Driving momentum and productivity: EuroBLECH 2024 opens in Hanover

From 22 to 25 October, the international sheet metal working industry will meet in Hanover for
the 27th edition of EuroBLECH – the world’s largest showcase for live machinery and technical
breakthroughs in this sector. Themed ‘The Power of Productivity’, this year’s event features
nearly 1,300 exhibitors from 40 nations on 160,000sqm gross space across nine halls. An
engaging event programme of expert talks, guided tours, themed trails and innovation awards
offers extra opportunities for knowledge-building and networking.
Next week, EuroBLECH 2024 will once again turn Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany into the
global innovation hub for the sheet metal working community. The four-day event will feature
thousands of exhibits in 15 technology sectors and is expected to attract an even greater number of
visitors from international markets.
EuroBLECH’s growing global reach is mirrored in the exhibitor bookings, with 66% of suppliers
coming from outside Germany. Leading exhibitor countries include Germany, Italy, Turkey, China,
Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Poland, France, and the USA. Significant stand space
growth has been recorded by companies from Sweden, Austria, Portugal, and major Asian
economies, with India’s exhibition space more than doubling since the 2022 edition.
“Our exhibitor line-up is reflecting the current market situation. We see many European innovation
drivers leading the sustainability shift amid intense global competition, with rising investments in
Southeast Asia, India, and North America”, explains Evelyn Warwick, Event Director of EuroBLECH,
on behalf of RX. “Investing in new, efficient technologies that align with climate change policies will
drive long-term profitability and sustainability while addressing today’s challenges in the sheet metal
working landscape, like labour shortages, high energy costs, and fluctuating demand.”
Building better information about such investments is key: As the flagship event for the sector,
EuroBLECH 2024 will be offering an extended supporting programme on ‘The Power of Productivity’,
inviting visitors to engage deeper with the latest innovation and insights to boost their output and
efficiency.
Speaker Forum, Guided Tours and Award Trails
There will be two dedicated Presentation Areas in Hall 26 & 27, centred on Automation and
Digitalisation. Visitors are invited to drop by to hear leading innovation drivers live on stage, including
Coherent, Fraunhofer IWU, Klöckner, Schuler, Tata Steel, Trumpf, and many more.
A special Panel Discussion on Wednesday, 3pm in Hall 26, will explore the crucial role of automation
in helping overcome skilled labour shortage. Featuring global leader Trumpf, robotics specialist
Teqram, blind rivet expert Gesipa (SFS Group), and digitalization provider Cenit, the panel will focus
specifically on automation solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. While large corporations
have already made significant strides in automation, many SMEs are still in the early phases of
implementation. Panel host Benedikt Hofmann, Editor-in-Chief of MM MaschinenMarkt and
BLECHNET, will lead the discussion on innovative approaches and practical first steps to navigate the
wide landscape of automation.
A total of 76 companies are shortlisted for the prestigious EuroBLECH 2024 Award for outstanding
achievements in driving technical excellence and innovation. The six winners will be honoured at the
Official Awards Ceremony on the first exhibition day, at 5pm in Hall 27. Visitors are also invited to
follow the new Award Trails and explore all innovations that have been shortlisted by their peers.
There will be six different trails, one for each of the award categories: Stamping and Forming
Technology, Cutting Technology, Joining Technology, Surface Technology, Automation and Handling,
and Sustainability.
Launching for the first time at EuroBLECH are the Guided Visitor Tours. They will focus on ground-
breaking productivity solutions by companies such as AIDA, AMADA, Eagle, Libellula, OTC DAIHEN
Europe, Panasonic Connect Europe, Reis Robotics, RICO-Thomas Castro Silva, SEYI Presses
Europe, Voortman Steel Machinery, and Wila. Each tour stop includes a short presentation and Q&A
session with an exhibitor representative.
Promoting young talent and fresh ideas
EuroBLECH has a long history of promoting young talent, pushing progress within the industry. This
year’s event will host many new companies alongside established global players – one out of five
companies in the halls will be a new exhibitor. The ‘Young Innovators’ Pavilion in Hall 15 will bring
fresh faces and perspectives to the show floor, featuring promising start-ups from Germany.
To further support young talent, EuroBLECH offers a bespoke Careers Day on Friday, inviting
students and apprentices to visit the exhibition free of charge to help them engage with future
employers and technologies on the market. EuroBLECH also offers excellent opportunities for
recruiting and career progression: Visitors can look up companies that are hiring by using the
‘Recruiting’ filter on the Online Exhibitor List.
Online tools and information for visitors
The official event website provides extensive information on the exhibition profile and show visit,
including a full ‘Exhibitor List’ and ‘Online Show Preview’ to search for companies, products and
services. The new ‘What’s On’ page offers a concise overview of the full event programme. A one-
click ‘Planning Tool’ allows visitors to add companies, products and sessions to their personal agenda
for downloading, printing or sharing.
Opening times and tickets
EuroBLECH 2024 is held from 22 to 25 October 2024 at Hanover Exhibition Grounds in Germany,
occupying halls 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 26, and 27. Visitor access is via entrances West 1, West 2,
Nord 1, Ost 3, and Süd 1. Daily opening times are 9am to 6pm. Ticket Shop, Registration and Press
Accreditation are all available online. On-site registration is possible but will incur higher entry fees.
Additional ticket options include the Guided Visitor Tours, the Official Show Catalogue, and free
admission for students and apprentices on Careers Day (available onsite only upon presentation of
valid student ID).
Travel and accommodation
EuroBLECH promotes sustainable travel and has arranged special transport provisions: Deutsche
Bahn (DB) offers a fixed-price train ticket, allowing nationwide travel from any DB station to Hanover
(City Ticket included). To travel within Hanover, local carrier GHV offers a bespoke EuroBLECH
Travelcard, giving attendees unlimited travel on their trains and buses on the day before and during
the event. EuroBLECH will also provide an exclusive shuttle service from Hanover Airport to the
exhibition grounds and back. Buses run as required, for EUR 25 per route and person. Visitors
looking for last-minute accommodation are advised to consult the EuroBLECH HotelMap on the
official show website.
About EuroBLECH
EuroBLECH is the world’s largest exhibition for sheet metal processing. The event attracts high-profile
visitors with decision-making power, looking for innovative manufacturing solutions and machines in
all key industry sectors. Exhibits cover the full spectrum of processing finished and semi-finished
products, including metal sheets, tubes, coils, profiles, stampings, and hybrids. Technologies on
display comprise stamping, punching, pressing, forming, cutting, joining, welding, fastening, handling,
finishing, quality control, CAD/CAM/CIM, tools, machine components, warehouse and factory
equipment, material recycling, R&D, and many other application areas.
www.euroblech.com