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Live demonstrations and competitions at IFAT Munich

Pure practice: experience environmental technology live. The impressive live demonstrations on the outdoor exhibition grounds show innovative environmental technology in action. In addition, partners of IFAT Munich will be hosting exciting competitions.

Car recycling with e-car special (BDSV)

Immerse yourself in the world of car recycling with E-Auto Special (BDSV). Experience first-hand how large machines dismantle end-of-life vehicles into their component parts on the IFAT Munich open-air site. Find out more about innovative recycling technologies for electromobility and metal recycling. An absolute must!

Important raw materials can only be recovered through high-quality recycling processes. This is where the Federal Association of German Steel Recycling and Disposal Companies (BDSV) and its member companies are setting new standards. This live demonstration is an exciting highlight for trade visitors from all over the world. Here you can experience the latest technical possibilities of mechanical recycling processes at first hand. And only at IFAT Munich.

Car recycling with e-car special (BDSV)

A worker sprays a destroyed vehicle with foam during a demonstration in the outdoor area. Debris can be seen all around.
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Praxistage (VDMA)

Biomass is the multi-talent—renewable energy source of the future and secondary raw material in one.

The VDMA Praxistage will present live demonstrations of waste wood, green waste, roots and trunk wood using large mobile machines in real-life applications. The organiser of the Praxistage is the VDMA Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology Association.

Praxistage (VDMA)

In the open-air exhibition area, a conveyor belt boom of a machine transports wood chips onto a large pile.
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Crushing Zone (VDMA)

Demolition and recycling of construction and demolition waste. Large machinery for large tasks! In the EU, construction and demolition waste represent the largest waste fraction.

Crushing Zone (VDMA)

An excavator fills wood waste into a mobile shredder.
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The Truck in Action Show (VAK)

Experience the VAK e.V. Truck in Action Show! This breathtaking event offers a unique insight into the world of municipal vehicles and equipment. Admire innovative technology, future-proof drives and impressive performance. A must for municipal vehicle and technology enthusiasts!

The Truck in Action Show (VAK)

A presentation of a refuse collection vehicle takes place on the open-air site in front of an audience.
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The path to emission-free sewer construction sites (VDBUM)

The German Association of the Construction Industry, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering (VDBUM) is a long-standing partner of IFAT. As part of their live demonstration at IFAT Munich 2024, they will show what an emission-free sewer construction site could look like in the future.

The path to an emission-free sewer construction site (VDBUM)

A trade fair visitor drives a small green excavator in the outdoor area in front of a grandstand with an audience.
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Water Skills—Professional Competitions (DWA)

For trainees and skilled workers: DWA presents the Water Skills Gemany and World Water Skills competitions at IFAT Munich. Find out now!

Water Skills—Professional Competitions (DWA)

Two people in protective equipment and climbing harnesses work on scaffolding in an exhibition hall.
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Pipeline Challenge (rbv)

Dive into the world of pipeline construction! The Pipeline Challenge, organized by the German Association for Pipeline Construction (rbv), offers an exciting glimpse into the diverse professions of the industry. In this competition, teams showcase their skills by constructing a water distribution system and demonstrating innovative laying techniques. This is the perfect opportunity for young talents to find out about various facets and career opportunities in pipeline construction. Be there and experience the fascination of pipeline construction!

Pipeline Challenge (rbv)

Visitors watch a team of workers assembling a pipe system in front of an exhibition hall, surrounded by safety barriers.
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