Strong expertise, strong response: DR.SCHNELL shines at InnoTrans 2026.
A trade show appearance that made a splash: High visitor turnout, new business contacts, and in-depth discussions with national and international industry professionals defined DR.SCHNELL’s presence at InnoTrans 2026. With its trade show presentation under the motto “Cleaning In Motion” the company presented its holistic concept for the transportation industry—and a world premiere—at InnoTrans 2026, the leading international trade fair for transportation technology.
At the completely redesigned trade show booth, visitors experienced every facet of the DR.SCHNELL concept: high-quality products, professional and personalized service, and a range of practical training courses. In doing so, the family-owned company impressively demonstrated the expertise it has built up over more than 60 years in preserving the value of transportation vehicles.
Everything from a single source: The DR.SCHNELL concept for the transportation sector.
The concept combines exterior and interior vehicle cleaning, graffiti removal, and workshop and maintenance services. The KLARSICHT365 all-season windshield cleaner made its debut at an international trade show—and thus marked a world premiere—at the DR.SCHNELL booth. Also in the spotlight were the PUROL N System (Nordic Swan Ecolabel) for gentle yet powerful exterior cleaning, and the eco-friendly interior cleaner FORINET ECO (EU Ecolabel). The MILIZID FLUSH & GO flush water additive for vacuum toilets and the SC Anti-Graffiti System, which professionally removes even stubborn paint, also attracted a great deal of interest. For technical work environments, DR.SCHNELL presented the FORTE PLUS intensive cleaner for floors and surfaces.
A strong response, powerful momentum.
For its 30th anniversary, InnoTrans set new records: 175,591 trade visitors from 128 countries, 3,190 exhibitors from 59 countries, and 180 world premieres. Interest in the DR.SCHNELL booth was correspondingly high. The video presentations were a major draw for visitors: they vividly demonstrated how cleaning and maintenance in day-to-day operations help preserve the value of the vehicles.
“InnoTrans 2026 was a complete success for us,” says Caty Pechmann, Business Unit Head & Key Account Manager for Transportation at DR.SCHNELL. “The many conversations we had at our booth confirmed that cleaning and hygiene are now an integral part of maintenance strategies. Properly maintaining your vehicles preserves their value—and that’s exactly why we provide customized solutions. Our videos made that clear at a glance.”
New Member of the German Railway Industry Association (Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland e.V.)
DR.SCHNELL has been a member of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) since June 2026. This industry network is committed to modern infrastructure and the digitization of rail transportation.
“Our membership in the VDB and InnoTrans 2026 complemented each other perfectly,” says Caty Pechmann. “Rail vehicles are among the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation—and that should also be reflected in cleaning chemicals. We’ve already made our first contacts within the association’s network at the trade show. We want to build on that in the working groups and further establish ourselves as a reliable partner for comprehensive cleaning and hygiene solutions in the transportation sector.”
With new contacts—including international ones—valuable insights, and a strong network, DR.SCHNELL is looking to the future with tremendous optimism and determination—ensuring that vehicles will continue to run cleanly along their entire routes.