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22.06.2026
‘AI is a lever, not a risk.’
From 26 to 27 August 2026, Messe Zürich will once again become the central hub for industrial maintenance. As the industry’s leading trade fair, ‘maintenance Schweiz 2026’, together with its partner event ‘all about automation’, will showcase tried-and-tested solutions, high-performance products and pioneering technologies in Halls 1, 2 and 3. As part of this trade fair duo, 280 exhibitors and association partners, including the Swiss Service Association (SKDV), will showcase the latest developments in the fields of industrial maintenance, predictive maintenance, technical cleaning, industrial automation, robotics and digitalisation. ‘maintenance Schweiz 2026’ is expected to attract numerous trade visitors, including maintenance professionals, plant engineers and decision-makers. Admission to both trade fairs and to all the lecture areas hosting over twelve specialist presentations is free of charge.
19.06.2026
‘Service technicians have a bright future ahead of them.’
The SKDV will once again be present as an association partner at ‘maintenance Schweiz 2026’, taking place from 26 to 27 August at Messe Zürich. In a trend interview, President Thomas Seiler discusses the major trends in the Swiss service sector, the role of artificial intelligence, the value of after-sales service in economically challenging times, and the question of whether ‘service technician’ is a profession with a future.
04. Dezember 2025
A successful ‘maintenance Schweiz’ 2025
From 26 to 27 November 2025, industry professionals gathered in Zurich for the 17th ‘maintenance Schweiz’. The trade fair is regarded as the most important event for industrial maintenance and took place alongside ‘AQUA Suisse’ and ‘PUMPS & VALVES Zurich’. More than 240 exhibiting companies and partners presented new and tried-and-tested solutions for industry. These included, amongst others, CBRE, fmpro Switzerland, the Swiss Service Association (SKDV) and Energie Zukunft Schweiz. The trade fair focused, amongst other things, on topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainability and predictive maintenance. A total of around 4,126 industry professionals attended the trio of trade fairs.
05 November 2025
“Three trade fairs. One visit. Maximum synergy.”
Easyfairs invites the Swiss industry to the trade event of the year: from 26 to 27 November 2025, Messe Zürich will open its doors to three trade fairs under one roof: ‘AQUA Suisse’, ‘PUMPS & VALVES Zürich’ and ‘maintenance Schweiz’. Three trade fairs, one goal: your success. The combination of water, process and maintenance technology creates a unique network of expertise for professionals seeking efficient, sustainable and future-oriented solutions for their plants and processes. Over 240 exhibitors and partners will showcase practical concepts, high-performance products and smart technologies. Visitors can network, exchange ideas and seek advice – all in a compact two-day event with just one free ticket for all three trade fairs.
20. August 2025
“maintenance Schweiz” 2025: Two Days of Practical Knowledge Focused on Maintenance
The 17th edition of “maintenance Schweiz” will take place on November 26 and 27, 2025, at Messe Zürich—once again in conjunction with “PUMPS & VALVES Zürich” and “AQUA Suisse.” As the leading trade fair for industrial and digital maintenance, it brings together solutions and trends related to future-proof plant maintenance, efficient spare parts solutions, smart maintenance, occupational safety, and state-of-the-art technical services, including applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity. CBRE is the premium partner, and other supporting partners include fmpro Switzerland and Energie Zukunft Schweiz. Currently, around 70 exhibitors have registered. Together with “AQUA Suisse” and “PUMPS & VALVES Zurich,” more than 210 exhibitors and partners will be showcasing their offerings.
30. August 2024
“maintenance Schweiz” 2024 showcased forward-looking, practical solutions.
“maintenance Schweiz,” Switzerland’s leading trade fair for industrial maintenance, opened its doors for the 16th time. After two exciting and successful days, the organizers report an all-around positive outcome: In total—in synergy with the parallel trade show “all about automation Zurich” and the “smart data forum”—3,182 industry professionals made their way to the Messehalle Zürich, where numerous innovative products and solutions were presented. With the support of trade show partners “Energie Zukunft Schweiz,” “data innovation alliance,” and the SKDV, more than 20 free technical presentations were organized. Through practical examples, attendees gained in-depth insights into efficient maintenance solutions as well as advanced maintenance services and systems.
