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Our international trade fairs - VDMA's process techology pavilions lists

Every year, more than 600 VDMA members supply process technology components and systems to 150 countries around the world. Here you will find the current process technology trade fair lists.

Bring it right back - Trade fair year 2026 for oil, gas and petrochemicals

The trade fair year 2026 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors to Mumbai, Beijing, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, among others. Private sector booths will add extras in Rio and the home market Hamburg.

Hannover Messe 2026 – Joint booth for software and digitalization

The world's leading industrial trade fair will open its doors from 20 to 24 April 2026. VDMA Software and Digitalisation is once again offering its member companies the opportunity to present themselves at a joint stand.

Trade fairs

With a wide range of technical offerings, trade fairs ensure attractiveness and added value for our target groups. VDMA Power Systems is involved in various national trade fairs relating to power plant construction.

VDMA showcases the future of the bulk solids industry with innovative processes

Powtech Technopharm 2025 in Nuremberg was the central meeting place for the bulk solids industry from September 23 to 25. The focus was on the VDMA special show in Hall 10, which demonstrated how innovations are leading the process chain towards the future.

PTC ASIA 2025 - Innovation as a growth driver

With a record area of 110,000 m² and around 1,800 exhibitors, PTC ASIA once again underlined its role as the leading trade fair for drive technology and fluid power in the Far East. An impressive showcase for the entire industry.

Joint stands for drive technology and fluid power

The Power Transmission Engineering and Fluid Power associations organize joint stands at trade fairs in Germany exclusively for member companies via VDMA Services. Abroad, we apply for so-called German Pavilions from interesting foreign markets.

Fluid technology events 2026 - 2027

Working groups, trade fairs, congresses of the Fluid Power Association - everything at a glance.

The Bright World of Metals: Global platform for metallurgy

With "The Bright World of Metals", Messe Düsseldorf has long been more than just the host of the world's leading trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST. It has developed into an international platform for the entire metallurgical plant engineering sector.

EMO to remain in Hanover

Hanover continues to be the home of EMO – the VDW has set the trade fair cycle until 2031: 2027 Milan, 2029 Hanover, 2031 Milan.

VDMA sees Mercosur as an opportunity for agricultural technology

On November 12, experts from industry, associations, science and political consulting discussed the great opportunities of Mercosur for the agricultural technology sector in a high-calibre round of lectures and dialog in Hanover.

WIN EURASIA Automation and Machine Technologies Fair June 10-13, 2026

WIN EURASIA has been the leading trade fair in the Eurasian region for suppliers of modern manufacturing technologies for mechanical and plant engineering for almost 30 years. A German Pavilion supports small and medium-sized German companies in particular.

Registration for the "Bright World of Metals" 2027 launched

The international trade fair platform "The Bright World of Metals" is entering the next round: From June 21 to 25, 2027 with the world's leading trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST. Online registration for exhibitors is now open

Trade Fair Calendar 2026

Which trade fairs are coming up in 2026?

Your way to the trade fair - registration, deadlines and added value for members

ITMA is the world's leading trade fair for textile machinery. If you want to take part, you should register early, as the deadlines are binding and decisive for participation.

ITMA returns to Germany

ITMA is the world's leading platform for textile technologies. Find out why it is indispensable for the industry, which key topics will be in focus in 2027 and what makes the Hannover location special.

20 years of FMB: Anniversary edition provides strong impetus for mechanical engineering

New formats, exciting trends and satisfied exhibitors: the 20th FMB in Bad Salzuflen shows how a trade fair can set the tone even in challenging times.

Insights from the webinar

In the webinar "ITMA 2027 - Exhibiting made easy", experts from VDMA, Deutsche Messe AG and the official hotel agency bnetwork gave valuable tips on organization, special features and advantages for exhibitors.

IFAT Munich 2026: VDMA focuses on sustainable textile handling

IFAT Munich will once again open its doors in Munich from May 4 to 7, 2026. As the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management, it is the central meeting place for

Network meeting of the fittings industry at DIAM

In mid-November, the DIAM in Bochum brought the fittings industry together and offered space for exchange, innovations and new business impulses. Numerous VDMA members presented themselves on site and showed solutions for the requirements of tomorrow.

Agritechnica 2025: VDMA exhibitor survey on the new visitor concept

As you are no doubt aware, the new Agritechnica visitor concept is the subject of lively and controversial debate among exhibitors.

KBA President informed at VDMA

On the Friday of the trade fair, the VDMA's Transport Division gave the President of the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), Richard Damm, a tour of the exhibition halls.

