HK to Participate in Germany's 'EuroBLECH 2026,' the World's Largest Sheet Metal Working Exhibition

HK, a domestic company specializing in laser processing machines, is expanding its presence in Europe by participating in the world's largest sheet metal working technology exhibition. The company plans to leverage the customer network it has built through its German subsidiary to broaden its connections with European manufacturers and buyers and strengthen its global sales base.

HK announced on October 20 that it would participate in EuroBLECH 2026, the International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition in Hanover, Germany, from October 20 to 23.

EuroBLECH is a global trade fair showcasing technologies across the manufacturing value chain, including sheet metal processing technologies such as cutting and forming, as well as related equipment. Now in its 28th edition, this year's event will feature a range of technologies and solutions, with artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and sustainable production as its main themes.

HK plans to use the exhibition as an opportunity to raise its brand awareness in Europe and attract new customers. The company aims to expand its sales base in Europe, following its operations in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and North America, and strengthen its global network.

HK also has experience operating in the European market. The company established a German subsidiary in 2016 and has since supplied and serviced high-power laser cutting machines and automation equipment for more than 120 companies across Europe.

At the exhibition, HK will showcase the FC3015 Fiber 20kW, a high-power, high-efficiency laser cutting machine. The equipment comes standard with an automatic nozzle changer required for automated processes, an automatic beam center adjustment function, and a gas mixer that supports high-speed cutting. The company says these features can increase cutting speed and precision and maximize productivity.

Improving productivity, reducing costs, and automating manufacturing processes have recently emerged as key priorities for European manufacturers. As demand for production efficiency and precision processing rises across industries such as automotive, machinery, and metalworking, demand is also growing for machine tools, including high-efficiency laser cutting equipment.

Reshoring policies in major European countries are also seen as a factor driving growth in the manufacturing equipment market. Through its National Industrial Strategy 2030, Germany aims to increase manufacturing's share of gross domestic product (GDP) to 25% and is supporting investment in innovative technologies such as smart factories. France and other European countries are also pursuing measures such as establishing joint funds and easing regulations to encourage domestic production of key technologies.

HK plans to expand its European business, currently centered on laser cutting machines, to include press brakes, welding machines, and deburring machines. Its strategy is to move beyond supplying individual machines and build a product portfolio covering the entire sheet metal processing process, positioning itself as a global comprehensive processing equipment company.

An HK representative said, "We plan to use this exhibition as an opportunity to expand cooperation with European manufacturers and further strengthen our global network. In addition to laser cutting machines, we will work to expand the supply of our mother machine product lineup, including press brakes, welding machines, and deburring machines, to strengthen our position as a global comprehensive processing equipment company."

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