The ORCAB cooperative artisans' trade show brings together building craft cooperatives and their suppliers every two years. The last edition was held on March 18 and 19, 2026, in Nantes; the next is expected in 2028 (date to be confirmed).

ORCAB: the building craft cooperatives' trade show

ORCAB (Organisation des coopératives d'achat des artisans du bâtiment) organizes a biennial trade show reserved for cooperative members and listed suppliers. The 2026 edition, the sixth, gathered more than 11,000 professionals, 500 partner suppliers, and 41 cooperatives, with more than 110 training sessions, workshops, and conferences. The show is not open to the general public.

Nantes and the Beaujoire exhibition center

The show takes place at the Parc des expositions de la Beaujoire. In 2026, 7,600 m² of stands were spread over 22,000 m². Nantes is about a four-hour drive from Paris: our teams and workshops in France handle transport, assembly, and dismantling. Lyon and Paris remain our bases for project follow-up.

Construction and supplier stands: our approach

Facing craftsmen who come to compare ranges and negotiate, the stand must showcase products, allow them to be handled, and offer spaces for commercial discussion. We design solid demonstration platforms, clear display lines, and meeting areas. Visit our industrial and construction stand page and our custom-made stands.

Our references in the construction sector

• Bouygues Construction: Bouygues Construction stand at Seanergy. A building sector player presented to professionals, with the same need for technical clarity.

• Bouygues: Bouygues stand at SIBCA (SIBCA sheet), which illustrates a low-carbon construction offering to prescribers.

Tips for exhibiting at ORCAB

• Present interactive products: craftsmen want to touch, compare, and test before referencing.

• Reserve negotiation spaces: closed areas to discuss business terms and ranges.

• Schedule demonstrations: training and workshops are at the heart of the trade show.

• Check the calendar: the event is biennial: confirm the 2028 date with ORCAB before launching the budget.

Frequently asked questions about ORCAB

When to start a stand project for ORCAB?

Eight to ten months before the opening, as suppliers position themselves early.

Where and when does the next edition take place?

At the Parc des expositions de la Beaujoire, in Nantes. The last edition was in March 2026; the next, biennial, is expected in 2028 (to be confirmed).

Can Expace build a stand in Nantes?

Yes. Design and manufacturing in France, transport, assembly, and dismantling at La Beaujoire.

Launch your stand project for ORCAB. Also discover: Artibat, Batimat and all our trade shows in France.