8059b1a807 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-qnvxjk-2a81c6fc3f6f28d1c12fae7829a2b2d0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>The History of Messe Offenbach<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Since its founding, Messe Offenbach has stood for innovation, tradition, and personal encounters.<\/strong> With a long history as a venue for national and international trade fairs, it has continuously evolved and remains an important meeting point for industries, companies, and trade visitors to this day. Take a look at the milestones of our company history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-q64kkg-50b923a306852140ac56ffb393100a3c avia-buttonrow-left  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  mof_button'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nokrgw-53c6ec1dc403aa2873d77194828264af\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-nokrgw-53c6ec1dc403aa2873d77194828264af{\nmargin-bottom:15px;\nmargin-right:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/en\/eventlocation\/#eventausrichten'  class='avia-button av-nokrgw-53c6ec1dc403aa2873d77194828264af avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Host an Event\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='right-open' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">History<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-fzgro0-f26b90993464bc11b15082f7beb288a0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  id=\"avia-timeline-1\"  class='avia-timeline-container av-e3ka4g-706038cf9ccb31ffd811859bfbf3a18f av-slideshow-ui  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_timeline  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide' ><ul class='avia-timeline avia-timeline-vertical av-milestone-placement-alternate avia-timeline- avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-timeline-animate'>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-d0ke00-a8ed15f9199f3a6858b00ecf2eeb49ba av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1949' ><strong>1949<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-2' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-2' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-2'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-2'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: First Exhibition\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>First Exhibition<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>The first event took place in the Offenbach Theater and was dedicated to post-war reconstruction (Marshall Plan).<\/p>\n<p>This marked the starting point for the development of its own exhibition center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-aktiv4-803a386a9cf20eea7b96ec827aac686a av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-even'><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Founding &amp; First Trade Fair\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Founding & First Trade Fair<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>The exhibition company was officially founded in March. As early as January, the first leather goods fair took place with 155 exhibitors. <\/p>\n<p>This established Offenbach early on as an industry meeting point for the leather goods industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-3' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-3' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-3'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-3'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1950' ><strong>1950<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-94p0uo-5353017cedbeceafab1aab95b763ef9a av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1950s-1960s' ><strong>1950s\u20131960s<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-4' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-4' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-4'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-4'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Expansion of the Exhibition Halls\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Expansion of the Exhibition Halls<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Several halls were built and expanded to accommodate the rapid growth.<\/p>\n<p>The trade fair developed into a significant location parallel to the economic miracle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-6z7vwg-4daf2b8de60ea6659544266b8107ae15 av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-even'><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Internationalization\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Internationalization<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Due to increasing competitive pressure (e.g., cheap imports), the trade fair opened up more to international markets and formats.<\/p>\n<p>Transformation from a national trade fair to a global industry network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-5' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-5' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-5'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-5'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1970s' ><strong>1970s<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-5jie0g-c631d7c2e64b2d0c1f82b6addc7e6295 av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-2000' ><strong>2000<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-6' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-6' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-6'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-6'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Modernization &amp; GmbH Structure\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Modernization & GmbH Structure<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>The halls were extensively modernized and Offenbacher Messe Gesellschaft GmbH became Messe Offenbach GmbH.<\/p>\n<p>Professionalization and strategic realignment for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-4e91sg-d47ff06789bddee0a1a5595aacd7f4cb av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-even'><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Leading Fair ILM &amp; Event Location\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Leading Fair ILM & Event Location<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Today, Messe Offenbach is primarily known for the international leather goods fair (ILM) and also serves as an event location. In addition, the BAREFooT European Shoe Fair takes place here since 2026; it is the first platform in Europe dedicated exclusively to barefoot shoes. <\/p>\n<p>A specialized, yet internationally relevant exhibition location in the Rhine-Main region.t.