The fourth edition of Fastener Fair Italy, the biennial event dedicated to the Italian fasteners industry, concluded with resounding success, solidifying its position as a premier event for the sector in Italy.
Held at the CityLife - Allianz MiCo venue, this year’s fair hosted 214 exhibitors—including 111 international companies and 57 first-time participants—from 19 countries. The event was highlighted by a robust presence of Italian, German, Turkish, Chinese, and Taiwanese firms, drawing over 3,700 professionals from across the industry. Among them, 2,461 attendees, from top executives and managers to engineers, explored the latest innovations, products, and emerging trends, cementing Fastener Fair Italy’s reputation as the industry’s definitive networking and knowledge-sharing platform.
The profile of visitors to Fastener Fair Italy, primarily from Italy but also from countries such as Germany, France, Spain and Turkey, reflects the diversity of markets and sectors served by the fastener and fixing industry, including automotive, aerospace, construction, distribution, and other key sectors. This international mix fostered know-how and commercial exchanges, enabling participants to establish new collaborations and deepen their knowledge of the most advanced products and technologies in the fastener and fixing industry. Given the renewed success of this edition, Fastener Fair Italy will return to Milan at CityLife - Allianz MiCo, from 6-7 October 2026.
"We can proudly say that Fastener Fair Italy was a success and has reaffirmed the importance of networking for building lasting relationships, reconnecting with colleagues, and discovering the latest innovations in the fastener and fixing sector," commented Stephanie Cerri, Event Director for the Fastener Fair shows in Europe. "During these days, professionals and companies had the opportunity to meet and share highly relevant insights, reflecting the dynamism and continuous evolution of a growing sector. The energy and excitement felt at the show demonstrate that this industry is ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities."
As highlighted in Anima Confindustria's latest ‘Focus on raw materials’ report, many industrial raw materials markets are experiencing a period of relative stability. The Italian mechanical engineering sector is facing a difficult period, characterised by a drop in sales and orders due to the current geopolitical situation. According to a recent association survey, some 40% of member companies expect a drop in sales in the second half of the year. However, exports remain a key growth engine, particularly to markets in the European Union and North America. Furthermore, innovation and the adoption of sustainable practices could help companies better position themselves to meet future challenges and seize new market opportunities.
Under the patronage of Assolombarda, the association of companies operating in the Metropolitan City of Milan and the provinces of Lodi, Monza and Brianza, and Pavia, Fastener Fair Italy is supported by the following Media Partners: AIFM, Expomec, Expometals, Fasten.it, Fastener Europe, Fastener World, Fastener+Fixing Magazine, Ferramenta, IPCM – International Paint & Coating Magazine, Italy Export, L'industriale, La Rivista del Colore, Meccanica & Automazione, MTM, PubliTec, Tecn’è, Umformtechnik, and Webandmagazine.
Fastener Fair Italy is part of a series of trade events organised by RX for the fastener and fixing industry, including Fastener Fair Global, the flagship event of the Fastener Fair brand held in Germany, as well as Fastener Fair India, Fastener Fair Mexico, and Fastener Fair USA.
