The Definitive International Exhibition for Metallurgical Technologies
As the global metallurgical industry undergoes transformative change and Russia pursues ambitious industrial modernization, one event stands at the epicenter of this evolution. From May 26 to 28, 2026, Moscow will host the International Exhibition for Metallurgical Technology, Processes and Metal Products “METALLURGY RUSSIA” —the country’s premier platform for the ferrous and non-ferrous metal industries.
A Comprehensive Industrial Showcase
METALLURGY RUSSIA is more than a standalone exhibition—it is the centerpiece of a major industrial complex that brings together multiple specialized events under one roof. Running concurrently with LITMASH.RUSSIA (Foundry Technology), Wire Russia (Wire and Cable Industries), and Steel Structures (Forum for Manufacturers of Metal Structures), the combined event creates an unparalleled comprehensive showcase for the entire metallurgical and metalworking value chain.
This strategic co-location enables visitors to explore the full spectrum of metal production and processing technologies in a single venue, from raw materials and smelting through casting, rolling, welding, and finished metal products.
Exhibition Dates and Venue
METALLURGY RUSSIA 2026
- Dates: May 26-28, 2026
- Venue: Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia
- Organizers: Expo Fusion & Metal Expo
- Frequency: Annual
Exhibition Hours:
- May 26-27: 10:00 – 18:00
- May 28: 10:00 – 16:00
Venue Address:
Timiryazev Centre
Verkhnyaya Alleya, 6, Building 1
Moscow, Russian Federation
(accessible from Petrovsko-Razumovskaya metro station)
Exhibition Scale and Growth Trajectory
METALLURGY RUSSIA has demonstrated impressive growth in recent editions, reflecting the increasing importance of metallurgical technologies in Russian industry.
2025 Edition Highlights
The 2025 edition (held June 2-4, 2025) achieved record-breaking results:
- Exhibitors: 550 companies (up from 300 in 2023)
- Countries Represented: 49 nations
- Professional Visitors: Over 9,000 managers and specialists
- Exhibition Area: Doubled compared to 2023
2026 Projections
For 2026, expectations remain strong:
- Exhibitors: 350+ companies expected
- Professional Visitors: 28,000+ projected
- Exhibition Area: 16,000 square meters
Comprehensive Product Scope
METALLURGY RUSSIA showcases the full spectrum of metallurgical technologies, equipment, and products. The exposition is organized into key product sectors reflecting the industry’s breadth.
Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metal Production
Primary Metal Manufacturing:
- Cast iron production and steel smelting
- Non-ferrous metal and alloy casting
- Billets, blooms, and slabs
- Semi-finished products and raw materials
Rolled Products and Finished Goods:
- Flat-rolled products (sheets, plates, coils)
- Long products (bars, rods, sections)
- Tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles
- Wire and wire products
- Fasteners and hardware
Metallurgical Equipment and Technology
Steelmaking and Casting Equipment:
- Blast furnaces and basic oxygen furnaces
- Electric arc furnaces and ladle furnaces
- Continuous casting machines
- Ingot casting and foundry equipment
Rolling and Processing Machinery:
- Hot and cold rolling mills
- Strip processing lines (pickling, annealing, galvanizing)
- Coating and finishing lines
- Slitting and cut-to-length lines
Heat Treatment Technology:
- Industrial furnaces and heating systems
- Quenching and tempering equipment
- Atmosphere generation and control
- Vacuum heat treatment systems
Metal Forming and Fabrication
Forming Equipment:
- Forging presses and hammers
- Sheet metal forming machines
- Bending and straightening equipment
- Stamping and punching presses
Welding and Cutting:
- Welding equipment and consumables
- Cutting and joining technologies
- Laser and plasma cutting systems
- Automated welding cells
Raw Materials and Consumables
Metallurgical Raw Materials:
- Iron ore and ferrous scrap
- Ferroalloys and master alloys
- Refractories and technical ceramics
- Fluxes, inoculants, and slag conditioners
Auxiliary Materials:
- Molding sands and binders
- Lubricants and process fluids
- Abrasives and grinding wheels
Automation and Digitalization
Process Control:
- Automation systems for metallurgical processes
- Process monitoring and optimization software
- Industrial IoT and data analytics
- Robotics and automated handling
Quality Control:
- Laboratory and testing equipment
- Non-destructive testing systems
- Spectrometers and chemical analyzers
- Mechanical testing machines
Environmental Protection and Safety
Environmental Technologies:
- Emission control and filtration systems
- Waste treatment and recycling
- Water treatment and recirculation
- Energy efficiency solutions
Industrial Safety:
- Personal protective equipment
- Workplace monitoring systems
- Ergonomics and safety engineering
- Occupational health
The Professional Audience: Who Attends METALLURGY RUSSIA
METALLURGY RUSSIA attracts a strictly professional audience comprising decision-makers and technical specialists from across the metallurgical value chain.
