Tube China 2026: What to Expect from This Year’s Tube Industry Exhibition

Industry News | MIVI Machinery

The tube and pipe industry will once again gather in Shanghai this September for Tube China 2026.

The 12th All China – International Tube & Pipe Industry Trade Fair will take place from September 21 to 24 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. According to the organizer, the exhibition is expected to bring together nearly 400 exhibitors and cover approximately 35,000 square meters of exhibition space, representing a significant increase in scale compared with the previous edition.

For manufacturers, equipment suppliers and other companies working in the tube industry, the exhibition provides an opportunity to see new equipment, compare technologies and, perhaps more importantly, discuss the practical issues they are facing in production.

A Broader View of Tube Manufacturing

One noticeable feature of Tube China 2026 is the range of technologies represented at the exhibition.

The event will cover tube manufacturing machinery and forming technology, while also including areas related to heat treatment, sawing and laser cutting, raw materials, measuring technology and other supporting technologies.

This reflects the fact that tube manufacturing is not limited to one machine or one production process.

A finished tube is the result of several connected stages.

Material condition affects forming.

Forming affects welding.

Welding and sizing influence the final product.

Cutting, inspection and handling then determine how the finished products leave the production line.

For manufacturers planning a new project, looking at these processes together can sometimes provide a better understanding of where production improvements can be made.

More Attention on Efficiency and Modernization

Efficiency remains an important subject for tube manufacturers.

However, efficiency does not necessarily mean running a machine at the highest possible speed.

In daily production, manufacturers also have to consider changeover time, material utilization, maintenance, product consistency and unplanned downtime.

This is one reason why equipment modernization has become an interesting topic for many established manufacturers.

A factory with an existing Tube Mill may not always need to replace the complete line.

In some cases, improving a particular production section, control system or auxiliary process may provide a more practical solution.

At Tube China, manufacturers will have the opportunity to compare different approaches and discuss these questions directly with equipment suppliers.

Digitalization and Intelligent Manufacturing

Another major topic surrounding the 2026 exhibition is the continued development of digital and intelligent manufacturing.

The organizer has highlighted digitalization, intelligent technology and greener production as important directions for the tube industry.

For manufacturers, these concepts are most useful when they solve actual production problems.

Better monitoring can help operators understand what is happening on the line.

Improved control systems can make production parameters easier to manage.

Automation can reduce repetitive manual operations and improve consistency.

The value of these technologies ultimately depends on how well they fit the production process.

A modern control system is useful when it makes production easier to manage, rather than simply adding more functions to a machine.

Material Development Is Also Part of the Discussion

Tube manufacturers are also dealing with changes in material requirements.

The organizer has introduced a dedicated Non-Ferrous Metals & High-Performance Alloy Materials Zone for Tube China 2026, reflecting growing attention to material innovation and new applications.

Different materials can create different requirements for forming, welding and downstream processing.

This is particularly relevant when manufacturers expand beyond their traditional product range.

For equipment suppliers, understanding the material is therefore an important part of understanding the production line.

The same machine concept cannot always be applied to every material and every product.

An Opportunity for Direct Technical Discussions

One of the advantages of an industry exhibition is that technical discussions can happen face to face.

A machine specification can describe production speed, tube size and motor power.

It cannot always explain the practical challenges inside a factory.

During an exhibition, manufacturers can discuss specific production situations with equipment suppliers, compare different approaches and learn from projects in other markets.

These conversations are often useful before a new project is finalized.

They can help manufacturers identify which requirements are essential and which features may not actually be necessary for their production.

MIVI Machinery at Tube China 2026

MIVI Machinery will participate in Tube China 2026 in Shanghai.

For us, the exhibition is an opportunity to meet manufacturers from different markets and discuSs Tube Mill projects, production requirements and possible equipment solutions.

We are particularly interested in conversations about practical production challenges.

Some visitors may be considering a new Erw Pipe mill.

Others may already have an existing tube production line and be looking at modernization or capacity improvements.

The requirements will be different, but both situations start with understanding the actual production needs.

We believe this is where direct technical communication remains valuable.

Visit MIVI Machinery in Shanghai

Tube China 2026 will be held from September 21 to 24 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

MIVI Machinery will be exhibiting at:

If you are planning a new tube mill, considering an existing production line upgrade, or simply interested in discussing tube manufacturing technology, we welcome you to visit our booth during the exhibition.

We look forward to meeting industry professionals and exchanging ideas in Shanghai this September.