‘Made in Germany’ meets Mexico: the German Pavilion makes its debut at FUNDIEXPO 2026
VDMA Metallurgy & Thermoprocessing supports German technology providers in Monterrey
Mexico is one of Latin America’s most important industrial locations and an attractive growth market for the international foundry and metals industry. A strong automotive and supplier industry, combined with a highly developed metalworking sector, creates promising business opportunities for international technology providers. From 28 to 30 October 2026, the industry’s attention will turn to Monterrey, where FUNDIEXPO will bring together the international foundry and metals industry at Cintermex and showcase the latest technologies and solutions for industrial production. FUNDIEXPO covers key areas of the industrial value chain, ranging from foundry technology and die casting to metallurgical processes, the machining of castings, heat treatment and industrial furnace technology.
The German Pavilion reflects many of these topics with its broad range of technologies. Participating companies include AIC Regloplas, August Mössner, Bürkert, Chemex Foundry Solutions, GMTA Mexico, Heinz Berger Maschinenfabrik, Hüttenes-Albertus Chemische Werke, INDUGA Industrieöfen und Giesserei-Anlagen, Nabertherm, Otto Junker, promeos, Rösler Oberflächentechnik and Rudolf Uhlen. This brings concentrated German foundry expertise to Monterrey. For trade visitors, the joint pavilion provides convenient access to German foundry technology and an opportunity to discuss specific technological requirements directly with the participating companies. At the same time, visitors can compare the solutions presented within FUNDIEXPO’s international environment and meet new partners for investment and modernization projects.
The German Pavilion is part of the Foreign Trade Fair Programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) and is supported by VDMA Metallurgy & Thermoprocessing. Under the joint “Made in Germany” umbrella, the pavilion facilitates access to the Mexican and Latin American markets for German companies while creating opportunities for new business contacts and cooperation.
FUNDIEXPO with strong international reach
FUNDIEXPO is an established industry meeting point for the foundry and metals sector in Latin America. The figures demonstrate just how international the platform has become: in 2024, more than 4,700 trade visitors and 339 exhibitors attended the event. A total of 33 countries were represented, with five international pavilions participating in the trade fair.
The exhibitor profile also highlights the event’s international character: of the 339 participating companies, 205 came from outside Mexico. The event’s strong acceptance within the industry was also reflected in its satisfaction ratings, with 88 percent of surveyed exhibitors and 85 percent of visitors stating that they were very satisfied.
In 2026, FUNDIEXPO will take place in Monterrey. The location could hardly be more fitting: the industrial metropolis in northern Mexico lies at the heart of one of the country’s major metals and manufacturing regions. Its proximity to the US market and its strong industrial base make Monterrey an important location for international exchange and new business opportunities.
Technology, knowledge transfer and networking
FUNDIEXPO is about much more than machinery and equipment. The issues currently shaping industry in Mexico are part of a global transformation of the metals sector. Energy and resource efficiency, automation and digitalization, more sustainable production processes and new manufacturing technologies are becoming increasingly important, alongside resilient supply chains and internationally competitive production locations.
FUNDIEXPO therefore combines the trade fair with an extensive technical programme. The International Foundry Industry Congress features keynotes, workshops and specialized technical presentations. The programme is complemented by networking opportunities, industrial tours and after-work formats, making Monterrey a meeting point for technology, knowledge transfer and personal exchange.
Key topics at FUNDIEXPO include automation, additive manufacturing, sustainability, nearshoring and the use of artificial intelligence in industrial processes. For international exhibitors, direct dialogue with Mexican industry offers an opportunity to align their technological expertise with the specific requirements of a dynamic manufacturing location and to tap into new business potential in Mexico and beyond.
From Monterrey to Düsseldorf: The Bright World of Metals 2027
What is discussed in Monterrey in October shapes the global metals industry. The international industry dialogue will continue in Düsseldorf in 2027: From 21 to 25 June 2027, ‘The Bright World of Metals’ – comprising GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST – will once again become the central meeting place for the international metallurgy and foundry industry. These four world-leading trade fairs bring together the international value chain of the metals industry – from foundry technologies and metallurgical plant, through thermal processing technology, to cast products and pioneering industrial applications. Monterrey and Düsseldorf are thus linked by more than just the international foundry and metals industry. Both cities are synonymous with the exchange of technologies, markets and solutions that are shaping the future of the sector.
Free visitor pre-registration for FUNDIEXPO 2026 is now open: https://preregistrate.mx/2026/fex/
FUNDIEXPO 2026: 28–30 October 2026, Cintermex, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Further information at www.fundiexpo.mx
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