On 18 and 19 March 2026, Dortmund will become the meeting place for the bulk solids, process and recycling industry. Over two days, the trade fair duo SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund will bring together all the expertise in the processing, handling and recycling of fine- to coarse-grained materials and waste streams.
Trade visitors will receive practical solutions from experts and a top-class supporting programme. With the new process automation exhibition area, the trade fair duo is providing additional impetus for digitalised, transparent and energy-efficient production and recycling processes.
SOLIDS Dortmund, the trade fair for granulate, powder and bulk solids technologies, will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026 under the motto "Ideas that move. Solutions that last." Exhibiting companies will be showcasing the entire range of mechanical process engineering. At the same time, RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund will be presenting machines, systems and components for reprocessing and environmentally friendly disposal for the 9th time.
More than 365 national and international companies will present innovations and proven solutions for the bulk solids and recycling industry – from conveyor belts, bucket elevators, dosing and weighing systems to screening and crushing technology to dedusting and automation solutions. Among the long-standing exhibiting companies are AZO GmbH & Co. KG, EBRO ARMATUREN Gebr. Bröer GmbH, GKM Siebtechnik GmbH, REMBE GmbH Safety+Control, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG, Doppstadt Umwelttechnik GmbH, PFREUNDT GmbH and STEINERT GmbH. At the same time, new technology providers such as STRABAG AG, Optocycle GmbH and Mineral Waste Manager GmbH will use the stage to present their innovations. "We are looking forward to exciting technical discussions and the exchange of ideas about our solutions in the areas of recycling, processing and value stream management," says Georg Lehde, Commercial Director, STRABAG AG, North Rhine-Westphalia.
For the trade visitors, this means: short distances, direct comparison of solutions and many personal technical discussions in a short time.
New in 2026: Process Automation Exhibition Area
A key highlight in 2026 is the new area of process automation. Here, visitors will receive a compact overview of current developments in automation technology and their benefits for efficiency, transparency and sustainability. Among other things, data integration and analysis, cloud-based solutions, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, HMIs, MES as well as sensor and control technology will be shown. Exhibitors such as BSG – Bruckmann Steuerungstechnik GmbH, MaintMaster Systems GmbH, OPDENHOFF Technologie GmbH and SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG will present concrete applications for digitized and energy-efficient production processes.
Filling up on knowledge: lectures, specialist forums, live explosion demos and podcast
On both days, there will be a practical lecture and discussion programme. At SOLIDS Dortmund, InnovationCenter, ImpulsCenter and SolutionCenter will offer specialist contributions on research, trends, cyber security, process optimization, sustainability, AI, corporate succession and more.
At RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund, other formats will complement the programme, including lectures on PPWR, textile, PV and battery recycling, digitalisation and standards. Another central topic is the recycling of building materials. "With the lecture panel at SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund, we would like to discuss current challenges and solutions in building material recycling. Building material recycling must be organised as an industrial raw materials industry. Standardised material classification, digital traceability, quality-assured processing and certification are prerequisites for secondary raw materials to achieve primary quality and be used reliably," explains Thomas Fischer, Managing Director of QUBA GmbH.
In addition, the Explosion Safety Forum of the IND EX® e. V. will take place on the morning of March 18, 2026. In addition, REMBE will show in impressive live explosion demonstrations how modern protection systems work and how explosion risks in industrial plants can be effectively minimized.
The industry podcast "BULK TALK" is also available as preparation. Experts from practice and science will shed light on topics such as predictive maintenance, plastics and building material recycling, AI in production processes, the shortage of skilled workers, diversity and resilient corporate culture. Listeners can deepen the content at the event in a targeted manner.
Why it's worth participating in 2026
Trade visitors benefit from:
- concrete solutions for bulk material handling, recycling, energy efficiency and process optimisation
- Personal exchange with experts from leading companies
- two compact trade fair days that can be planned efficiently
- Synergies between the bulk solids and recycling industries – one ticket, two events
- up-to-date knowledge on standards, regulation, digitalisation, automation and circular economy
Anyone who wants to work on the future of bulk solids and circular economy will find suitable contacts, ideas and technologies here to take projects to the next level.
Free admission with registration code
Trade visitors can use the registration code 211 to secure a free ticket for both days of the fair.
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