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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The trade fair year 2025 calls solution providers from the oil, gas and petrochemical industries to Baku, Tashkent, Milan and Abu Dhabi, among others. The program will be completed by privatly organised stands in Cairo and Beijing.

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.

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, trAIDe GmbH is conducting a business initiation to Colombia on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. It is part of the market development program for SMEs.

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.

Registration for German Pavilions organised by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs can now be made online. A one-time accreditation is required.

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!

EMO Hannover opens its doors and with it the Startup Area, which has long since established itself as a showcase for young technologies. This year, the de:hub is also represented in the area and is bringing nine selected startups to the area.

Startups pitch their solutions for greater efficiency, resilience and sustainability at the EMO Innovation Stage. Come by and experience the makers of tomorrow live!

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

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.

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

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

Innovation starts with the right conversation: The EMO Startup Night with speed dating on September 23, 2025 brings established companies and startups together - for fresh impetus, new partnerships and real ideas for the future. Be there now!

Looking for fresh impetus for your company? Whether it's new technologies, digital innovations or sustainable solutions - at Startup Matchmaking at EMO Hannover, you can get in touch with the right partners quickly and in a targeted manner.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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, is presenting itself for the first time at LIGNA.FutureSquare 2025.

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.

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

In 2023, EMO Hannover attracted numerous company representatives from the production technology sector. It will take place again from September 22 to 26, 2025 and will further expand the focus on matchmaking between startups and corporates in the Startup Area.

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.

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).

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

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

The state of NRW is organizing a joint stand at Hannover Messe 2025, which will take place in Hanover from March 31 to April 4, 2025. Interested parties are welcome to register for participation.

More than 130,000 visitors from 150 countries were impressed by the innovative strength of North Rhine-Westphalia - the strongest federal state with around 250 exhibitors at the Hannover Messe.

With around 250 exhibitors, North Rhine-Westphalia is once again the strongest federal state at Hannover Messe 2024, with ProduktionNRW representing mechanical engineering and production technology from NRW.

Virtual event formats were prevalent during the pandemic. Virtual trade shows have failed, but many obvious impacts on trade shows have not.

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?

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.

After a long lull, the trade show business has been picking up again for a few months. So: everything as usual? Interview with VDMA expert Dr. Alexander Koldau on the start of the trade fair and imponderables that exhibitors should be prepared for.

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.

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

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

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.

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

The companies write to trade fair exhibitors or trademark applicants and ostensibly ask them to update an entry in an exhibitor directory, but in fact they are aiming to conclude a costly contract.