With over 430 exhibitors from 28 countries, the GrindingHub trade fair for grinding and surface finishing technologies (Stuttgart, 5-8 May) is sending out a powerful message to the industry: despite falling production and export figures, grinding technology remains highly innovative, with GrindingHub positioning itself as the sector’s central platform.

Economic conditions remain challenging, as confirmed by Dr Markus Heering, executive director of organiser, VDW: “Statistics clearly show that the industry is navigating a challenging environment. Yet we’re also seeing strong innovation momentum across many companies. In times like these, the sector needs guidance, avenues for information sharing and tangible business opportunities, which is exactly what GrindingHub delivers.”

Across three halls at Messe Stuttgart, exhibitors from Germany, China, Switzerland and Italy in particular will present their innovations from every stage of the valued chain, from grinding machines and abrasives, process peripherals and software solutions, to measuring and testing technology.

“GrindingHub is so much more than just a product show,” states Heering. “It’s the international stage for grinding technology and a place where partnerships are forged, investments are prepared and future technologies are set in motion.”

The fact that Switzerland is one of the most strongly represented countries among the exhibitors highlights the importance of grinding technology for its industry at home.

Says Christoph Blättler from Swissmem, the association for the Swiss technology industry: “Grinding machines make up around a fifth of Swiss machine tool exports. This underscores the critical role of such technology for our member companies. The Grinding Pavilion Switzerland gives smaller companies in particular an efficient way to shine at the trade fair.” 

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