From 23 - 27 October 2012, the 22nd International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition will open its doors again in Hanover, Germany. As the World's No. 1 exhibition and business barometer for the sheet metal working industry, the show offers its audience a comprehensive idea of the prevailing technological trends and economic situation. A total of 1,516 exhibitors from 38 countries have already booked a net exhibition space of 85,000 square metres at EuroBLECH 2012. Compared to the previous event in 2010, this is an increase of 4% in exhibitor numbers and of 8% in exhibition space. A total of 61.500 trade visitors from all over the world attended the previous show.

Featuring an enormous amount of live machine demonstrations, EuroBLECH is the ideal event for sheet metal working professionals to find smart solutions and the right equipment for their companies. With this year's theme 'For a sustainable future', EuroBLECH puts a special focus on energy efficient technology, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes and intelligent use of material. "Major developments in sheet metal working relate to lightweight construction and processing of hybrid structures," explains Nicola Hamann, Exhibition Director EuroBLECH, on behalf of the organisers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions. "To reflect this development, processing of sheet metal/plastic hybrid structures has now been included in the EuroBLECH exhibition profile that covers the complete sheet metal working technology chain," says Nicola Hamann.

EuroBLECH 2012 covers eight halls of the Hanover exhibition grounds. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of machines, tools and systems for sheet metal working, including high tech as well as conventional machinery and tools. A great number of exhibiting research institutions complements the event by providing the necessary foundations for technological development.

Visitors include production specialists, designers, plant managers, manufacturers, engineers and buyers as well as students and experts from associations. Visitors to EuroBLECH come from sectors such as mechanical engineering, sheet metal products and components, steel and aluminium construction, the automotive industry and its suppliers, rolling mills, iron and steel production, heating/ventilation/air conditioning, medical technology, renewable energy construction, aerospace and shipbuilding.

(For further information, visit www.euroblech.com)