The metalworking sector focuses on machine tools and automation early in the year in Poland. Warsaw Metaltech 2026 takes place from 20 to 22 January 2026 in Nadarzyn at PTAK Warsaw Expo. This note maps the technologies on display and gives actionable steps to prepare B2B outreach at the show.
Exhibition profile at Warsaw Metaltech 2026
The event highlights machining centers, turning and milling equipment, cutting tools and laser processing systems. Visitors will find metrology solutions, quality control devices, welding and joining technologies, and software for CAD-CAM and process support. The fair also covers consumables and surface treatment systems required for production lines.
PTAK Warsaw Expo provides the exhibition capacity needed for heavy machinery displays and live demonstrations. The venue supports rigs for machine installation and logistics for larger exhibits.
Who attends and who exhibits
Profiles listed by the organizers include engineers and shopfloor technicians, production managers, structural metal designers, procurement from automotive and aerospace, and maintenance management. Exhibitors typically range from machine tool manufacturers and tool suppliers to welding equipment makers and CNC system vendors.
This mix shifts conversations toward technical comparisons, cycle times, repeatability metrics and system integration rather than broad marketing pitches.
How to run B2B prospecting at the show
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Segment your targets. Separate prospects by need: machinery purchases, automation integration, spare parts and tooling supply. Each segment requires a different pitch and interlocutor.
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Bring technical dossiers. Prepare product sheets, performance data and case studies demonstrating duty cycles and tolerances. Demonstrable figures shorten decision times.
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Book demo slots in advance. Contact exhibitors through their profiles on the event site and secure 20–30 minute demo windows to see equipment under operating conditions.
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Ask precise technical questions. Inquire about achievable tolerances, machine repeatability, setup times, MES connectivity and maintenance schedules to anchor commercial discussions in measurable parameters.
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Compare total cost of ownership. Request breakdowns for integration, spare parts and service contracts and ask for references from installations in comparable industries.
Venue scale and operational capacity
PTAK Warsaw Expo figures highlight its operational scale. The venue reports more than 20,000 exhibitors annually and over 1 million visitors per year, operating across roughly 153,000 m². Those figures matter when planning booth construction, machine delivery and live demos.
Practical notes for Nadarzyn
The fair is held at PTAK Warsaw Expo, located at Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn. The site supports heavy vehicle access and on-site logistics for machinery. Plan transport windows and booth assembly times in advance with the venue to streamline installations.
Final recommendation, if your agenda targets machinery evaluation or automation projects, focus on hands-on demonstrations and technical meetings rather than high-level presentations. Register and check exhibitor lists at https://warsawmetaltech.pl to schedule meetings for the 20 to 22 January 2026 dates.
