14 October 2025 
 

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Foto: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH
  Foto: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

ISH 2025: Top brands present their solutions for the future

ISH, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water, opens its doors in Frankfurt am Main from 17 to 21 March 2025. Over 2,000 exhibitors from 55 countries have signed up to present future-oriented solutions for the complete range of applications in the HVAC and water sector – from modern bathroom design and sustainable heating and air-conditioning technology to the smart home. The numerous exhibitors include not only market leaders but also specialised companies that generate a host of innovative impulses.
Foto: Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Arturo Rivas
  Foto: Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH / Arturo Rivas

Joining forces for innovation at the SPS 2024

As a pacesetter for the automation industry, the SPS provides three days of information on the latest products, solutions, and innovations and allows visitors to immerse themselves in the fast-moving world of automation. Around 1,200 companies in the industry will be represented in a total of 16 exhibition halls covering an area of 125,000 square meters. International key players in automation such as Bosch Rexroth AG, Siemens AG, Rockwell Automation GmbH, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., YASKAWA Europe, Advantech Europe B.V., ABB AG, igus GmbH, STMicroelectronics International NV, Contrinex Sensor GmbH, Exor International S.p.A., and Microchip Technology Ireland Limited will be returning this year. However, the trade show also attracts many newcomers who are exhibiting at the SPS for the first time.
Foto: Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd. / RX
  Foto: Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd. / RX

A culture of innovation

As the flagship event of the sector, EuroBLECH has successfully fostered a culture of innovation, pushing progress within the industry. This year’s event will host many young companies and new participants alongside well-known global players, giving visitors exclusive access to an ever broader array of fresh ideas and technologies. One out of five companies in the halls will be a new exhibitor, and a dedicated ‘Young Innovators’ Pavilion in Hall 15 will feature promising start-ups from Germany. Besides Germany, major exhibitor countries for 2024 are Italy, Turkey, China, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Austria, Portugal, Sweden, India, Finland, France, and the USA. Around 64% of all exhibitors are based outside Germany.
Foto: NuernbergMesse / Frank Boxler
  Foto: NuernbergMesse / Frank Boxler

Special presentations – Expertise at Chillventa 2024

The energy transition, digitalisation, heat pumps and refrigerants in the context of sustainability and the circular economy will be the hot topics when renowned industry experts and key players present their innovative solutions to tradespeople at Chillventa from 8 to 10 October 2024. These special presentations at the heart of the trade fair action take an especially deep dive into various key topics.
Foto: Motek / P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG
  Foto: Motek / P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG

No fear of AI – Motek/Bondexpo is ready for the future

Companies in the manufacturing industry are facing major challenges – efficiency, cost-effectiveness, conservation of resources and a shortage of skilled labour. This year, suppliers and users will be exchanging ideas on how to further improve manufacturing processes at the Motek/Bondexpo industry platform. The stakes are high – and manufacturers need to prepare for the future. The industry’s traditional autumn event, complemented by a high-calibre supporting programme, aims to demonstrate new and viable paths.
Foto: Messe Berlin GmbH / Ralf Günther
  Foto: Messe Berlin GmbH / Ralf Günther

The future of mobility

The Berlin Exhibition Grounds will once again be the global platform for innovations in rail transport and mobility. This year, occupying an area of 200,000 m² in 42 halls and on the Outdoor Display and Bus Display, over 2,900 exhibitors from 59 countries are displaying their latest products and innovations.
Foto: Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH
  Foto: Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH

AMB Trade fair programme

Retaining skilled workers is still a key challenge in the metal working industry. In order to combat shortages, there is a need for systematic and qualified promotion of young people. This highly topical subject will also be examined during this year's International Exhibition for Metal Working (AMB), which will be held in Stuttgart from 10 to 14 September. The AMB accompanying programme will pay close attention to people as a future driving force for the important industrial sector of metal working. A large number of programme items are aimed at young professionals, business trainees and innovators.
Foto: Pixabay
  Foto: Pixabay

Inspiring ACHEMA

Before ACHEMA opens, one thing is already clear: with more than 60 percent of exhibitors coming from abroad, this year's leading trade show for the global process industry will be the most international ACHEMA ever. Numerous side events from renowned partners await participants from 130 countries.
Foto: Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann
  Foto: Messe Düsseldorf/ctillmann

drupa next age

The special show drupa next age (dna) puts the newcomers and young talents of the print and packaging sectors very much in the spotlight. The “drupa dna Deep Dive” interview series already now provides initial insights into this unique special feature at drupa 2024.
Foto: Messe München GmbH
  Foto: Messe München GmbH

The water issues of our time

Whether it’s climate resilience, opportunities offered by digitalization, optimized wastewater treatment, or global water justice, the environmental technology trade fair IFAT Munich 2024 once again reflects current topics in the water and wastewater industry.
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