The company Rappenglitz Messebau

Rappenglitz Messebau company ground

About us - History, philosophy & team

Since 1947 the Max Rappenglitz GmbH has committed to one goal: make brands and companies a tangible experience on trade fairs, events, congresses and meetings by temporary architecture. The family-owned business has pursued this mission to this day – now in the 3rd generation and with more than 70 employees.

It is at our forefront to develop and produce special and unique exhibition stands for our customers. In order to meet our own high quality standards as well as our clients’ rightfully high expectations, we have followed the same recipe for 65 years: full service in the field of stand construction and rental furniture.

We are convinced: the trade fair stand, which you have always dreamed of, is only then economically feasible when all stages, from planning to production, logistics and construction all the way to the equipment with rental furniture seamlessly merge into each other. That is why we offer all services from a single source – not only on paper but also on our own company premises.

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Our philosophy

Our way of thinking

Reliability, responsibility, solid trade, cost-conscious and experience: these values are reflected in our daily work. In every project phase, in every stage.

For us to maintain our reliable quality, we also constantly move with the times. Hence, we pick up trends and try to use the most innovative materials that protect the environment at the same time. For sustainability and environmental protection are two issues that are especially dear to us.

Every solution from a single source

Full service is not a phrase for us: we fulfill every service such as stand construction, trade fair design and trade fair arrangement as well as furniture rental within our own company. As a result, you benefit from quick ways, efficient processes and high flexibility. With that we set the standards when it comes to quality and customer service – on fair conditions.

For us it is also essential that your project is looked after by one competent employee from the beginning to the end. By that we ensure that you receive your desired trade fair stand as stress-free and economical as possible. You have any questions – please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is happy to assist you.

The Team

Around 75 permanent employees are part of the big “Rappenglitz family”: specialists that have been working in the name of the black horse for many years – on average for 13 years, often together with additional family members. This makes us proud and helps us to assist our customers with reliable competency in the future.

And that in all areas: in consulting and planning there are experienced, highly qualified project managers at your service who go with you through every step of stand constructions and trade fair design. Responsible for the optimal realisation of your trade fair stand are perfectly trained craftsmen of our own carpentry as well as metal and refinement workshop. Just as indispensable: our experienced drivers and assemblers who also keep calm under timely pressure and who show highest professionalism. When it comes to the rental or rather renting furniture our consultants are there to offer advice and assistance. That is necessary as our warehouse holds thousands of furniture pieces, which are ready for you to rent. Together we whip your project into shape.

Barbara Rappenglitz-Lex

Managing Director

Michael Lex

Managing Director

History

Company founded by Max Rappenglitz

Skilled Trades Fair Munich: stand wall construction for Messe München

Transport Exhibition Munich: 1st major project for Deutsche Bundesbahn (German State Railways)

World Expo New York: Bavarian village for Löwenbräu

First service office and store at the Munich Exhibition Centre

Company transformation from sole trader to limited company

Joined FAMAB

Management taken over by Barbara and Rainer Lex

Octanorm partner

50th anniversary of the company

Michael Lex joined the company

Relocation to our new company building

Rappenglitz International

Boundless quality in the field of trade fair construction and rental furniture.

Does it make sense to hire a family-owned business from Munich to build a trade fair stand for India, Dubai or the USA? Yes! Given that the fair constructor has a high-quality global network such as Rappenglitz. Since 1988 we have been a member of the OSPI network (Octanorm Service Partner International).

This strategic partnership enables us to realise trade fair stands in international growth markets and in the most remote corners of this world for you. The planning and design of your exhibition booth happens on site in Munich, Germany. That means for you: quick ways, coordination without language barriers and time lag and most importantly high conceptual quality of your CI.

The implementation of drafts as well as manufacturing are carried out by reliable partners in the respective countries based on binding standards and rehearsed processes. This way you save time as well as costs and look after the environment. Of course, upon request our network partners take care of accompanying services such as catering and stand personnel.

And how can we be of service to you?

Facts & Figures about Rappenglitz Messebau

Facts & figures at a glance

Company foundation:	1947
Employees:	approx. 75
Individual stands:	over 300 per year
System stands:	several thousand per year
Company premises:	18.000 m²
Workshop area:	2.000 m²
Storage space:	9.000 m²
Offices:	1.700 m²
Vehicle fleet:	10 company trucks and transporters up to 40t
Memberships:	ESG, Fama, OSPI