SHOW REPORT
BIEMH 2024 RIDES HIGH
With 1,604 exhibiting companies from 29 countries and 37,614 visitors from 67 countries , large machinery in operation was the main attraction at BIEMH 2024 .
We report from the BIEMH 2024 International Machine Tool Exhibition held in Bilbao , Spain , from 3-7 June 2024 . Six halls showcased a range of machinery , innovation , talent and new technologies .
ISMR joined 37,614 attendees from 67 countries at the BIEMH 2024 International Machine-Tool Exhibition , held from 3-7 June 2024 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre ( BEC ) in Spain . Professionals from Portugal ; Germany ; France ; Italy ; Mexico ; China and Turkey took part , alongside participants from the USA ; Colombia ; India ; the United Kingdom ; the Netherlands ; Switzerland and Austria . Six halls showcased a range of machinery , innovation , talent and new technologies .
With 1,604 exhibiting companies from 29 countries and 3,716 products and services , large machinery in operation was the main attraction at BIEMH 2024 . AdditεD , the International Additive Manufacturing show , as well as the 3D Fair , BeDIGITAL and WORKinn Talent Hub were held alongside BIEMH 2024 , welcoming 2,831 students and 406 teachers . The show organisers reported 355 high-quality offers at the Employment Forum .
“ BEC ’ s halls offered a complete tour of advanced manufacturing , which was certified for the first time with the official seal as a ‘ Sustainable Event ’. [ The event was ] reinforced by the internationality of the attendees ( exhibitors and visitors ), with visitors increasing their participation by 56 % compared to the previous edition of BIEMH ,” explained BEC .
“ As confirmed by companies participating in BIEMH ’ s Hosted Buyers ’ Programme , important business deals were closed and the first steps taken for new collaborative
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