The world's leading experts meet at METEC, the International Trade Fair for Metallurgy, Steel Casting and Steel Production. Whether machines, plants and products for the steel industry, environmental protection, resource conservation or energy efficiency: METEC is a must see for those who want to play an active role in shaping tomorrow's industry. A unique concept brings unique contacts: the international trade fair quartet GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST is an ideal platform for meetings and business, because international buyers, users, experts and decision-makers from the metallurgy, heating technology and casting industries meet here at four events at the same time and in the same place. The high proportion of investment decision-makers also makes this trade fair quartet a highly efficient meeting place for successful business transactions.
Why METEC
A unique concept
International congresses, symposia and industry meetings are unique know-how platforms that bring theory and practice together and offer an excellent opportunity for networking and exchange.
METEC is a must
The world's leading experts meet at this international trade fair for metallurgy, steel casting and steel production. Machines, plants and products for the steel industry, environmental protection, resource conservation and energy efficiency will be on show. METEC is a must for anyone who wants to play an active role in shaping tomorrow's industry.
The trio of success
METEC is unbeatable with its accompanying congresses EMC (European Metallurgical Conference) and ESTAD (European Steel Technology and Application Days). Here, everything revolves around steel as a material, its production and applications, as well as environmental and energy aspects.
ecoMETALS
Rising energy prices, global warming and shortages of natural resources have put energy efficiency on the international agenda.
Economic Prospects of Germany
Germany's economic policies enhance a broad and competitive industrial environment with a strong focus on innovative future technologies. Many small and medium sized enterprises utilize this potential, making them leaders in their respective markets. Across industries large and small, German products are worldwide export hits.
According to recent studies, Germany ranks as the top investment location in Europe. Along with its relative economic stability, Germany is the largest domestic market within Europe, creating a large and stable customer base for investors. Germany's integration into the world economy also allows companies to gain and share knowledge, products and employees within a global network.
Inhabitants: 84,4 (2023 in Mio.) Business languages: German, English Currency: Euro (EUR)
(Source: gtai, Germany Trade and Invest)
Cycle:
every 4 years
METEC 2023 in facts & figures
Number of visitors:
63.262
Number of exhibitors:
566
Exhibition space:
20.994 m²
Messe Düsseldorf
Rooms for manoeuvre
Our 18 exhibition halls. The only limits we set on your imagination concern space: 262.727 square metres of hall space and 43,000 square metres of outdoor space. Otherwise everything else is possible. Whether this be a small trade fair or a large industrial exhibition. Underwater landscape, outdoor park, high-end technology playground. When the doors of our exhibition halls open entire worlds open up. For trade fair organisers, exhibitors and visitors.
With infrastructure geared up for events of all sizes. And for the 1.5 million visitors per year who visit our trade fairs or participate in over 2,800 congresses or specialist events. And when you leave the exhibition halls? Then you have art, culture and the famous Königsallee at your fingertips. As well as Rhineland joie de vivre. People love it here: at home, at work, in the Old Town. Because Düsseldorf has a lot to offer – just the right thing for everyone!
Venue location: Messe Düsseldorf D-40474 Düsseldorf Am Staad (Stockumer Höfe)