Flags and a Buderus truck outside the Messe Frankfurt City entrance

Photo: Mariusz Młynarczyk / CloudAir.tech

International flags line the forecourt of the Messe Frankfurt City entrance, framed by high-rise towers. A Buderus promotional truck reading "Auf in die Zukunft" is parked among the flagpoles, and exhibitor banners announcing hall and stand numbers stand on the left.