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The industry is on the move - and with it, markets, requirements and technologies are changing. If you want to remain visible in competition, you need more than just good products: It is about presence, dialogue and trust. The trade fair duo Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund Dortmund 2026 brings all of this together - as the leading business platform for bulk solids, process and recycling technology in NRW, one of the strongest economic regions in Germany. This is where decision-makers, developers and users meet providers of innovative technologies and solutions - directly, personally and at eye level. What you can expect: * Targeted visitor structure with a high proportion of decision-makers * Strong industry focus for efficient networking * High relevance of the topics - from automation to shredding 5 top reasons to visit the trade fair # Compare technologies live; Use the dual trade fair to compare numerous technologies and find the optimum solution to your individual challenges in the bulk solids and recycling industry. # Share knowledge; Benefit from our industry’s knowledge centre and discover the latest topics, trends and innovations up close. # Trends and innovations; Explore an inspiring environment in which you can discover pioneering technologies and trends. # Expand your network; Use the opportunity to network with other industry players at our trade fairs. # Face-to-face interaction; Personal contact is often more effective than virtual communication. Trade fairs provide the opportunity for personal discussions and interactions that help to build relationships.

The efficient supplier fair for the plastics processing industry KUTENO is an annual B2B supplier fair that covers the entire value chain of the plastics processing industry. KUTENO is a trade and work fair where decision-makers from the plastics processing industry can meet new partners, experts and efficient suppliers for their specific projects. KUTENO stands for excellent industry contacts, with the advantages of short distances and regional proximity in the heart of the strong industrial region of North Rhine-Westphalia. The trade fair offers its exhibitors an effective and compact sales and networking platform. It is characterised by its pleasant and informal atmosphere, which, together with the clarity and high quality of the exhibitors and discussions, offers a unique trade fair experience. The all-inclusive trade fair concept minimises the organisational effort for exhibitors and enables time and cost-efficient participation. Entry, catering and parking are free of charge for trade visitors.

On March 18 and 19, 2026, Dortmund becomes the meeting point for the bulk solids, process, and recycling industries. Expertise in Handling, Processing, and Recycling The trade fair duo SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund combines two days of comprehensive expertise in the processing, handling, and recycling of fine to coarse-grained materials and waste streams. Visitors receive practical solutions from industry experts and a high-caliber supporting program. With the new Process Automation exhibition area, the duo provides additional momentum for digitized, transparent, and energy-efficient production and recycling processes. SOLIDS Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation SOLIDS Dortmund, the trade fair for granule, powder, and bulk solids technologies, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026 under the motto ”Ideas that move. Solutions that stay.” Exhibiting companies showcase the entire spectrum of mechanical process engineering. Simultaneously, RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund presents machinery, plants, and components for reprocessing and environmentally friendly disposal for the 9th

Industry meeting place with a top-class supporting programme SOLIDS Dortmund, trade fair for granules, powders and bulk solids technologies, takes place on the 18th and 19th of March 2026. Here visitors will find efficient solutions for processing, handling, storing, transporting and analysing bulk solids. This year there is also a special reason to celebrate: 20 years of SOLIDS Dortmund. The anniversary edition’s motto is ‘Ideas that move. Solutions that stay.’ Exhibiting companies will present the entire spectrum of mechanical process engineering: from conveying, dosing and screening technology to crushing, mixing and storage technology to dust extraction, filtration and process automation solutions for fine to coarse-grained materials. The RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund, trade fair for recycling technologies, will take place in parallel to SOLIDS Dortmund and is focusing on machinery, plants and components for recycling and environmentally friendly disposal. The close interconnection between the bulk solids and recycling

Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund 2026: industry meeting place with a top-class supporting programme Solids Dortmund, trade fair for granules, powders and bulk solids technologies, takes place on the 18th and 19th of March 2026. Here visitors will find efficient solutions for processing, handling, storing, transporting and analysing bulk solids. This year there is also a special reason to celebrate: 20 years of Solids Dortmund. The anniversary edition’s motto is ‘Ideas that move. Solutions that stay.’ Exhibiting companies will present the entire spectrum of mechanical process engineering: from conveying, dosing and screening technology to crushing, mixing and storage technology to dust extraction, filtration and process automation solutions for fine to coarse-grained materials. The Recycling-Technik Dortmund, trade fair for recycling technologies, will take place in parallel to Solids Dortmund and is focusing on machinery, plants and components for recycling and environmentally friendly disposal. The close interconnection between the bulk solids and recycling

On 18 and 19 March 2026. Process automation, start-up award and industry podcast: Diversity at Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund 2026 On 18 and 19 March 2026, Solids Dortmund 2026 will celebrate its 20th anniversary. The 9th edition of Recycling-Technik Dortmund will take place at the same time. In four halls, exhibiting companies will present new and proven technologies and solutions for the bulk solids, process and recycling industries. Visitors can expect numerous highlights, including a new special area dedicated to process automation, the Polish Pavilion, a start-up award presented for the first time, and the new industry podcast ‘Bulk-Talk’. 20th anniversary Solids Dortmund 2026, the trade fair for granulate, powder and bulk solids technologies, will celebrate its 20th anniversary on 18 and 19 March 2026. The 9th edition of Recycling-Technik Dortmund, the trade fair for recycling technologies, will take place at the same time. More than 300 exhibitors have already confirmed their participation. These include long-standing partners such as GKM Siebtechnik GmbH, EMDE Automation GmbH and

At the end of Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund 2024, the participants can look back with satisfaction on a successful event. event. The Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund trade fairs kicked off two eventful days with a spectacular live explosion on 9 October 2024. Around 400 exhibitors, a good 35% more than last year, impressed visitors with their solutions and 4,150 trade visitors took the opportunity to talk to experts or follow the interesting supporting programme. The new exhibition area for process automation was just as popular as the separate start-up area with nine innovative young companies. The fresh side event, the ‘Bulk Masters’ hackathon, left a particularly deep impression. At the end of Solids & Recycling-Technik Dortmund 2024, the participants can look back with satisfaction on a successful event. Compared to the previous year, the number of exhibitors had grown by a good third to a total of 400 and 4,150 trade visitors found their way to the trade fair duo. ‘We have been an integral part of Recycling-Technik Dortmund for years and have witnessed the impressive development

Process monitoring: recipe for success for high-quality bulk solids What do customers in the food, chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal feed and building materials industries have in common? They all expect high and consistent product quality from their powders, granulates and bulk solids. In order for manufacturers to deliver perfect results, two constants are required: safe processes and reliable systems. However, blind trust is not enough here - control in the form of continuous monitoring is better. In the bulk solids industry, efficiency, safety and, above all, quality in the processing and handling of granular or powdery materials are crucial. However, the plant operator only knows whether everything is really running smoothly if he regularly monitors the process and plant. In the past, he was largely dependent on manual sampling and visual inspections. Technicians had to carry out regular inspections to check the condition of the components and identify potential problems. Today, thanks to automation, the