About this expo
NORTEC is recognized as the leading exhibition for metalworking technologies in Germany and the largest industry event in northern Germany, operating under the motto "Production. Innovation. Future." This trade fair is specifically designed for manufacturers, focusing on production and encompassing the entire value chain of metalworking. It provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, from machine tools and precision tools to robotics, automation, software, and IT solutions.
The event serves as an indispensable platform for exhibitors to engage with the German industrial landscape, particularly the industrial SME community. It facilitates sales and networking, offering lead management and numerous formats to connect with new business partners and suppliers. Core exhibit sectors include measuring and testing technology, operating materials, logistics, and various machinery and equipment.
NORTEC attracts a professional audience, including manufacturers, production companies, decision-makers, buyers, and users from northern Germany, Scandinavian markets, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Attendees represent diverse industries such as aviation technology, mechanical engineering, medical technology, maritime technology, and vehicle technology. Concurrent programs like the Nortec Forum, offering practical lectures, and the Nortec Award, an innovation prize, further enhance the event's value.
Highlights
5 items- AUMA listed
- Held every two years
- Venue: Messegelände, Hamburg (Trade Fair Centre Hamburg)
- Approximately 200 exhibiting firms (2024) and 4,800 visitors (2024)
- Features concurrent events including the Nortec Forum and Nortec Award
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does NORTEC 2028 take place?+
NORTEC 2028 will be held from February 8 to February 10, 2028, at the Messegelände in Hamburg, Germany, also known as Trade Fair Centre Hamburg.
Who organizes NORTEC?+
NORTEC is organized by Messe Stuttgart (officially Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG) in cooperation with VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association).
What industries and products are covered at NORTEC?+
NORTEC covers the entire value chain of metalworking, including machine tools, precision tools, robotics, automation, software, measuring and testing technology, and materials. It targets professionals from industries such as aviation technology, mechanical engineering, medical technology, and vehicle technology.
How can I attend or exhibit at NORTEC?+
NORTEC is open to professionals. Exhibitors can utilize the event as a high-quality platform for sales and networking within the German industrial landscape, reaching the industrial SME community directly.