Press Releases
Press releases are free for editorial use, and may in this context be utilised without further consultation. Please make sure to provide source attributions, particularly for the pictures. We would very much appreciate it if you could send us a link or a courtesy copy of your coverage for our archives.

METAV 2022 – First metalworking trade fair since 2019
METAV 2022 – First metalworking trade fair since 2019
METAV 2022 – First metalworking trade fair since 2019
After almost two years, there is finally some good news from the German trade fair sector regarding metalworking. METAV 2022 is set to open its doors from 8 to 11 March in Düsseldorf. The registration forms were sent out last week.
Read More

Turnaround for machine tool industry
Turnaround for machine tool industry
Turnaround for machine tool industry
Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the first quarter of 2021 were 26 per cent up on the same period last year. Orders from Germany rose by 10 per cent. Foreign orders, however, were 35 per cent higher than in the previous year.
Read More

Turnaround for German forming technology
Turnaround for German forming technology
Turnaround for German forming technology
Orders received by the German metal forming technology manufacturers in the first quarter of 2021 were 9 per cent up on the previous year's figure. Orders from Germany fell by 12 per cent. Foreign orders, however, were 25 per cent higher than in the previous year.
Read More

GrindingHub registration forms available – Register now!
GrindingHub registration forms available – Register now!
GrindingHub registration forms available – Register now!
In the last few days the VDW has sent out registration forms to potential GrindingHub exhibitors all over the world. "We first presented our trade fair concept just four weeks ago, and since then we have succeeded in creating the registration forms for the new GrindingHub and distributing them withi...
Read More

German machine tool manufacturers are back in China
German machine tool manufacturers are back in China
German machine tool manufacturers are back in China
"Finally, a real trade fair again with flesh-and-blood, exhibitors and visitors, with exhibition stands and face-to-face discussions" is what many German machine tool manufacturers are looking forward to at Cimt 2021. It opens its doors in Beijing from April 12 to 17. In the largest sales market for...
Read More

METAV on the Web – A lesson in the digitalization of the trade fair world
METAV on the Web – A lesson in the...
METAV on the Web – A lesson in the digitalization of the trade fair...
After four virtual days the trade fair METAV digital came to an end on 26 March. "It was a solution to the current situation with a new format in which 80 exhibitors participated with great enthusiasm and commitment," says Stephanie Simon, responsible for organizing the trade fair at the VDW.
Read More