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. METAL PROCESSING

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. AUTOMATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATIONS

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. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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. ENERGY

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. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

5.1 Fasteners
5.2 Drive belts
5.3 Bearing systems
5.4 Couplings, gears and components
5.5 Others

6. PUMPS, COMPRESSORS & COMPONENTS

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. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIERS

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. TRANSPORT, HANDLING, STORAGE

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. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

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. CIVIL MARINE INDUSTRY

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. CIVIL AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY

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. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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. NATIONAL/OFFICIAL PARTICIPATION PAVILIONS

13.1 Official participations
13.2 Products manufactured in Romania / 100% Romanian components (finished products)

14. GENERAL SERVICES

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. INVENTIONS & INNOVATION SALON

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. INDUSTRY & DIGITAL METAL PRODUCTION

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. ADVANCED MATERIALS & METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

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. ENERGY & EFFICIENCY FOR THE METALS INDUSTRY

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. e‑MOBILITY & METAL‑BASED TRANSPORT

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. CIRCULAR ECONOMY & GREEN METALLURGY

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. START‑UP & INNOVATION HUB – METALS

21.1 Start‑ups with technologies for metalworking
21.2 Spin‑offs in advanced materials
21.3 Prototypes of innovative metallurgical equipment

22. OIL, GAS & PETROCHEMICALS — METALS APPLICATIONS

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. AUTOMATION & INTELLIGENT CONTROL IN METALLURGY

23.1 SCADA, IoT and distributed control systems for metal plants
23.2 Real‑time quality control with AI

24. PLASTICS INDUSTRY

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. UPSTREAM — EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION

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. DOWNSTREAM

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. MIDSTREAM — PURIFICATION • TRANSPORT • STORAGE

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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