Launching in 2027, GrindingHub Americas will be the first and as yet only trade fair in America dedicated exclusively to grinding technology. Organized by the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW), Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem (Swiss Association of the Machinery, Electrical and Metal Industries), the successful concept first established by GrindingHub Stuttgart is now being brought to the American market.
International grinding technology manufacturers plan to serve the US market
The initiative for GrindingHub Americas once again came from the manufacturers. "Well-known companies from the grinding technology sector, together with representatives of their US subsidiaries, asked us to develop a trade fair concept for the American market based on the model of GrindingHub in Stuttgart. It should be clearly structured and focused on grinding technology. We are delighted to be able to fulfill this request with our trusted partners Messe Stuttgart and Swissmem, as it also shows that the companies have great confidence in us," reports Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of the VDW. Roland Bleinroth, President of Messe Stuttgart, adds: "America is one of the most dynamic industrial markets in the world. Together with our American trade fair partners, we are convinced that the new GrindingHub Americas will become the ideal platform for the grinding technology sector and international cooperation in one of the most important global markets."
The products and services on show cover the entire spectrum of grinding technology: From grinding machines and tools through to automation, measurement technology, digitalization and sustainable production solutions. The event will have a strong focus on innovation and opportunities for international market leaders and local experts to meet up and exchange information, with the advantage that everyone is brought together in one location. Key areas of focus of the new trade fair include live demos and technologies that increase productivity, reduce costs and redefine precision.
Cincinnati as an ideal location
GrindingHub Americas is aimed specifically at decision-makers and purchasing staff from forward-thinking industries such as the automotive industry, aerospace, defense, medical technology and mechanical engineering. Cincinnati, in the heart of the Midwest industrial cluster, offers the ideal infrastructure and proximity to important production sites in the United States – especially for the automotive and aerospace sectors.
“GrindingHub Americas in Cincinnati is ideally located in the immediate vicinity of GE Aerospace and numerous automotive suppliers. There, we can demonstrate to key customer industries the capabilities of the international manufacturers, which can make a valuable contribution to the success and competitiveness of US industry,” says Markus Heering, explaining the choice of location.
First board meeting highlights the relevance of the new trade fair
The first board meeting with leading grinding technology companies took place in Cincinnati at the beginning of November 2025. Among the participating companies and board members are enterprises such as Action SuperAbrasive, Anca, Norton Saint-Gobain, Rollomatic, Star SU LLC, Supertec Machinery, United Grinding North America and Vollmer America.
“Industry experts agree: there is a need for a trade fair in the Americas that focuses specifically on grinding technology and related processes. Strong partners have joined forces on the board to make the first GrindingHub Americas 2027 in Cincinnati a reality,” emphasizes board chairman Phil Kurtz. “Our board will ensure that the trade fair offers manufacturers a platform to present their innovative solutions to a specialist audience that is specifically looking for process optimization.”
GrindingHub Americas will take place on May 18-20, 2027 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the motto of „Where precision meets progress“, the trade fair is positioning itself as an absolutely unmissable event for anyone who wants to set new standards in the world of grinding technology.
About GrindingHub Stuttgart
GrindingHub is the international platform for grinding technology and superfinishing in Germany. It will take place in Stuttgart from May 5-8, 2026 for the third time. The focus is on all aspects of value creation in this technology sector.
It is organized on a two-year basis by the German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW), Frankfurt, Germany, in cooperation with Messe Stuttgart and with the professional and promotional support of the machine tools industry sector of Swissmem (Swiss Association of Mechanical, Electrical and Metal Industries). About 500 exhibitors from 31 countries attracted more than 11,100 visitors in 2024. The largest producers of grinding technology worldwide are China, Germany, the USA, Switzerland, and Japan, while the largest markets are China, the USA, Germany, India, and Japan. In 2024, the industry produced machines worth around €6 billion.
More information about GrindingHub Americas is available at www.grindinghub-americas.com
