The sheet metal working industry meets in Hanover from 20 to 23 October 2026. EuroBLECH 2026 marks the 28th International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition and takes place at the Hannover Messegelände.
Practical information and opening hours
EuroBLECH 2026 will run at the Hannover Messegelände. Dates are 20 to 23 October 2026 with published opening hours: 20, 21 and 22 October from 09:00 to 18:00 and 23 October from 09:00 to 17:00. The show layout includes dedicated halls for machinery demonstrations and product showcases.
Exhibitor profile and solution focus
The exhibition targets the full sheet metal working chain. The exhibitor list includes CNC machinery makers, surface protection film suppliers, steel producers and laser and press manufacturers. Featured names in the official listing include Voortman Steel Machinery B.V., POLIFILM PROTECTION GmbH, SENFENG CNC LASER GERMANY GmbH, voestalpine Stahl GmbH, TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen SE + Co. KG and Amada GmbH. Stand numbers are provided to help locate live demonstrations.
Preparing commercial outreach at EuroBLECH 2026
To make prospecting efficient, follow three steps. First map exhibitors by relevance to your technical needs. Second prepare concise technical briefs with required specs and target KPIs to share during short meetings. Third schedule 20 to 30 minute slots focused on compatibility checks and next steps. For buyers looking at laser cutting and press brakes, companies like TRUMPF and Amada are priority contacts. For steel supply and line integration, voestalpine and Voortman appear on the exhibitor roster.
Demonstration strategy for exhibitors
If you manage a demonstration stand, structure the presentation around a repeatable production cycle, provide sample parts, have a technical specialist on hand, display productivity metrics and supply clear commercial terms. Measured performance claims and live parts accelerate procurement discussions at the show.
Event resources and programme pointers
The organiser publishes an exhibitor directory and a product directory to filter technologies by application. The show pages also highlight a Pulse section with event news and industry updates. Use these digital resources to prioritise which halls and stands to visit and to optimise daily routing inside the Hannover Messegelände.
Closing note and official link
For companies active in sheet metal working, EuroBLECH 2026 concentrates machinery, materials and process suppliers in one venue. Check exhibitor lists, opening times and registration details at https://www.euroblech.com/#/ and set meetings in advance to get the most from the four show days.