With two weeks to go, Critical Minerals Expo North America, Battery Recycling Expo North America and E-Waste World Expo North America have published their full conference agendas, featuring more than 60 expert speakers tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the critical materials and resource recovery industries.

Taking place on October 28–29, 2026 at the Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta, the three co-located events will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, engineers, investors, recyclers and technology providers for two days of expert discussions, market analysis and technical insight.

The programs will address critical minerals supply chain security, domestic refining capacity, battery recycling economics, evolving regulations and the growing challenge of electronic waste generated by AI infrastructure.

The Critical Minerals Expo North America program will examine the commercial, political and technological forces shaping North America’s access to strategic materials, with discussions spanning rare earths, base metals, investment, processing and international partnerships.

On October 28, a panel titled Creating a Closed Loop Solution for Critical Materials: From Concept to Operation will bring together Jack Jia of Microsoft, Rhownica Birch of Western Digital, Luke Wray of Paladin Envirotech, Professor Munir Humayun of Florida State University and Daniel Bina of Critical Materials Recycling. The discussion will examine what it takes to move critical materials recovery from research into commercial deployment.

Other sessions will explore the outlook for rare earths markets in 2026/27, opportunities for partnerships between Ghana and North America, and the development of digital marketplaces for secondary critical materials. A base metals panel featuring representatives from Metso, the International Zinc Association, the Nickel Institute and Westwin Elements will examine how industry can prepare for future supply chain demands.

The program continues on October 29 with a particularly timely discussion: America’s Race for Rare Earths and China’s November Reckoning. Moderated by Tracy Hughes, Executive Director of the Critical Minerals Institute, and featuring industry veteran Constantine Karayannopoulos, American Rare Earths CEO Mark Wall, and North American Chair of the MMTA Noah Lehrman, the panel will examine China’s critical minerals export controls and their implications for North American supply chains, shortly before key November deadlines.

Further sessions will address critical materials for the aerospace and defense industries, the role of government and industry in strengthening domestic supply chains, and Boeing’s critical minerals supply chain strategy. The agenda also includes The Intelligence Advantage: How AI Can Transform Critical Minerals Strategy and Capital, exploring the potential for AI to support decision-making in an increasingly complex market.

KaLeigh Long, Founder and CEO of Westwin Elements, who will join the base metals panel, said:

“It is a privilege to join industry leaders at the Critical Minerals Expo North America to make the case for base metals as a national priority,” said Long. “Nickel is foundational to our defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing industries. America cannot achieve mineral security without the domestic capacity to refine the materials our industrial base depends on. Restoring domestic nickel refining is not just an economic priority. It is a matter of national security.”

The Battery Recycling Expo North America conference on October 28 will focus on the technologies, policies and commercial developments influencing battery circularity and the recovery of valuable materials.

The morning program will examine North American battery recycling policies and practices, the development of domestic supply chains and the role of recycling in meeting future demand. Noah Vasquez, Battery Metals Price Analyst at S&P Global, will present a market outlook covering battery demand, U.S. refining projects and the impact of black mass exports on domestic supply chains.

Regulation will also feature prominently, with Phoebe O’Connor of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency discussing end-of-life battery regulations and critical minerals recovery.

Later sessions will explore sustainable gigafactory design, AI applications in battery recycling supply chains and the challenges created by rapidly evolving battery chemistries. Speakers include Ryan Melsert, CEO of American Battery Technology Company, Thomas Laengle, CEO of Avian, and Dr. Gaurav Jha, CEO of Niobia.AI.

The program will also address the practical considerations that influence recovery rates, operational safety and plant economics, including mechanical pre-treatment and black mass production.

On October 29, E-Waste World Expo North America will examine the changing economics of electronics recycling, regulatory developments and the recovery of critical materials from end-of-life electronics.

The growth of AI infrastructure will be a central theme. Jim Puckett, Founder of Basel Action Network, will present The AI E-Waste Wave: What is Coming and Can We Sustainably Handle It?, examining the potential scale and environmental implications of waste generated by data center expansion.

Puckett will then join Michael Ellis, Circular Economy Lead at Google Cloud, for a fireside chat exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by this emerging waste stream.

