Fastener Expo Frankfurt is a new international trade fair dedicated to the fastener and fixing industry, with its inaugural edition set to take place at Messe Frankfurt from 23 to 25 March 2026. The event will bring together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and service providers from across the global fastener supply chain.
Covering the full spectrum of fastener products, production machinery, tools and raw materials, Fastener Expo Frankfurt is positioned as a platform for sourcing, innovation and industry networking. The show is expected to host more than 300 exhibitors, supported by a VIP Buyer Programme, and attract practitioners from multiple sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, construction, machinery, energy and electronics.
Organised by Ebseek Exhibition, which has more than 15 years of experience delivering fastener and hardware trade shows worldwide, including Fastener Expo Shanghai, the inaugural Fastener Expo Frankfurt builds on a proven international exhibition portfolio.
As part of Ebseek's global lineup, Fastener Expo Frankfurt is launching as a new meeting point for Europe's fastener industry. The upcoming event is expected to welcome over 5,000 qualified visitors, with fastener distributors accounting for nearly 40% of attendees and manufacturers around 25%, offering exhibitors direct access to key purchasing decision-makers across multiple industries.
Alongside the exhibition, the Industrial Forum will provide expert-led sessions addressing major trends and challenges facing the fastener and fixing sector. Topics are set to include advances in manufacturing technology, materials and automation, as well as broader market issues such as sustainability requirements, supply chain resilience, and the impact of tariffs and carbon duties on global trade.
Discussion will also explore future demand across automotive, aerospace and construction markets. The exhibition will showcase a wide range of product sectors, including general and specialist fasteners, fastener production materials, manufacturing equipment, testing and packaging solutions, and wire and bar for fastener production. Torque Magazine talks with several exhibitors about their plans in the show.
Kobout will showcase its expanded UNC and UNF product range, featuring a broader selection of bolts, nuts and washers available from stock in multiple sizes, designs and strength grades.
The portfolio includes Grade 5 fasteners for general industrial use and Grade 8 products for high-load applications, supporting the maintenance of American machinery and production to UTS specifications with fast availability.
At the stand, visitors can meet Rene van Oudenaarde, Account Manager Trade Export, and David van der Poel, Account Manager New Business. Kobout will also highlight its container service, designed to provide predictable deliveries, cost transparency and reliable import solutions as regulations such as CBAM increasingly shape sourcing strategies.
Cetin Civata is looking forward to exhibiting at Fastener Expo Frankfurt 2026, recognising Frankfurt as one of Europe's leading exhibition hubs for more than three decades. The city's position at the crossroads of multiple industries makes it an ideal meeting point for fastener users, suppliers and decision-makers from across the continent. Fastener Expo Frankfurt offers a valuable platform not only for networking, but also for meaningful business discussions. It is the kind of exhibition where new contacts quickly turn into concrete conversations around specific products and projects, with business often initiated directly on the stand.
Cetin Civata expects Fastener Expo Frankfurt 2026 to deliver genuine new opportunities and long-term customer relationships, with a strong focus on practical, business-driven engagement.
In 2025, Çetin Civata further enhanced the quality and reliability of its production by incorporating an additional globally recognised zinc flake surface coating system, GEOMET, under licence from NOF Metal Coatings Europe. The company also obtained the licence to manufacture specialised anti-cross- thread and anti-false-thread fasteners, enabling it to meet customer-specific requirements that demand these certified technologies.
Founded in 1976, Çetin Civata is one of Türkiye's largest manufacturers of cold-forged bolts, screws, nuts and special fasteners. Operating four fully integrated production plants, the company produces carbon steel fasteners from M3 to M27, with lengths up to 300 mm, covering standard and customer-specific designs. Çetin Civata employs 1,250 staff, exports over 50% of its output to more than 25 countries, and holds IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certifications.
Optimas will use Fastener Expo Frankfurt to highlight how its products and services help OEMs improve operational efficiency while reducing the costs associated with fasteners and other C-class components.
Specialists from Optimas' sales, supply chain and engineering teams will be available on stand F19 to discuss how the company develops tailored solutions for manufacturers across a wide range of sectors. Optimas works with leading OEMs and tier suppliers in industries including automotive, heavy-duty truck manufacturing and semiconductor capital equipment, among others.
A key focus at the show will be reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for fastener and C-class component usage. While procurement costs are often the primary consideration for high-volume fastener users, Optimas takes a broader approach.
By examining sourcing, logistics, assembly processes and inventory management, the company helps manufacturers identify hidden costs and drive efficiency improvements across the entire supply chain.
Visitors will also be able to explore OptiSpec®, Optimas' cloud-based bill of materials management and design engineer- ing platform. The tool is designed to prevent unnecessary part proliferation, support component rationalisation and enable rapid prototyping during the design and development phase.
Optimas supports customers across Europe through its regional headquarters in Hambach, France, and a major distri- bution hub in Istanbul, Türkiye. This European footprint, combined with additional operations in the UK and Asia, enables the company to deliver local expertise, fast response times and solutions tailored to the specific needs of each market.
