Russia’s Premier Exhibition for Thermal Technologies
The 19th International Specialized Exhibition “Heat Treatment 2026” will take place from September 16-18, 2026 at Pavilion 57 of the VDNH Exhibition Centre in Moscow. Organised by Mir-Expo Exhibition Company, this event is recognised as Russia’s only specialised exhibition for thermal equipment and technologies.
Exhibition Overview
Held annually, Heat Treatment has established itself as the central platform for the thermal processing industry in Russia. The exhibition showcases modern thermal and chemical-thermal equipment, components, refractories, thermal insulation, and diagnostic instruments from leading global and domestic manufacturers.
In 2025, the exhibition featured 68 key manufacturers from Russia, Belarus, Italy, China, Turkey, and Iran. Notable exhibitors have included internationally recognised companies such as NAKAL, PVA TePla, Schmetz, B.M.I. Fours Industriels, Ipsen, SECO/Warwick, ALD Vacuum Technologies, Rubig, Swiss Group, and KANTHAL.
Key Exhibition Sections
The exhibition covers a comprehensive range of equipment and materials for thermal processing:
- Industrial Furnaces: Heating electric furnaces (chamber, shaft, insulated, with roll-out hearth), vacuum furnaces, and laboratory muffle furnaces
- Induction Equipment: Induction heating systems, frequency converters, and transformers
- Thermal and Chemical-Thermal Equipment: For annealing, hardening, tempering, carbonitriding, carburising, boriding, brazing, sintering, and MIM
- Vacuum Technology: Vacuum furnaces, pumps, gauges, valves, and gas flow regulators
- Refractories and Insulation: High-temperature thermal insulation materials, lining systems, laminated fabrics, and carbon materials
- Measurement and Control: Spectrometers, pyrometers, thermocouples, hardness testing equipment, and nondestructive testing instruments
- Supporting Equipment: Cooling systems (cooling towers and chillers), industrial washing machines, nitrogen/oxygen/hydrogen plants, and compressor equipment
- Automation and Robotics: Robotic systems for welding, cutting, bending, milling, and coating applications
- Materials: Technical fluids, lubricants, graphite products, and heat-resistant steel castings
Conference Programme
The exhibition is accompanied by the “Innovative Technologies of Heat Treatment” conference. Participants present reports on current developments and technological solutions for the modernisation of production facilities.
Audience and Industry Impact
Heat Treatment attracts specialists from across the industrial spectrum, including representatives from metallurgy, the oil and gas sector, aviation and space industries, defence, transport, and scientific research institutions.
The exhibition serves as a vital meeting point for manufacturers and consumers of thermal processing equipment. According to organiser information, 2,680 specialists attended the 2025 edition. Many companies have been constant participants since the exhibition’s inception, reflecting the event’s importance as a business platform for contract negotiations and technology showcasing.
Visitor Information
- Dates: September 16-18, 2026
- Opening Hours: September 16-17, 10:00-18:00; September 18, 10:00-16:00
- Venue: Pavilion 57, VDNH, Moscow
- Admission: Free with advance registration
- Age Restriction: 12+
The exhibition is supported by the Russian Society of Metalworking and Heat Treatment and the International Federation for Heat Treatment and Surface Engineering.
Heat Treatment 2026 offers an essential platform for industry professionals to discover the latest innovations in thermal processing technology, establish business partnerships, and address the evolving challenges of material treatment across multiple industrial sectors. As Russia’s only specialised exhibition in this field, it remains a cornerstone event for domestic and international manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users alike.