The agenda will also cover state-by-state policy and extended producer responsibility, data privacy requirements in electronics recycling, and opportunities to recover critical materials from electronic, industrial and urban waste. Alexandra Levesque, Co-founder and CEO of iUMiX SA, will discuss approaches to building a traceable metal recovery ecosystem through biotechnology and local processing.

Additional sessions will explore solar panel recycling, drawing on operational experience from Italy, and the changing commercial value of electronics recycling. The conference will close with Rethinking E-Waste and Critical Materials, led by Corey Dehmey, CEO of SERI, examining the industry’s shift toward circularity and more secure critical materials supply chains.

With the full agenda now available, industry professionals can review the sessions and speakers across all three conferences and plan their visit around the topics most relevant to their work.

Attendance is free for industry professionals, with a complimentary Conference Pass providing access to Critical Minerals Expo North America, Battery Recycling Expo North America and E-Waste World Expo North America.

With the events just two weeks away, attendees are encouraged to register in advance and plan their conference schedule.

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Confirmed speakers include Ahmed Al Shaikh, chief operating officer of Maaden Aluminum; Khalid AlKhousan, general manager of Metallic Industries Development at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources; Abdulaziz Al Ghamdi, general manager, Integrated Solutions at ALUPCO; Fatema Almohri, managing director of Pyrotek Bahrain; and Rana Abdullah Zamai, founder and chairwoman of the Women in Mining Association of Saudi Arabia.

The content program will provide attendees with industry insights through keynote sessions, panel discussions and high-level conversations. Key themes will include advanced manufacturing, sustainability and circularity, recycling, technology, smart manufacturing and downstream development, with applications spanning automotive, transport, aerospace, construction, packaging, energy and resources.

More than 120 local, regional and international exhibitors are set to participate, representing companies from across the aluminium value chain, including primary metals, machinery, recycling, specialist aluminium products and downstream solutions. The event is also expected to welcome more than 4,000 visitors and 400 buyers and investors.

Supporting the inaugural edition, Manar Al Omran joins ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026 as Platinum Sponsor, while Seashore joins as Sustainability Partner, further supporting the event’s focus on industrial development, manufacturing, recycling and sustainability across the aluminium value chain.

With Saudi Arabia’s aluminium market projected to reach $3.53 billion by 2030, the inaugural edition of ALUMINIUM Arabia comes at a time of growing focus on the sector’s role within the Kingdom’s industrial and manufacturing landscape. Strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and the National Industrial Development Center further reinforce the event’s focus on industrial development, localization and investment in line with Vision 2030.

“ALUMINIUM Arabia is bringing together key stakeholders from across the aluminium value chain at an important time for the industry in Saudi Arabia,” said Amira El Daly, Event Director, ALUMINIUM Arabia. “With more than 120 exhibitors and over 30 speakers expected to participate, the event will provide a platform for industry leaders to exchange knowledge, explore new technologies and strengthen collaboration around the opportunities shaping the future of aluminium, from advanced manufacturing and downstream development to sustainability and recycling.”

Registration is now open for industry professionals, buyers, engineers, investors and decision-makers attending ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026.

For more information and registration details, please visit: ALUMINIUM Arabia

“While we’re operating close to our previous location, this is a strategic transition for MAJOR,” said MAJOR President Bernard Betts. “The investment in a larger, upgraded facility allows us to respond more quickly to customer needs and deliver the high-quality screening solutions they depend on.”

MAJOR continues to expand its North American footprint, with the new Schertz facility joining locations in Fife, Washington; Candiac, Quebec; and St. Catharines, Ontario. In addition to the North American locations, MAJOR also supports European customers through its Battice, Belgium location.

The upgraded Texas location is 125,000 square feet, more than twice the size of the 55,000-square-foot former building. The expansion allows MAJOR to streamline operations by bringing its cut-and-hook facility and FLEX-MAT production under one roof, while upgraded equipment improves overall production and storage capabilities.

The additional space will increase FLEX-MAT production capacity by 20% and woven finishing capacity by 40%. The facility also has space for further expansion in the future.

The increased production capacity will allow MAJOR to shorten lead times, enhance service responsiveness and further support producers across the United States.

MAJOR also plans to introduce production of its FLEX-MAT Modular product line at the facility in 2027. The expansion will include additional hiring to support operations and ensure continued customer service excellence.

