Foundries face increasing pressure to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions while maintaining productivity. Gifa 2027 takes place from 21 to 25 June 2027 in Dusseldorf and brings together suppliers and technologies across the metal production chain.
This article outlines the exhibitor mix, event services that help commercial teams prepare, and the key figure to consider when planning on-site activity.
Practical information for Gifa 2027
The fair runs at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from 21 to 25 June 2027. The organizer provides online tools such as an interactive hall plan and an exhibitor dashboard to locate stands and products before arrival.
Use those resources to coordinate logistics and to speed up on-site accreditation processes.
Exhibitor profile and technical focus areas
Gifa covers the full range of foundry and thermal process technologies. Product categories highlighted in the event materials include foundry plants and engineering, melting operations, refractory technology, mold and core production, molding materials and regeneration, gating and feeding systems, casting machines and process automation.
The published figure for registered exhibitors is 25, which complements the catalogue of technical categories presented on the show platform.
Program highlights and learning formats
Gifa 2027 features a supporting program of seminars, international congresses and symposia on process improvement, energy and resource efficiency, and technical innovation. Presentations and downloads are available for planning ahead of face to face meetings.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Gifa
Actionable steps for commercial teams
- Map targets by product category using the exhibitor directory to focus on melting, refractory or automation suppliers.
- Schedule meetings through the exhibitor dashboard and secure visitor badges early to reduce waiting times at the venue.
- Prepare concise technical briefs with specifications and problem statements to make conversations with engineers more efficient.
- Identify live demos on the interactive hall plan and allocate time to inspect equipment in operation for compatibility checks.
Key figure
- Exhibitors registered: 25
For a detailed assessment of the exhibitor mix and to build a meeting schedule consult the official exhibitor list and hall plan.
Final recommendation
If your priority is lowering energy consumption or upgrading refractory solutions, use Gifa 2027 to benchmark alternative suppliers and to validate process integration options. Plan your agenda with the online tools provided by the fair and review exhibitor product categories in advance. Program and exhibitor details are available on the official site http://www.gifa.de.
