METAVAK moved to 2021, Welding Week to 2022

The trade fairs METAVAK and Welding Week powered by NIL that were scheduled for October 6, 7 and 8, 2020 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem will be moved. Given the current situation surrounding Covid-19, the economy and thereby the metal industry remains in uncertainty. Therefore, in consultation with the community, it has been decided to cancel METAVAK and Welding Week this year. METAVAK will be moved to October 5, 6 and 7, 2021 and Welding Week powered by NIL to October 2022, given the biennial nature of this exhibition.

Gertjan Lammers, Head of Event Technical Industry: "We see it as our responsibility to bring the metal industry together in the best possible way. Until recently it looked like METAVAK and Welding Week could go ahead, albeit in a modified form due to the measures surrounding the corona virus. Exhibitors and visitors expressed confidence and confirmed the usefulness of these trade fairs from an economic point of view."

"Supported by the local government authorities and the safety region, we are convinced that we can organize a safe and responsible trade fair. We - Easyfairs - also demonstrated that last week at AAA (All About Automation) in Essen. Despite this, Covid-19 is still holding us back. Recently, we have sensed a changing sentiment from our exhibitors and visitors. The need to move both trade shows was increasing. As an exhibition organizer, our primary duty is to listen to the needs of the industry, which is why we have decided to move both exhibitions to a later date. That is the only right decision at this time," Lammers said.

About METAVAK 2021

During METAVAK and Welding Week, visitors are introduced to the latest industrial production and joining techniques and can attend demonstrations in the fields of 3D printing, sheet metal working, automation, surface treatment, machining, gluing and welding, among others. The fairs are particularly appreciated for their approachable, informal character, according to previous research among former visitors.

METAVAK can be visited free of charge after pre-registration on October 5, 6 and 7, 2021 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem. Among other things, visitors benefit from a free snack and drink during their visit to the fair. Welding Week powered by NIL is a biennial exhibition and will take place in October 2022. For more information, visit: www.metavak.nl or www.welding-week.nl.