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At Elmia, Wesselka Mandowa, CMF Lead Designer at BMW Group Designworks in Los Angeles, will showcase the project inspired by new technologies from the US and Europe.

Sustainability and innovation define the future interior design of BMW vehicles

Research, innovation, and moonshot thinking. That's what has led Designworks, A BMW Group Company to open doors to new materials and technologies that will reshape the entire automotive industry. This year, BMW Design is exhibiting at Subcontractor InnoDex and showcasing its concept seats, Infinite Loop and Grown Innovation, two innovative projects working towards promoting sustainability...

With a heart of green steel – meet Elmias first ambassador 2023

With a heart of green steel – meet Elmias first ambassador 2023

Sustainability. A word that takes on a deeper meaning when a company really wants to make a difference. For GLS Industries, sustainability is about a genuine and far-reaching commitment. Here, both people and the world around them are at the centre on the journey to achieving a leading position in Europe.

The industry of the future is shaped at Elmia Subcontractor. This is where the major issues were tackled, and the hottest topics for the manufacturing industry discussed.

Elmia Subcontractor 2022 turned challenges into sustainable opportunities

Sustainability, energy efficiency and greater competitiveness through collaboration. Elmia Subcontractor highlighted the world’s most pressing challenges, in a time of global upheaval. All to ensure that, together, we can find the right solutions for the future and boost the competitiveness of Swedish manufacturing.

Peter Dahl, Program Director at NEVS, talked about the changing face of mobility at Elmia Subcontractor, and what opportunities and challenges this entails for today’s suppliers.

Future automotive industry will demand sustainable suppliers

Sustainability, energy efficiency and greater competitiveness through collaboration. Elmia Subcontractor highlights the industry’s key issues, backed by the leading experts in the sector – such as how the mobility solutions of the future create new opportunities for today’s suppliers.

“Zeremis Carbon Lite makes it possible to reduce the carbon footprint right now,” according to Thomas Nilsson and Joakim Wiberg of Tata Steel.

Tata Steel’s roadmap for reduced CO2 emissions

Sustainability and price are two hot topics in the steel industry. Europe’s second largest steel producer, Tata Steel, is presenting its sustainability goals at Elmia Subcontractor.

The unique paper battery from Empa - among a host of other innovations - can be seen at Subcontractor InnoDex during Elmia Subcontractor, 15-17 November. Fotographer: Empa

The paper battery that makes electronic products environmentally friendly

Ditch your regular AA batteries. Now you can power simple electronic products - in principle - with a plain paper battery. Researchers from Empa in Switzerland have developed an environmentally friendly paper battery that produces electricity only when water is added.

Elmia Subcontractor Tech Arena smart technological solutions

Collaboration - the key to smart industry

Today, the manufacturing industry faces a number of major challenges. In the short term, it is about high energy prices, and in the longer term about meeting sustainability targets.

ContiRe.Tex technology from Continental uses recycled polyester from PET bottles

Introducing the tyres containing recycled polyester from PET bottles

Recycled polyester from PET bottles? In ordinary tyres? Yes, this is possible thanks to the ContiRe.Tex technology from Continental. These unique products are already on the market and bring Continental one step closer to its goal of using only sustainable materials in its tyres.

Carl Gustaf M4 model. Photo: SAAB

World-class suppliers lift Swedish defence industry

Mechanical components for artillery systems or hardened parts for fighter aircraft. Whatever the area, the Swedish defence industry is world-class thanks to the high level of expertise of Swedish suppliers. In many ways, this is a legacy from the classic Swedish arms manufacturers

The industry has faith in the future – Order soon for spring delivery

The industry has faith in the future – Order soon for spring delivery

2023 looks set to be another strong year for the caravan and motorhome industry in Sweden. This is clear following the Nordic region’s biggest trade fair: the Scandinavian Caravan Show at Elmia in Jönköping, Sweden. – “The show is always a good barometer of the year ahead for the industry, says Klas Brandt, Business Manager for the Scandinavian Caravan Show.

Elmia Subcontractor 15-17 November 2022

Elmia Subcontractor - the heart of the manufacturing industry

Elmia Subcontractor has come a long way. From a meeting place for subcontractors, to an innovation arena where industry news is not only showcased - but created. Now the fair is getting a new look that will strengthen its position as the heart of the manufacturing industry and at the same time signal that this is where the industry gets oxygen, energy and power to move forward.

On 2 to 4 June it’s time for Elmia Wood, which this year is offering a new and exciting meeting place with interesting politicians as guest speakers.

New! Let’s talk – exciting guests at the world’s leading forestry fair

When the Elmia Wood forestry fair opens its doors again on 2 June it will have an exciting new feature: Let’s talk – a meeting place of interested and committed guest speakers discussing innovative and sustainable forestry. The debaters will include prominent Swedish and European politicians plus experts in the forest industry.

Elmia Subcontractor will be arranged 15-17 November 2022

Date change for Elmia Subcontractor 2022

This year's Elmia Subcontractor will be moved forward by one week and will take place over the period 15-17 November. This also means that, from Autumn 2022, the fair will be held over three days.

Elmia Wood selects Avisita as its official booking partner

Elmia Wood selects Avisita as its official booking partner

On 2–4 June 2022 the world’s leading forestry fair, Elmia Wood, will again be held south of Jönköping. Exhibitors and visitors are coming from many parts of Europe to experience the event, which will focus on tomorrow’s innovative and sustainable forestry. This yearElmia Wood selects Avisita as its official booking partner.

Finally we meet at Elmia Wood 2022

Elmia Wood – the world’s leading forestry fair is finally back!

On 2–4 June 2022 the world’s leading forestry fair, Elmia Wood, will again be held south of Jönköping. Elmia is looking forward to welcoming exhibitors and visitors from many parts of Europe to experience the event, which will focus on innovative and sustainable forestry methods for the future.

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