Defense Production Area at the HANNOVER MESSE 20-24 April 2026

At the Defense Production Area, Deutsche Messe AG offers, among other things, a joint stand for companies presenting innovative solutions for security, defense and resilience - in cooperation with DSEI Germany.

VDMA Agricultural Machinery at Agritechnica 2025

Your VDMA Ag Machinery team at your disposal on site!

VDMA trade fair calendar 2026

Our trade fair calendar has served as a valuable guide for our members for many years.

From concept to stage: submit presentations for the Texprocess Forum

Anyone who wants to help shape the future of the textile industry can submit a presentation for the Techtextil and Texprocess Forum until December 15, 2025.

Move like the water - Water trade fairs 2026

On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2026. The destinations are pure treasures.

Compamed 2025 - VDMA joint stand with 14 member companies

From November 17 to 20, 2025, VDMA HealthTech will present itself together with 14 member companies at a joint stand. Location: Hall 8a, Stand N34/N35.

interpack Top Theme: Innovative Materials

Intelligent packaging extends shelf life, ensures quality and enables recycling through design - for more sustainability and less food loss.

interpack Top Theme: Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing increases efficiency and quality through AI, IIoT, big data and virtual twins - for optimal use of resources, less waste and a fast response to market changes.

interpack Hot Topic: Upskilling & Reskilling

Skills shortage meets technology: intelligent HMIs, VR training and assistance systems enable intuitive operation, faster familiarization and targeted training through microlearning.

K 2025 successfully concluded: Innovations and sustainability shape the trad

Innovation meets sustainability: at K 2025, companies from all over the world showed how digitalization, the circular economy and new technologies are driving the industry forward.

Call for Papers: 23rd International Sealing Conference 2026

The VDMA Fluid Power Association with its Fluid Power Sealing Working Group is organizing the 23rd ISC International Sealing Conference Stuttgart/Germany from 30 Sept./1 Oct. 2026. The Call for Paper can be submitted until 2 Feb. 2026.

Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) Singapore

For the first time with federally funded joint stand, registration still possible until 5.12.

SEA JAPAN 2026

SEA JAPAN is the most important international shipbuilding trade fair in the important shipbuilding nation of Japan.

Texprocess Innovation Awards: submit your ideas now!

The countdown to applications has begun. Companies have until December 15, 2025 to submit their developments for the Texprocess Innovation Award and Techtextil Innovation Award.

That was the EMO Startup Area 2025

Five days full of entrepreneurial spirit, innovations and new contacts: From September 22 to 26, 2025, over 50 international startups at EMO Hannover showed that the world of production technology is on the move.

EMO 2025 is pushing AI and automation for greater competitiveness
AI is a decisive competitive factor

Interview on the way to K 2025 with Dipl.-Ing. Michael Wittmann, President of WITTMANN Group

New life for old machinery

Retrofitting at EMO 2025: A topic with strategic relevance

Green – Smart – Responsible

VDMA presents “The Power of Plastics Forum“ at the K 2025 in Duesseldorf

"Operators want holistic solutions"

VDMA member company AZO takes care of raw material automation and logistics in production processes. Daniel Auerhammer, Managing Director of AZO GmbH & AZO Liquids GmbH, talks about trends and expectations in an interview.

umati at the EMO Hannover 2025: Modules that generate added value from data
"Raising awareness of sustainability"

VDMA member company AL-KO Extraction Technology is an expert in the extraction of dust, chips and fumes in manufacturing processes. Jürgen Gast, Key Account Manager, explains in an interview how important sustainable solutions are.

A trade fair dedicated to monitoring

Intensive exchange and exciting impulses for future strategies and innovations at the wind energy industry get-together from September 16-19 in Husum.

The AI Hub@EMO2025 as a testing ground for the future of production

Understanding, trying out and using AI

"Flexible and technically sophisticated concepts are in demand"

VDMA member company HET Filter makes production processes safer, more efficient and more sustainable with filtration and containment solutions. Christopher Muschiol, Chief Revenue Officer, takes a look into the future in this interview.

Measurement technology makes balancing efficient

From September 22 to 26, 2025, companies will be demonstrating how modern balancing technology ensures process reliability and increases productivity at EMO Hannover.

Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI for SPS 2025

In 2025, the VDMA and the ZVEI are once again organizing the "Technology Stage powered by VDMA/ZVEI" forum at SPS - with exciting presentations and lively panel discussions.

The VDMA program for Powtech Technopharm

Press conference, presentations, tours, industry get-together - the VDMA special show is full of experiences. An overview.

"Towards system providers and away from individual machine solutions."

