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Impressions from GIFA (Foto: Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann)

GIFA

21-25 June 2027
Düsseldorf

Impressions from GIFA (Foto: Messe Düsseldorf / ctillmann)

GIFA

21-25 June 2027
Düsseldorf

Be part of it - visit GIFA!

The GIFA (Foundry Trade Fair) is the world's most important trade fair for foundry technology and takes place parallel to the METEC Metallurgy Trade Fair, the THERMPROCESS Thermal Process Technology Fair and the NEWCAST Cast Products Trade Fair in Düsseldorf. In addition to foundry systems and other machines and equipment for foundry equipment, the exhibition will also include measuring instruments, control technology, refractory materials, foundry chemistry, machines and aids for mould and core production and for model and mould making, gating and riser technology and raw casting aftertreatment right through to conveyor and storage technology.

 

Why GIFA

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All about foundry technology

In addition to foundry systems and plants, the world's most important trade fair for foundry technology also presents control technology, measuring instruments, foundry chemistry, as well as machines and aids for mould and core production.

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The Bright World of Metals

Under the motto "The Bright World of Metals" the trade fair quartet GIFA, NEWCAST, METEC and THERMPROCESS covers the entire spectrum of foundry technology, cast products, metallurgy and thermo process technology in comprehensive depth and breadth.
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A worthwhile visit

Whether plants, machines, control technology, moulds or equipment: At the world's leading trade fair for foundry technology you will find everything that interests foundry specialists and decision-makers.
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Hot Topics

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, Digitalisation, Circular Economy, Innovative Technologies

Economic Prospects of Germany

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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

GIFA 2023 in facts & figures

Number of visitors:

63.262

Number of exhibitors:

854

Exhibition space:

41.315 m²

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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)

Website:
www.messe-duesseldorf.com
Overview of the venue in Düsseldorf

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Focuses:

  • Foundry plants and installations, planning, construction, engineering
  • Melting shop
  • Refractories technology
  • Metallic charge materials
  • Moulding and core making
  • Moulding sands
  • Moulding sand preparation and sand reclamation
  • Moulding auxiliaries
  • Gating and feeding
  • Casting machines and pouring equipment
  • Die-casting machinery and plant
  • Peripheral equipment and auxiliary materials for die casting (die casting dies see 17.03.01)
  • Knock-out, fettling and finishing
  • Surface treatment
  • Welding and cutting
  • Heat treating and drying furnaces
  • Transportation and storage
  • Manipulation
  • Pattern and die making
  • Control systems
  • Measurement and test technology
  • Compressed-air technology
  • Exhaust and ventilation technology
  • Environmental protection and waste removal
  • Industrial safety and ergonomics
  • Information processing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Consultation, planning, services
  • Associations, trade publishers, trade journals
  • Training, further education

Main visitor target groups:

  • Foundries
  • Foundry machinery supply industry
  • Suppliers of raw and auxiliary materials and process materials for foundries
  • Vehicles industry
  • Mechanical engineering industry
  • Iron, steel and non-ferrous metal industry
  • Trade and commerce
  • Services
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You will find additional helpful information e.g. regarding your booth application on the official website of the trade fair.
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