MAKTEK Konya: The Epicenter of Technology and Investment Potential
MAKTEK Konya serves as a pivotal assembly point for the machinery manufacturing sector and is actively engaged in preparations to unite the industry under a single venue in Konya, recognized as the production hub of Anatolia. As the largest machinery exhibition of the year, this event will showcase the latest technologies and the most reputable brands within the industry, contributing to an increase in trade volume for this year.
The 3rd Edition of MAKTEK Konya – Machine Tools, Metal-Sheet Metal Processing Machines, Tool Holders, Cutting Tools, Quality Control – Measurement Systems, CAD/CAM, PLM Software, and Manufacturing Technologies Fair – is scheduled to take place from October 8 to 11, 2025, at the Konya Chamber of Commerce – Tüyap Konya International Fair Center. This event will be organized by the Tüyap Fair Organization Group in collaboration with the Machine Tools Industrialists and Business People Association (TIAD) and the Machine Manufacturers Association (MIB).
A pivotal assembly point in Konya, the epicenter of technology
The upcoming exhibition is set to take place over a sizeable area of 45,000 square meters, allocated across four halls. This event is anticipated to attract over 20,000 participants from both local and international backgrounds. Notably, this year, InnoPark Konya Technology Development Zone, a key player in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem of Konya, will also participate in the exhibition.
A pivotal assembly point for international trade
MAKTEK Konya is poised to serve not only as a focal point for Türkiye but also as a hub for numerous international attendees from various countries. This year, substantial participation is anticipated, particularly from representatives from countries including Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Romania, Iraq, Germany, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, and France.
While the initiatives aimed at attracting international visitors continue to gain momentum, bolstered by the robust foreign office network of Tüyap, specialized procurement committee programs will be organized to facilitate direct business interactions between purchasers and sector representatives from the targeted markets and exhibitors. Consequently, Maktek KONYA is set to evolve into a significant business platform, where not only product exhibitions will take place but also new commercial partnerships will be established.
A dynamic platform for the sector
MAKTEK Konya 2025 will showcase a comprehensive selection of products that highlight a diverse range of machining and metal forming machines, including CNC machining, sheet-metal processing, and saw machines, cutting and holding tools, CAD/CAM, and PLM software. The exhibition will also feature welding machines, electric-electronic and automation systems, gears, sub-industry equipment, compressed air technologies, and logistics solutions.
Green Transformation Summit and Exhibitor Panels
The upcoming exhibition will feature a noteworthy initiative entitled the “Green Transformation Summit”. This summit will provide an opportunity for leading companies in the industry to share their insights and perspectives on sustainability and green manufacturing practices. Key topics for discussion will include energy efficiency, digitalization, strategies for reducing carbon footprints, and the principle of a circular economy.
The “Exhibitors Talking” sessions, to be conducted at the summit, will introduce a novel dimension to MAKTEK Konya. This specialized program will facilitate the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions in green transformation among participating companies and industry professionals, aiming to foster information sharing and pave the way for new collaborative opportunities.
As the largest machinery exhibition of the year, MAKTEK Konya serves as an essential forum for industry professionals to explore the latest technological advancements within the sector, foster new business relationships, and closely examine the emerging manufacturing trends of the future.
The exhibition will be accessible to visitors from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM from October 8 to 10, and from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM on October 11.
About TÜYAP: Tüyap was established by Bülent Ünal in 1979 as the first fair organization company in Türkiye. Since its inception, the Tüyap Fair Organization Group has successfully hosted numerous domestic and international fairs over a span of 45 years, positioning itself as a leader in the development of fair organizations within Türkiye. Throughout these events, Tüyap has facilitated the participation of over 350,000 firms from various countries and has welcomed more than 70 million visitors. The company organizes specialized fairs and operates international offices in six countries, in addition to owning and managing three exhibition centers within Turkey. Tüyap collaborates with over 100 trade associations, leveraging its team of professionals to enhance the quality and effectiveness of its events. Moreover, Tüyap conducts export product fairs in China, Russia, and Africa, and consistently organizes Turkish participation in an average of ten international fairs each year. Notably, Tüyap is the only privately owned fair organization in Turkey with a dedicated fair center. Furthermore, the Tüyap Fair Organization Group continues to innovate by organizing hybrid fairs utilizing digital platforms.
