MCF advised NürnbergMesse Group on the acquisition of WEKA Fachmedien
The NürnbergMesse Group acquired WEKA Fachmedien GmbH, a leading specialist media company focused on technology and electronic topics. For over 20 years, WEKA Fachmedien has been a key partner in organising embedded world, the world’s leading trade fair for embedded electronic systems, in collaboration with NürnbergMesse. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in NürnbergMesse’s development, solidifying its position as one of the 15 largest trade fair companies globally.
In addition to organising trade fairs and conferences, WEKA Fachmedien brings extensive expertise and a broad portfolio in the field of electronics-focused media. Through publications such as Markt&Technik, Elektronik, and Elektronik automotive, as well as the online platform elektroniknet.de, the publisher delivers specialised information to a diverse audience. Complementing these offerings, WEKA organises national and international B2B conferences, trade congresses, and seminars. The combination of print, digital offerings, and a robust network makes WEKA Fachmedien an indispensable partner for the electronics industry.
For NürnbergMesse, the strategic acquisition of WEKA Fachmedien not only strengthens its market position by further developing the embedded world ecosystem but also enables the advancement of hybrid event and content models. By integrating in-person events with digital offerings, NürnbergMesse sets new benchmarks in the trade fair market, which can be applied to other events in its portfolio.
About NürnbergMesse Group
NürnbergMesse organises and hosts trade fairs and conferences worldwide. With responsibility for around 120 trade fairs and congresses, it is among the largest trade fair companies in Germany and globally.
About WEKA Fachmedien GmbH
WEKA Fachmedien GmbH is a subsidiary of the WEKA Group, an investment of financial investor Paragon, and is one of the most innovative specialist media companies in Germany.
