CONCEPT METAL SHOW & TIB 2026

WELCOME TO METAL SHOW & TIB 2026!

High-Level Industrial Networking

12-15 MAY 2026 I Romexpo-Bucharest, B2 Hall

We invite you to participate in METAL SHOW & TIB 2026, Romania’s leading technical trade fair! Organized annually by EUROEXPO Fairs and ROMEXPO, METAL SHOW & TIB is the key meeting point for industry professionals, where technology and equipment suppliers, machining tools, and automation solutions for the metalworking industry connect directly with production specialists and decision-makers eager to explore new solutions and advanced technologies—many of them showcased for the first time at a trade fair in Romania.

The 2026 edition strengthens its role as a technology and industrial business HUB, focusing on solutions that transform traditional manufacturing into the smart factories of the future:

  • Advanced technologies for smart factories: digitalization, automation, and system integration.
  • Expansion and strengthening of the ‘Industrial Robots and Cobots. System Integration’ sector, aligned with global industry trends.
  • Access to international partners through national pavilions.

NATIONAL PAVILIONS

A Gateway to Global Markets

A key feature of METAL SHOW & TIB 2026 is the expansion of international participation through national pavilions. These pavilions will bring together top companies from various countries, offering visitors direct access to cutting-edge technologies and international collaboration opportunities. We aim to ensure exhibitor diversity through:

  • Active promotion of the fair via embassies, commercial sections, and bilateral chambers of commerce.
  • Collaboration with specialized institutions for organizing collective international participations.

The national pavilions will transform METAL SHOW & TIB 2026 into a strategic platform for global connectivity.

CONNECTED EVENTS

Visibility and Opportunities for Exhibitors

Participating in METAL SHOW & TIB 2026 means more than just having an exhibition space. The fair offers you the chance to be part of a high-visibility program of conferences and presentations, bringing together industry leaders, decision-makers, and business partners in one place for top-level industrial networking.

DAY 1. Conference: The Future of the Automotive Industry by 2030
Under the auspices of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR), this opening conference has a strategic impact and draws the attention of both the economic and institutional environment.

DAY 2. Conference in partnership with Politehnica University of Bucharest
A unique opportunity to associate your brand with innovation, research, and technological development.

DAYS 3–4. Exhibitor Presentations and Partnerships
Your booth can become the main stage! Take advantage of dedicated space for product presentations, technology launches, live demonstrations, B2B meetings, and ad-hoc partnerships

3 SPECIAL ZONES

Spaces to Connect, Inspire, and Recharge

To create a complete experience, METAL SHOW & TIB 2026 features three special zones designed to foster dialogue, inspiration, and high-quality networking:

ACADEMIC AREA – A space dedicated to Romania’s technical universities, aimed at bringing students, faculty, and industry professionals closer together. It serves as a direct bridge between academia and the industrial sector.

THE ART OF METAL – An exhibition area for artists who add a creative and aesthetic dimension to metalworking, highlighting the artistic potential of the industry.

VISITORS LOUNGE – A relaxation space for professional visitors, hosting informal networking sessions, casual discussions, coffee breaks, and offering useful amenities such as mobile device charging stations.

Join Romania’s Industrial Community!

See the METAL SHOW & TIB 2025 retrospective!

13.100+ sqm of exhibition space
190+   exhibiting companies
20 participating countries
36% first time participants
49.6% visitors (decision-makers)

The largest and most modern pavilion in Romania

METAL SHOW & TIB 2026 will be set in B2 Hall within the ROMEXPO-Bucharest Exhibition Center.

With an area of ​​14,000 square meters, the pavilion is unique in Romania, with ultra-modern facilities.