Target Visitor Categories
Metallurgical Enterprises:
- Steel mills and foundries
- Non-ferrous metal producers
- Rolling mills and tube plants
- Metal service centers and warehouses
Industries Represented:
- Machine building and heavy engineering
- Automotive and transportation
- Aerospace and defense
- Construction and infrastructure
- Oil and gas equipment manufacturing
- Shipbuilding and railway industries
- Power generation and energy
Engineering and Design:
- Metallurgical plant design institutes
- Process engineering consultants
- Plant modernization specialists
Research and Education:
- Technical universities and research institutes
- Industry associations and media
- Training and certification centers
Visitor Quality
Attendance is restricted to trade professionals only, with admission requiring online pre-registration. Entry is free for qualified professionals who register in advance. The event is intended for persons over 12 years of age.
According to exhibition data, visitors include managers and top executives from Russia’s leading industrial enterprises, ensuring that exhibitors engage with qualified decision-makers rather than casual attendees.
The Business Program: Knowledge Exchange at the Core
A defining feature of METALLURGY RUSSIA is its comprehensive business program, featuring conferences, round tables, and industry discussions throughout the three-day event.
Pre-Exhibition Events (May 25, 2026)
Monday, May 25:
- “E-commerce in the Metals Market” — 5th All-Russian Conference (MC&C, Hotel Azimut Moscow Olympic)
Day One (May 26, 2026)
Conferences and Round Tables:
- “Quick-build Construction Technologies in Russian National Projects and State Programs” — Industry Conference by ARSS (Conference Area 2)
- “Modern Equipment and Technologies for Corrosion Protection of Metal Structures” — International Conference by the Zinc Development Center (Conference Area 1)
- “Quality Fasteners – Reliability of Machines and Metal Structures” — Conference by Prommetiz Association and MC&C (Press Hall)
- “Modern Technologies for Corrosion Protection Using Zinc Powder” — Round Table by the Zinc Development Center (Conference Area 1)
Day Two (May 27, 2026)
Major Industry Events:
- “Welding, Thermal Cutting and Protective Coatings of Metal Structures” — Scientific-Practical Conference (Conference Area 2)
- “Steel Structures: Main Trends of 2026” — 11th All-Russian Conference by MC&C, ARSS, TsNIISK, TsNIIPSK, and Metal Expo (Plenary Hall)
- Awards Ceremony: “Power of Metal” competition laureates for best solutions in steel and aluminum applications in construction (Plenary Hall)
- Committee Meeting: “Technological Sovereignty of Russia in Foundry and Forging-Press Production” — Committee on Foundry and Forging-Press Production (Conference Area 1)
- Round Table: Manufacturers of products from galvanized and painted rolled metal (corrugated sheeting, metal tiles, LSTK, sandwich panels) — RSPM (Conference Area 1)
Day Three (May 28, 2026)
Closing Events:
- “Operation of Building Metal Structures. A New Look at Problems and Their Solutions” — International Conference by TsNIIPSK (Press Hall)
- “Metal Products Market: Close and Far. A Marketer’s View” — Meeting of the Marketers Club of Metallurgical and Metal Trading Companies, Manufacturers of Metal Structures and Products — RSPM (Conference Area 1)
- Awards Ceremony: Laureates of the “Metal Structures’2026,” “Metallurgy’2026,” and “Litmash’2026” exhibitions in the “Best Exposition” nomination (Conference Area 1)
- Official Closing Ceremony
International Participation and Global Reach
METALLURGY RUSSIA attracts significant international participation, reflecting its status as a global industry event.
International Exhibitors
The 2025 edition featured companies from 49 countries, including major metallurgical nations from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The exhibition benefits from its connection to Messe Düsseldorf, the organizer of the world’s leading metallurgy exhibition, METEC.
Key Participating Countries
- Germany, Italy, Austria, United Kingdom: Strong European representation through Messe Düsseldorf network
- China: Growing presence with national pavilions and increasing exhibitor numbers
- Belarus, Kazakhstan: Significant CIS region participation
- Turkey, India: Emerging supplier nations
- United States: Continued participation despite geopolitical challenges
Major Russian Industry Participants
The exhibition attracts Russia’s leading metallurgical enterprises, including:
- MMK (Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works)
- TMK (Pipe Metallurgical Company)
- Severstal
- Mechel
- OMK (United Metallurgical Company)
- NLMK (Novolipetsk Steel)
- Electrostal
- Lysva Steel Works
- UMMC-Steel
- Krasniy Oktyabr
- Rostov Electric Steel Works
Why METALLURGY RUSSIA Matters
For Industry Professionals
Attendees gain unparalleled access to the latest metallurgical technologies and industry expertise:
- Evaluate equipment hands-on across the entire product range
- Discover innovative solutions for metallurgical challenges
- Participate in the business program with industry leaders and experts
- Network with peers facing similar technical and operational challenges
- Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements
- Identify reliable suppliers and potential partners
- Attend technical seminars and product demonstrations
For Exhibitors and Suppliers
Participation provides direct access to qualified buyers and decision-makers from Russia’s core industrial sectors:
- Showcase products to a targeted professional audience
- Demonstrate equipment capabilities to potential customers
- Generate high-quality sales leads with decision-makers
- Gather competitive intelligence and market feedback
- Establish relationships with distributors and partners
- Enhance brand visibility in the Russian market
- Access new export opportunities through international attendees
- Participate in business matchmaking with major metallurgical enterprises
For the Industry as a Whole
The exhibition contributes to metallurgical sector advancement through:
- Promoting best practices in metallurgical technology and management
- Facilitating technology transfer and innovation adoption
- Supporting workforce development through professional education
- Strengthening dialogue between industry, research, and government
- Enhancing quality standards and competitiveness
- Developing import substitution capabilities in critical technologies
- Advancing digital transformation of the metallurgical industry
Organizer and Contact Information
METALLURGY RUSSIA 2026 is organized by Expo Fusion, a professional exhibition company based in Moscow, in cooperation with Metal Expo.
