From plastics to food ingredients, including chemicals, animal feed, nutraceuticals, rubber and pharmaceuticals: SOLIDS Parma 2026 is the only Italian event entirely dedicated to technologies for the processing, handling and transformation of powders, granules and bulk solids.
The event will take place on 11 and 12 February 2026 at Fiere di Parma, Hall 8. A cross-sector trade fair designed for a professional and technical audience, combining industrial automation, Industry 4.0 innovation and sustainability.
From theory to practice: real technologies for real industries
On display, technologies covering every stage of the supply chain: pneumatic and mechanical conveying, mixing and dosing, hygienic and anti-contamination storage, filtration and dust collection, quality control, predictive maintenance, and robotics for palletizing and packaging.
A truly intersectoral event, where professionals working with powders and granules can experience ready-to-use solutions that improve efficiency, safety and traceability.
Conferences, innovation and training
Alongside the exhibition area, the SOLIDS Parma 2026 technical programme offers training sessions and opportunities for discussion with industry experts and academics. Among the most anticipated sessions:
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“The future of plastic recycling”: a focus on technologies and processes for the sustainable transformation of plastics;
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“Powders under control” (Prof. Eng. Andrea Claudio Santomaso): angle of repose, shear testing, density and handling of difficult powders;
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“F.C.M. and gaskets”: updates on European regulations and requirements for food contact;
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“Robotics and AI for powder processing”: efficiency and precision in the manufacturing industry.
Start-ups and cutting-edge solutions
Two special areas will spotlight innovation:
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Start-Up Area, featuring dedicated pitches and meetings with emerging companies;
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Innovation Gallery, where visitors will vote for the most innovative technologies showcased at the exhibition.
Why visit SOLIDS Parma
The event attracts technical professionals and purchasing decision-makers: production managers, technologists, engineers, maintenance specialists, R&D managers, plant designers and buyers. It is the ideal place to stay up to date, find suppliers, discover new solutions and build valuable business relationships.
11–12 February 2026 | Fiere di Parma – Hall 8
Free registration with code 1430 at www.solids-parma.it