Pressure on emissions and material circularity is reshaping metal processing choices. Over three days in Dusseldorf manufacturers, recyclers and equipment suppliers will present technical responses and commercial offers.
Practical information for Aluminium 2026
Aluminium 2026 runs from 6 to 8 October at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday 09:00 to 18:00. Main entrances referenced by the organiser are Hall 6 and South at Stockumer Kirchstraße 61. Registration and participation options are available via the official website.
Key figures for the 2026 show
The 2026 edition brings together more than 800 exhibitors and over 20,000 trade visitors across three days. Those figures underline a large exhibition footprint covering raw materials, extrusion lines, surface protection and process fluids.
Exhibitors and company profiles
Exhibitors include extrusion equipment manufacturers such as HLT Industry, integrated producers like Speira and suppliers focused on process control, lubricants and protective films. The exhibitor mix spans rolling mills, recycling specialists and machine builders serving automotive, construction and industrial manufacturing applications.
Programme highlights announced
Organisers have published initial conference sessions under the “Leichtes Metall” banner. Content runs on two stages with topics covering decarbonisation, CBAM, the automotive value chain and the implications of new primary smelter projects in Europe. The agenda balances technical productivity topics with regulatory and circular economy discussions.
How to approach B2B prospecting at the fair
- Pre-book meetings with priority exhibitors. With 800+ stands planned, calendarised meetings prevent missed opportunities.
- Target by application area. Seek extrusion line suppliers for production upgrades and recyclers for circularity projects.
- Bring technical samples and spec sheets. Metallurgy and process buyers value concrete tolerances, treatments and certification data during stand conversations.
- Use conference sessions to screen partners. Sessions on CBAM and decarbonisation reveal companies with active projects and specific investment needs.
Closing note and official link
If your objective is to source equipment or partners across the aluminium value chain, arrive with a clear agenda and technical materials. Registration, exhibitor lists and the detailed programme are published on the official site http://www.aluminium-messe.com, which should be the starting point for organising meetings and visits during the show.