Organizer Contact Information
Expo Fusion:
- Phone: +7-495-955-91-99
- Email: KorotkovaD@expo-fusion.ru
- Website: Available through official exhibition channels
Exhibition Complex Management:
- Metal Expo / Expo Fusion
- Phone: +7 (495) 734-99-66 (for exhibition coordination)
Planning Your Visit to METALLURGY RUSSIA 2026
Registration and Tickets
Professional visitors can register through the official exhibition website at metallurgy-russia.ru. Registration is mandatory for entry.
Registration Steps:
- Access the registration portal at: https://metallurgy-russia.ru/ru/guests/register
- Complete personal information (name, contact details, company information)
- Submit application and receive confirmation
- Bring confirmation and identification to the exhibition
Visitor Requirements:
- Trade visitors only (business identification may be required)
- Valid identification document necessary for entry (passport for international visitors)
- Pre-registration recommended to avoid queues
- Free admission for qualified professionals
- Event intended for persons over 12 years of age
Venue Information
Timiryazev Centre
Verkhnyaya Alleya, 6, Building 1
Moscow, Russian Federation
Transportation:
- Metro: Petrovsko-Razumovskaya station (accessible from central Moscow)
- Road: Convenient access from Moscow’s road network
International Participation Support
International exhibitors and visitors can seek assistance with:
- Visa support and invitation letters
- Hotel accommodation
- Logistics and shipping
- Translation and interpretation services
- Local compliance and customs clearance
Contact the organizer directly at Expo Fusion through the official channels for comprehensive support services.
Industry Context: The Growing Russian Metallurgical Market
METALLURGY RUSSIA‘s significance reflects broader trends in the Russian metallurgical industry.
Market Drivers
Import Substitution: With changing international supply chains, Russian manufacturers are actively seeking domestic and alternative sources for metallurgical equipment, creating opportunities for new suppliers.
Industrial Modernization: Russia’s industrial enterprises are upgrading aging Soviet-era facilities with modern equipment, driving demand for advanced technology.
Infrastructure Development: Major infrastructure projects drive demand for metal products in construction, rail, and energy sectors.
Export Development: Russian metallurgical companies continue to seek export opportunities, requiring modern equipment to meet international quality standards.
Technological Sovereignty: The Russian government prioritizes development of domestic capabilities in critical metallurgical technologies.
Opportunities for International Suppliers
The Russian market offers significant opportunities for international metallurgical technology suppliers:
- Equipment manufacturers can supply machinery and systems where local production is insufficient
- Technology providers can offer advanced processes and know-how
- Material suppliers can provide refractories, alloys, and consumables
- Engineering firms can offer design and modernization services
Sino-Russian Cooperation
Cooperation between Chinese and Russian metallurgical enterprises has grown substantially. According to the China Foundry Association, Chinese metallurgical products remain highly competitive in the Russian market, and with deepening bilateral trade, more Chinese enterprises are expected to succeed in Russia.
Conclusion
METALLURGY RUSSIA 2026 represents the premier opportunity for professionals in metallurgical technology, equipment, and metal products to connect, learn, and discover the latest innovations in their field. With comprehensive product coverage spanning the entire metallurgical value chain, strong international participation from 49 countries, a robust business program featuring conferences and industry discussions, and participation from Russia’s leading metallurgical enterprises, the exhibition offers unparalleled access to technologies, expertise, and professional networks.
Held at Moscow’s Timiryazev Centre and organized by Expo Fusion with the support of Messe Düsseldorf and leading Russian industry associations, METALLURGY RUSSIA provides the essential platform for understanding and accessing the Russian metallurgical market.
Whether you are seeking advanced metallurgical equipment, processing technologies, raw materials, automation solutions, or partnership opportunities in Russia’s dynamic industrial sector, METALLURGY RUSSIA at Moscow’s Timiryazev Centre provides an essential platform for achieving your objectives. Mark your calendar for May 26-28, 2026, and join the thousands of professionals who recognize METALLURGY RUSSIA as the definitive event for the metallurgical industry in Russia and Eastern Europe.
For the most current information on participation, exhibition, and registration, contact the organizer Expo Fusion or visit the official registration portal at metallurgy-russia.ru