Thematics METAL SHOW & TIB 2026

1.1 Machine Tools
  • Lathes
  • Milling machines
  • Drilling machines
  • Tapping machines
  • Gear cutting machines
  • Sawing / cutting-off machines
  • Stamping machines
  • Forming machines
  • Polishing machines
  • Grinding machines
  • Molding / die-casting machines
  • Bending machines
  • Extrusion machines
  • Rolling machines
  • Forging machines
  • Waterjet cutting machines
  • Laser cutting machines
  • Plasma cutting machines
  • Sheet metal processing machines
  • Wire and tube processing machines
1.2 Tools and Workholding
  • Cutting tools
  • Machining tools
  • Hand tools
  • Precision / diamond tools
  • Abrasive materials
  • Clamping and fixturing devices
  • Workbenches and work tables
1.3 Surface Treatment
  • Surface cleaning
  • Chemical surface treatment
  • Electrochemical / electrolytic surface treatment
  • Mechanical surface treatment
1.4 Metallurgy
  • Metallurgical machinery and equipment
  • Foundry techniques
  • Raw materials for metallurgy
  • Metallurgical products
  • Refractory products
  • Low‑carbon technologies for metallurgy
  • Use of secondary materials in metal production
  • Recovery of critical metals from batteries and electronic equipment
  • Data protection and cybersecurity in steelworks and plants
  • Operational safety technologies and occupational health
  • Specialized transport for metal products (steel, pipes, profiles)
  • Logistics drone for metal plants
1.5 Welding
  • Automatic welding machines and equipment
  • Autogenous welding machines and equipment
  • Electric welding machines and equipment
  • Accessories and consumables for welding
1.6 Others
2.1 Production Automation
  • Robotics and systems integration
  • Motion and drives
  • Sensors
  • Measurement and control technologies
  • Marking & reading
  • Quality assurance
  • Electronic components
2.2 Industrial IT
  • Industrial computers
  • Programmable logic controllers
  • Image processing / machine vision
  • Integrated industrial design solutions (2D, 3D)
  • CAD, CAM, CAE, ERP
  • Cyber‑physical systems: Industry 4.0
  • Wireless, M2M communication
  • Internet of Things
  • Virtual product development (CAx); virtual reality in technological systems
  • Virtual commissioning, offline programming and installation
  • Enterprise / production resource planning and control
2.3 Communications
  • Telecommunications systems, equipment and services
  • Connection and distribution equipment for telephone networks
  • PBXs and call systems
  • Broadcast systems
  • Fixed and mobile network systems
  • Radio relays and satellite systems
  • Cable distribution systems
  • Radio and TV communications
  • Audio, video and mixed equipment
  • Multimedia
  • Communications measuring equipment
  • Telecommunications services
2.4 Others
3.1 Electrical equipment
3.2 Electrical materials and components
3.3 Power supplies: batteries, accumulators, UPSs
3.4 Cables and conductors
3.5 Transmission and distribution networks
3.6 Others
4.1 Conventional Energy
  • Conventional energy generation
  • Conventional energy transmission and distribution
4.2 Non‑conventional Energy
  • Non‑conventional energy generation
  • Non‑conventional energy transmission and distribution
4.3 Energy efficiency
4.4 Energy management
4.5 Others
5.1 Fasteners
5.2 Drive belts
5.3 Bearing systems
5.4 Couplings, gears and components
5.5 Others
6.1 Pumps and pumping systems
6.2 Compressors, accessories and components
6.3 Pneumatic systems
6.4 Hydraulic systems
6.5 Valves, pipes, fittings, gaskets and accessories
6.6 Others
7.1 Metal assemblies and structures
7.2 Contracting and execution of industrial constructions
7.3 Assembly techniques
7.4 Non‑ferrous products
7.5 Cast and sintered parts
7.6 Industrial procurement services
7.7 Lubricants, coolants
7.8 Industrial filtration and ventilation
7.9 Environmental protection, protective equipment
7.10 Technologies & solutions for maintenance and repair
7.11 Raw materials, smart materials, semifinished products
7.12 Others
8.1 Transport
  • Road transport
  • Maritime transport
  • Air transport
  • Rail transport
  • Containers / Cargo
  • Integrated traffic management
  • Freight forwarders
8.2 Handling
  • Handling equipment (cranes, platforms, forklifts and other lifting systems)
  • Automation solutions for handling processes
  • Packaging solutions
  • Production logistics and handling
8.3 Storage
  • Logistics centers
  • Materials flow
  • Storage technologies and systems
  • Storage management solutions
  • Marking/reading equipment; monitoring and identification materials
  • Intermediate storage
8.4 Others
9.1 Auto parts and components
9.2 Garage, workshop and service‑bay equipment
9.3 Vehicle maintenance accessories
9.4 Automotive consumables
9.5 Alarms and security systems
9.6 Technical assistance services
9.7 Others
10.1 Shipbuilding
10.2 Maintenance and repair
10.3 Marine engines
10.4 Navigation and communications equipment
10.5 Onboard safety services
10.6 Port‑specific equipment and services
10.7 Others
11.1 Aircraft manufacturing
11.2 Maintenance and repair
11.3 Aircraft engines
11.4 Navigation and communications equipment
11.5 Onboard safety services
11.6 Airport‑specific equipment and services
11.7 Others
