Trade show

METPACK 2026

METPACK 2026 is the world's leading trade fair for metal packaging, taking place from May 5 to 8, 2026 at Messe Essen in Essen, Germany. The event showcases sustainable and cost-efficient solutions from global players and features the METPACK Innovation Award. It covers machinery, materials, and services for the metal packaging industry.

METPACK 2026 is the world's leading trade fair for metal packaging, taking place from May 5 to 8, 2026 at Messe Essen in Essen, Germany. The event showcases sustainable and cost-efficient solutions from global players and features the METPACK Innovation Award. It covers machinery, materials, and services for the metal packaging industry.

Event details

• Dates: 5–8 May 2026
• Venue: Messe Essen
• Industry: Packaging, Metal Working Industries, Waste Management - Recycling, Surface Treatment Technologies - Coatings, Adhesion, Paints & Coating Technologies, Metal Packaging, Manufacturing, Packaging Technology, Industrial Machinery, Metal packaging
• Category: Trade show

Audience scale

• Exhibitors: 350+
• Attendees: 7,000+

Why exhibit

Showcase your products and innovations to a global audience of industry leaders and decision-makers in metal packaging. Benefit from extensive networking opportunities, attract new clients, and strengthen your brand presence at the world's leading trade fair for metal packaging.

Why visit

Discover the latest innovations in metal packaging, including sustainable solutions and cutting-edge technologies. Network with global players, attend the METPACK Conference and Innovation Award, and gain insights into future trends.

Exhibitor profile

• Metal Packaging Machinery
• Can Manufacturing Equipment
• Cap and Closure Production
• Tube and Container Manufacturing
• Coating and Printing Systems
• Filling and Closing Equipment
• Material Suppliers (Steel, Aluminum)
• Industrial Software and Automation
• Machinery manufacturers for cans and ends
• Cap and closure machinery
• Surface treatment equipment
• Coating and printing equipment
• Filling and closing equipment
• Auxiliary equipment
• Recycling technology
• Packaging suppliers
• Raw materials
• Services

Visitor profile

• Packaging Engineers
• Production Managers
• Procurement Specialists
• Research and Development Teams
• Quality Control Professionals
• Plant Managers
• Technical Directors
• Industry Consultants
• Metal packaging producers
• Can manufacturers
• Beverage and food companies
• Aerosol industry
• Packaging engineers
• Procurement managers
• R&D managers
• Recycling specialists

Industries

• Packaging
• Metal Working Industries
• Waste Management - Recycling
• Surface Treatment Technologies - Coatings
• Adhesion, Paints & Coating Technologies
• Metal Packaging
• Manufacturing
• Packaging Technology
• Industrial Machinery
• Metal packaging

Organisers

• Messe Essen GmbH