DIARY of EVENTS
IDDRG 2021 – Virtual
MTA Vietnam
7-10 July 2021
Fastener Fair India
17-18 August 2021
ITM Industry Europe
31 August-3 September 2021
Global Industrie
FABTECH 2021
13-16 September 2021
Subcon / Engineer Expo / Manufacturing Management
14-16 September 2021
Stainless 2021 - Green & Digital
EMO Milano 2021
4-9 October 2021
Made in Steel
5-8 October 2021
Southern Manufacturing
6-7 October 2021
Blechexpo 2021
26-29 October 2021
Fastener Fair Stuttgart
9-11 November 2021
WIN Eurasia 2021
Metalex 2021
17-20 November 2021
WELCOME
FROM THE EDITOR BLECH India
26-28 November 2021
SteelFab 2022
10-13 January 2022
MACH 2022
4-8 April 2022
FABTECH Mexico
3-5 May 2022
LAMIERA
25-28 May 2022
BIEMH International Machine Tool Show
30 May-3 June 2022
Bilbao , Spain https :// biemh . bilbaoexhibitioncentre . com / en /
IMTS 2022
EuroBLECH 2022
25-28 October 2022
Sara Waddington
The size of the global material handling equipment market is expected to reach US $ 44.5 billion by 2028 , according to a recent report by Grand View Research Inc . The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.4 % from 2021 to 2028 . Rapid industrialisation and the increased demand for automation in material handling equipment is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period .
In the June issue of ISMR , we report on the creation of a new ridging index ( RI ) by Outokumpu , an important development for the forming of ferritic stainless steel ( on page 18 ). You can also uncover a selection of the latest global stamping innovations on page 38 . We also chart the benefits of flow-forming for the chipless production of weight-optimised wheels ( page 46 ) and highlight trends , growth drivers and challenges for manufacturers in global oil and gas markets ( see page 22 ).
On page 26 , we preview the hybrid ITM Industry Europe showcase , which will take place from 31 August - 3 September 2021 . We also unveil how Van Geenen B . V . Metaalfinishing is unlocking new business opportunities , with its heightened grinding capability , for polished sheet and tube products ( page 28 ). We examine the impact , on page 30 , of COVID-19 on the MENA region ’ s economy and manufacturing activity . Laser welding ( page 34 ) and storage and stacking ( page 48 ) also come under the spotlight in this issue .
Please stay safe and healthy – the best wishes of the ISMR team go with you .
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