ALUMINIUM 2026: The Meeting Place for Surface Technology

ALUMINIUM 2026 brings together the international aluminum industry. In Hall 3, the Surface Pavilion and the Surface & Design Lounge will also showcase innovative coating, finishing, and surface solutions.
From October 6 to 8, 2026, Düsseldorf will become the international hub for the aluminum industry. ALUMINIUM 2026 will bring together more than 800 exhibitors and over 21,000 trade visitors from more than 100 countries—and, as the industry’s leading platform, will cover the entire value chain: from raw materials and semi-finished products to machinery and surface treatment.
Surface Treatment Section at ALUMINIUM
Surface treatment is one of the fair’s key focus areas. In Hall 3, trade visitors will find a high concentration of offerings related to coating, anodizing, chemical surface treatment, and other finishing processes. The Surface Pavilion and the Surface & Design Lounge complement the offerings with insights into current developments, trends, and best practices in the industry, while also providing networking opportunities.
ALUMINIUM Conference Complements the Trade Show Program
The trade show program is complemented by a conference program addressing the industry’s key future topics. The ALUMINIUM Conference highlights challenges and opportunities related to competitiveness, innovation, raw material security, and the circular economy. The Sustainability & Recycling Conference focuses on sustainable production and processing methods as well as low-carbon solutions for the aluminum industry. New to the program are the ALUMINIUM Innovation Awards. These awards recognize groundbreaking developments in the areas of sustainable manufacturing, innovative products, and smart manufacturing. For more information and tickets: https://rxglb.co/usuz2
Contact details and information on the companies and institutions presented here can be found in our interactive surface technology industry directory.