Metalflow Alliance: Your gate to the full world of metal

Flow and metal technologies are becoming increasingly important worldwide. Their technological innovations have reached high standards and are beginning to open up new horizons regarding current topics such as energy and resource efficiency.

The Metalflow Alliance comprises more than 30 trade fairs from the Metal and Flow Technologies segment. More than 9800 exhibitors are now part of the Alliance, and more than 338,000 visitors have visited their trade shows so far.

If you as a trade visitor are interested in these trade fairs, you are also in the right place. All information about the Metalflow Alliance can be found on this portal or on the following pages. This portal gives you an overview of which trade fairs are in the field of metal and flow technologies and where you can count on the proven expertise of Messe Düsseldorf anywhere in the world. Here you will find the undisputed No. 1 trade fairs in their fields, as well as current trends and forward-looking solutions.

Whether autonomously or in cooperation with various organisations: Messe Düsseldorf promotes specialist events in strategically important growth markets.

Whether at the 'Homebase' in Düsseldorf or at trade fairs in Dubai, Shanghai, Mumbai, Bangkok or Moscow: Exhibitors and visitors can always rely on the competence and experience of Messe Düsseldorf.

Latest news from the metal industry

SALCOS®: Salzgitter orders 100 MW electrolyzer from Andritz

Steel producer Salzgitter has ordered a 100 MW plant for the production of green hydrogen from plant manufacturer Andritz of Austria. According to the company, it is the largest in Europe.

Hydrogen for industrial steam production: French-British cooperation

Hydrogen producer Lhyfe has entered into a partnership with Exogen Hydrogen Solutions. The British company has developed a plant that will produce industrial steam based on green hydrogen and decarbonize numerous industrial, district heating and mobility applications.

IT security: Many companies rely on training

Every third company (33 percent) in Germany generally trains all employees on IT security issues. Another 51 percent only train those in certain positions and areas.

Controlling underwater turbines with watertight actuators

In the Sauerbrunn hydropower plant near Graz (Austria), an electric actuator solution from AUMA ensures precise guide vane adjustment of an underwater turbine from Natel Energy. Thus, the actuators make an important contribution to environmentally friendly power generation.

Vacant CSO position on the Executive Board filled

Roman Gaida will be responsible for Bürkert Fluid Control Systems' global sales and marketing activities as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) from 1st November 2023. Having previously worked at Mitsubishi Electric Europe, he now completes the management team of the fluidics specialist.

Weak economy slows down industrial valves sector

Despite a weakening economy in Germany, the industrial valves sector is still moving in positive waters. In the first half of 2023, the companies succeeded in generating a nominal increase in turnover of 8 percent despite the difficult situation in some sales industries such as the chemical industry.

Award for Germany's best computer science talents

The five best young computer science talents from all over Germany were honoured at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). A total of 26 finalists had demonstrated their skills in the final round of the 41st National Computer Science Competition.

Manufacturer of special fittings finds investor

Around five months after Phönix Armaturen-Werke Bregel GmbH filed for insolvency, the insolvency administrator succeeded in finding an investor for the business operations.

BSFZ seal awarded for research and development

A German fittings manufacturer recently received the BSFZ seal for its research and development. The seal of the Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage (BSFZ) recognises companies that invest in the further development of their products to drive innovation in Germany.

Hydrogen burner nominated for German Future Prize

Kueppers Solutions from Dortmund is one of three companies nominated for the German Future Prize 2023. The reason is the new dual-fuel burner "iRecu®", which can be operated with a flexible hydrogen component. Up to 100 % hydrogen use is possible, making the burner potentially emission-free.

Ultrasonic flow measurement supplier before takeover

By the end of the year, FLEXIM Flexible Industriemesstechnik GmbH is to become part of Emerson Electric Co. The provider of technology and software solutions for industrial automation has announced a corresponding takeover.

Siemens Energy sells 12 PEM electrolysers to Air Liquide

Siemens Energy reports the sale of 12 electrolysers with a total capacity of 200 MW to Air Liquide. The French gas company plans to use the units in its Normand'Hy project in northern France. Starting in 2026, they are expected to produce 28,000 t of green hydrogen annually to supply a TotalEnergies refinery, among others.

Gasket manufacturer relies on automation in the warehouse

A German seal manufacturer is investing five million euros in an automated storage system at its production site in Eurasburg. The company has already been recording increasing sales figures for several years and is setting an example for the region with the expansion of the plant.

New Vice Chairman at VDMA Valves

At the beginning of July 2023, the Board of Directors of the Building Fittings Division of the VDMA elected Stefan Gesing as its new Chairman. From now on, the 45-year-old will also assume the role of Vice Chairman of the VDMA Valves Association.

Electrolysers for Get H2 Lingen: RWE allowed to build first 200-MW

RWE subsidiary Nukleus Green H2 has received approval for two 100-MW electrolysers. They are now being built on the site of the Emsland natural gas power plant in Lingen as part of the GET H2 Nukleus hydrogen project. Plans call for 300 MW by 2027.

Money for green steel: H2 Green Steel receives €1.5 billion from international investors

H2 Green Steel has received €1.5 billion from a large group of international investors - the company says this is the largest European private placement of the year. The steelmaker is investing the money in the development of its large-scale hydrogen steelmaking plant in Boden, northern Sweden.

New DVGW Code of Practice on shut-off valves published

The German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW) recently published a new draft of Code of Practice W 332. It deals with the selection, installation and operation of shut-off valves in water distribution systems.

AI is becoming more and more attractive for start-ups

Artificial intelligence and data analysis are currently the two top technologies for German start-ups. According to a survey by the digital association Bitkom, 53 percent of start-ups use big data and data analytics, 49 percent use artificial intelligence.

Drive manufacturers agree on international cooperation

The actuator manufacturers ARIS Stellantriebe GmbH from Germany and KINETROL from Great Britain have recently concluded a cooperation agreement. Both companies want to expand their worldwide sales in the future.

Companies set up task force against PFAS ban

Three companies from Kempen - PFEIFFER Chemie-Armaturenbau GmbH, Richter Chemie-Technik GmbH and Rhenotherm Kunststoffbeschichtungs GmbH - have founded a joint task force. They want to take action against possible PFAS restrictions that could come into force from 2025.

Primetals and ABF collaborate on storage automation

In June 2023, Primetals Technologies and digitalisation expert ABF concluded a partnership agreement at the METEC trade fair in Düsseldorf. The partnership focuses on inventory management solutions for the metals industry

German Steel an Metal Prodessing Industry Association criticises EU Supply Chain Act

The three-way discussion of the EU Supply Chain Act is completely unrealistic, warns the German Steel and Metal Processing Industry Association

Ifo Institute: Situation improved for automakers

The current economic situation of German automakers has seen strong improvement, according to ifo Business Surveys. However, expectations fell for the fifth month in a row.

Salzgitter Flachstahl supports short sea and inland waterway shipping

Inland waterway transport and European short sea shipping have traditionally played an important role for the German steel group Salzgitter AG. To support waterway logistics, Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH (SZFG), the largest company within the Steel Production Business Unit of Salzgitter AG, has recently become a member of the SPC - ShortSeaShipping Inland Waterway Promotion Center.

Saarstahl builds ORC facility to produce electricity from waste heat

Saarstahl is investing around 1.5 million euros in a new heat recovery plant at its Neunkirchen location.

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