“Our new facility gives our team the space and equipment needed to operate more efficiently while maintaining the quality MAJOR is known for,” said Alain Prevost, Vice President of Operations at MAJOR. “By bringing production and the cut–and–hook operations under the same roof, we’re positioned to improve our customers’ lead times and support growth for years to come.”

MAJOR expects to complete the transition to the new facility in September 2026.

To learn more about MAJOR and its full line of innovative solutions, visit www.majorflexmat.com.

Hand Tool Association and Lanza International Co., Ltd. Partner with Industry Allies to Redefine the “Exhibition as Factory” Model for Global Sourcing Efficiency.

In an era of global supply chain restructuring, rising tariff barriers, and the rapid implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the logic of international procurement has fundamentally shifted. Beyond mere cost-cutting, global buyers and brand owners are now prioritizing supply resilience, lead-time stability, carbon management, and risk diversification.

To address these pivotal shifts, the 2026 Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo x International Hardware Expo Taiwan (TiTE x IHT), co-organized by the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) and Lanza International Co., Ltd., will take place from October 20–22, 2026, at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC). Under the theme “From Manufacturing to Co-Creation: AI Empowerment & Smart Upgrading,” the event is set to become Asia’s most effective industrial sourcing platform.

700 Booths Secured: Taichung Emerges as Asia’s Sourcing Decision Epicenter

Following its milestone success in 2025 as the inaugural event for the TICEC – which attracted buyers from over 70 countries – TiTE x IHT is seeing unprecedented momentum. For the 2026 edition, over 300 enterprises have already registered, with booth bookings surpassing 700. Organizers anticipate the scale to reach 500 exhibitors and over 1,000 booths, solidifying its status as Taiwan’s largest and most integrated hardware industrial ecosystem.

By hosting the event in Taichung, the heart of Taiwan’s hardware, metal processing, and precision machinery clusters, TiTE x IHT offers a unique strategic advantage that city-center exhibitions cannot replicate. Taichung is rapidly becoming the essential hub for global supply chain realignment.

A One-Stop “Smart Hardware Ecosystem”: AI & Net-Zero Driven Co-Creation

Unlike traditional trade shows focused solely on product displays, 2026 TiTE x IHT is positioned around “Smart Hardware & Co-created Resilience.” The expo integrates foundational categories – hand tools, power tools, fasteners, and building hardware – with upstream metal processing, automated equipment, AI-collaborative robotics, and digital inspection.

This represents a shift toward providing complete solutions – from R&D and precision machining to carbon footprint management and green delivery. Facing global labor shortages and ESG mandates, Taiwan’s supply chain is evolving from labor-intensive manufacturing to data-driven, sustainable smart manufacturing, showcasing resilient industrial strength in the post-tariff era.

“Exhibition as Factory”: Accelerating the Decision-Making Path

Leveraging its location in the middle of Central Taiwan’s high-density industrial cluster, TiTE x IHT introduces the “Exhibition as Factory, Sourcing as Decision” model. After confirming product specifications on the show floor, international buyers can visit nearby factories within minutes for production audits, quality verification, and capacity assessment. This reduces the traditional multi-week cross-border audit process to under 24 hours, significantly lowering procurement costs and maximizing transparency.

The “30-Minute Sourcing Decision Circle”: Global Buyer Day Returns

“2026 will be a transformative year for the integration of hardware tools and smart manufacturing,” stated Mr. Alan Hsieh, Chairman of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association. The Association continues to mobilize the energy of Central Taiwan’s industrial clusters to provide global buyers with resilient “Smart Manufacturing Delivery” capabilities.

To facilitate international trade, the expo will feature an expanded “Global Buyer Day,” offering exclusive matchmaking for major European, American, and emerging market distributors. With over 70% of booths already reserved, manufacturers are encouraged to secure their space in Taichung’s 10-bit golden sourcing window this October.

Taking place on October 28-29, 2026, at the Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta, the three co-located events will welcome over 60 expert speakers, ranging from CEOs and policymakers to price reporters and senior engineers dedicated to scaling and securing the future of resource recovery. While admission is free, seats at the conference stages are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Industry professionals are urged to register for their complimentary Conference Pass immediately to guarantee access to these high-demand sessions.

