The entire value chain of the metals industry under one roof
Four world-leading trade fairs – one platform: The Bright World of Metals
GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST form the metal industry’s leading international quartet of trade fairs. No other trade fair platform covers the industrial process chain – from foundry technology via metallurgy and thermal processing technology to castings – so comprehensively and with such a strong technological foundation.
As a four-in-one industry gathering, this quartet of trade fairs brings together international trade visitors and top decision-makers from the metallurgy, thermal engineering and foundry sectors at the same time and in the same place. This fosters valuable contacts, concrete business opportunities and new impetus for the future of the global metal industry.
With a diverse supporting programme comprising conferences, technology forums, seminars and special exhibitions, the quartet of trade fairs also offers a platform for knowledge transfer, innovation and international industry dialogue.
The future of foundry technology
GIFA
GIFA is the world’s leading trade fair for the foundry industry and is unrivalled in terms of international reach, scale and relevance. The significant synergies with the parallel events on the exhibition grounds are unique.
The energy of metallurgical innovation
METEC
As the world’s leading trade fair for the metal and steel industry, METEC is the international platform for modern metallurgy, innovative plant technology and sustainable production processes. Here, leading companies meet decision-makers from all over the world to actively shape the future of the industry.
The Heat that drives Change
THERMPROCESS
THERMPROCESS is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial thermal processing technology. It showcases innovative systems, energy-efficient technologies and forward-looking solutions for sustainable heat treatment and thermal processing methods.
The Home of Castings
NEWCAST
NEWCAST is the world’s leading trade fair for cast products. It brings together international manufacturers, users and buyers, and showcases innovative castings, modern manufacturing technologies and new applications across the industrial value chain.
Four world-leading trade fairs. One platform.
Why it’s worth taking part
- Four world-leading trade fairs – one visit: The trade fair quartet brings together four specialised world-leading trade fairs at a single venue and at the same time. This provides a unique overview of technologies, innovations and future topics across the entire metallurgical value chain.
- A view of the entire value chain: From foundries through metallurgy and thermal processing technology to innovative cast products – the trade fair quartet brings together all the key sectors of the metal industry and creates valuable synergies between the individual specialist fields.
- Experience the topics of the future together: Decarbonisation, the circular economy, the smart factory, artificial intelligence and innovative materials are shaping the future of the metals industry. The Bright World of Metals brings these developments together and brings them to life across all four world-leading trade fairs.