NETZSCH Trockenmahltechnik is a leading supplier of dry processing, grinding and dispersing and as such is exhibiting at Powtech Technopharm. Michael Schmidt sees the industry being influenced by system-based solutions and machine learning.

"The success of the bulk solids industry is based on the innovative strength of partners"

This year at Powtech Technopharm, the VDMA will be holding a special show to demonstrate how innovative the process chain for the bulk solids industry is - from mechanical and thermal process engineering to process air technology.

Texprocess 2026 with strong booking status

From 21 to 24 April 2026, the most important global meeting place for the industry will be all about automation, digitalization and AI.

Driving forward future technologies

From October 21 to 23, the Hydrogen Technology World Expo and Carbon Capture Technology World Expo technology trade fairs will be held in parallel in Hamburg. VDMA will be there.

VDMA presents practical approaches for sustainable beverage production

At drinktec 2025 from September 15 to 19 in Munich, the VDMA and its cooperation partners will be presenting a selection of innovative processes and systems for the beverage and liquid food industry.

"Companies are struggling to implement ecological requirements."

Filtration Group Industrial is a supplier of filter technology and exhibitor at Powtech Technopharm. In this interview, Head of Product and Project Management Harisa Lumpp talks about the many challenges facing the industry.

HEATEXPO and VDMA Power Systems announce cooperation

VDMA Power Systems, the association for energy plant engineering, supports Messe Dortmund's trade fair for the heat supply of the future

CMS Berlin 2025 - Innovations in the spotlight

VDMA Cleaning Systems Association at CMS Berlin 2025

EMO Startup Area builds a bridge between tradition and innovation

Fresh ideas, smart solutions and strong networks emerge in the Startup Area at EMO 2025

steinexpo 2026: Quarry Vision 2.6 highlights the industry’s future

From 2–5 September 2026, the international raw and building materials industry will gather at Europe’s largest basalt quarry in northern Hesse for steinexpo 2026. Around 130 exhibitors have already booked approx. 40,000 m² of space.

Canada looks to break free

EMO 2025 with Alliance Country Canada

"The future is data-based, connected digitally - and sustainable."

Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH produces rotary lobe machines and is an exhibitor at Powtech Technopharm. Managing Director Klaus Peter Glöckner sees the industry in a time of change, towards a data-based process industry.

"Regulatory hurdles and standards require investment."

WIKA is a provider of measurement technology solutions and exhibitor at Powtech Technopharm. Sales Manager Ivica Nujic looks at the current and future topics in the industry, characterized by sustainability.

"Future security comes from a willingness to change."

Alexanderwerk AG GmbH builds machines for granulating and compacting systems and exhibits at Powtech Technopharm 2025. Marcel Bornscheuer is committed to Germany as a business location and explains what will be important to him in the future.

Smart measurement technology increases efficiency

From September 22 to 26, 2025, interested visitors to EMO Hannover will learn how automated measurement and testing technology creates more efficient processes.

Chatting with smart machines

Assistance systems and technology-supported learning help free up resources in production

ASEAN Events Update: BEX Asia 2025

Held on 3rd to 5th September 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

"Visitors take home impulses from innovation."

Aigner Absaugtechnologie is an exhibitor at Powtech Technopharm. In this interview, Managing Director Helmut Kraus talks about process stability, the next generation of skilled workers and an industry in transition.

Record registrations for the Special Education Show-case

EMO 2025 offers a diverse program for young talent

NRW joint state stand at IFAT 2026

Companies from North Rhine-Westphalia with a focus on the circular economy can now apply to take part in the NRW joint state stand at IFAT Munich 2026.

Startups in focus: Future Services & Platform Solutions

In the EMO Startup Area from September 22 to 26, 2025, startups presented new platform models and digital services for smart workflows and future-oriented business processes. Find out more about the exhibiting startups!

"European manufacturers will increasingly focus on green products"

Beumer Maschinenfabrik is a provider of intralogistics, offering solutions for filling, palletizing, packaging, conveying and exhibiting at Powtech Technopharm. Sales Director André Tissen sees the future in the modernized production chain.

Startups in focus: Production Technology & Components

In the EMO Startup Area from September 22 - 26, 2025, startups presented new components, production processes and machine solutions that make manufacturing more efficient and competitive. Find out more about the exhibiting startups!

Trade Fair Calendar 2026

Which trade fairs are coming up in 2026?

