METALFORUM 2026 in Poznan, Poland

METALFORUM 2026 is a specialized trade fair for metallurgy, foundry production, and the metal industry.

It takes place as part of the ITM Industry Europe industrial showcase at the Poznań International Fair (MTP) venue in Poznań, Poland.

This is a format built for practitioners. People come here to see technology live, compare suppliers, and agree on projects fast.

Who should visit METALFORUM 2026

• Owners and CEOs of manufacturing companies. It’s an efficient way to assess the market and find partners for modernization.
• Chief engineers and process engineers. Especially those responsible for melting, casting, furnaces, heat treatment, and metal quality.
• Procurement and sourcing leaders. The show helps you collect contacts quickly, compare terms, and shorten the supplier selection cycle.
• Equipment manufacturers and service companies. The audience here is professional and “warm”: people come to solve specific tasks.
• Representatives of end-user industries: machine building, automotive, transport, energy, heavy industry.

Video about the event and the industrial showcase atmosphere

For METALFORUM, videos are more often published as part of the overall ITM block. Below is a short official digest video that captures the venue’s scale and the pace of the stands.

History of METALFORUM: how the show became an industry meeting point

Organizers note that METALFORUM has “well over a decade of tradition”. That’s an important signal for business: this is not an experiment, but a well-established market gathering.

According to industry statistics, as early as 2010 the Poznań show posted strong numbers for floor space, visitors, and exhibitors. For many companies, it was the start of a systematic presence in the Polish market.

Today, METALFORUM grows alongside ITM Industry Europe. The focus is shifting toward efficiency, sustainable solutions, and technological modernization in manufacturing.

Benefits of METALFORUM in numbers and real business opportunities

• A strong industrial ecosystem. METALFORUM 2026 runs alongside other specialized ITM salons, expanding reach across adjacent technologies and the supply chain.
• The proven scale of ITM Industry Europe. Official materials from previous editions mention figures around 1,000 exhibitors, 26,500 m² of exhibition space, and 18,573 professional visitors.
• Historically strong METALFORUM 2026 performance. For the 2010 edition, the data cited includes: 682 exhibitors, 11,693 visits, and about 19,042 m² of net floor area. This shows a “long-distance” track record and steady demand.
• Europe-wide context. Organizers reference Eurofer industry data: steelmaking in 22 EU countries means hundreds of thousands of direct jobs and millions more across related sectors. For exhibitors, it’s a clear argument that the audience here is not случайная.

Compared with “narrow” local trade fairs, METALFORUM wins through the breadth of business connections. You cover metallurgy and casting, and at the same time reach customers in automation, machine building, and industrial services.

Well-known companies among the industrial showcase participants

Below are examples that are useful as a benchmark for the level of the audience.

• Bosch Rexroth. The name is typically associated with industrial automation, drive systems, and solutions for production lines. Their presence sets a “bar” for the technology quality on-site.

• Air Liquide. For metallurgy and thermal-process production, technical gases and engineering solutions are always relevant. Participants like this help visitors solve questions not only around equipment, but around processes too.

• Balluff. The brand is well known for sensors and process monitoring solutions. For plant leaders, it’s a practical interest area: control, reliability, and predictability on the line.

• Castrol. Lubricants and process fluids are a “quiet” factor behind productivity and quality. At stands like these, you can quickly discuss selection, operating modes, and maintenance economics.

• Bodycote. The company is known for heat treatment services and engineering support. For buyers, it’s a convenient format for a conversation about part quality and batch consistency.

• BEHRINGER. Cutting and metal preparation equipment is a classic “entry point” into the production chain. Exhibitors like this attract shop-floor specialists and generate many technical, to-the-point conversations at the stand.

What you’ll find at METALFORUM 2026 : product and service categories

The official thematic scope covers raw materials, equipment, processes, and services. Below are examples of blocks that are typically most relevant for business.

• Raw materials and inputs. Ores and concentrates, scrap, metal waste, slags and recycling products.
• Metallurgical equipment. Melting furnaces, annealing furnaces, secondary metallurgy equipment, ladles and tooling.
• Foundry production. Technologies and solutions for casting, molds, consumables, auxiliary processes.
• Surface preparation and finishing. Cleaning, pre-treatment, consumables and equipment.
• Thermal and thermochemical treatment. Technologies, coatings, materials, equipment for deep heating and hardening.
• Related services. Engineering, quality control, service, modernization, staff training.

Tips for METALFORUM 2026 visitors : how to stay focused and leave with contracts

• Come with a clear task. Prepare 3–5 questions: total cost of ownership, lead times, service, implementation, warranties, training. This helps you separate what’s “nice” from what’s useful.
• Set aside time for adjacent ITM halls. The best value is often at the intersection: metallurgy plus automation, casting plus quality control, furnaces plus energy efficiency.
• Collect comparisons on-site. Many exhibitors can provide spec sheets, case examples, and direct engineer contacts. It saves weeks of follow-up emails after the show.
• Schedule meetings in advance. Even a 20-minute slot delivers more than an hour in a general stand queue.
• Look for presentations and expert sessions. The ITM industrial showcase regularly hosts discussions, trainings, and themed demonstrations. It’s a fast way to understand trends, without buying consulting “blind”.

How to exhibit at METALFORUM 2026 as an exhibitor

Participation in METALFORUM 2026 should be treated as a commercial project. Your goal is not to “be seen”, but to explain the value in 30 seconds and log the contact in your CRM right on the show floor.

• Choose your participation format. Define whether you sell equipment, services, or materials. Based on that, you choose the space and the scenario for your exhibition stand.


• Prepare a demonstration. In metallurgy, what works best is real samples, before/after comparisons, savings figures, and reliability metrics.
• Build the right booth team. You need sales and an engineer. Visitors here ask specific questions and quickly sense “empty promises”.
• Design a lead magnet. A quick audit, ROI calculation, a free test, a sample, a checklist. This boosts conversion into negotiations.

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