Immediately after the summer holidays, after more than four years, it will finally be held again: TechniShow, the trade fair that normally brings the entire manufacturing industry together once every two years. Menko Eisma, managing director of Trumpf Netherlands, and Marco Mans, managing director of Tuwi, are already looking forward to it. Their companies have been major exhibitors at TechniShow for many years and are also participating this time full of conviction. "The show comes at a very important time for both exhibitors and visitors right now," they say. "There is a lot coming at all of us."
This is an article from metaalnieuws.nl[/column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3″][image image="13162″ title="Tuwi and Trumpf will not only be present, they will actually make something of it. Mans and Eisma promise full participation and throttle up." zoom=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][column_text]The gloomy, even somewhat negative noises surrounding TechniShow did not escape Eisma and Mans. Such as about the timing (30 August to 2 September), which would be too close to the summer holidays. And about exhibitors who would rather deliver their machines, which often have long delivery times due to the lack of parts and components, to the customer than exhibit them at a fair. That may be so, Eisma and Mans have no doubt. For them, there is no doubt that TechniShow will be another fun and interesting trade fair."[/column_text][column_text]
Great opportunities ...
All the more so because they foresee an important role for the largest event in the field of production technology in the Benelux at this time. After all, huge investments are in the pipeline in the coming years in energy transition, making houses more sustainable and building new homes. With the war in Ukraine, defence spending is also going up sharply. In addition, Covid-19 has further demonstrated the vulnerability of supply chains, resulting in production close to home becoming more attractive and work returning from low-wage countries. These are all developments that present great opportunities for metalworking companies. There is more than enough work and money to be made.[/column_text][column_text]
... and challenges
But in the meantime, there are plenty of challenges, such as the scarcity of employees, which are forcing companies to produce much more effectively by automating and digitising. "Metalworking companies face crucial questions," says Marco Mans. "For them, TechniShow is an ideal moment and an excellent opportunity to find out about the solutions to this in a short time. This is why this TechniShow is the moment for exhibitors to showcase themselves. Not participating is therefore not an option for Tuwi. We now have the opportunity to show what we are working on and what we can offer." The same goes for Trumpf. "Of course, a fair like this is quite an investment, but we consciously choose to participate," says Menko Eisma. "For four years, we haven't been able to show anything. We very much want to change that."[/column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][column_text]
Step on the gas
Tuwi and Trumpf will not only be present, they will actually make something of it. Mans and Eisma promise full participation and throttle up. Their companies focus mainly on the sheet metal working industry. Almost all important suppliers in that field will be present in hall 7 of the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht during TechniShow. There is a positive drive to put together a great programme and make it a success, both with running machines - which is part and parcel of TechniShow - as well as other things. Menko Eisma: "Think, for example, of predictive maintenance to prevent machines from malfunctioning or breaking down. And digital possibilities with which you can get much more out of your production capacity. We will show very nice examples of this."[/column_text][column_text]
Sunny start
Eisma and Mans are not worried that visitors will stay away because TechniShow falls at the end of the summer holidays. "Visitors will be fine," is their belief. "The days will be long by then and the weather will probably be nice. What could be better than starting the second half of the year with a visit to TechniShow? Nice day out, you meet lots of people and gain energy for the rest of the year." They encourage entrepreneurs to also give their employees the opportunity to visit TechniShow. "It is important for them to see what the changes are. The world has not stopped, developments at manufacturers have continued at a furious pace for four years. As always, there will again be plenty of firsts to see. TechniShow always guarantees that."[/column_text][column_text]
Super & unique event
Menko Eisma and Marco Mans do not hide the fact that they are proud of TechniShow. "Look what we put up every time in the Netherlands. It is not for nothing that so many visitors come from Belgium every time too. We simply offer a top programme. There is work on the stands, there are live demos and people are actively engaged. TechniShow is a super and unique event. We all need to guard that. We should not underestimate what an important event TechniShow is for the entire chain."[/column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2″][image image="13168″ title="Tuwi celebrated its 40th anniversary together with all visitors at the TechniShow in 2018 in grand fashion. This year, the metalworking machinery supplier will, of course, be there again." zoom=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2″][image image="13165″ title="A familiar image: big crowds at Trumpf's stand during the TechniShow." zoom=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_column][vc_column][column_text]
ESEF moves in with TechniShow
From 30 August to 2 September, the TechniShow and ESEF Maakindustrie trade fairs will be held together on one side of the Jaarbeurs complex in Utrecht. Previously, both fairs were physically separated by a wide corridor. That will change this year: ESEF Maakindustrie will leave its original location and will now take place in the same halls as TechniShow. This will allow visitors to find out about the latest materials, flexible solutions, innovative production technologies and supply chain strategies for the manufacturing industry in one place. According to organisers FPT-VIMAG and the Jaarbeurs, this is clear, convenient and efficient. "For the visitor, this provides a perfect combination of 'make and buy' solutions," they say.
[/column_text][column_text]Menko Eisma, director of Trumpf Netherlands, believes this is the trade fair of the future. “Supply chains are becoming increasingly integrated. You need to think much more in terms of supply chains and much less in terms of machine suppliers, subcontractors and outsourcers as separate components. The integration of Technishow and ESEF Maakindustrie exemplifies this supply-chain thinking.”
Jennie Elzinga of the Jaarbeurs adds: “It has now been four and a half years since the market came together on this scale to learn about the latest innovations, sustainable solutions and the challenges of the future. So, now that the pandemic is behind us, it is high time to organise another major, future-proof event for and in collaboration with the sector, so that everyone can meet again and find inspiration.”[/column_text][column_text]Visitors will be able to register for TechniShow and ESEF Maakindustrie from mid-April.[/column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
