Facts & figures
SOLIDS
Review
2026
Trade visitors
Exhibitors*
Year-over-year growth in visitor numbers
*SOLIDS and RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY 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 are also interested in RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund.
53% of trade visitors to RECYCLING-TECHNIK are also interested in SOLIDS Dortmund.
Trade Visitors: Structure
Origin
Top 6 countries internationally
Summary
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.
Visitor industries and occupations
Visitors from the leading sectors of the bulk materials industry were in attendance at SOLIDS Dortmund 2026. Visitors sought solutions across the entire value chain of process engineering.
Investment decision-maker
Of the trade visitors, many 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
Visitors rated SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026
as good to very good.
Visitors to SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK rated the trade show
as a must-attend event.
Of the trade visitors,
rated their conversations with exhibitors as good to very good.
of the visitors will recommend the trade show to others.
Main reasons for visiting the trade fair
* Query with multiple selections
Conclusion
Trade visitors come to SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund with clear goals: More than half want to gain 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, the majority rated SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026
as good to very good overall.
Of the exhibiting companies, [number] rated the quality of the contacts as good to very good.
Of the exhibiting companies, [number] stated that they intend to exhibit again at the next SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK in Dortmund.
Six weeks after the trade show, some of the exhibiting companies had already booked again.
The Right Target Audience on Site
The exhibitors confirmed that their most important target groups
were represented at the trade show.
Conclusion
On average, each exhibitor generated 56.5 qualified leads at their booth. This means that SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026 offers direct access to a large number of relevant industry contacts.
Highlights of SOLIDS & RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund 2026
Two informative trade fair days with a full supporting programme
New exhibition area: Process automation
5 presentation stages
Over 100 expert presentations
StartUp Area, featuring the inaugural Start-Up Awards ceremony
4 ThemenRouten
Live-Explosionen powered by REMBE®
“Leaders Circle” VIP Event"
Presentation of the Invitation Champion Award
Impressions
