Facts & Figures
RECYCLING-TECHNIK
Trade Show Overview
2026
Visitors from 42 countries*
Exhibitors*
Year-over-year growth in visitor numbers
*SOLIDS und RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026
Synergy between bulk solids and recycling technology industries
With the trade shows taking place simultaneously, both exhibitors and trade visitors were able to benefit from the resulting synergies. The focus was on key processes related to the processing, handling, storage, transportation, and analysis of coarse- to fine-grained materials. These core processes and the components used are not only important for the bulk materials and process industries but also play a key role in the recycling and waste management sectors. The close integration of the trade shows creates additional synergies and opens up new application possibilities for the solutions and technologies on display.
51% of SOLIDS trade visitors were also interested in RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund
53% of the RECYCLING-TECHNIK trade show attendees were also interested in SOLIDS Dortmund
Trade Visitors: Structure
Origin
Top 6 Countries Worldwide
Conclusion
In 2026, SOLIDS and RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund served as a meeting place for trade visitors from both small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations.
Sectors and roles of trade visitors
Visitors from the leading sectors of the recycling technology industry were in attendance at RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026.
Investment Decision-Makers*
Trade visitors to SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund are decision-makers or are involved in their companies’ purchasing and procurement decisions.
The investment decision-makers were on site with specific investment projects.
Amount of the planned investments
Visitor satisfaction
Of the trade visitors, [X] rated SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026 as good to very good.
Trade visitors to SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK rated the trade show as a must-attend event.
Of the trade visitors, rated their discussions with the exhibiting companies as good to very good.
of the trade visitors will recommend the trade show to others.
Reasons to Visit the Trade Show
* Query with multiple selections
Conclusion
Trade visitors come to SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund with clear goals: More than half want to get an overview of the market and explore new products. A good two out of five trade visitors use the trade show for networking and to establish new business relationships. More than one in three was looking for specific solutions to problems, and about one in five was preparing for investments or purchases. For exhibitors, this meant: meaningful discussions on equal footing and a strong foundation for sustainable business relationships.
Exhibitor satisfaction
Of the exhibiting companies, a total of rated SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026 as good to very good.
The exhibitors rated the quality of the contacts as good to very good.
of the exhibiting companies stated that they intend to exhibit again at the next RECYCLING-TECHNIK & SOLIDS in Dortmund.
Six weeks after the trade show, some of the exhibiting companies had already booked again.
Highlights of SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026
Two informative days at the trade show, packed with supporting events
New exhibition area: Process automation
5 open stages
About 100 expert presentations
StartUp Area, featuring the inaugural Start-Up Awards ceremony
4 ThemedRoutes
Live-Explosionen powered by REMBE®
“Leaders Circle” VIP Event
Presentation of the Invitation Champion Award
Impressions
