Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant has summarized the results of its participation in INTERNATIONALE EISENWARENMESSE KÖLN 2026, the international hardware and tools exhibition held in Cologne, Germany, from March 3 to 6.

Over the four days of the exhibition, the company’s booth served as a platform for active professional dialogue with distributors, tool manufacturers, retail representatives, and industrial companies from across Europe and other regions.

During the event, the company’s team held numerous meetings with long-standing partners and dealers from the European Union, who promote abrasive materials and tools produced by Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant across European markets. At the same time, strong interest in cooperation was demonstrated by new potential partners from Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, Georgia, and Moldova.

One of the key outcomes of the exhibition was the high level of interest in Ukrainian manufacturing as a reliable partner for the European market. Visitors showed particular attention to the company’s Private Label program for cutting-off wheels and ceramic bond tools.

Special interest was also generated by Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant’s new product — welding electrodes, which received a large number of inquiries from distributors and industrial clients.

Participation in the exhibition also provided valuable insights into current market trends, including growing interest in alternatives to Asian imports and the strengthening role of European manufacturers in ensuring stable and reliable supply chains.

Zaporizhzhia Abrasive Plant sincerely thanks the exhibition organizers, partners, and all visitors to the booth for four days of productive communication, exchange of expertise, and discussions about the future of the abrasive industry.

If there was not enough time to discuss all topics during the exhibition, the company’s team remains open to further dialogue and new cooperation projects.