Around 500 exhibitors and more than 11,100 visitors: that was the outcome of GrindingHub
2024 which concluded last month after four successful days.
“The trade fair has developed very well since its successful launch two years ago,” reports Dr
Markus Heering, managing director of show organiser, the VDW (German Machine Tool
Builders’ Association). “The strong figures and positive mood at GrindingHub speak for
themselves.”

Sebastian Schmid, vice president at co-operation partner Messe Stuttgart, adds: “Grinding is
one of the most important machining processes. We are delighted that we’ve been able to
offer the grinding technology community a platform here in Stuttgart for the second time.
This confirms that we are meeting an important industry need with this trade fair.”
In the visitor survey, 42% of respondents had travelled from abroad, from 75 countries. The
majority came from Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Turkey and France. One in 10 trade fair
visitors travelled to Stuttgart from Asia in order to experience the latest innovations in
grinding technology.

Compared with the premiere of GrindingHub in 2022, the quality of visitors improved once

again. Around 90% said that they were involved in company purchasing and procurement
decisions. Over 80% of decision-makers came to the trade fair with firm investment
intentions, with 42% planning to make investments in the next six months.
“This should encourage manufacturers for the rest of the year, especially in light of the
current economic situation,” says Heering. “We ultimately succeeded with the second
edition in establishing GrindingHub as the international meeting point for the grinding
technology industry. The heart of the industry beats in Stuttgart.” 
The next GrindingHub will be held in Stuttgart on 5-8 May 2026.
More information www.grindinghub.de