MESSE ESSEN was founded in 1913 and has long history of success. Today, its remarkable development is demonstrated in numbers: 200 employees; Around 55 different trade fairs - including 10 leading international trade fairs - with 12 satellite events abroad; Approx. 1.5 million visitors annually from over 160 countries; Around 15,000 exhibitors from 90 countries, with a foreign share of nearly 40% at the Essen trade fair venue; An exhibition area of 110,000 m² and 20,000 m² open air space.

SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN, the undisputed No. 1 in the industry, is returning home. The entire international community of joining, cutting and surfacing technology specialists will once again gather at the modernized MESSE ESSEN exhibition grounds – a promising home match. Key topics, including additive manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and underwater engineering, will all be showcased at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN taking place from 15 - 19 September 2025.