The 2026 conference program tackles the complete critical resource ecosystem across three dedicated tracks.

The Critical Minerals Track will tackle urgent geopolitical and operational shifts within the critical minerals ecosystem. Stage highlights include a discussion on rare earths presented by Mark Wall, CEO of American Rare Earths, and a deep dive into the North American tungsten market led by Lewis Black, CEO and President of Almonty. Additionally, Kamila Slupek, Secretary General of the International Copper Study Group, will host a panel with fellow base metal experts.

The Battery Recycling Track will focus on the regulatory and technical hurdles of energy storage. Expert sessions led by speakers such as Phoebe O’Connor, Program Analyst at U.S. EPA, will examine “Managing End-of-Life Batteries: EPA Regulations and Critical Minerals Recovery.” In addition, industry leaders including Ryan Melsert, CEO at American Battery Technology Company, and Jeff Reeves, VP of Marketing and Communications at Battery Council International, will address supply chain security, black mass recovery, and direct recycling innovations.

The E-Waste Recycling Track spotlights overlooked resource streams, featuring innovators like Alexandra Levesque, Co-founder and CEO at iUMiX SA, who will present “PCBs – The Everyday Source of Gold.” Additional sessions feature individuals like Nana Yaw Konadu, CEO of Electro Recycling Ghana talking about North America’s strategic opportunities in sourcing critical materials from African e-waste supply chains, and Jim Puckett, Founder at Basel Action Network, who will tackle the incoming e-waste surge from the AI boom.

Together, the three conferences programs provide visitors with a broader perspective of how critical materials move through the value chain, from extraction and processing through to manufacturing, recovery and recycling. Visitors will have the opportunity to listen and gain real-life insights from keynotes, deep-dive sessions, panel debates and exclusive conversations.

“By making the conference entirely free to attend, we are removing barriers to vital industry intelligence,” says Gabriel Day, Conference Manager at Trans-World Events. “Our goal is to ensure the engineers, metallurgists, recyclers, and policymakers have direct access to the technical strategies and market data required to build a truly circular, resilient supply chain in North America.”

Conference places are strictly limited. Secure your pass today before it’s too late:  https://criticalmineralsexpona.com/register-attend

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The one-day summit will bring together manufacturers, industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, investors and business decision-makers from across the Western Cape to explore the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping the future of South African manufacturing.

As one of the country’s key manufacturing hubs, the Western Cape plays a vital role in driving industrial growth, exports, innovation and job creation. The Manufacturing Summit will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue on strengthening regional competitiveness, accelerating industrialisation and supporting local manufacturers in an increasingly global marketplace.

The programme will feature expert keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on the issues that matter most to manufacturers today, including advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, skills development, sustainability, localisation, export opportunities and investment.

Building on the momentum of Manufacturing Indaba, Africa’s leading manufacturing conference and exhibition, the Cape Town Summit will connect regional manufacturers with national industry leaders while fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors.

“The Cape Town Manufacturing Summit reflects our commitment to supporting manufacturing growth across South Africa,” said Liz Hart, Managing Director of Manufacturing Indaba. “The Western Cape is home to a diverse and innovative manufacturing sector, and this summit will provide a valuable platform for industry stakeholders to exchange ideas, identify opportunities and work together to strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic growth.”

The summit is expected to attract executives, factory owners, plant managers, engineers, procurement professionals, government representatives, investors, SMEs and technology providers looking to gain practical insights, build strategic partnerships and explore new business opportunities.

Attendees can expect:

• High-level keynote presentations from industry experts
• Insightful discussions on the future of manufacturing
• Networking with decision-makers and industry peers
• The opportunity to view the latest trends in manufacturing technology and innovation as part of the showcase exhibition
• Practical strategies to improve competitiveness and drive business growth

As Manufacturing Indaba continues to champion industrial development across the continent, the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit serves as another important step in fostering collaboration, innovation and investment within South Africa’s manufacturing ecosystem.

Registration for the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit is now open.

