Aenova exhibition stand wins sustainability Gold at CPHI Frankfurt 2025

For the second consecutive year, Aenova has been recognised by the 'Better Stands' initiative for the sustainability of its exhibition stand at the international pharmaceutical trade fair CPHI in Frankfurt. In both 2024 and 2025, Aenova achieved Gold status, the highest category. The main assessment criteria are the reusability and recyclability of stand elements such as flooring, lighting and furniture.

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important issue in the short-lived field of exhibition stand construction. Deploying pre-used modules and systems, special LED lighting and other measures avoids the need for disposable solutions and reduces power consumption. This also significantly reduces the volume of transport required.

Aenova, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical CDMOs (contract development and manufacturing organizations), was awarded Gold status in the 'Better Stands' programme for its stand at CPHI 2025, the industry’s most important trade fair. The Better Stands initiative aims to reduce the number of single-use exhibition stands at trade fairs in favour of reusable constructions.

Aenova's stand featured pre-used aluminium base structures, LED lighting systems, and durable, reusable upholstery in the custom-designed meeting areas. The vinyl floor panels can be reused, too, and were custom-made to fit, reducing waste during installation. The panels were also packaged in a resource-efficient manner to minimise packaging and shipping requirements.

“As part of Aenova's overall sustainability strategy, this issue is always central to the design of our exhibition stand. Visitors found the stand particularly inviting and open, and the bright, appealing design and strong brand presence were very well received,” explains Marie-Christin Nadzeika, the marketing expert responsible for exhibition design at Aenova.