About GIFA 2027
GIFA is the international foundry trade fair, held every four years in Düsseldorf alongside METEC (metallurgy), THERMPROCESS (thermal processing) and NEWCAST (castings). It covers melting, moulding and core-making, die casting, finishing and heat treatment equipment.
Why it matters for machine research
The main global event for foundry, die casting and industrial furnace equipment.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Group the exhibitors you need by process, then compare like with like on the same questions.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | GIFA – International Foundry Trade Fair (The Bright World of Metals, with METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST) |
|---|---|
| Local name | GIFA – Internationale Gießerei-Fachmesse |
| Organizer | Messe Düsseldorf GmbH |
| How often | Other |
| Venue | Messe Düsseldorf |
| Official site | gifa.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.