Solutrans

SOLUTRANS is Europe’s leading trade show dedicated to innovation and information on solutions tailored to the evolving commercial vehicle industry.
November 18, 2025
November 22, 2025

About the event

SOLUTRANS: A Show Built by the Industry, for the Industry

Every professional in the commercial vehicle sector knows that this industry doesn’t stand still. Technology evolves, regulations change, and operations become more complex. In the midst of this ongoing transformation, SOLUTRANS has been a steadfast companion, adapting to the industry's ever-changing needs.

Founded in 1988 by the Fédération Française de Carrosserie (FFC), SOLUTRANS was created to offer the industry a space for collaboration, where bodybuilders, equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and mobility players could jointly tackle sector challenges and share solutions. From the beginning, the show has been led by professionals, for professionals, and that philosophy remains unchanged.

Over time, SOLUTRANS has evolved from a national bodywork-focused event into an international platform covering heavy and light commercial vehicles, powertrain innovation, fleet technology, and urban mobility solutions. What sets SOLUTRANS apart is not just the numbers, but the crucial role it plays in the industry.

As the sector undergoes major transitions toward low-carbon energy, digitalization, autonomous systems, and stricter regulations, SOLUTRANS has become the central meeting point. It’s a place where the latest innovations are showcased, but also where key discussions happen on what is feasible, scalable, and what’s coming next.

Behind it all, the FFC continues to lead with a clear focus: ensuring the event delivers tangible value to all players in the value chain. Not just visibility, but insight, alignment, and business opportunities. For those who build, operate, and shape the future of commercial transport, SOLUTRANS is much more than a trade show. It’s where the industry comes together to think strategically, act collectively, and move forward.

Vision:

SOLUTRANS is “the global hub for heavy & light commercial vehicles”. The 2025 edition emphasises three core pillars:

  • Evolution of energy mixes (towards decarbonised mobility, hydrogen, new infrastructure)
  • Data & AI (leveraging data, connectivity, autonomous driving, predictive maintenance)
  • New regulations (responding to changing rules on dimensions, safety, powertrains and sustainability)

Values:

SOLUTRANS brings together all stakeholders in the commercial vehicle sector—manufacturers, fleet operators, suppliers, startups, and policymakers—to foster collaboration, innovation, and business growth. The event embodies the industry’s commitment to sustainable, strategic, and forward-looking development.

Aims of SOLUTRANS: Why Attend

SOLUTRANS is one of Europe’s most respected trade shows for the commercial vehicle sector, a reputation confirmed by strong numbers: over 1,100 exhibitors and more than 64,000 professional visitors from around the world. These figures reflect SOLUTRANS’s position as a global platform where industry leaders gather to innovate and do business.

The event brings together a comprehensive ecosystem: OEMs, suppliers, fleet managers, engineers, policymakers, and tech innovators all converge to explore the latest solutions, regulatory trends, and market opportunities.

Attending SOLUTRANS gives professionals the chance to connect with key decision-makers, discover cutting-edge technologies, engage in strategic discussions, and identify new partnerships. It is a unique opportunity to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry and actively participate in shaping the future of commercial transport.

In short, for professionals in the commercial vehicle sector, attending SOLUTRANS is more than just "going to a trade show": it’s joining a strategic forum that reflects and shapes the near future of the commercial transport ecosystem.

Chairman & Managing Director
Patrick CHOLTON
Communication Manager
Frederic RICHARD
Exhibition Director
Mario FIEMS

Location

Eurexpo – Boulevard de l’Europe 69680 Chassieu, Lyon

Telephone

+331 44 29 71 00

Email

contact@ffc-carrosserie.org

Past Years Photos

Take a look back at the moments captured during past years’ events.