50 years of EMO: people, machines, milestones

The success story of the world's leading trade fair – from "Bonjour électronique" to "Hello AI"

"Responsibility means creating maximum value from scarce resources"

VDMA member company Hosokawa Alpine AG manufactures machines for processing bulk materials, among other things. Alexander Schmid, Vice President Sales Powder & Particle Processing, reports on the state of the industry in an interview.

EMO Innovation Stage to present future trends in manufacturing technol

P.O.P. Talks to discuss prospects for AI in production

Many VDMA members at Gastech Milano 9 - 12.09 - lots of activity

The world's largest trade fair for LNG, gas and hydrogen is returning to Milan this year. German participation with 33 exhibitors and another 20 members from DACH.

Process more complex powder formulations safely and reproducibly

VDMA member company Fette Compacting is the global market leader for tablet presses in the pharmaceutical industry. As a participant in the VDMA special show, Tim Klingenhof, Area Sales Manager at Fette Compacting, was on hand to answer questions.

Low-emission brake disk

Best practice in data-driven production

"Digital processes are shaping the bulk solids industry"

VDMA member company Masterflex offers custom-fit hoses and connection systems for industry. Sales Manager Mirko Baldus knows how important it is to present innovations at the VDMA special show.

EMO in dialogue with customers from the metalworking sector

The EMO 2025 Economic Forum discusses developments in important customer industries

"SMEs must be able to develop their innovative strength freely"

VDMA member company Herding GmbH Filtertechnik produces customized filtration solutions. In this interview, Jörg-Armin Schulz, member of the Herding management team, reveals the opportunities offered by participating in the VDMA special show.

"Sustainability has long been more than just a label"

VDMA member company Keller Lufttechnik GmbH Co. KG develops customized extraction solutions with customers all over the world. Thomas Nägele, Head of Sales, describes his expectations for Powtech Technopharm 2025.

Machines will think along with us in the future

How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing production

Your trade association at the trade fair

Members and visitors will also find us at Interschutz in 2026!

From the First Instances of Data Recording to AI Applications

The whole spectrum of digitalization remains a top issue at EMO Hannover 2025

Exhibitor list ITMA ASIA 2025

Current exhibitor list of all VDMA members exhibiting at ITMA in Singapore.

Stage set for the latest technology trends in production

How EMO Hanover 2025 will address the topics of metalworking and production technology worldwide

drinktec TOP Theme: Lifestyle & Health

Consumption habits are increasingly changing in the direction of health optimization. The market for products with health benefits and little or no sugar is growing.

drinktec TOP Theme: Data2Value

The ongoing digital transformation is helping companies to improve existing value propositions and develop new ones.

drinktec TOP Topic: Circularity & Resource Management

The focus of the beverage and liquid food industry is on intelligent circular systems and sustainable resource management in the production and packaging process as well as on the responsible use of raw materials.

The focus topic at ceramitec 2026 is 'Calcined clays'

From 24 to 26 March 2026, the focus will be on high-performance ceramics in Munich. ECTS and VDMA are the conceptual sponsors, designing the programme together with the Munich trade fair team.

Press kit for drinktec 2025

Here you can download our digital press kit and the press kits of our cooperation partners.

Post-trade fair report: LASER, World of Quantum and automatica 2025

The joint organisation of Laser World of Photonics, World of Quantum and automatica impressively demonstrated how photonics, quantum technologies and automation complement each other in practice.

Most visited automatica of all time

The solutions that intelligent automation and robotics offer for the challenges of the future were impressively demonstrated at the leading trade fair automatica in Munich from June 24 to 27, 2025.

VDMA member companies present processes for the bulk solids industry

From September 23 to 25, 2025, the bulk solids industry will meet in Nuremberg, where Powtech Technopharm will focus on technologies for processing powders, solids and liquids. The VDMA special show can be found in Hall 10.

umati at the WIN EURASIA

From May 28 to 31, 2025, the manufacturing world will gather in Istanbul for WIN EURASIA, one of the leading industrial trade fairs in the Eurasian region.

Free visitor tickets for POWTECH TECHNOPHARM 2025

POWTECH TECHNOPHARM will take place in Nuremberg this year from September 23rd to 25th. Find out here how to get your free visitor ticket.

Cruise shipbuilding market continues to grow

VDMA accompanied German joint participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.

Shipbuilding market Spain and trade fair NAVALIA

VDMA offers joint stand at Navalia 2026 - registration now open - please provide feedback

VDMA member companies at a glance

Numerous VDMA member companies will be exhibiting at this year's international trade fair for process flows. A list of participating companies can be found here.

THINK BIG! - Live at bauma 2025

For the fifth time, exhibitors and VDMA members presented themselves to young visitors and provided exciting insights into the various apprenticeships in the construction equipment industry.

