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

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.

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

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.

Direct access to Hidden Champions

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.

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

Startups provide new impetus for production technology: over 50 startups will be presenting their innovations at EMO Hannover 2025. Anyone who wants to help shape the production technologies of tomorrow should not miss this.

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.

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.

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

VDMA Cleaning Systems Association at CMS Berlin 2025

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.

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

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

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.

EMO 2025 with Alliance Country Canada

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.

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

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

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

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.

EMO 2025 offers a diverse program for young talent

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!

VDMA Services GmbH is organizing a joint stand exclusively for VDMA members in the Motion & Drives area at HANNOVER MESSE 2026. Interested parties can already register now.

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.

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!

As a VDMA member, secure your free ticket for the SPS in Nuremberg from November 25 to 27, 2025

Which trade fairs are coming up in 2026?

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

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.

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

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.

Best practice in data-driven production

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.

The EMO 2025 Economic Forum discusses developments in important customer industries

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.

How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing production

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

The EIMA - International Exhibition for Agricultural and Garden Machinery will take place in Bologna from November 10-14, 2026. The drive technology and fluid technology trade associations have applied for funding from the BMWE, which has now been approved.

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.

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.

VDMA accompanied German joint participation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Around forty presentations from the fields of machining, clamping technology, automation, digitalisation, AI, OPC UA, measuring and testing technology and research

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Which trade fairs are coming up this year?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

SAUTER Germany and VDMA at the ISH 2025

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

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!

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.

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.

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

PTC ASIA is the most important trade fair for drive and fluid technology in the Far East - and has been for decades. Secure your last places now!

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.

Deutsche Messe AG provides active support in making travel arrangements and booking accommodation for trade fairs in Hanover. The various offers are bundled at get2fairs.com.

Important exchange between members and SMM management and overview of trade fairs abroad in 2025. Documents can be requested.

Interview on the road to K 2025 with Ulrich Reifenhaeuser, Chairman of the K Exhibitor Advisory Board, and Thorsten Kuehmann, Managing Director of the VDMA Plastics and Rubber Machinery Association

VALVE WORLD EXPO 2024 proves to be a success. The close cooperation between VDMA Valves and Messe Düsseldorf strengthens the trade fair as a central platform for the industry and provides important impetus for the future.

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

The valve industry is looking back on a challenging year ahead of the VALVE WORLD EXPO 2024. As a driving force for innovations and trending topics, the trade fair can set the course for future growth.

VDMA Services GmbH is organizing a joint stand at AGRITECHNICA 2025 exclusively for VDMA members. Visit our 12 exhibitors from 9-15.11.2025 in Hanover, Hall 17, H07.

"The Future is Here - India's Maritime Advantage and Opportunities". Free webinar on 28.11.2024 from 11.30 - 12.30 am

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).

By efficiently bundling personal contacts, trade fairs make an important contribution to climate protection and sustainability because additional travel is avoided.

Oliver Storbeck is Managing Director of Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH and President of the Richter Group. In an interview, he told us what goals his company has set itself for VALVE WORLD EXPO.

DescriptionDemonstrator at the VDMA stand – Interoperability between planning systems and machines.

We spoke to Heiko Bischoff, Export Director Mankenberg GmbH from Lübeck, about the benefits of the trade fair and the key topics for 2024 from Mankenberg's perspective.

From November 26-28, the HEATEXPO trade fair in Dortmund will offer a platform for exchange between politicians, municipal utilities and suppliers on current topics in the field of heat supply.

Texcare International celebrated its comeback from November 6 to 9 with an extraordinarily high level of internationality and top marks from participants. 305 companies from 32 countries showcased their innovations in automation and energy efficiency.

Texcare International brings the world of textile care together in Frankfurt am Main. 305 companies from 32 countries demonstrate the innovative strength of their industry.

From October 22 to 25, 2024, everything in Düsseldorf revolved around trends and technologies in glass production and the glass processing and manufacturing industry. 44 VDMA member companies exhibited.

WIN EURASIA is the largest international industrial trade fair in the region. It took place at the Istanbul Expo Center near Atatürk Airport and once again featured a German Pavilion. Follow-up date for 2026: June 10-13.

Promoting young talent is a key concern for companies and the VDMA.

Jens Fuhrmann, Managing Director of GSR Ventiltechnik GmbH & Co. KG from Vlotho, explained in an interview with the VDMA the relevance of VALVE WORLD EXPO for his company and which topics will play a special role at this year's trade fair.

At the Expert Stage of EnergyDecentral, VDMA Power Systems will be presenting discussion panels and specialist lectures.

In an interview with us, Gregor Peschke, Sales Manager at Berluto Armaturen-GmbH, explained, among other things, the specific advantages of VALVE WORLD as a "home game trade fair".

We spoke to Florian Baelz, Managing Partner of W. Baelz & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG, about the importance of the industrial valves trade fair for his company and this year's trade fair highlights.

We spoke to Jana Burmeister, Team Lead Marketing at Herose GmbH from Bad Oldesloe, about the importance of VALVE WORLD EXPO for the valve industry and this year's highlights of the trade fair from Herose's perspective.

Dietmar Röhrmann is Chief Sales & Marketing Officer CSO at ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH & Co. KG. In an interview, he told us what VALVE WORLD means to his company and what the highlights of this year's trade fair are.

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

In the run-up to VALVE WORLD EXPO, we spoke to Daniel Ryfisch, Director of wire, Tube & Flow Technologies, about news and trends at this year's trade fair.

The HealthTech working group will be represented in Düsseldorf from November 11 to 14, 2024 with a joint stand (Hall 8a, Stand N34/N35) together with a total of 15 member companies.

From March 31 to April 4, 2025, the world's leading trade fair for industry will take place under the motto "Shaping the Future with Technology". VDMA Software and Digitalization members will have the opportunity to present themselves there.

13 companies and initiatives from NRW presented themselves at the NRW state joint stand at WindEnergy in Hamburg, the world's largest leading trade fair for the onshore and offshore wind industry.

Automation, energy saving, circular models and textile hygiene - together with its partners, the leading trade fair has designed a supporting program that can provide progressive impetus for the future of the sector.

Find the current site plan for Interschutz 2026 here!

The VDMA Trade Association Security Systems) visited Security Essen from 17 to 20 September to find out about the latest innovations and trends in the industry.

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

VALVE WORLD EXPO 2024, the leading trade fair for valves and fittings, will be starting soon. Take the opportunity to experience innovations up close. Network with customers, suppliers and decision-makers and tap into new markets.

AUMA has now published the annual publication AUMA Trends 2024/2025 in English.

Companies from Germany will be supported with an expanded program at trade fairs abroad.

German pavilion at MARINTEC CHINA from 02.12. - 05.12.2025 in Shanghai. Registration for the German Pavilion now possible online.

04.11. - 07.11.2025, Rotterdam, Netherlands - German joint participation with federal funding

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.

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

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

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.

German machine tool manufacturers represent the largest foreign participation at CCMT

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.

GrindingHub 2024 shining the spotlight on grinding technology

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

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.

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.

Lecture program Innovation Forum, live demos, press conference, Innovation Award

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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