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METAL 2026 wraps up at Expo Kielce. International foundry industry, new technologies and 17 companies from India at Expo Kielce

Advanced foundry technologies, process automation and robotics, solutions designed to reduce energy and material consumption, and international business meetings – the 26th edition of the METAL trade show reaffirmed its position as an important meeting place for the foundry industry. From 22 to 24 September 2026, Expo Kielce brought together more than 240 exhibitors and co-exhibitors, representing companies from 21 countries. One of the strongest features of this year’s edition was a joint display featuring 17 companies from India.

Foundry industry from 19 countries in Kielce

The METAL trade show once again brought together manufacturers of machinery and equipment, suppliers of technologies, materials and components, representatives of foundries, the academic community and industry organisations. Companies from countries including Poland, Austria, China, the Czech Republic, India, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Finland, France, Spain, Japan, Norway and the USA took part in the event.

– Modern foundry technology is about advanced materials, precision technologies, automation, robotics, digital design, artificial intelligence and precise quality control – said Engineer, PhD. Hab Rafał Dańko, President of the World Foundry Organization and the Association of Technical Association of Polish Foundrymen, during the opening ceremony.

These trends were clearly visible across the trade expo halls. Technologies covering every stage of the foundry process were presented – from material and mould preparation, through melting and casting, to cleaning, finishing, parameter monitoring and inspection of finished castings. Automation, robotic systems, 3D printing, digital process control and technologies designed to reduce the consumption of raw materials and energy were particularly prominent.

17 companies from India. METAL becomes increasingly international

metal-2026-09.jpg [178.34 KB] One of the highlights of this year’s trade show was the official opening of a joint display featuring 17 companies from India. Such a strong Indian presence created opportunities to discuss technological cooperation, trade and the prospects for Indian manufacturers looking to enter the European market.

– Combining the scale of India’s manufacturing industry and its engineering expertise with Poland’s technological capabilities offers significant potential for further development of Indian-Polish cooperation – said Mohan Lal from the Embassy of India in Poland.

The Indian display was also a reflection of METAL’s increasingly international character. Companies from Europe, Asia and North America met in Kielce, with discussions covering everything from technology and component supplies to new markets and business opportunities.

Technology responds to the challenges facing foundries

Rising energy prices, pressure to reduce production costs and emissions, access to raw materials and the need to maintain consistently high product quality are prompting foundries to invest more heavily in modernising their processes. This year’s METAL showcased a wide range of solutions designed to address these challenges.

Technologies on display included automated foundry workstations, 3D printing solutions for sand moulds and cores, process control systems, advanced furnaces, refractory materials, casting preparation and cleaning technologies, as well as solutions designed to reduce waste and energy consumption.

Knowledge, academia and industry under one roof

metal-2026-04.jpg [165.27 KB] For years, METAL has also provided a meeting point for industry, academia and professional organisations. This year’s discussions focused on automation, digitalisation, process quality and the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, among other topics.

These issues were also explored during the parallel Transformation 360° Forum. ‘The forecast to 2030 is that more jobs are likely to be created than lost,’ said Professor Aleksandra Przegalińska during the Forum, while noting that AI will change the tasks performed by employees and the skills businesses need.

Industry medals and anniversaries

The second day of the Industrial Autumn concluded with a gala ceremony. Companies recognised for solutions presented during the trade show included FOUNDRY ECOCER and EVDIC SYSTEMS. The gala also provided an opportunity to mark significant anniversaries within the foundry community, including the 90th anniversary of the Technical Association of Polish Foundrymen and the 75th anniversary of the Faculty of Foundry Engineering at AGH University of Science and Technology.

This year’s expo also carried a special, symbolic significance. The expo opening was the time to pay tribute to Tadeusz Franaszek, Honorary President of STOP and its long-standing President and Secretary General, who died on 17 September 2026. It was the first METAL trade show in its 26-year history to take place without him.

Why attend?

Gain a technological edge – see live demonstrations of machinery and materials shaping the future of foundry.

Optimize your business processes – find solutions to cut production costs and streamline logistics.

Build a powerful network – meet industry leaders, suppliers, and potential clients all in one place.

Keep your finger on the pulse – learn about decarbonization, recycling, and the Green Foundry trend.

Learn from the best – attend expert-led conferences, seminars, and panel discussions.

Kielce Fair is easy to reach from key international destinations

Just a few hours’ drive from several European capitals: 7 h from Berlin, 6 h from Prague, 6 h from Vienna, 5.5 h from Bratislava.
Direct access via expressways connecting key Polish cities.
7 international airports up to a 2-hour drive.

Przemysław Czapla,
Eurocast

The Metal Expo has had a good reputation in the industry for years. Everyone who’s in this business is also here at the fair in Kielce. Within two trade fair days, we’re able to reach 40–50 major clients in Poland — something that would normally take half a year, or maybe even a full year. The atmosphere at the fair is always fantastic, and the medal and award ceremony is important for many companies that look forward to it, because products from this sector often go unnoticed, but here at the fair they are appreciated and showcased.

Andrzej Fidler, Cast Metal, Colosio Group company representative

The atmosphere at the fair translates into relationships even between competing companies. It’s a small industry where everyone knows each other. Good relationships build our businesses, and Targi Kielce contributes to that and plays a key role. That’s why the Metal Expo is an important event in our calendar, and we’re always happy to come to Kielce.

Piotr Biernat
BM TRADE - YIZUMI company representative

The Polish market is developing fairly quickly when it comes to this industry. At the Metal expo, we held a number of interesting meetings and connected with new customers.

dr inż. Maciej Brzeziński,
Metimpex

The fair has developed greatly in recent years. From the very beginning, we’ve had a lot of visitors — the kind of clients we really care about. We’ve had many interesting and constructive conversations with them. That’s why we’ve been coming to Kielce for years — to meet our clients during the Metal Expo, but also to get to know new ones who may soon become our partners.