Science Hub – Research live experience at bauma 2025

From 7 to 11 April 2025, all eyes were once again on the future at the joint stand of eleven universities, colleges and institutes.

Exhibitor Spotlight @ LIGNA.FutureSquare with Kohnle GmbH

As a VDMA member, Kohnle GmbH Hartmetall-Werkzeug-Fabrik demonstrated at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025 what networked and sustainable woodworking looks like today - with smart tool solutions made in Germany.

Exhibitor Spotlight @ LIGNA.FutureSquare with iBlade®

Thinking tools digitally - that is the guiding principle of iBlade®. At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the specialist from Kolbermoor demonstrated how intelligent tool management can be used to efficiently manage almost all (machining) tools.

Pure magic - Water trade fairs 2025

On the initiative of the VDMA Forum Process Technology, several water trade fairs have once again made it into the German government's foreign trade fair program in 2025. The destinations are not just in the east and the west.

Next-level construction: This was the bauma Startup Area 2025

Shaping the future with startup power: 48 promising startups presented themselves at bauma 2025, setting new impulses for the construction machinery industry with their fresh ideas and technologies.

VDMA Technology Forum at EMO 2025

The presentations are available for download below.

15th IFK - International Fluid Engineering Colloquium 2026 in Aachen

As one of the world's largest scientific conferences on fluid technology, it offers users, manufacturers and scientists an international forum for exchanging experiences on hydraulic and pneumatic drives and systems.

bauma 2025 exceeds expectations

Strong signals from the market: the construction machinery industry is extremely satisfied with the course of bauma 2025 - contrary to all fears, there was no reluctance to invest.

AUMA: Growing interest in trade fairs in Asia

More and more companies are showing interest in participating in trade fairs in Asia and the Middle East.

NRW showcased its innovative strength at the Hannover Messe trade fair

With around 225 exhibitors, North Rhine-Westphalia was once again the strongest federal state at Hannover Messe 2025. ProduktionNRW represented mechanical engineering and production technology from NRW.

Process for obtaining alternative proteins

The applications of plant proteins are creamy, crispy, juicy and sustainability-conscious: the Department of Food Biotechnology and Process Engineering at TU Berlin is presenting its current research results at IFFA.

bauma Innovation Award 2025: Top Innovations

Around 450 guests at the ICM joined in the excitement as the innovations that impressed the expert jury were officially announced on the eve of bauma in Munich. The five winners of the bauma Innovation Award 2025 have now been selected.

"Good partnerships for open markets"

In turbulent times, good trade relations are just as important as innovation. With the guest country Canada and the focus on the use of artificial intelligence in production, Hannover Messe 2025 has set the right signals.

Hannover Messe: ProduktionNRW as an exhibitor at the NRW state association

With around 225 exhibitors, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia is once again the strongest federal state at Hannover Messe 2025. ProduktionNRW will be representing mechanical engineering and production technology from NRW.

Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 with strong booking levels

High registration figures with many new exhibitors herald a strong Techtextil and Texprocess 2026. From April 21 to 24, 2026, international suppliers will present their innovations at the two leading trade fairs

Cyber resilience on the rise - but no all-clear

A new VDMA study shows: for the first time, social engineering and phishing are the biggest cyber threats to companies, followed by human error and sabotage

"Europe is not a museum, we are high-tech"

Europe and its close relations with host country Canada shaped the opening of Hannover Messe 2025. VDMA President Bertram Kawlath emphasized the strengths of both partners.

LIGNA.FutureSquare: Startup power for the wood industry

The Startup Area @ LIGNA.FutureSquare went into the next round. From May 26 to 30, 2025, 14 startups from four countries presented their pioneering solutions for the industry at LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing.

AUMA with pioneering work for the sustainability of trade fairs - Guidelines

AUMA has published a guideline for the uniform calculation of greenhouse gases when organizing trade fairs.

AUMA - New guide for successful trade fair participation

AUMA has completely revised and revised its publication "Successful trade fair participation - from initial planning to lasting impact".

The members of VDMA Valves at the ISH 2025

Which companies from the valves industry will be exhibiting at the ISH? And where exactly can they be found? In this directory you will find all VDMA Valves member companies exhibiting at ISH 2025.

ISH 2025: Drainage, made simple

Dallmer stands for innovative sanitary technology that makes drainage in the home and on the property more effective, safer and more convenient. We ask Managing Director Yvonne Dallmer which industry trends will be the focus of ISH 2025.

