Anniversary with new trade
fair highlights
On 18 and 19 March 2026, the SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund trade fairs will enter their next round
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More than 300 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation. These include long-standing partners such as GKM Siebtechnik GmbH, EMDE Automation GmbH and Bückmann GmbH, as well as new companies from Germany and abroad, such as Fraunhofer IZFP, Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, NT Service GmbH, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG, SMF GmbH and STRABAG AG. “SOLIDS Dortmund has been an integral part of our trade fair calendar for two decades – and it’s hard to imagine our annual cycle without it. The personal atmosphere and valuable contacts make it unique”, emphasises Kevin Schneider, Sales/Marketing at GKM Siebtechnik GmbH.
In addition to the participation of numerous renowned companies, the anniversary edition is all about knowledge transfer, innovations, and new trade fair formats.
New Special Area “Process Automation”
and Polish Pavilion
A significant innovation in 2026 is the introduction of the Special Area “Process Automation” in Hall 4. Here, leading companies such as Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), sensor technology and control systems will present ways to make processes more efficient, sustainable and secure.
Also in Hall 4: the Polish Pavilion, which offers Polish companies bundled visibility and further strengthens the international networking of the trade fair.
Start-Up-Award und Start-Up-Area
To mark the anniversary, a start-up award will be presented for the first time. From 1 September 2025, young companies can apply with their innovations and win a free exhibition stand in the Start-up Area as well as additional benefits. The trade fair thus offers founders from the bulk solids and recycling industry not only exhibition space, but also greater visibility and access to decision-makers, industry partners and investors.
In addition, start-ups can present their products and solutions on the InnovationCenter stage in Hall 4.
New industry channel: BULK-TALK – the podcast
for an innovative bulk solids and recycling industry
The BULK-TALK podcast marks the launch of a new industry channel for knowledge transfer and dialogue. Expert interviews, background stories and trends ensure year-round coverage of topics ranging from predictive maintenance and plastics and building material recycling to AI in production processes. Overarching aspects such as skills shortages, diversity and networking will also be highlighted.
The podcast will be available on all popular streaming platforms from the end of August 2025.
