With less than a month to go until the opening, Fastener Fair Italy 2026 is already boasting impressive numbers: over 200 exhibiting companies have confirmed their participation in the fifth edition of the event, scheduled for June 24 and 25 at CityLife – Allianz MiCo in Milan.
Returning exhibitors include Achilles Seibert, Ambrovit, Bontempi VIBO, Bralo Italia, DIV GROUP, Fastbolt, Flaig + Hommel, Inox Viti, Milani Enrico, Profiroll Technologies, R+FK Schulte, Rotor Clip, Strubl, The Magni Group, and Yuyao Alfirste Hardware, a concrete sign of the industry's confidence in the event.
A point of reference for manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and end users, the trade show covers the entire fastening systems supply chain: from fasteners and bolts (both industrial and construction) to assembly and installation systems, through production technologies, storage and distribution equipment, and information and communication services. This broad scope is designed to reflect the transversality of a sector that touches virtually every industrial segment.
"We can't wait to open the doors to this fifth edition. The exhibitors' response confirms that, even in a challenging time for the European industry, the value of direct contact remains irreplaceable: this is where the ideas, partnerships, and opportunities that drive the market are born," says Stephanie Cerri, Events Director of Fastener Fair Italy.
The fastening systems industry is undergoing profound transformation. The pressures of recent years, from geopolitical tensions to raw material volatility to the redefinition of supply chains, have pushed manufacturers and suppliers to accelerate the adoption of more efficient and resilient solutions. The results are visible: fastening systems integrated with sensors for real-time performance monitoring, new alloys and composite materials that combine lightness and strength, increasingly automated production lines where digitalization is no longer a future goal but a concrete reality.
In this scenario, direct contact with manufacturers and innovators is valuable beyond any catalog or technical sheet. With approximately 3,700 professionals expected to attend, Fastener Fair Italy 2026 offers the concentration of expertise, products, and decision-makers needed to navigate a rapidly evolving market. The exhibitor directory, already available online, allows you to plan your visit in advance, identify the most relevant suppliers, and arrange targeted meetings.
To support the event's visibility, a consolidated network of international media partners—Expometals, Fasten.it, Fastener + Fixing Magazine, Fastener World, Galvanotecnica, and Italy Export, among others—help keep the global industry community connected well beyond the two-day event.
Buy your ticket and meet the main exhibitors of screws, bolts, and fastening systems in Milan.
Visitor information and opening hours
Fastener Fair Italy 2026 will be held from June 24th to 25th, 2026, at CityLife - Allianz MiCo . Opening hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on both days of the fair.
For more information, visit www.fastenerfairitaly.com
Fastener Fair Italy is part of a series of trade events organized by RX for the fastener, bolt, and fixing industry, including Fastener Fair Global, the Fastener Fair brand's flagship event held in Germany, Fastener Fair India, Fastener Fair Mexico, and Fastener Fair USA.
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Mechanical exports exceed 20 billion euros in the first half of the year
The figures presented at Anima Export Days 2026: +2.8% compared to the same period last year. Exports are growing in the USA, China, and Germany. Exports of the mechanical engineering sector represented by Anima Confindustria reached €20.4 billion in the first half of 2026, up 2.8% compared to the same period in 2025. The data, processed by Anima's Statistics Office based on Istat data, were presented during the Brescia leg of Anima Export Days , the initiative dedicated to the internationalization of the Italian mechanical engineering sector. Running from September 28th to October 1st, the event is bringing together companies in the sector with selected international buyers. Now in its sixth edition, the Export Days are a collaboration between Anima Confindustria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), with the aim of fostering new trade relations and supporting the strengthening of Italian companies' presence in foreign markets . This year, the B2B meetings involve operators from over 20 countries and are taking place in four locations : Borgosesia, Turin, Brescia, and Bassano del Grappa. The initiative comes at a time when geopolitical tensions and uncertainties over trade policies continue to impact international trade. Against this backdrop, data for the first half of 2026 paint a resilient picture for the mechanical engineering sector, represented by Anima. Exports from Anima's sectors totaled €20.4 billion , up 2.8% from €19.8 billion in the same period in 2025. The trend confirms the sector's strong international vocation , albeit with varying trends. The main export components include valves and faucets , gas turbines, hydraulic pumps, and air conditioning systems. Other sectors are showing positive results, while others are experiencing a decline. Geographically, the United States remains the leading destination market for exports in the animal and animal sectors, with €2.38 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 2.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. Germany follows, with €1.99 billion (+4.8%), and France, with €1.81 billion (+2.9%). Alongside the more established European markets, some particularly significant trends are emerging in non-EU areas, starting with China, the Middle East, and North Africa. Despite a general decline towards the Gulf countries (-3.7%), exports to Saudi Arabia grew by 14.6% (665.1 million euros) , supported by the sectors related to process plants, energy, infrastructure and cooling. In China , exports of the Anima sectors grew by 22.3% and reached almost 720 million euros . The aeraulic systems sector was the main driver of this increase. Steam turbines and air compressors also recorded good growth in China. Algeria's growth was even more significant, rising 146.7% from €173.3 million to €427.6 million. This result was primarily driven by technologies such as gas turbines (which account for approximately 47% of total exports to the country), valves and taps, as well as pressure products and equipment. These flows are often tied to individual orders and therefore not necessarily characterized by continuous trends, but the data highlights the ability of Italian companies to seize opportunities even in rapidly developing markets. "The 2.8% growth in exports in the first half of the year confirms the ability of Italian mechanical engineering to maintain a competitive position on international markets, even in a period characterized by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. The United States remains the primary destination market, while the results in China and Algeria demonstrate the ability of companies to seize opportunities in different markets. This is a sign of resilience that must be accompanied by greater diversification and a strengthened international presence. In this regard, the Export Days represent a concrete tool for creating new relationships and business opportunities," stated Pietro Almici, president of Anima Confindustria . On the import front, in the first six months of the year, the Anima sectors recorded a 1.2% increase, for a total value of 9.73 billion euros; this figure completes the current trade picture and confirms the centrality now assumed by international markets beyond the European one. It is in this context that Anima is renewing its Export Days , transforming market analysis into a concrete opportunity for supply and demand to meet.
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