German Pavilion at LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2025

Inter Expo Consult GmbH, VDMA and BMWK are organising the German Pavilion at LASER World of PHOTONICS INDIA 2025 from 17-19 September 2025 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre, concurrently with productronica India.

German Pavilion at Photonics West 2025: A successful appearance

Photonics West, a leading trade fair for optics and photonics, took place in San Francisco from 28 to 30 January 2025. The German Pavilion was applied for by VDMA WG Laser for the first time.

Baden-Württemberg joint stand: Innovations made in THE LÄND

In cooperation with Baden-Württemberg International, the Industry 4.0 Baden-Württemberg Alliance is once again participating with a joint stand in the Digital Ecosystems area. 25 exhibitors will present trend solutions for digitalization. Visit u

"Direct exchange with trade partners promotes valuable impulses"

Franz Joseph Schütte GmbH produces fittings, showers and sanitary products under the umbrella of the SCHÜTTE GROUP. Innovative technologies will take center stage at the ISH. Managing Director Björn Schütte reveals which new products will be presented.

Press kit for IFFA 2025

Here you can download our digital press kit and the press kit of our cooperation partner, the Fraunhofer IVV.

"Solutions with a focus on trade and new industry information at first hand"

For more than 150 years, Geberit has been committed to a sanitary industry that takes a holistic view of the life cycle of its products. How does Geberit present its innovations at the ISH? We ask Managing Director Cyril Stutz.

Starting on a pilot scale: production of ingredients & product samples

How alternative ingredients and textured proteins are used to create meat substitute products with the typical meat structure.

Quality assurance through inline contamination sensors that can be integrated

Powerful sensor solutions for real-time inline monitoring of the contamination status are essential in order to design cleaning processes completely in line with requirements and thus significantly save production time and cleaning resources.

Mobile robot for automated cleaning

The "Exo-MCD" is an intelligent robot for automated and reproducible cleaning of systems and production environments.

Digital assistance for manual cleaning

"CleanAssist": The combination of highly integrated tracking sensor technology, spray cleaning simulation and a digital twin enables reliable quality assurance and consistent documentation for manual cleaning processes.

"Green innovations will be the common thread running through the ISH"

Under the motto "Life full of energy", the Central Hessian company Roth develops and sells energy and sanitary systems worldwide. Managing Director Dr. Anne-Kathrin Roth explains what role the ISH plays for the company.

European mechanical engineering companies expected in Leipzig

More than 730 exhibitors from 26 countries will be showcasing the latest developments in the metalworking industry and supplier sector at Intec and Z. For VDMA East and the East German exhibitors, the industrial trade fairs are a stroke of luck for the region.

ISH 2025: Shaping the future of building technology together

SYR stands for solutions in water management and heating protection and combines fittings and applications for added value in the HVAC industry. What trends are the focus of ISH 2025? We ask SYR Managing Director Elisa Sasserath-Kentsch.

"Nothing can replace personal contact"

Hygiene, water efficiency and reliability requirements are increasing in sanitary facilities around the world. VDMA member SCHELL aims to provide answers with its fittings and angle valves. An interview at the ISH with Managing Director Andrea Bußmann.

Startup Spotlight @ LIGNA.FutureSquare with improvem

At LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025, the startup improvem from Austria showed how the digital twin makes wood processing more transparent, efficient and sustainable - for smarter production processes and future-proof companies.

Startup Spotlight @ LIGNA.FutureSquare with ligenium

Revolutionizing intralogistics with intelligent wood-based materials - that is ligenium's mission. The startup, which was already nominated for the 2023 Mechanical Engineering Summit Startup Award, presented itself for the first time at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025.

"We combine the pure joy of water with sustainability"

The pure joy of water: this is the motto according to which the long-established company Grohe develops fittings and sanitary products that redefine the water experience while conserving resources. An interview with Managing Director Marc Dobro on the ISH trends.

ISH debut of VDMA Sanitary Technology and Design focuses on innovation

Together with VDMA Valves in Hall 3.1 at Stand D73 | Design Plaza: Presentations on the industry's top topics | Guided tours to the exhibition stands of the innovation leaders

"Personal exchange and proximity to the trade are important to us"

Easy-to-install products and technologies that are easy to explain are the trend for Grünbeck at ISH 2025. We talk to Grünbeck board member Matthias Wunn about his expectations of the industry event of the year.

Energy in focus: Publications and resources

Here you can download the latest publications of the Power Systems Association and the exhibiting working groups Fuel Cells and Power-to-X for Applications.

