HOLZ-HANDWERK 2026: Exchange, new ideas and strong response to ISM

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Three days of trade show what's moving the industry

HOLZ-HANDWERK in Nuremberg is more than just a product platform for Heesemann.
It is a place for professional exchange, direct feedback from practice and concrete discussions about future production requirements.

Right from the start, it was obvious how much interest there was in efficient yet flexible grinding solutions.

Kick-off with focus on the new ISM machine series

At the start of the trade fair, the focus was on the new ISM machine series.

At the stand in Hall 10, it became clear:
The requirements for modern grinding technology are changing.

The talks focused in particular on:

  • increasing quality requirements for surfaces
  • flexible adjustment to different batch sizes
  • stable processes despite growing complexity
  • economic solutions for changing production conditions

ISM was not only perceived as a new machine, but also as an answer to exactly these challenges.

High demand and intensive exchange on the second day of the fair

On the second day, the number of visitors continued to increase.

Interest in ISM remained consistently high, and at the same time, the talks became more specific.
Many visitors came with clear questions:

  • Process stability in existing lines
  • Optimizing existing grinding processes
  • Integration of new machines into existing production environments

In addition to the technical discussions, the focus was also on personal exchange.

A special moment:
Bernhard Dirr on site congratulated Stefan Müller on his new role at Heesemann — a sign of continuity and development within the company.

The day at the fair ended with a get-together in the arena — space for in-depth discussions and networking in a relaxed atmosphere.

Practical relevance: feedback directly from the application

A highlight was a visit from a long-time Heesemann user.

Josef Eibl came to the stand as a convinced user and offered interested parties to visit his production and experience the machines in real use.

This direct practical feedback is crucial for many companies.

Because:

  • real applications show process stability under real conditions
  • Experience from the company often provides more than technical data sheets
  • The exchange between users creates trust and orientation

What the trade fair showed

The discussions at HOLZ-HANDWERK make it clear:

The requirements for grinding technology continue to rise — both technically and economically.

The focus is on:

  • stable and reproducible processes
  • flexible machine concepts
  • easy integration into existing lines
  • long-term investment security

At the same time, there is a growing need for solutions that do not function in isolation but are intended as part of an overall system.

Conclusion: Technology is created in dialogue with practice

The trade fair once again showed how important direct communication with users is.

New machine concepts are not created in a vacuum.
They develop from specific requirements, experiences and feedback from production.

The high response to ISM confirms this approach.

Interested in ISM or specific use cases?

If you want to further develop your grinding processes or optimize existing systems, we will analyse your requirements together and identify possible solutions.