12.1 Water extraction, treatment, purification and distribution
12.2 Recycling, disposal, treatment, recovery and processing of waste and residues
12.3 Gas exhaust systems and air extraction
12.4 Noise reduction and sound insulation
12.5 Hazardous substances management
12.6 Research, planning, design and consulting for environmental protection
13.1 Official participations
13.2 Products manufactured in Romania / 100% Romanian components (finished products)
14.1 Product and trademark protection
14.2 Information security
14.3 Educational institutions
14.4 Professional associations
14.5 Specialized consulting
14.6 Technical literature and publications
14.7 Financial services, HR services
14.8 Other services
15.1 Invention and applied research in metals
15.2 Inventions and prototypes for the metallurgical industry
15.3 Applied research in new casting, rolling and welding processes
15.4 R&D centers and university–industry partnerships
15.5 Patents and emerging technologies in metalworking
15.6 Research, development and technology transfer with industrial application
15.7 Research and development institutes
15.8 Innovative trends in research
15.9 Services for research and development
15.10 Technology transfer and test beds for innovative metallurgical solutions
15.11 Others
16.1 Digital automation in steelmaking and metalworking
16.2 Digital twins for rolling and casting lines
16.3 AI & Big Data for metallurgical process control
16.4 Augmented reality for maintenance in metallurgical plants
16.5 Industrial IoT and connectivity in metal production
17.1 Superalloys, metal matrix composites and hybrid materials
17.2 Nanomaterials for metallurgical applications
17.3 Functional coatings for anti‑corrosion protection and enhanced durability
18.1 Electrification solutions for metallurgical processes
18.2 Green hydrogen for iron ore reduction
18.3 Decarbonization technologies for steel and aluminum
18.4 Energy storage systems applied in metal plants
18.5 Energy efficiency in rolling, casting and welding
19.1 Metal components for electric vehicles (chassis, lightweight structures)
19.2 Aluminum and light alloys for automotive & aerospace
19.3 Charging infrastructure and associated metal components
19.4 Autonomous vehicles: integrated metal structures and systems
20.1 Low‑carbon technologies for metallurgy
20.2 Use of secondary materials in metal production
20.3 Recovery of critical metals from batteries and electronic equipment
21.1 Start‑ups with technologies for metalworking
21.2 Spin‑offs in advanced materials
21.3 Prototypes of innovative metallurgical equipment
22.1 Pipes, metal structures and equipment for the oil & gas industry
22.2 Special steels for pipelines and refineries
22.3 Metal components for LNG, CNG and hydrogen
22.4 Petro‑chemical infrastructures based on advanced metals
22.5 Metallurgical solutions for CCUS (carbon capture and storage)
22.6 AI in the oil and gas industry
23.1 SCADA, IoT and distributed control systems for metal plants
23.2 Real‑time quality control with AI
24.1 Automotive
  • Lightweighting (GF/CF composites), metal–plastic hybrid parts
  • Processes: injection, overmolding/insert‑molding, hot runners
  • Quality & traceability: SPC, 3D metrology
24.2 Aerospace
  • High‑performance thermoplastics (PEEK/PEKK, PPS), prepregs
  • AM/3D printing for cabin interior and ducting
  • Certification & compliance (AS9100, DO‑160, flammability)
  • Traceability and NDT for polymers
24.3 Electronics
  • ESD/EMI polymers, high‑thermal‑conductivity materials
  • Conformal coatings, encapsulation, overmolding on PCBs
  • Compliance: IPC, RoHS/REACH; reliability (HALT/HASS)
24.4 Industrial Production
  • Extrusion, blow‑molding, thermoforming, injection molding
  • Compounding, masterbatch, additives (UV, antistatic, FR)
25.1 Reservoir exploration & modeling, seismic
25.2 Drilling, cementing, completions (including intelligent)
25.3 Stimulation (acidizing, fracturing), sand management
25.4 Production: artificial lift, primary separation
25.5 Digital oilfield: SCADA, edge analytics, predictive maintenance
25.6 HSE & well integrity; methane reduction
26.1 Oil Refining
  • Distillation (atmospheric/vacuum), FCC, hydrotreating/isomerization, catalytic reforming
  • Energy efficiency, heat recovery, cogeneration
  • Advanced process control (APC/MPC), soft sensors, digital twin
  • Reliability: RBI/RCM, NDT, catalyst management
  • Environment & compliance; co‑processing bio, HVO/SAF, CCUS, H₂
26.2 Gas Commercialization
  • Markets & trading (hubs, products, hedging)
  • Regulations & compliance (EU/REMIT)
  • LNG: supply, terminals, small‑scale
  • Measurement & billing: smart meters, telemetry
27.1 Purification
  • Gas sweetening (amines), dehydration (TEG/molecular sieve)
  • Removal of mercury/mercaptans, conditioning for LNG/CNG
27.2 Transport
  • Pipelines: design, pumping/compression, SCADA/telecom
  • Integrity: intelligent pigging, cathodic protection, leak detection
  • Logistics: railcars/tank trucks, terminals, maritime
27.3 Storage
  • Tanks (API 650/653), salt caverns, gas storage, cryogenic LNG
  • Safety: inerting, gas detection, fire protection
  • Operations: evaporative loss control, blending, capacity management

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