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Machine tools, new estimates for 2025: production flat (+0.2%). the decline in exports (-8.9%) weigh
DOMESTIC MARKET RECOVERING BUT STILL TOO WEAK (+14.1%)Italians, with 140 companies present, were the second largest foreign delegation at EMO HANNOVER 2025, which took place from 22 to 26 September in the pavilions of the German fair. This demonstration of strength demonstrates how much the Italian machine tool, robotics and automation industry believes in this exhibition event capable of attracting operators from all over the world and therefore how essential activity on foreign markets is. The next EMO will take place in Italy from 4 to 8 October 2027.During the event, UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, the association of Italian machine tool, robot and automation manufacturers, presented, in the usual press conference held on Tuesday 23 morning, the 2025 forecasts relating to the Italian industry in the sector recently revised by the Centro Studi & Cultura di Impresa.Riccardo Rosa, President of UCIMU, commented: "Based on the latest order intake and deliveries by Italian manufacturers, relating to the second quarter of 2025, the Research Center had to revise the data presented just a few months ago. At the beginning of the year, we expected a slight growth in production supported by exports, a growth that the current context does not allow us to confirm today."Production is expected to be 6,340 million euros (+0.2%), thus stable compared to the 2024 figure. Weighing on the final result are the decline in exports, on the one hand, and the weakness of activity on the domestic market, on the other.On the international front, sales of Italian manufacturers abroad will stop at 3,895 million (-8.9%) compared to the previous year.On the domestic front, however, deliveries will grow by 19.1% to 2,445 million, driven by the timid recovery in domestic consumption, which is expected to reach 4,230 million (+14.1%). Despite the double-digit increases, the estimated absolute values for these two economic indicators remain decidedly low.“Furthermore, continued President Riccardo Rosa, “what our Research Center finds is that it is not possible to identify a real trend for the sector. Rather, we are seeing a trend with upward and downward oscillations, which reflects the chaotic situation of the context.”With reference to exports, in the period January-June 2025 (latest available data), Italian sales of machine tools alone decreased by 13.3% compared to the first half of 2024. The decline was widespread. Poland, Mexico, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia were exceptions. It must be said, however, that the latter two, despite significant increases, still account for decidedly low values of Made in Italy machines.The main outlet markets for Italian products were: the United States (292 million euros, -4.2%); Germany (127 million, -28.1%); Poland (97 million, +8.3%); France (97 million, -7.5%); India (85 million, -14.1%).“The data, commented Riccardo Rosa, “tell us that Germany is suffering, and with it, Europe and Italy, whose companies are integrated into German value chains. Compared to Germany, the situation in the automotive sector is particularly difficult, paying the price for the transition to electric motors but also for the construction crisis. The hope is that the government program, worth 46 billion euros and designed to revive the country's economy, can effectively give manufacturing a boost.”"Looking overseas, in the first six months of this year, despite President Trump's constant announcements and retractions regarding tariffs, the US remains our primary export market. The situation is decidedly fluid and still unclear. Beyond the tariff rates, what is most worrying is the uncertainty this approach has generated among industry operators, as demonstrated by the slowdown in the entire export system, not only to the United States but also to the rest of the world.""For Italy, concluded Riccardo Rosa, "what we have observed in recent months is a slight, but still too weak, improvement in market sentiment, influenced by the clarification and simplification of Transition 5.0. This is also confirmed by the trend in months of assured production, which in the first half of 2025 stood at 6.6: better than in 2024, but still far from the results of previous years. In light of this, as we approach the final part of 2025, which coincides with the end of the operations of Industry 4.0 and Transition 5.0, we emphasize the need for a new industrial policy plan to support businesses from 2026 onwards."UCIMU has already expressed its willingness to participate in the working group of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, which should lead to the drafting of a simplified provision that—as announced by the Minister himself—combines 4.0 and 5.0, facilitating their use by businesses, a prerequisite for their adoption.
