ALUEXPO 2023 – 8th International Aluminium Technology, Machinery and Products Trade Fair

Date: 12-14 October 2023
Venue: İstanbul Expo Center, Halls 1, 2 and 3 İstanbul

One of the most important organizations of the aluminum industry world; ALUEXPO opened its doors

ALUEXPO, the International Aluminum Technologies, Machinery, and Products Trade Fair, organized by Hannover-Messe Ankiros Fuarcılık A.Ş., celebrated its 8th edition from October 12 to 14, 2023, at Istanbul Fair Center’s Halls 1, 2, and 3. The opening ceremony, attended by Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan, marked this prestigious event.

Representatives of the aluminum industry, one of the driving forces of the global economy, gathered once again at ALUEXPO, which is one of the top three events worldwide. This year, the exhibition achieved record participation numbers, with a 174% increase in direct international exhibitors and a 25% increase in national participation compared to the previous year. In total, 403 companies took part in the exhibition.

The Expanding Scope of the Exhibition Sets New Records

The 8th International Aluminum Technologies, Machinery, and Products Trade Fair, ALUEXPO, opened its doors with the representation of 403 national and international companies. ALUEXPO continues to reflect the strength of the Turkish aluminum industry. The 27% expansion of Istanbul Fair Center’s renewed halls, the new hall area, and the updated layout allowed us to experience a world-class exhibition in a 15,191 m2 net stand area. Achieving a 30% increase in growth this year, the fair became a source of pride for the industry.

Visitors

Aluexpo 2023 was visited by a total of 13,992 industry professionals, including 2,477 international visitors.

Sectoral Buyers Mission organized by the Ministry of Trade and İMMİB (Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters’ Association), Hosted Buyer organizations organized by Ankiros Fuarcılık, and delegations composed of representatives from international aluminum-intensive industries directed by our Trade Offices contributed to reaching a record number of international visitors.

The expectations of suppliers from various sectors, including Defense, Aviation, Automotive, Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation, Rail Systems, Commercial Vehicles, Marine Vehicles, Packaging, Kitchenware, Energy, Conductors, Solar Energy, and Furniture, were met through invitations and briefings from domestic Organized Industrial Zones (OSB), sector representative associations and unions, sector-specific invitations, and informational sessions.