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MILCHWERK

Working fair for milk processing and suppliers in the Alpine region

6th to 7th October 2027

  • Industry-specific format for dairies and cheese dairies
  • Focus on technical equipment, innovative processes, and current developments
  • Entire value chain from milk processing to cheese production
  • MILCHWERK – The first trade fair for the dairy industry in the Alpine region

    With MILCHWERK, an independent format for the dairy industry in the region is being created. The fair focuses on concrete production applications. Technologies for milk processing and cheese production are at the center. Production, technology, and suppliers exchange directly.

    • Focus on real operational challenges
    • Exchange with decision-makers from practice
    • Concentration on relevant technologies and systems

    The thematic areas

    Process technology and plant engineering
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    • Separators • Homogenizers • Pasteurizers • Heat exchangers • Tanks, pumps, agitators • Piping systems, valves • Process control
    Cheese dairies & cheese dairy technology
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    • Cheese vats, cheese molds • Cutting harps • Curd processing • Presses, forms • Brine systems • Ripening technology • Turning systems, care machines • From copper kettles to fully automated lines
    Hygiene, cleaning & food safety
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    • CIP systems • Hygienic design • Cleaning chemicals • Disinfection systems • Surface technology • Inspection and testing systems • HACCP-/IFS-compliant solutions
    Energy, refrigeration & supply technology
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    • Refrigeration technology (CO2, ammonia) • Steam and heat recovery • Water treatment • Wastewater treatment • Compressed air • Energy management • Climate control for ripening cellars & rooms
    Automation, sensor technology & digitalization
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    • Process measurement technology (flow, level, temperature, pH) • MES/OEE • Robotics • SCADA/HMI • Traceability • ERP integration • Digital twins • Remote maintenance
    Filling, packaging & labeling
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    • Cup fillers, bottle fillers • MAP packaging • Film and pouch machines • Labeling, coding/marking • Inspection, weighing technology • Palletizing, end-of-line
    Quality assurance & laboratory equipment
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    • Rapid tests • Analytics • Microbiology • Sample management • Inline measurements • Laboratory equipment • Testing devices
    Ingredients, cultures & additives
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    • Starter cultures, rennet and enzymes • Mold cultures • Stabilizers, emulsifiers • Flavors, thickeners, salt • Organic-certified raw materials and additives
    Packaging materials & packing supplies
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    • Cups, films, cartons, glass • Closures, labels • Sustainable packaging materials • Cheese paper, wax, coatings
    Operating materials & services
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    • Lubricants • Filtration technology • Occupational safety/hygiene clothing • Technical service providers • Consulting • Certification, training • Maintenance contracts • Engineering offices

    Your advantages as an exhibitor

  • Targeted access to relevant contacts
  • Plannable, structured conversations
  • High professional quality
  • Access to a strong economic region
  • Ideal location for personal contacts
  • Platform for solutions that require explanation
  • Further training through expert stages
  • Concrete project discussions
  • Proximity to current investment topics
  • Positioning in the right environment
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    Dornbirn as a meeting point for the dairy industry

    MILCHWERK addresses one of the strongest milk and cheese regions in Europe. The catchment area includes Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein as well as Northern Italy and Eastern France.

    Over 8,000 businesses with around 90,000 specialists form a strong potential for professional exchange

    Dornbirn is centrally located and easily accessible. Short distances encourage personal conversations. The regional cheese expertise strengthens the relevance of the fair.
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    Who exhibits at MILCHWERK

    The fair is aimed at decision-makers along the industry

  • Industrial dairies and cheese factories
  • Regional dairies and cooperative dairies
  • Alpine cheese dairies and mountain dairies
  • Organic dairies and specialty producers
  • Technical purchasing and engineering service providers
  • Voices about MILCHWERK

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    “The dairy industry in the Alpine region stands for high quality, strong expertise and innovative power. With MILCHWERK, a specialist format is emerging in our home region of Vorarlberg that brings companies and professionals together and promotes personal exchange. Vorarlberg lies in the heart of Europe and thus offers an ideal location for a new meeting point for our industry. We are therefore very happy to support this format and look forward to being involved from the start.”
    Hubert Bertsch jun.Managing Director BERTSCHfoodtec
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    “The dairy industry has been a strategically important market for Domino for many years. MILCHWERK offers the ideal platform for professional exchange. We look forward to discussing forward-looking solutions with dairies, cheese factories and machinery partners and shaping the digital future of the dairy industry together.”
    Jürgen PfliegerHead of Marketing and CommunicationsDomino

    Targeted and structured encounters instead of chance

    MILCHWERK focuses on targeted contacts. Providers meet decision-makers from production, technology and purchasing. The focus is on real projects and concrete requirements in the companies.

    Fair stages

    Advanced training at a high level

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    Become part of MILCHWERK now

    Meet decision-makers in the Alpine dairy industry and present your solutions to a specialist audience

    Contact us.
    We are happy to assist you.

    Gerhard Reiter
    T: +49 (0) 151 510 66602
    messeladen GmbH/PULSE5 69115 Heidelberg, Zollhofgarten 2
    Claus Hähnel
    T: +49 (0) 160 368 2914
    messeladen GmbH/PULSE5 69115 Heidelberg, Zollhofgarten 2

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