Great Atmosphere at Summer Highlight Stanztec 2026

The 8th Stanztec trade fair for stamping technology was once again a spectacular expert summit from the 16th through the 18th of June, 2026. Suppliers and users of stamping and forming equipment gathered at the time-honoured, traditional venue in the Pforzheim Congress Centre (CCP) for an in-depth professional exchange of ideas. The atmosphere was outstanding and all booth locations were fully booked out with a total of 145 exhibitors – the course for the future has been set: reduced complexity, improved efficiency and more cost-effectiveness.

It was a successful summer event in every respect: for three days, the Pforzheim Congress Centre (CCP) was once again the focal point of the stamping and forming industry. Once every two years, concentrated technological expertise and remarkable innovative strength converge with a strong sense of regional identity. “The trade fair was once again a great success,” summarised Klaus Müller on behalf of the exhibitor advisory board. “Above all, we’ve once again succeeded in impressively demonstrating our regional expertise, which is second to none.”

The exhibitors were full of praise: Jürgen Leicht, managing director of Leicht Stanzautomation, described Stanztec as a “highly significant trade fair” and expressed his enthusiasm for the “fantastic discussions” and the “tremendous atmosphere.” “The Stanztec trade fair strengthens the Pforzheim region as a centre for precision technology and facilitates the valuable, face-to-face exchange of information,” noted Markus Roos, managing director of Haulick + Roos. Christian Pape, head of outside sales at Steinel Normalien, also expressed enthusiastic agreement: “The Pforzheim region is one of Europe’s most innovative bastions of stamping technology. We’ve been exhibiting at Stanztec with our Steinel trademark right from the start. For us, the trade fair is a key industry event where face-to-face professional discussions are especially valuable.” Kevin Engel, sales manager at Kleiner Stanztechnik, was also very satisfied: “Stanztec is a very special trade fair for us. On-site Interaction with expert visitors and specialists is indispensable for us.”

For the eighth time, as a highly specialised and exclusive expert event, Stanztec was recognised as the ideal platform for an efficient exchange of ideas at the highest level. Patrik Rieder, managing director of Enayati Oberflächentechnik, summarised the benefits: “Stanztec provides us with the opportunity of engaging directly with decision-makers and industry experts. This personal exchange is extremely valuable for us because it offers first-hand insights into current trends and challenges.” At the same time, exhibitors can showcase their respective areas of expertise and discuss suitable solutions for the future in one-on-one meetings. Close proximity of the trade fair venue to the companies’ respective facilities in the region makes it possible for customers and expert visitors to experience live demonstrations of various products and services.

One of the event’s special features is its coverage of the entire process chain for stamping and forming. Processes can thus be holistically conceived and potential can be exploited throughout the entire production cycle. In many cases, the goal is to simplify processes in stamping and forming technology – economic considerations make this necessary. This was the primary focus for Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik, for example. Christian Franke, head of technical procurement, used virtual machine demonstrations to explain how linear tools can be set up in a modular fashion in order to easily implement complex tasks. Increasing demands for quality and precision were also addressed at the trade fair. Modern, differentiated tooling control systems, for example, are designed to achieve the highest possible levels of accuracy.

“Once again, we’ve experienced a truly inspiring Stanztec,” sums up Bettina Schall, managing director of trade fair promoters P. E. Schall.“ 145 exhibitors and 3488 expert visitors have emphasised the compact and efficient format of the trade fair again this year. On behalf of the trade fair promoters, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved for making the 8th Stanztec yet another outstanding, successful industry event here in ‘gold city’ Pforzheim.” At the opening ceremony, the managing director of the trade fair promoters was presented with an award by CCP director Oliver Reitz – the Stanztec 2026 “Sold-Out Award”. The director was delighted to see the CCP filled to capacity at this “family reunion”. The event in “Stamping Technology Valley” has once again celebrated a spectacular festival and is already looking forward to the 9th Stanztec at the CCP, June 20–22, 2028

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Schall has developed successful business platforms with internationally recognised trade fairs for quality assurance (Control), optical technologies, components and systems (Optatec), stamping technology (Stanztec), automation in production and assembly (Motek), bonding technology (Bondexpo), plastics processing (Fakuma), sheet metal working (Blechexpo) and joining technology (Schweisstec). This has given rise to completely new markets in various sectors, whose protagonists are characterised by a high level of innovative strength, comprehensive system competence and practical application solutions.