Blechexpo 2025 preview: top exhibitors & highlights you can’t miss
Excitement is building across the industry as the 17th edition of Blechexpo approaches. With nine fully booked exhibition halls and a robust program of side events, the fair confirms its place among the leading trade events for sheet metal processing in Europe.
Planning to attend Blechexpo 2025? This preview guide brings together all the key details to help you prepare—covering dates, venue info, side events, exhibitor highlights, and exclusive updates from companies in the Expometals network. For general information about the trade fair, its history, and its core focus areas, visit our dedicated Blechexpo event page.
Blechexpo 2025 dates, venue, and key facts
Blechexpo 2025 will be held from October 21 to 24 at the Messe Stuttgart exhibition center (Germany), co-located with the 10th Schweisstec international trade fair for joining technology. Visitors can secure their access by purchasing tickets through the official Blechexpo ticket shop.
Sheet metal working: trends and challenges ahead
The trade fair duo Blechexpo/Schweisstec brings together two key production technologies, enabling professionals to explore the entire sheet metal value chain in one location. The event covers thermal and mechanical processing, system peripherals such as controllers and software, handling and feeding solutions, and quality assurance technologies.
“Companies are concerned primarily with increasing their efficiency,” explains project manager Georg Knauer. Rising cost pressure and the shortage of skilled personnel continue to drive automation, making the integration of peripherals—such as feed and discharge systems, cobots, and inspection solutions—increasingly important.
Thematic layout of exhibition halls
To ensure a focused visitor experience, the promoters have arranged a clear thematic layout across the exhibition halls.
Halls 1, 3, 5, 7: Sheet metal, pipe & profile processing
Halls 4, 6: Stamping technologies
Hall 8: Pressing & forming
Hall 9: Cutting, joining & fastening
Hall 10: Surface finishing & metal services
“This clear-cut thematic structure has proven its worth in practice and brings distinct benefits to everyone involved,” adds Knauer.
Blechexpo 2025 side events
The Blechexpo program will also include several special side events, such as the presentation of the Opening Press Conference, the Technical Presentation Forum, The “Best Award 2025”, and a dedicated Career Day for young professionals. For full details and scheduling, you can consult the official Blechexpo press program.
- Opening Press Conference
Renowned experts will discuss “AI in Sheet Metal Working: to What Extent Does it Support Automation and Process Chaining?” — exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance automation, process integration, and overall efficiency in sheet metal production.
- Technical Presentation Forum
Held throughout all four trade fair days, this daily presentation platform will offer practical insights, technology updates, and networking opportunities. Participants can expect in-depth discussions and real-world applications from leading industry experts.
- The “Best Award 2025”
A healthy competition to foster innovation and celebrate ingenuity that promises to showcase the best and brightest innovations in the sheet metal working field. An expert jury will evaluate the submissions and identify the most groundbreaking innovations.
- Career Friday
Scheduled for October 24, 2025, this initiative aims to connect the next generation with the metalworking world under the motto “Shape Your Dreams, Metal Your Future.” Pupils, students, teachers, and young professionals are invited to meet company representatives, explore future career paths, and take part in guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. — a unique chance to experience technologies firsthand and build valuable industry contacts.
Below you can find our updated Blechexpo 2025 exhibitors list, featuring companies from the Expometals network.
Exhibitors’ list and highlights - the best of Blechexpo 2025
Some exhibitors within the Expometals network will also be showcasing their innovative technologies during the trade show. We have prepared a selection of their latest highlights, listed alphabetically. Visitors can also consult the full list of exhibitors participating in Blechexpo 2025 at this link.
Ceia Induktion GmbH, stand 9229 H9: New Power Cube Family range
Ceratizit, stand 1309 H1: CERATIZIT to compensate greenhouse gas emissions with certified projects
Dallan, stand 10304 H10: A first-person account: innovation and automation in sheet metal processing
Emmebi DeeTee, stand 10206 H10: Practical guide for the use and maintenance of sheet metal cutting equipment
Faspar, stand 10400 H10: Sheet metal processing lines at Blechexpo 2025
Fimi Group, stand 10105 H10: “Thank you for visiting us – Next stop: Blechexpo 2025”
Mario Nava - Paganoni, stand 10505 H10: Traceability, investments, vision: PAGANONI® raises the bar in grinding and coatings
Mollificio Bergamasco, stand 3320 H3: Germany in the spotlight: Mollificio Bergamasco sets its sights on Blechexpo
Numalliance, stand 4314 H4: TE63LR: the electric tube bending machine combining versatility and performance
Salico, stand 6312 H6: Salico equips new Zuidnatie steel slitting center with advanced line
Waelzholz, stand 6219 H6
Stay tuned for more updates as Blechexpo 2025 approaches.
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