Under one roof: Joint ISH appearance by Kludi and RAK Ceramics

On its way to becoming a holistic provider of bathroom concepts, Kludi is focusing on intensive and international industry exchange under the umbrella of RAK Ceramics. We talk to Kludi Managing Director Harald Hotop about his expectations of the ISH.

"Focus on efficient, environmentally friendly and recyclable products

'Cradle-to-cradle' certification for more than 600 products and greater installation efficiency and ease of assembly for the trade: we talk to Kaldewei Managing Director Roberto Martinez about the highlights of the ISH.

"The ISH is characterized by our passion for the element of water"

Future-proof water technologies for sustainable and holistic bathroom experiences: We talk to Frank Wiehmeier, Managing Director of Hansgrohe Deutschland Vertriebs GmbH and Board Member of VDMA Sanitary Technology and Design, about the trends at ISH.

Partner country Canada

The partner country of Hannover Messe 2025 is Canada: The country is attractive for the European mechanical and plant engineering industry and offers significant growth potential.

The VDMA at the ISH 2025

The HVAC world will meet in Frankfurt: ISH Frankfurt 2025 will kick off under the motto "Solutions for a sustainable future".

New manufacturer and supplier directories for air-conditioning and ventilation technology

The revised manufacturer and supplier directories of the Air Conditioning and Ventilation Technology specialist department list around 60 member companies of the specialist department in the current editions. The new editions will be published in time for ISH 2025.

Startup Spotlight @ LIGNA.FutureSquare with Deeplai

After a successful debut at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2023, the Polish startup Deeplai was back at the Startup Area this year. Deeplai brings state-of-the-art AI technologies to the wood industry.

The ISH Trends 2025: Barrier-free, sustainable and smart

Pioneer of "universal design": Since its foundation in 1929, HEWI has developed into a system provider for sanitary accessories and barrier-free bathrooms. What impulses can be expected at the ISH? We ask HEWI Managing Director Thorsten Stute.

Power Systems - solutions for a resilient energy system

Innovative solutions and pioneering technologies at the world's largest industrial trade fair.

Texprocess 2026: adapted hall layout and new product areas

Texprocess is strengthening its offering for the upcoming edition from 21 to 24 April 2026 with a restructured hall layout, additional product areas and the expansion of content formats.

NRW stand at the Hannover Messe!

Around 25 exhibitors will be showcasing their innovations, application examples and technologies for shaping the future at the NRW joint stand at the Hannover Messe in Hall 7 Stand A28 from March 31 to April 4, 2025.

Market exploration trip to Australia with FutureAg trade fair

From July 30 to August 6, 2025, the VDMA is offering a trip to Australia for agricultural machinery manufacturers in cooperation with DLG.

ISH 2025: New possibilities for building automation with BACnet/SC

SAUTER Germany and VDMA at the ISH 2025

IFFA TOP Topic: Putting sustainability into action

Holistically sustainable: from production to packaging - innovative solutions for environmentally friendly meat and protein processing.

IFFA TOP Topic: Creating value from data

Digitalization and AI are revolutionizing production processes. Real-time data analysis, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance ensure greater efficiency and customer benefits. Discover the future of meat and protein processing!

IFFA TOP Theme: Reaching next level performance

Maximum performance in meat and protein processing: Optimized production processes, automation and flexible system concepts reduce costs and increase efficiency. Find out how OEE and TCO ensure your competitiveness.

The members of VDMA Sanitary Engineering and Design at the ISH

Which companies from the sanitary industry will be exhibiting at the ISH? And where exactly can they be found? In this directory you will find all VDMA Sanitary Engineering and Design member companies exhibiting at ISH 2025.

Meat or alternative proteins - mechanical engineering at IFFA 2025

After a ten-year growth period, German manufacturers of machinery for processing meat and alternative proteins were unable to record renewed growth in 2024.

Overview branch fairs fire fighting industry

The overview provides an overview of the trade fairs in the industry - broken down by country and date. The overview is updated regularly.

Review: AGRITECHNICA - Joint stand Systems & Components 2025

Systems & Components 2025 once again united the international supplier industry under the motto "Touch Smart Efficiency". Special thanks go to our 12 exhibitors at the VDMA Services pavilion in Hall 17.

VDMA trade fair stands in Germany and abroad in 2025

VDMA supports companies in opening up international markets by participating in trade fairs, among other things. In addition to its own trade fair stands in Germany, it offers companies the opportunity to exhibit at group stand (German Pavilions).

Visas for foreign guests

Foreign guests face various challenges when applying for a visa and entering Germany. Inviting companies can support them.

