Summary of the 15th edition of the SYMAS® MAINTENANCE Trade Fair

- The SYMAS® MAINTENANCE Trade Fair keeps getting better each year, drawing more clients with every edition. The first day was truly outstanding in terms of both the number and quality of visitors - commented Tomasz Zalejski from Anro, reflecting on the 15th edition of the event.

The International Trade Fair for Powder & Bulk Solids Technologies SYMAS® and the International Trade Fair for Suppliers of Maintenance Products and Services MAINTENANCE took place on October 16–17, 2024, at EXPO Kraków, gathering 155 exhibitors and 3,078 guests. Simultaneously, the 13th International KOMPOZYT-EXPO® was also held.

From a niche event to an international trade fair

Over the past 15 years, the SYMAS® and MAINTENANCE Trade Fairs have changed significantly, both in scale and organization. The event’s character has evolved as well – moving from basic, uniform booths to more visually appealing exhibitions with extensive product offerings.

Certain aspects, however, have remained constant, and the 15th SYMAS® and MAINTENANCE Trade Fair began by honoring them. During the official opening, the organizers recognized five companies: DMN-WESTINGHOUSE, INWET S.A., Powder&Bulk, NetterVibration, and WAKRO, which have participated since the first edition, generously sharing their experience and knowledge and contributing to the fair's growth.

Excellent turnout and meaningful conversations

Exhibitors universally praised not only the high attendance but also the quality of the discussions. - I am very pleasantly surprised. From the very start, the fairgrounds have been bustling. We’ve already had many substantial conversations about not only our solutions but also the industry in general - said Marcin Rychlak from Contex Experts on the first day.

Damian Wdówka from Etrans shared a similar sentiment - This is our first time at the SYMAS® MAINTENANCE Trade Fair. How would we rate it? We are very positively surprised after these first hours of participation in the event. A great turnout, but above all also people-oriented, focused on specific conversations, aware of their presence.

Artur Giczan from Efaflex was also enthusiastic about participating - This is our first time at this fair. We debated whether to come and showcase our products, but now I can say we’re very pleased – both with the number of visitors and the number of people genuinely interested in our products. Here, we decided to focus on our main area of expertise – high-speed doors, which are the core of our portfolio and business.

For exhibitors, the fair is an ideal opportunity to test their offerings, understand the industry's challenges, and adjust their products and services for the future. - We’ve learned a lot at this fair and are taking away many insights. Most of the clients we met already knew us, but there were also new clients, genuinely interested in our products and eager to see how we can support their businesses and help prevent downtimes - said Przemysław Załęski from Konecranes.

Knowledge, experience, and live demonstrations

As every year, the fair was accompanied by the Autumn School of Maintenance conference. Attendees participated in practical workshops and various lectures introducing them to new technologies and best practices in maintenance.

In the demonstration zone, visitors could join machine showcases and workshops led by exhibitors. For example, Euchner presented a demonstration on measuring collision forces for collaborative robots, and UE Systems held training sessions on the basics of ultrasonic technology.

See you next year!

Karol Miernikiewicz, Project Manager of the SYMAS® MAINTENANCE Trade Fair, summarized the event - The excitement from this year’s edition is still in the air, and we’re already planning enhancements for next year’s fair. We are delighted that exhibitors want to create this event with us and are already confirming their participation for the 2025 edition. We’re also receiving numerous inquiries from new companies interested in joining the fair as exhibitors. We have been organizing the SYMAS® MAINTENANCE Fair for 15 years, and we know our exhibitors and their clients well. Therefore, we aim to shape this event so that both exhibitors and guests are satisfied and able to connect with many business partners. This wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our exhibitors, partners, and patrons. We warmly invite you to the 16th edition on October 15–16, 2025, at EXPO Kraków, as always.