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Event Review

bauma 2025

Spotlight on sustainability and smart solutions

bauma 2025 in Munich reaffirmed its status as one of the world’ s leading trade fairs for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. Attracting approximately 600,000 visitors from over 200 countries, the event featured 3,601 exhibitors from 57 nations, showcasing the industry’ s resilience and global reach.

This year spotlighted five key topics shaping the future of construction and mining: climate neutrality, alternative drive concepts, networked construction, sustainable construction and the mining challenge. These themes underscored the industry’ s commitment to sustainability and digital transformation.
North American companies brought a wave of innovation to the show floor, debuting cutting-edge cranes, construction technologies, heavy equipment and support services designed to meet both current demands and future challenges.
The bauma FORUM and Innovation Hall bauma LAB0 provided platforms for in-depth discussions, featuring presentations on construction robotics, alternative drives, additive manufacturing and digitalization. The VR Experience Zone also offered interactive exhibitions to bring future construction scenarios to life through demonstrations and multimedia content.
Beyond technological advancements, bauma 2025 emphasized workforce development through the THINK BIG! initiative, aimed at inspiring young talent to pursue careers in the construction machinery industry. The event also facilitated networking and business opportunities to reinforce its role in industry growth and innovation.
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