GrindingHub established as a hub for international grinding technology

GrindingHub 2024 opened today with a ceremony. The international trade fair for grinding technology is taking place in Stuttgart for the second time.

EMO Hannover 2025: Focused and condensed

World's leading trade fair for production technology shortened by one day

CCMT Shanghai 2024

German machine tool manufacturers represent the largest foreign participation at CCMT

VDMA member companies at a glance

Numerous VDMA member companies will be exhibiting at this year's leading international trade fair for environmental technologies. A list of participating companies can be found here.

More exhibitors, greater internationality, more product diversity

GrindingHub 2024 shining the spotlight on grinding technology

bauma 2025 joint company stand - successful once again

Ten member companies and the Fluid 4.0 joint project presented drive and fluid technology solutions for the construction machinery industry. The response from exhibitors was consistently positive.

Shipbuilding & offshore trade fairs: Joint stands and trade fair lists

Overview of foreign trade fairs that have been included in the BMWE funding program at the request of the VDMA, VDMA-supported, private-sector joint stands and trade fair lists 2025 and 2026.

Trade Fair Calendar Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies 2024

The calendar with the most important trade fairs 2024 in the field of Textile Care, Fabric and Leather Technologies is available for download here.

CHILLVENTA-relevant VDMA publications at a glance

Manufacturer and supplier directories, information on the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems and much more. We have compiled a selection of Chillventa-relevant VDMA publications for you. These are available for download here.

The comeback of trade fairs

In the fall of 2022, one major industrial trade fair will follow the next. Trade fairs are currently celebrating a strong comeback - and yet they must allow themselves to be fundamentally questioned. How much exhibition hall is still needed and how much virtual showroom should there be in the future?

Camping instead of hotel - reduce costs for exhibitions

The costs around trade fairs have risen sharply due to to Corona. Hotels are also charging trade fair prices again. Campgrounds can be a favorable alternative.

AMB - international exhibition for metalworking

From 10 to 14 September 2024, AMB will take place in Stuttgart with the participation of VDMA Software and Digitalization. Our stand is in hall C2, B50.

"This is mega convenient for us"

Whenever the opportunity arises at trade fairs abroad, Staiger GmbH tries to participate in the German Pavillion. CEO Marc Staiger has several reasons for this, as he reveals in an interview - and a suggestion for improvement.

Press kits for IFFA 2022

Here you can download our digital press kit as well as the press kit of our cooperation partner, the Fraunhofer IVV.

ADIPEC: Review 2024 - Outlook 2025

73 exhibitors exhibited at the German Pavilion in 2024. There will again be a federally funded joint participation in 2025. Benefit from the online registration for the foreign trade fair program!

Attractive service package for trade fair participation

In 2022, the State of North Rhine-Westphalia will again organize numerous state community stands at selected leading trade fairs in Germany at an attractive service package.

Our leading trade fairs - Food Processing and Packaging Machinery

Here you will find an overview of the leading trade fairs of the German Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association.

Meet us at the Precisiebeurs Fair

The Precision Fair from 13 - 14.11.2024 is the most important annual meeting place for precision technology and takes place in the Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch Netherlands

Event programme

The VDMA offers events on current foreign trade topics, on the web and live on site.

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METAV digital is in the starting blocks

In exactly one week, the time has come: METAV digital will be launched under the motto "Networking simply threefold". Almost 80 exhibitors from six countries will be there. It is the first exclusively digital event for the metalworking sector organised by the VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association), Frankfurt am Main.

Intersolar Europe - The World's Leading Exhibition for the Solar Industry

Intersolar Europe 2024 will take place from June 19-21, as part of The smarter E Europe 2024 at Messe München.

ISH

ISH, the world's leading trade fair Bathroom Experience, Building, Energy, Air-conditioning Technology, Renewable Energies, takes place every 2 years. The next event is from 22 to 26 March 2021 - digital only.

Promotion of trade fair activities by the federal states

The federal states support trade fair activities of SMEs. AUMA has compiled an overview of the support offers.

New fee-based provider of trade fair information

A new provider of trade fair information is sending out letters that can be interpreted as invoices. The VDMA recommends to check the letters carefully.

Our Performance

Where answers count and expertise is required: At VDMA Photovoltaik Equipment, you receive all the services the industry needs in Germany. Professional and reliable, we are the drive and backing for your company. We catch the top themes and create values for you.

Foreign Trade Fairs

Trade fairs are of great importance in international marketing. Due to the high costs, the selection of suitable trade fairs is of particular importance.

IFFA Frankfurt

IFFA in Frankfurt is the world's leading trade fair for the meat and protein industry.

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