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Post show report 2023

The top event THE BRIGHT WORLD OF METALS came to Düsseldorf at just the right time and with the right themes in 2023. Read the post show report here.

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Growth market Türkiye

The Bright World of Metals expands global network to include ANKIROS/TURKCAST and ALUEXPO

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Trend report

Whether sustainability, electrification or energy and resource efficiency with increased productivity: we will keep you well informed until 2027 and beyond.

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Top results, top-level talks, and top atmosphere at the Bright World of Metals in Düsseldorf!

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GIFA LIVE

Discover the highlights of GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST 2023.
Here you will find interviews, impressions from the halls and many more insights from the Bright World of Metals.

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This is GIFA

GIFA, looks back on a long tradition in the Düsseldorf trade fair portfolio and offers the almost complete world range in the areas of foundry and melting plants, refractory technology, plants and machinery for mold and core production, molding materials and molding supplies, model and mold making, control technology and automation, environmental protection and waste disposal as well as information technologies. The trade show is accompanied by a diverse supporting program with numerous seminars, international congresses, symposia and lecture series.

Hot Topics at GIFA 2027

Given the current industry environment, a forward-looking GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST is on the horizon. With the EU's Climate Protection Plan 2050, the metallurgical industry is now addressing hot issues and needs more than ever a strong communication platform for global exchange. We support the project - with our Bright World of Metals Hot Topics!


Sustainability
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Digitalisation
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Circular economy
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XPONENTIAL Europe 2025

The new leading trade fair for autonomous technologies and robotics at Messe Düsseldorf

From February 18 to 20, 2025, experience the future of uncrewed systems, discover groundbreaking solutions from international companies and startups, and network with industry leaders and trendsetters. Immerse yourself in the world of autonomous navigation in air, ground, maritime, and space.

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Product categories at GIFA

Are you looking for the world's best technologies and solutions for decarbonisation, green casting, energy and resource efficiency?
State-of-the-art foundry plant, machinery, equipment and melting operations are some of the key areas represented by most exhibitors.

Find out about innovative projects and cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of the foundry. Find out how the latest technologies are optimising the melting process . Perhaps you are particularly interested in the latest developments in refractory technology? At GIFA you will find advanced solutions for the optimum lining of furnaces and melting plants, enabling sustainable and efficient production. You can also find out how metallic charge materials are improving foundry processes and increasing the quality of end products, or explore the latest trends in mould and core making technology. Join us and discover the latest trends and product innovations at Bright World of Metals.

Here is an initial overview of the product categories and exhibitors at GIFA, from 21.-25. Juni 2027.

Circular Valley Convention 2025
Circular Valley Convention 2025
Discover the future of the circular economy at the Circular Valley Convention, premiering on March 12 and 13, 2025, at the Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf.

This innovative convention format, consisting of a conference, expo, and event, is organized by Messe Düsseldorf in cooperation with the Circular Valley Foundation and the Fraunhofer UMSICHT Institute. The CVC serves as a content hub for the circular economy and a marketplace for circular competencies, such as product design, production, logistics, usage, collection, sorting, and recycling.

Top decision-makers from business, science, politics, and society will come together across industries to network and actively shape the transformation towards a circular economy.
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Supporting program

Discover our extensive supporting program around the trade fair.
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ecoMetals

Learn more about the campaign on sustainability, climate protection and the metallurgical value chain.
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Kontakt

Our team for exhibitor support:

GIFA collective mailbox
exhibitor@gifa.de

Sarah Möller
Tel.: +49 211 4560 520
MoellerS@messe-duesseldorf.de

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Exhibitor statements

"This is our first time at GIFA and we were optimistic. Our expectations were exceeded. By halfway through the fair, we had received 100 concrete enquiries."
Exhibitor at GIFA.
Knut Nilsson, Area Sales Manager, DISAB – TELLA AB, Vallentuna, Schweden
Aussteller auf der GIFA.
"It's good to talk face to face with people about business again. We estimate that 90 percent of our stand visitors are international. Yesterday we had non-stop conversations."
Exhibitor at METEC.
Kai Vöhl, Director of Global Sales & Marketing, NCCM Roll Technology, River Falls, USA
Kai Vöhl, Director of Global Sales & Marketing, NCCM Roll Technology, River Falls, USA
"We develop, plan and implement customer-specific solutions in the areas of foundry technology, process engineering and energy technology. GIFA is therefore the ideal platform for us. We have been an exhibitor for 25 years."
Exhibitor at GIFA.
Ulf Scheuchl, MBA Managing Director, R. Scheuchl Gmbh, Ortenburg, Deutschland
Ulf Scheuchl, MBA Managing Director, R. Scheuchl Gmbh, Ortenburg, Deutschland
 "Our presence in Düsseldorf is image-enhancing.  [...]  Our presence at NEWCAST is a symbol that we will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the future."
Exhibitor at NEWCAST.
Gökhan Gülenc, Technical Coordinator, BORAN-Stahlguss, Ankara, Türkei
Gökhan Gülenc, Technical Coordinator, BORAN-Stahlguss, Ankara, Türkei
„Wir möchten unser Europageschäft weiter voranbringen. Unser Stand auf der Messe ist Anlaufpunkt für potenzielle Kunden. Wir sind optimistisch, dass wir in den nächsten Tagen eine hohe Frequenz an Gesprächen haben."
Aussteller auf der THERMPROCESS.
Guillermo Gónzalez, Business Develop Manager, Ramona Averina, Sales Area Manager, Galdakao, Spanien
Guillermo Gónzalez, Business Develop Manager, Ramona Averina, Sales Area Manager, Galdakao, Spanien

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