Trade Fair
Formnext 2023
November 7, 2023 | Trade Fair
Gifa, Metec, Thermprocess and Newcast 2023
From 12 to 16 June 2023, Düsseldorf will become the centre of the international foundry and metallurgy industry: the world’s leading trade fairs GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST, which take place every four years and together cover the entire spectrum of foundry technology, casting products, metallurgy and thermoprocessing technology, are particularly in demand this year among energy-intensive industries, because the current challenges are fuelling digitisation in metal technology and their search for sustainable and forward-looking solutions.
More than 2,000 exhibitors from over 50 countries are picking up on global trends and showcasing the entire range of current technologies and products in twelve exhibition halls. The hot topics of the “Bright World of Metals” are: Decarbonisation of the metallurgical industry, ecoMetals, circular economy, digitalisation, additive manufacturing processes as well as e-mobility and automotive lightweight construction.
“Given the current industry environment, we have a forward-looking GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST coming up in June. With the EU’s Climate Protection Plan 2050, the metallurgical industry is touching hot potatoes right now and needs more than ever a strong communication platform for global exchange. Exhibitor feedback shows that the June meeting at the four technology trade fairs will be an absolute highlight. In addition to top brands such as Heinrich Wagner Sinto, Oskar Frech, Vesuvius for GIFA, Dihag Holding, Primemetals, SMS group (METEC), Heunisch, Kutes Metal, Thoni Alutec (NEWCAST) or eg. Aichelin, Electrotherm and WS Wärmeprozesstechnik (THERMPROCESS) will be represented in Düsseldorf by just about all the well-known companies and will tackle the great transformation with groundbreaking innovations and ideas,” explains Malte Seifert, Director of GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST at Messe Düsseldorf GmbH. “The travel easing in the Asian region has given an additional boost to exhibitor registrations. So this year, trade visitors can once again look forward to the usual high level of internationality at the four trade fairs,” says Malte Seifert.
Not only in terms of exhibitors, but also in terms of visitor structure, “The Bright World of Metals” lives up to its name: Experience shows that more than half of the trade show guests come from overseas and all over Europe.