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-7' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-7' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-7'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-7'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-today' ><strong>Today<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mtwmzldq-6b72e3c5ba184c3d71727dd0914db480\">\n.avia-timeline-container.av-mtwmzldq-6b72e3c5ba184c3d71727dd0914db480 .av-milestone-icon-inner{\nbackground-color:#00a600;\ncolor:#00a600;\n}\n.avia-timeline-container.av-mtwmzldq-6b72e3c5ba184c3d71727dd0914db480 .av-milestone-indicator{\nbackground-color:#00a600;\n}\n.avia-timeline-container.av-mtwmzldq-6b72e3c5ba184c3d71727dd0914db480 .av-milestone-article-footer{\nbackground-color:#00a600;\n}\n.avia-timeline-container.av-mtwmzldq-6b72e3c5ba184c3d71727dd0914db480 i.milestone-char.avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:#00a600;\nstroke:#00a600;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"avia-timeline-2\"  class='avia-timeline-container av-mtwmzldq-6b72e3c5ba184c3d71727dd0914db480 av-slideshow-ui  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_timeline  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide' ><ul class='avia-timeline avia-timeline-vertical av-milestone-placement-left avia-timeline- avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-timeline-animate'>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-a6l9i8-4a28af2e120f6c930b5573b43cae77cb av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1949' ><strong>1949<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-8' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-8' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-8'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-8'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: First Exhibition\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>First Exhibition<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>The first event took place in the Offenbach Theater and was dedicated to post-war reconstruction (Marshall Plan).<\/p>\n<p>This marked the starting point for the development of its own exhibition center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-8i7p1s-45cf65fec941e7cb09866c6bc1ee8da2 av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-even'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1950' ><strong>1950<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-9' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-9' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-9'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-9'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Founding &amp; First Trade Fair\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Founding & First Trade Fair<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>The exhibition company was officially founded in March. As early as January, the first leather goods fair took place with 155 exhibitors. <\/p>\n<p>This established Offenbach early on as an industry meeting point for the leather goods industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-oh5vk-379f802515a6d13dbfbe77ac7df63ad4 av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1950s-1960s' ><strong>1950s\u20131960s<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-10' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-10' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-10'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-10'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Expansion of the Exhibition Halls\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Expansion of the Exhibition Halls<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Several halls were built and expanded to accommodate the rapid growth.<\/p>\n<p>The trade fair developed into a significant location parallel to the economic miracle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-m07ps-9dcbbbd79c830c4256cc9a19ac93159b av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-even'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-1970s' ><strong>1970s<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-11' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-11' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-11'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-11'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Internationalization\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Internationalization<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Due to increasing competitive pressure (e.g., cheap imports), the trade fair opened up more to international markets and formats.<\/p>\n<p>Transformation from a national trade fair to a global industry network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-4ll3yo-f89b9a678c5a71b54bb79a404218611c av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-odd'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-2000' ><strong>2000<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-12' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-12' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-12'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-12'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Modernization &amp; GmbH Structure\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Modernization & GmbH Structure<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>The halls were extensively modernized and Offenbacher Messe Gesellschaft GmbH became Messe Offenbach GmbH.<\/p>\n<p>Professionalization and strategic realignment for the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class='av-milestone-article-footer entry-footer'><\/footer><\/article><\/li>\n<li  class='av-milestone av-2pjoy8-72db7cd7e8f4e269ecbaa3552e15e38e av-animated-generic fade-in av-milestone-valign-baseline av-milestone-even'><h2 class='av-milestone-date ' id='milestone-today' ><strong>Today<span class='av-milestone-indicator'><\/span><\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"av-milestone-icon-wrap\"><span class='av-milestone-icon milestone_icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello'><span class='av-milestone-icon-inner milestone_inner'><i class='milestone-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='dot' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"7\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 7 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-13' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-13' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-13'>Dot<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-13'>Dot<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M3.52 12.48q1.472 0 2.496 1.024t1.024 2.496q0 1.408-1.024 2.464t-2.496 1.056-2.496-1.056-1.024-2.464q0-1.472 1.024-2.496t2.496-1.024z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/div><article class='av-milestone-content-wrap'><div class='av-milestone-contentbox'><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Milestone: Leading Fair ILM &amp; Event Location\"><h4 class='av-milestone-title '>Leading Fair ILM & Event Location<\/h4><\/header><div class='av-milestone-content'><p>Today, Messe Offenbach is primarily known for the international leather goods fair (ILM) and also serves as an event location. 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