Why participate BLECHEXPO?
Blechexpo is an international trade fair for sheet metal working and metal processing and takes place at Messe Stuttgart. The event has become one of the most important meeting places for the manufacturing industry, showcasing the complete process chain of cold-forming sheet metal working, including thermal and mechanical cutting, joining and joining technology.
The fair is organized in conjunction with Schweisstec, the international trade fair for joining and welding technology, giving visitors a complete overview of the latest developments in production and manufacturing. This combination makes Blechexpo unique, as it brings together traditional machining techniques as well as the latest digital innovations and automation solutions.
Previous editions attracted thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors from more than a hundred countries, underlining the international relevance of the event. In addition to the exhibition floor, Blechexpo offers an extensive programme of lectures, demonstrations and thematic zones that respond to current trends such as Industry 4.0, robotics, sustainability and supply chain optimisation.
Blechexpo is a trade fair (B2B) and acts as a business platform where companies present their innovations, explore new markets and make valuable contacts. Thanks to its strong international presence and focus on both technology and knowledge exchange, Blechexpo is an indispensable appointment for anyone active in the sheet metal working and manufacturing industry.
Themes
- Sheet metal working and metal processing
- Cutting, punching and forming technology
- Automation and robotics in manufacturing
- Digital Manufacturing Technology and Industry 4.0
- Logistics and supply chain in the manufacturing industry
- Sustainable and efficient production method
Target audience
Blechexpo focuses on professionals from the manufacturing industry and metal processing. The main target groups include engineers, production managers, buyers, suppliers of machinery and technology, as well as decision-makers active in automation, digitalization and industrial production processes.
Getting there
Blechexpo takes place at Messe Stuttgart. The fair is easily accessible by S-Bahn from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and has direct connections to Stuttgart Airport. Visitors by car have ample parking options available, and shuttle services run between the airport and the exhibition venue.
Exhibitors and visitors
Blechexpo attracted more than 1,200 exhibitors and more than 40,000 visitors from more than 100 countries in 2023; Visitors are mainly trade professionals looking for new technologies, suppliers and business partnerships.
