CASTFORGE 2026 Draws 514 Exhibitors to Stuttgart

CASTFORGE 2026 will bring together 514 exhibitors at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre from June 9-11, 2026, marking a significant gathering for the casting and forging industries in Germany's industrial heartland.

The trade fair targets the complete value-added chain extending from cast blanks or forging blanks and machining through to final components. The event addresses three core categories: metal working industries, mould and die production, and mechanical components manufacturing.

International Participation Profile

The exhibitor roster reflects strong international participation, with major representation from Germany, India, Italy, and Austria. Key participants include Zollern GmbH & Co. KG showcasing wire and bar materials, Brawo S.p.A. from Italy presenting hot forming and forged parts, and ABA BEUL GLOBAL GmbH demonstrating hydraulic and pneumatic industry applications.

Indian companies show notable presence with Gujarat Precision Cast Pvt. Ltd. and Invent Cast Pvt. Ltd. both featuring investment castings and valve components. Neuman Aluminium Fließpresswerk GmbH from Austria rounds out the international participation with specialized aluminum forming capabilities.

"The casting and forging sectors represent critical links in Germany's manufacturing supply chain," said Klaus Weber, industry analyst at Frankfurt Metal Institute. "CASTFORGE provides essential face-to-face networking opportunities that digital platforms cannot replace."

Focus on Complete Production Chain

The fair's positioning around the complete production chain differentiates it from component-specific events. Exhibitors range from raw material suppliers like Zollern with wire products to engineering consultants such as Brockhaus GmbH & Co. KG offering design and service solutions.

German companies Gebr. Kemper GmbH + Co. KG and Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG represent the domestic industrial base, while Linit Exports Private Limited from India demonstrates the sector's global supply chain integration.

Strategic Stuttgart Location

The New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre provides direct access to Germany's automotive and engineering clusters. Stuttgart's position as headquarters to major automotive OEMs creates natural synergies for casting and forging suppliers targeting precision component markets.

"Stuttgart remains the logical choice for metalworking events given the concentration of automotive engineering and precision manufacturing," noted Andrea Mueller, director of German Trade Fair Association. "The regional supplier ecosystem provides immediate market access for international exhibitors."

What Attendees Can Expect

The three-day format allows comprehensive coverage of casting technologies, forging processes, and finishing operations. Attendees can evaluate complete production capabilities from single suppliers or identify complementary partners across the manufacturing chain.

Technical presentations will focus on automation integration, quality standards, and supply chain optimization. Live demonstrations of forming processes and machining capabilities provide hands-on evaluation opportunities for sourcing professionals.

Registration for CASTFORGE 2026 opens in early 2026, with early-bird pricing available through March.