Press releases
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A model of success: ecoMetals@The Bright World of Metals
07.06.2019
Sustainability, resource conservation, and energy efficiency are some of the current trends in the energy-intensive foundry and metallurgy industries. Therefore, this year’s edition of GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST, which takes place from 25 to 29 June, will once more include the ecoMetals Trails, guided tours on the complex issues surrounding sustainability.Matchmaking in the Digital Age
27.05.2019
What is the easiest way for exhibitors and visitors to find each other in the digital age? The new smart Matchmaking Tool pro-vides the ideal platform to make new contacts and network fast and easily.The NEWCAST Award: Application period extended to the end of May
21.05.2019
Since 2003, Messe Düsseldorf and the Confederation of German Foundry Industry (BDG) have presented the NEWCAST Award – and every year, the competition proves just how innovative the industry is. This year, this is doubly true: The winners’ trophies are characterised by their extraordinary production method.GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS & NEWCAST 2019 with high-quality special events
10.04.2019
The “Bright World of Metals” from 25. to 29. June 2019 will be featuring a unique range of international congresses, symposiums, forums and special shows.Burkhard Dahmen: The new president of METEC 2019
04.04.2019
Born in Düsseldorf, Burkhard Dahmen was appointed at today’s executive board meeting of the trade fair quartet GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST.Storage in the metal industry: World's leading trade fairs for metallurgy and foundry technology cooperate with ENERGY STORAGE EUROPE
21.02.2019
The cooperation of the two Düsseldorf trade fairs is intended to raise awareness of the possibilities of energy storage in metal production and processing and thus contribute to increasing energy efficiency and competitiveness in these industrial segments.GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST 2019 - The hotspot for international foundry and metallurgy technology
01.12.2018
In June 2019, Düsseldorf turns into the hotspot for international foundry and metallurgy technology. Around 2,000 international exhibitors will take part in the world’s leading trade fairs against megatrends additive Manufacturing, lightweight construction for the automotive sector, Industry 4.0 and ecoMetals.Announcement: METEC & 4th ESTAD 2019
10.07.2018
From 24 to 28 June 2019, the VDEh Steel Institute will be organising the 4th ESTAD, Europe's leading conference for the steel industry, to accompany METEC, the world's leading trade fair for metallurgical technology.Dr Guido Kleinschmidt new President of METEC 2019
10.07.2018
Dr Guido Kleinschmidt (49), who is a member of the Managing Board of SMS group GmbH, is the new President of METEC, the International Metallurgical Trade Fair and Congresses from 25. to 29. June 2019.GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST are striking out for success
13.06.2018
The official closing date for registration has closed, and now it is clear that GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST are set for success once again. Around 2,000 exhibitors from around the world will come together in Düsseldorf from 25 to 29 June 2019, under the slogan “The Bright World of Metals”.