Event Details

Cape Town Manufacturing Summit 2026
Date: 11 November 2026
Venue: Cape Town Internation Convention Centre, South Africa

To build a platform for connectivity, business matching and technical exchanges between China’s and Thailand’s foundry sectors, the organizing committee officially announces the Thai Foundry Association as the official co-organizer of the exhibition. The two parties will jointly stage a benchmark event for Southeast Asia’s foundry industry featuring higher standards, greater specifications and tangible results.

As an authoritative and influential core industrial organization of Thailand’s foundry sector, the Thai Foundry Association has long devoted itself to the local foundry industry. Its member enterprises cover the full industrial spectrum including foundry raw materials, casting production, equipment manufacturing, technological R&D and import & export trade. Focusing on serving the automotive, agricultural machinery, general machinery and machine tool sectors, it delivers comprehensive support to Thailand’s machinery industry.

The in-depth partnership between Chinese and Thai foundry industry organizations will not only bring abundant Southeast Asian industrial resources and professional expertise to the exhibition, but also further open up channels for two-way industrial circulation, technical exchange and market sharing between China and Thailand’s foundry industries. It will drive profound integration of the two nations’ foundry sectors across multiple dimensions including technological innovation, product upgrading, market expansion and supply chain collaboration.

Partial List of Participating Enterprises

Metalline International Co., Ltd.
Cast Tech Co., Ltd.
Clariant (Thailand) Ltd.
Unifoundry Co., Ltd.
Wantana Metal Work Co., Ltd.
Metal Engineering Co., Ltd.
Deco Foundry Company Limited
Sriphothong Metal Work Co., Ltd.
Siam Metal casting Co., Ltd.
Krathumban Casting Co., Ltd.
Korat P.S. Work Co., Ltd.
Janome Diecasting Thailand Co., Ltd.
Bunjong Industrial Co., Ltd.
CD Trading Co., Ltd.

Amid new opportunities arising from the restructuring of global supply chains, are you still communicating with Southeast Asian and global clients remotely? At Metal Thailand 2026, cross-border collaboration will turn from vision into reality.

October 14–16, 2026, Metal Thailand 2026 offers you direct access to regional market demands. Join this grand event and take Thailand as a pivot to unlock the development vitality of the entire Southeast Asian metal hot working manufacturing industry.
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Organizers: China Foundry Association, China Heat Treatment Association, China Welding Association
Co-Organizer: Thai Foundry Association
Special Supported by: The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI)
Supporting Organizations:

Thailand Die Casting Association; Thai Machinery Association; Thai Automation and Robotics Association, and industry associations from Malaysia, Japan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea and other Asian countries

Fresh off the successful conclusion of the 24th China International Foundry Expo and the 19th China International Die Casting Exhibition in Shanghai, the global foundry industry is now shifting its focus from China to Southeast Asia, where Metal Thailand 2026 is preparing to open new avenues for industrial collaboration and growth.

Thailand’s strategic location and strong industrial base make it an attractive destination for manufacturers and suppliers. As one of ASEAN’s most important manufacturing hubs, Thailand offers businesses access to supply chains spanning Southeast Asia.

Highlights of the Exhibition

The event will focus heavily on the future of smart factories and green manufacturing, providing attendees with opportunities to understand emerging policy frameworks, market trends, and technological shifts shaping the next phase of industrial development.

• Complete foundry supply chain: high-quality castings, industrial raw materials, and advanced production & processing equipment
• Automotive manufacturing and automotive aftermarket products (supporting Thailand’s dominant automotive manufacturing industry)
• Moulds, dies and professional tooling equipment
• Industry exchanges, technical sharing and business networking

A key highlight of Metal Thailand 2026 is its focus on four critical thermal processing sectors – foundry, forging, heat treatment, and welding – making it a one-stop platform for technologies, equipment, and materials, while offering integrated solutions for the broader manufacturing chain.

Another major attraction lies in Thailand’s industrial upgrading policies and the benefits offered under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which continue to reduce trade barriers and create new growth opportunities for manufacturers.

The exhibition is built around four core value pillars: authoritative industry endorsement, targeted buyer engagement, focused thermal processing technologies, and effective matchmaking activities. Backed by three national-level industry associations and partnerships with more than 20 industry bodies across Southeast Asia, the event is expected to attract strong participation from authentic procurement networks.

