For us at AZO, the trade fair season in autumn 2025 was one of the most successful in many years. From the first industry event in September to the final Technology Day in November, one successful event followed the next. Everywhere we went, we were able to impress – with expertise, commitment, and a strong sense for the topics of the future.
The season kicked off in early September with our "Innovation Days 5.0" in Osterburken. We invited customers from the paint and coatings industry to learn about new developments and trends. Alongside exciting presentations, the focus was especially on personal exchange. Together with several partner companies, we were able to mark the event as a successful start to the 2025 trade fair season.
Only a week later, we continued at the "Powtech" trade fair in Nuremberg. Despite a slight overall decline in visitor numbers, our participation turned out to be a complete success. Around 50% more visitor contacts compared to 2023 clearly demonstrated how strong the interest in us at the booth was – and how central automation and efficient raw material processing have become for many industries.
In October, the "K" in Düsseldorf – the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics industry – was on our agenda. Once again, it became clear that quality and a strong message matter more than booth size. Although our stand was slightly smaller than in previous years, visitor interest was greater than ever. With a 70% increase in attendance, the K trade fair even surpassed the success achieved at Powtech.
Hardly back from the trade fair, we opened our doors on 23 October for the All for One Group "Open Days". Our Customer Center in Osterburken was filled to the last seat. The event clearly demonstrated how modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and intelligent data utilization can help companies optimize processes and prepare for the future.
Only two weeks later, on 5 November, we hosted our Technology Day for the AZO®Chem business unit, held under the motto "Future Trends in Plant Engineering". The event focused on new concepts in raw material logistics for the chemical industry. Experts and customers took the opportunity for intensive exchange on current challenges and innovative solutions.
The final highlight of an eventful autumn was our participation in "Formnext" from 18–21 November 2025 in Frankfurt – the world’s leading exhibition for additive manufacturing. There, too, we will be present with new ideas and practical solutions.
After an intensive but extremely successful trade fair season, we look back with great satisfaction and look ahead to the coming year with confidence.