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 Bückmann GmbH, as well as new companies from Germany and abroad, such as Fraunhofer IZFP, Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH, NT Service GmbH, SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG, SMF GmbH and Strabag AG.
“Solids Dortmund has been an integral part of our trade fair calendar for two decades – and it’s hard to imagine our annual cycle without it. The personal atmosphere and valuable contacts make it unique”, emphasises Kevin Schneider, Sales/Marketing at GKM Siebtechnik GmbH.

‘Process Automation and Polish Pavilion

A significant innovation in 2026 is the introduction of the Special Area ‘Process Automation’ in Hall 4. Here, leading companies such as Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), sensor technology and control systems will present ways to make processes more efficient, sustainable and secure.
Also in Hall 4: the Polish Pavilion, which offers Polish companies bundled visibility and further strengthens the international networking of the trade fair.

Start-Up-Award and Start-Up-Area

To mark the anniversary, a start-up award will be presented for the first time. From 1 September 2025, young companies can apply with their innovations and win a free exhibition stand in the Start-up Area as well as additional benefits.
The trade fair thus offers founders from the bulk solids and recycling industry not only exhibition space, but also greater visibility and access to decision-makers, industry partners and investors. In addition, start-ups can present their products and solutions on the InnovationCenter stage in Hall 4.

New industry channel: Bulk-Talk

The podcast for an innovative bulk solids and recycling industry . The Bulk-Talk podcast marks the launch of a new industry channel for knowledge transfer and dialogue. Expert interviews, background stories and trends ensure year-round coverage of topics ranging from predictive maintenance and plastics and building material recycling to AI in production processes. Overarching aspects such as skills shortages, diversity and networking will also be highlighted.
The podcast will be available on all popular streaming platforms from the end of August 2025.

Stand at a special price until 17 Sept

Technology providers can secure a stand at a special price until 17 September 2025. Registration can be done via the trade fair website or directly through the organisation team.