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29.09.2026 - 01.10.2026

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Type: Trade show
Duration: 3 days
Starts: 29.09.2026
Ends: 01.10.2026
Place: Nürnberg

Entry: paid

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Trade show Powtech Technopharm Nürnberg

Powtech Technopharm

Trade show

PowTech TechnoPharm (Nuremberg, 23-25 September 2025) is the international trade fair for process engineering experts and a tailor-made technology platform for the pharmaceutical and life science industries. Its honorary sponsors are the APV (Working Group for Pharmaceutical Process Engineering) and the VDI Association of Process and Chemical Engineering. At this working trade fair, experienced companies and innovative start-ups present a wide range of technological solutions for the production and processing of powders, granulates, bulk solids, fluids and liquids for industries of all kinds.

PowTech TechnoPharm is the gateway to the European market and provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments and industry-specific trends. For exhibitors and visitors from numerous user industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and feed industries, building and non-metallic minerals, ceramics, glass, mechanical engineering and plant construction, recycling and the environment, as well as cosmetics and batteries, PowTech TechnoPharm provides the perfect platform for sharing information on process and unit operations and GxP-compliant production.

Participants

GKM Siebtechnik GmbH Greif-Velox Maschinenfabrik GmbH

UWT GmbH VEGA Grieshaber KG

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