BIEMH 2026: 1,503 Exhibitors from 34 Countries at International Machine Tool Biennial, Bilbao March 2-6

The 33rd edition of BIEMH (Bienal Internacional de Máquina-Herramienta), Spain's leading international machine tool trade fair, will take place March 2-6, 2026 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre, bringing together 1,503 exhibiting firms from 34 countries and showcasing more than 3,350 innovative products. The fair will span six pavilions covering machine tools, cutting tools, welding, metrology, components, sheet and tube cutting, and surface treatment, plus a dedicated area for automation, robotics and digitalisation. Companies from approximately 70 countries will participate, with the International Associations' Area featuring 11 global trade associations. A Hosted Buyers' Programme targets high-decision-power visitors from key markets including India, the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. The WORKinn Talent Hub will run March 4-5 with 31 companies and over 350 job openings. The fair is organised by AFM (Machine Tool Manufacturers), AIMHE and Bilbao Exhibition Centre, with institutional support from the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia and SPRI.