NORTEC 2026 Sets New Dates and Unveils Fresh Look for Manufacturers

Stuttgart, Germany – NORTEC 2026 will be held under the motto ‘Production. Innovation. Future.’. With a clear focus, a shorter duration, and a fresh image, the trade fair for manufacturers is strengthening its position in the industry.

NORTEC Announces its Date for 2026

After intensive evaluations, inquiries, and discussions with a large number of exhibitors, the date of the trade fair in 2026 has now been fixed. The event will be held at the Hamburg Trade Fair Center from February 3-5, 2026. The new date for NORTEC was carefully selected in order to take account of the requirements of the exhibitors and trade visitors and ideally position the trade fair. The duration of NORTEC was changed from four to three days with the clear objective of increasing the efficiency of the trade fair.

“The trade fair date in north Germany at the start of even years is firmly anchored in the industry and is very positively received. However, there were suggestions for optimization in terms of the duration of NORTEC and its content orientation. We are convinced that the adaptation decision will improve the trade fair experience for everyone involved,” said Dr Markus Heering, Managing Director, VDW (German Machine Tool Builders’ Association).

VDW and Messe Stuttgart Honing the Trade Fair Concept

NORTEC 2024 made a positive restart under new management by Messe Stuttgart and the VDW. “Our objective was to understand the needs of the industry and hone the trade fair concept together with the VDW,” emphasized Roland Bleinroth, President and CEO, Messe Stuttgart. “We are proud that we have succeeded with this year's NORTEC in creating a good basis for the further development of the Trade Fair for Manufacturers and are looking forward to seeing the industry again at NORTEC 2026 in Hamburg.”

New Look for NORTEC

NORTEC will return in 2026 with a revised product and service directory, as well as a fresh image. Exhibitors can now register via the NORTEC website.

Image Source: Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH

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