Internationalization remains one of the key pillars of BIEMH, with the participation of professional visitors, exhibiting companies, and associations from nearly 70 countries. This strong global presence further reinforces the strategic dimension of the event, which continues to be recognized as one of the leading industrial and technological benchmarks worldwide.
At its 33rd edition, BIEMH reaffirms its ability to attract innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities, expanding its global footprint and strengthening its position on the international industrial stage. Participating markets include Germany, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, South Korea, Denmark, Slovenia, the United States, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Türkiye.
Exhibiting companies will showcase the latest solutions, equipment and services designed to address the challenges facing today’s industry. The exhibition area will also host the International Associations’ Area, a new space dedicated to machine-tool manufacturers’ organizations, with representatives from countries including Italy, Poland, Türkiye, Bulgaria, Mexico, Germany, Portugal and Switzerland. This area will also feature a Speakers’ Corner, where participating associations will present projects from their respective countries.
On the demand side, the presence of international visitors will be particularly strong, following an expanded international promotion campaign targeting new sectors and markets. India stands out among the highlighted countries, alongside the United States, Mexico, Germany, Türkiye, Portugal, Morocco, the United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland, France, Italy, China, Brasil and The Netherlands. Professionals from these countries will visit the six halls of BEC in search of suppliers and turnkey solutions tailored to their production needs.
Many of these professionals will take part in the Hosted Buyers’ Programme, which facilitates targeted meetings between exhibitors and major buyers. Travel arrangements for these visitors are already being finalised, with participants expected from around twenty countries.
This high level of internationalisation reflects an intensive international promotion strategy in key markets, aimed at attracting high-value technological offerings and drawing in qualified visitors with real decision-making and investment capacity.
About BIEMH
BIEMH 2026 is organised by AFM, Machine Tool Manufacturers; AIMHE, Machine Tools Importers and Bilbao Exhibition Centre, with the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and SPRI – Basque Government as institutional partners.