30. August 2024
Success for the “all about automation” trade show in Zurich
For the second time, an edition of the “all about automation” trade fair series—a trade fair for industrial automation—took place in Zurich. For the first time, it was held in synergy with the parallel trade show “maintenance Schweiz.” Organized by Easyfairs, the two-show combination impressed exhibitors and visitors alike and, on August 28 and 29, 2024, formed this year’s largest Swiss trade show for automation, robotics, digitalization, and maintenance.
08. Mai 2024
Two trade shows, one goal: “Focus on future technologies”
From August 28 to 29, 2024, Halls 1 and 2 at Messe Zürich will be transformed into a center for innovation and technology: “maintenance Schweiz 2024” and “all about automation” will be held concurrently to present a compact knowledge platform that brings together leading companies, associations, and experts from the fields of industrial maintenance, industrial automation, robotics, and digitalization. This is because the 16th edition of “maintenance Schweiz” will take place in 2024 alongside “all about automation.” With over 220 registered exhibitors and a broad range of topics such as “Smart Factory,” “Predictive Maintenance,” “Industry 4.0,” and robotics solutions, as well as an extensive program of technical presentations, will attract maintenance and automation professionals from across Switzerland. This synergy provides interested attendees with valuable insights into the latest developments in both industrial sectors and, through 40 free technical presentations, explains how the technologies on display can be applied in practice.
18. November 2023
«maintenance Schweiz 2023»: Alle Highlights aus der Welt der Instandhaltung
Die «maintenance Schweiz», die führende Schweizer Fachmesse für industrielle Instandhaltung, hat ihre Pforten nach zwei erfolgreichen Tagen in der Messehalle 3 der Messe Zürich geschlossen. Unter dem Motto «Business, Networking & Know-how» bot die Messe eine hochkarätige Plattform für über 80 Aussteller, die innovative Produkte und Lösungen vorstellten. Die Veranstaltung war Teil des Messequartetts, zu dem auch die Messen «PUMPS & VALVES», «AQUA Suisse», das Partner-Event «flow» sowie das neu konzipierte «smart data forum» gehören, und erzielte für alle Teilbereiche gewinnbringende Synergieeffekte: Insgesamt präsentierten 252 Aussteller den 3’569 Besuchenden an zwei Messetagen geballtes Fachwissen und technologische Leckerbissen. Auch die «maintenance talks» und der «fmpro Instandhalter-Tag» fanden grossen Anklang und boten ein umfangreiches Programm zum Wissensaustausch.
02. november 2023
"maintenance Switzerland 2023": Focus on innovative know-how and synergy effects
The 15th “maintenance Schweiz”, the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance in Switzerland, closed its doors after two exciting and successful days in Hall 3 of Messe Zürich. Under the motto “Business, Networking & Know-how”, the trade fair provided an important platform for over 80 exhibitors. In synergy with the two parallel trade fairs “PUMPS & VALVES Zurich”, “AQUA Suisse” and the partner event “flow”, a total of 3,569 specialists visited the trade fair in Zurich, where innovative products and solutions were presented.
02. november 2023
Trend interview with Oskar Betschmann from ZIEHL-ABEGG Schweiz AG
"Change begins in people's minds"
At “maintenance Schweiz 2023”, the leading Swiss trade fair for maintenance, visitors will be able to experience the latest products and solutions for the digitalization and optimization of maintenance from 25 to 26 October 2023 in Zurich. In addition to the important issue of air hygiene in the HVAC sector, the future of maintenance also lies in predictive maintenance, artificial intelligence (AI) and the right data management. Ziehl-Abegg is an internationally active industrial partner and manufacturer of industrial fans for ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), control and drive technology. In this trend interview, Oskar Betschmann, CEO of Ziehl-Abegg Schweiz AG, tells us how AI is being implemented, how innovations are flourishing and what he is particularly looking forward to at “maintenance Schweiz 2023”.
02. november 2023
Trend interview with Axel Zauke from RAFI GmbH Co. KG
"Making processes more transparent and efficient"
At “maintenance Schweiz 2023”, the leading Swiss trade fair for maintenance, visitors will be able to experience the latest products and solutions for predictive maintenance, digitalization and optimization of process technology from 25 to 26 October 2023 in Zurich. In this trend interview, Axel Zauke, Key Account Manager Digital Components at RAFI GmbH & Co. KG, tells us how production processes can be made more transparent and efficient thanks to a new method, or how to quickly and cost-effectively obtain transparency about the capacity utilization of old systems when retrofitting them.
02. november 2023
Trend interview with Michael Hüske from Rembe GmbH
"An outstanding opportunity!"
