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
VDMA Measuring and Testing Technology will be exhibiting together with member companies at Automatica 2025 in Munich. The renowned trade fair will present the latest developments and innovations in automation technology from June 24 to 27, 2025
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 May 28 and 29, 2025, an inspiring conference program on startup solutions awaits you on the LIGNA.Stage in Hall 12 - be there live!
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.
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.
VDMA Technology Forum at the EMO 2025
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 is entering the next round. From May 26 to 30, 2025, 13 startups from four countries will present 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".
Benefit from the comprehensive expertise of the VDMA at the Hannover Messe! Take the opportunity for personal expert discussions with VDMA employees from various fields.
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.
Program overview | Conference Stage
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.
Which trade associations, departments, forums and working groups are taking part this year? You can find this and more information on the planned events and key topics in the network flyer.
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".
Registration for the official German pavilion at the OGA in Malaysia 2025 is now open.
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.
VDMA plans joint stand - request for feedback from members.
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.
The MiC 4.0 working group has set a milestone in the field of attachments with version 1.0.0 of the MiC 4.0 BUS.
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.
Once again, the Innovation World Cup Series will take place at Hannover Messe 2025 to honor outstanding techpreneurs. 17 startups, scaleups and innovative SMEs will pitch live on April 1.
After a ten-year growth period, German manufacturers of machinery for processing meat and alternative proteins were unable to record renewed growth in 2024.
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 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.
From November 19-21, 2024, OSEA 2024 will take place together with Offshore Energy Week in Singapore. With over 500 exhibitors and an expected 20,000 visitors, it is the meeting place for the offshore industry in Southeast Asia.
"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 will take place from May 28 to 31, 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center near Atatürk Airport and will once again feature a German Pavilion.
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.
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.
Very positive outcome for the VDMA too - record response and intensive exchange at the trade fair stand and accompanying events
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.
12.03. - 14.03. 2025, Cartagena, Colombia - Joint German private sector stand
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.
With more than 80 exhibitors, the 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena is one of the most successful special shows at HANNOVER MESSE. VDMA, ZVEI and Deutsche Messe continue their cooperation in 2025.
Are you interested in ships, shipping and maritime technologies? Are you currently looking for a training or study place? Would you like to combine innovation, project work and a wide range of career opportunities?
From September 24 to 27, 2024, companies and initiatives from NRW will be exhibiting at the joint state stand at WindEnergy Hamburg.
At automatica 2025 (June 24-27, 2025), Messe München, in cooperation with VDMA, is once again offering an attractive joint stand for companies from the machine vision industry. Prices for the Full Service Packages start at €9,400.
Hannover Messe 2025 will be the stage for drive and fluid technology. In Halls 4, 5 and 6, leading companies will present their innovations for intelligent and sustainable production.
According to AUMA, the latest Global Exhibition Barometer published by UFI shows that the trade fair industry has emerged from the coronavirus-induced trough with record sales.
AUMA informs that visa waiting times for international exhibitors and visitors who want to participate in trade fairs in Germany are still too long in many countries.
The digital registration documents for EMO 2025 are currently being sent out. The world's leading trade fair for production technology is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the next event, scheduled for 22 to 26 September 2025 in Hanover.
Productronica will take place from November 18 to 21, 2025 at the Munich Exhibition Center
Share of exhibitor and visitor numbers for 2023 are above pre-corona levels for the first time again The high international share is one of the great advantages of Germany as a trade fair location.
AUMA: The Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics (FKM) has published its report on the key trade fair figures for 2023.
AUMA annual publication "Trends 2024/2025" with current figures, data and facts on Germany as a trade fair location
Following the successful VDMA information event with the Hamburg Messe team, we are now offering a special web meeting on the new SMM online tool.
VDMA Valves and Messe Düsseldorf agree to collaborate on the world's leading valve trade fair, VALVE WORLD EXPO.
At SMM, we offer interested member companies a simple presentation opportunity for short presentations at our VDMA stand, which is centrally located at the main entrance to Hall A1.
Cordial invitation to the Open Members' Meeting/ 02.09.24 / 15 - 18h
Trade visitors to AMB 2024 in Stuttgart from September 10 to 14 can find out about the new, internationally sought-after OPC UA Companion Specification for Cutting Tools for the manufacture of cutting tools.
Rising energy costs are a driving factor for innovation in commercial textile care. They give rise to new solutions that lower consumption, reduce emissions and often extend the service life of textiles.
As a unique meeting place for the international wind industry, WindEnergy 2024 opens its doors on 24.09. to approx. 75,000 square meters of exhibition space.
At SMM 2024, the world's leading maritime trade fair in Hamburg, the focus will continue to shift to training and the search for talent in maritime mechanical engineering.
Focus on North Africa's flourishing textile care market:
The German exhibitors at this year's Kitchen and Bath trade fair in Shanghai have drawn a positive conclusion. The trade fair once again attracted many visitors from China.
Hydrogen is one of the many issues currently affecting the process industry. Bureaucracy should not slow down their innovative strength as a solution provider for today's challenges.
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.
From April 9 to 12, exhibitors at the Munich trade fair grounds showcased innovations in the fields of automation, sustainability and energy efficiency.
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.
The second edition of the 5G & Industrial Wireless Arena HANNOVER MESSE 2024 was once again Europe's central meeting place for industrial wireless communication systems for a whole week.
GrindingHub 2024 shining the spotlight on grinding technology
PTC ASIA is the most important trade fair for hydraulics, pneumatics and sealing technology as well as for electrical and mechanical drive technology in the Far East.
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.
In 2024, the trade fair program of the state of NRW will again offer numerous joint stands at selected leading trade fairs in Germany. Those interested in participating are welcome to get in touch!
The trade fair program of the state of NRW also offers numerous joint stands at selected leading trade fairs in Germany in 2024. Those interested in participating are welcome to get in touch!
Following the successful launch this year, the three partners VDMA, ZVEI and Deutsche Messe will also present the 5G and Industrial Wireless Arena at HANNOVER MESSE 2024.
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.
Organizer welcomes 826 exhibitors
Great atmosphere in full halls, lively discussions and a very international audience: the global photonics industry met at LASER World of PHOTONICS from 27 to 30 June 2023.
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.