Several concurrent events will further strengthen the show’s value proposition, including the 7th Asia Foundry Forum, the China-Thailand Entrepreneurs Exchange Conference, Thailand Investment Policy and Industrial Park Information Sharing sessions, and organized factory visits.

Metal Thailand 2026 is aiming to be more than just a trade show. It seeks to become a catalyst for industrial upgrading and cross-border cooperation across Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

Let’s explore how the foundry and metalworking industries will be redefined at Metal Thailand 2026, the integrated platform for machinery and automotive manufacturing covering metal forming processes, equipment, materials and mold technologies serving the entire Southeast Asia, from 14-16 October 2026, at BITEC, Bangkok!

Join Us to Shape the Future of ASEAN Manufacturing

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Core Official Support: The exhibition gains full official backing from FTI (Federation of Thai Industries), Thailand’s top private industrial authority under the Ministry of Industry. Covering all pillar manufacturing sectors nationwide, FTI’s endorsement elevates Metal Thailand 2026 to a core strategic platform for China-Thailand industrial cooperation and a key booster for Thailand’s Industry 4.0 upgrade.

Advantages of China-Thailand Industrial Cooperation

• Necessity: Perfectly aligns with Thailand’s Industry 4.0 transformation and bilateral industrial complementary development trend.

• Solid Foundation: In-depth industry ties, frequent enterprise exchanges and mature investment cooperation between China and Thailand.

• Professional Platform: Enables efficient global trade docking, technology exchange and industrial resource sharing.

• Practical Results: Empowers enterprises to expand Southeast Asian markets, secure orders and achieve industrial upgrading with win-win outcomes.

FTI New Industrial Vision: 5I Strategy (Core Upgrade Orientation)

FTI’s new 5I policy guides Thailand’s industrial transformation from a traditional manufacturing base to a high-value, intelligent and sustainable industrial hub, focusing on smart manufacturing, EV, semiconductors and low-carbon industries:

• I1 Intelligent Industry: AI & automation upgrading, smart factory construction and financial support for enterprise transformation.

• I2 Innovation & Creative Industry: Shift from OEM manufacturing to independent R&D, brand and IP commercialization.

• I3 International Alliance & Network: Build Thailand as a global supply chain hub to attract international investment.

• I4 Industrial Infrastructure Reform: Optimize industrial infrastructure to cut energy and logistics costs.
• I5 Inclusive & Sustainable Growth: Promote low-carbon transition and circular economy in line with global ESG standards.

Exhibition Core Strengths

Against Southeast Asia’s manufacturing upgrading boom, Metal Thailand 2026 precisely matches Thailand’s 5I & Industry 4.0 demands. Focusing on foundry, heat treatment, welding and forging, the show gathers 200+ premium global exhibitors, showcasing smart manufacturing equipment, advanced processing technologies, green materials and industrial overall solutions.

On-site High-value Activities

Supported by FTI’s nationwide industrial resources, the event hosts the Asia Foundry Forum, China-Thailand entrepreneur exchanges and targeted Southeast Asian procurement matching, building a full-link ecosystem for in-depth technical, supply chain and trade cooperation.

Authoritatively supported by FTI, Metal Thailand 2026 is a top-tier strategic industrial event for enterprises to explore the Thai and Southeast Asian markets, realize intelligent & green upgrading, and achieve pragmatic bilateral win-win cooperation.

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Boasting ASEAN’s top automotive output and mature precision and electronic manufacturing chains, Thailand sees dominant market penetration of Chinese new energy vehicle brands. Backed by robust Chinese investment in new energy, intelligent manufacturing and robotics, the country’s booming demand for die-casting equipment, industrial robots and digital manufacturing systems offers enormous export potential for Chinese advanced manufacturing technologies.

With most local factories in urgent need of intelligent and green upgrades, Thailand presents a multi-billion-dollar market for high-end equipment and industrial digital solutions.

As a core industrial platform connecting China and ASEAN, METAL THAILAND 2026 will be held from October 14-16 at BITEC Bangkok. Centering on smart manufacturing and green transformation, the exhibition gathers authoritative associations, enterprises and research institutions across Southeast Asia. It serves as a vital bridge for Chinese metal forming, mould, machinery and automotive manufacturing technologies to enter the ASEAN market, facilitating in-depth technical exchanges and win-win industrial cooperation.

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