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Messegelände Hannover – a proven platform for global industrial events
How EuroBLECH sets the benchmark for successful guest events in Hannover
s the world’ s largest trade
A fair for the sheet metal working industry, EuroBLECH is more than just a technology showcase – it is a prime example of how complex industrial events can be realised with precision, professionalism, and international appeal. Held every two years in Hannover, EuroBLECH brings together the entire value chain of sheet metal processing – from stamping, cutting, and bending to laser technology and forming.
For over 75 years, Hannover has been welcoming visitors from around the world, who value the city’ s warm hospitality and its modern, cosmopolitan atmosphere. EuroBLECH exemplifies this spirit, serving as both a technological trend barometer and a global meeting point for manufacturers, users, and investors.
At its most recent edition in 2024, EuroBLECH welcomed 1,317 exhibitors from around 40 countries and nearly 39,000 trade visitors from 114 nations. Across 160,000sqm of gross exhibition space, the event delivered an impressive density of innovation, live machinery demonstrations, and highlevel networking. The show continues to serve as both a technological trend barometer and a global meeting point for manufacturers, users and investors.
EuroBLECH is not only a success story for the sheet metal industry, it also highlights the potential of Messegelände Hannover( Hannover Exhibition Grounds) as a venue for
international industrial trade fairs. Organised by RX( Reed Exhibitions), one of the world’ s leading trade fair organisers headquartered in the UK, EuroBLECH has been held in Hannover for decades. The long-standing partnership with Deutsche Messe is characterised by trust, flexibility, and a shared commitment to delivering highperformance trade fair experiences.“ EuroBLECH showcases how modern infrastructure, advanced hall technology, and decades of trade fair expertise create a strong platform for global industrial events,” says Robert Bachmann, director venue sales at Deutsche Messe.“ Our strength lies in flexibility – from the venue to Copyright Deutsche Messe our service culture.”
Indeed, Hannover offers a wide range of advantages for guest organisers:
• Excellent connectivity by motorway, high-speed train, and international airport
• Heavy-load floors, variable hall sizes, and customisable layouts for machinery and technical installations
• Robust technical infrastructure and expansive manoeuvring and outdoor event areas
• A clear site layout, allowing for efficient visitor guidance and smooth logistics
• Enhanced sustainability efforts contribute to lowering the carbon footprint
• And, not least, a seasoned team that supports organisers with tailored, hands-on solutions“ Messegelände Hannover provides exactly what a high-tech industrial trade show like EuroBLECH needs: robust infrastructure, seamless logistics, and a highly professional on-site team,” confirms Evelyn Warwick, event director EuroBLECH at RX.“ For us as organisers, it’ s the ideal foundation for delivering a world-class event.”
The successful post-pandemic return of EuroBLECH underscored one thing clearly: Hannover works – even under challenging conditions. The event’ s seamless execution demonstrated that large-scale capital goods shows with international exhibitor and visitor structures can be realised safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards at this venue.
EuroBLECH 2026 will return to Hannover, 20 – 23 October. With planning already underway, the event is set to grow further – on a strong foundation and a trusted stage. EW
28 Issue 5 2025 www. exhibitionworld. co. uk