At “maintenance Schweiz 2023”, the leading Swiss trade fair for maintenance, visitors will be able to experience the latest products and solutions for predictive maintenance, digitalization and optimization of process technology from 25 to 26 October 2023 in Zurich. In this trend interview, Michael Hüske, Sales Manager Process Safety DACH at REMBE GmbH Safety+Control, tells us how he wants to inspire the Swiss market with rupture disks and all associated services.
16. may 2023
maintenance Schweiz parallel to the all about automation Zürich 2024
On August 28 – 29, 2024, all about automation will take place at the same time as maintenance Switzerland. Visitors can visit both trade fairs with one ticket. The synergies in terms of content are obvious. The joint event allows experts and companies to conveniently and efficiently get to know the latest developments and technologies in both areas and benefit from each other.
The Swiss trade fair for industrial maintenance, “maintenance Schweiz”, will finally take place again after two years from October 25 to 26, 2023 in Zurich. The trade fair is the meeting place for maintenance professionals and offers trade visitors a unique opportunity to find out about plant maintenance, spare parts, smart maintenance, occupational safety and the latest technical solutions, products, trends and technologies in industrial maintenance.
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“The fair was very well received”
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«Wir bieten Instandhaltern optimale Lösungen.»
“We offer maintenance technicians optimal solutions.”
“Roundtable” expert interview on maintenance Switzerland, the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance
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“In maintenance, expertise and trust are crucial.”
“Roundtable” expert interview on maintenance Switzerland, the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance
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Postponement of the trade fair trio AQUA Suisse, maintenance Switzerland and PUMPS & VALVES from August 25 – 26, 2021
Due to the current corona measures, the trade fair trio will be postponed to
August 25 – 26, 2021.
More information and details can be found in our press release
Review of the leading Swiss trade fair for industrial maintenance in Zurich
Satisfied exhibitors and visitors
at the “maintenance Switzerland”
and “SOLIDS Zurich” 2020.
“I hope that people will take a bolder approach to cloud solutions”
Ahead of “maintenance Schweiz” 2020, experts talk about what is keeping Swiss industry busy. The last of three talks is dedicated to Siemens Switzerland: the approximately 200 employees of the Industry Services division keep plants running and make production efficient. This also involves a lot of persuasion, says Head of Sales and Marketing Franz Eiholzer.
Preview of the themes of the leading trade fairs “maintenance Switzerland” and “SOLIDS Zurich”
“We are focusing on content rather than buzzwords”
“The market for predictive maintenance is still in its infancy”
Ahead of “maintenance Schweiz” 2020 from February 12 to 13, experts talk about what is keeping Swiss industry busy. In the second of three interviews, Ralf Dröschel from Alfred Imhof AG gives his views. In view of the price pressure, the industry is finding it difficult to implement
of predictive maintenance, says Dröschel. Companies are neglecting the most important part of the equation.
“Maintenance is the foundation of an efficient system”
Ahead of “maintenance Schweiz” 2020, taking place February 12–13, experts discuss the issues facing Swiss industry. In the first of three discussions, Rolf Tieben from the Topmotors energy program shares his insights. One of the topics in his work is the stricter standards for
energy efficiency. While electric motor manufacturers would have resisted these in the past, a shift in thinking is now evident, says Tieben.
The globally active trade fair organizer Easyfairs acquires all shares in
shares in Stuttgart-based untitled exhibitions GmbH and strengthens its trade fair portfolio in the DACH region with the regional industrial trade fairs
all about automation to strengthen its trade fair portfolio in the DACH region. The team that organizes the trade fairs will
will continue to be responsible for the expansion and further development of the successful trade fair concept under the umbrella of Easyfairs.
trade fair concept. Following the acquisition of the FMB supplier trade fairs in February, this is already the
second acquisition in Germany this year and underlines the Easyfairs Group’s growth strategy.
Industrial maintenance at a glance at the leading Swiss trade fair in Zurich
“maintenance Switzerland” 2020: for sustainable future prospects
of the industry
Gundula Heinatz is Managing Director of the innovation network Swiss Alliance
for Data-Intensive Services. In this function, the former head of a
research group at ETH Zurich is also responsible for the presentations of
experts at the maintenance event in February 2020. In conversation
with fmpro service, she tells why companies need to network and
what topics they should have on their agenda.
Swiss flagship event achieves best result since its launch in 2008
The leading Swiss trade fair for industrial maintenance brings experts together
Trade fair for industrial maintenance once again focuses on digitalization
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