Schweissen 2026 brought together 296 exhibiting companies from 15 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Germany (66), Austria (28), Switzerland (10) and Spain (6). By sector, the largest groups were Industrial Manufacturing (118) and Automation & Robotics (34).
Manufacturing and automation suppliers target trade visits to Wels where joining, separation and coating technologies are showcased. SCHWEISSEN brings together makers of equipment, consumables and integrated automation systems for production lines.
Practical information for Schweissen 2026
Schweissen 2026 takes place from April 21 to 24 at Messe Wels. Exhibitions are concentrated in the venue halls identified by the organiser and the site address is Messeplatz 1, 4600 Wels. The main railway station provides direct access and onsite parking areas are available.
Exhibitor and visitor profile
The event lists 300 exhibitors and about 11,000 professional visitors for this edition. Exhibitors present welding machinery, automated welding systems, coating and heat treatment solutions, inspection and safety equipment and software for manufacturing support.
Program highlights and dedicated areas
The layout includes specialised areas such as the Welding Experience Forum, Advanced Manufacturing and a Startup Area that spotlights new solutions. Practical formats aimed at young professionals include Skill Quest and a dedicated Nachwuchstag on April 21 that focuses on vocational introduction to industrial trades.
Commercial prospecting tactics for exhibitors and sales teams
Segment prospect lists by buyer need and technical fit. Prioritise meetings with companies that integrate robotic welding cells or outsource coating processes. Schedule demo windows in advance and prepare technical one-pagers and digital assets for quick sharing. Bring representative samples when feasible and assign a technical lead to each client slot to keep discussions focused on specifications and integration.
Key figures
- Exhibitors 300
- Professional visitors 11,000
- Duration 4 days
These metrics help plan staffing and on-stand demonstration capacity to match expected visitor flow.
Closing note and official link
For suppliers in welding, coating or automation systems the practical step is to lock meeting slots and demo plans now. Full programme details and ticketing are available at https://www.schweissen.at
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