As part of our ongoing effort to collect industry intelligence and information on new products, analysts from Power Systems Research regularly attend major trade shows around the world. We share our findings with you in these Show Reports.
LAS VEGAS—Power Systems Research (PSR) sent a team of analysts to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Show to talk with exhibitors and about the state of the industry and to learn more about new products.
You can read their impressions of the show, their takeaways from talking withexhibitors and attendees about the state of the industry, and the information they gathered about innovative new products.
Interestingly, the PSR team didn’t see big movement to battery power. They saw more hybrids and hydrogen power moving forward. Battery seemed to be relegated to smaller machines.
LAS VEGAS—Many visitors to the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 show here March 3-7 arrived from the cold and snowy Midwest and East Coast. The show exhibit areas covered 2.9 million square feet; with some of the exhibit areas being outdoors attendees felt the warmer than normal temps this time of year where Las Vegas had a record temperature of 86F on March 1. Those warmer temperatures lingered throughout the week.
This year’s show at the Las Vegas Convention Center drew an estimated 2,000 exhibitors and while attendance figures were not available as we prepared this report, observers said traffic was very heavy and attendance was expected to surpass the record 139,100 figure set at the last show in 2023.
São Paulo– This year’s Paving Expo, held Sept. 23–25 at São Paulo’s Distrito Anhembi, marked another record edition for Latin America’s largest event dedicated to paving, road construction, and infrastructure technologies.
With all exhibition space sold out, more than 300 companies showcased their solutions to an audience expected to surpass 20,000 industry professionals, while the technical congress (Paving Conference) attracted some 4,000 delegates.
The Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition 2025 held June 24 – 26, 2025, featured increased corporate collaboration and demonstrated a focus on sustainability, the adoption of immersive technologies, and enhanced connectivity.
These development trends were built on a collaborative approach to maritime electrification and decarbonization and reflect incremental improvements as well as a strategic shift toward smarter, greener, and more autonomous marine operations.
The show was held at the RAI Amsterdam complex and lasted three days. About 200 exhibitors participated, including leading companies in electric and hybrid marine technology, propulsion, and charging infrastructure.
Representatives of Power Systems Research attended the show to collect data on new products and to talk with exhibitors and attendees about industry trends.
Agrishow 2025, held April 28-May 2, 2025, in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, confirmed Brazil’s leadership in Agricultural innovation. The show spotlighted sustainable tech, automation, and digital solutions, with both business and attendance increasing since the last show in 2024. The focus: boosting productivity, reducing environmental impact, and preparing for a tech-driven ag future.
Four representatives of the Power Systems Research South America Office representatives attended the 30th edition of Agrishow, Latin America’s premier agricultural technology fair. The event showcased cutting-edge machinery, sustainable solutions, and the latest in precision agriculture.
Hannover Messe (March 31 – April 4, 2025) is the world’s leading annual trade fair for industrial technology, and the show delivered: AI and automation are now real, not hype. Hydrogen and sustainability took center stage. Canada’s partnership boosted global collaboration. The show proved industry is ready for a digital, green future — if you’re not innovating, you’re falling behind.
This year’s theme, “Energizing a Sustainable Industry” with a sharper focus on AI, automation, and sustainability. More than 127,000 visitors from 150 countries attended the show and more than 4,000 exhibitors, similar to 2024, participated. There was a significant increase in Canadian participation (225 exhibitors in 2025 vs. 83 in 2024).
Automec 2025 offered a comprehensive showcase of emerging technologies and set the tone for the industry’s future in electrification, connectivity, and advanced diagnostics.
São Paulo – (April 22 – 26, 2025) Automec 2025 reaffirmed its standing as Latin America’s premier trade fair for automotive parts, equipment, and services. Hosting more than 1,500 brands and over 90,000 visitors, the key theme of the events were sustainable mobility, digital transformation, and the professionalization of the repair chain.
Accelerated Electrification. Exhibitors at Automec 2025 focused heavily on supporting this transition with products such as High-efficiency EV charging modules, Battery cooling and heating solutions, and Modular platforms and retrofitting kits for fleet conversion.
Component Innovation. Multiple players showcased system-level improvements including Enhanced thermal management systems, Scalable battery pack architectures, and Power electronics adapted for multi-voltage applications. PSR
MUNICH (April 7–13, 2025)–Bauma 2025 returned to its traditional April slot, after the 2022 edition was held in October due to the pandemic, and it was a huge success.
Power Systems Research (PSR) sent a team to Bauma to research new products and developing industry trends. This report was produced by analysts in the team using AI tools to research and compile information.
The Bauma CHINA 2024 trade show, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from November 26-29, showcased a significant evolution in the global construction machinery industry. The event expanded to 330,000 square meters, featuring 3,542 exhibitors from 32 countries and attracting 281,488 visitors from 188 nations, a remarkable recovery from the pandemic-impacted 2020 edition.
This year’s exhibition highlighted trends such as electrification, sustainable technologies, digital innovations, and intelligent system integration. Chinese manufacturers like Dingli, LGMG, and Sinoboom demonstrated dominance, presenting groundbreaking products in new energy and hybrid solutions, while the presence of Western manufacturers was notably reduced.
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The 35th MOVIMAT show brings together the entire integrated logistics chain for Latin America. Held in conjunction with the 2024 Fenatran International Road Cargo Transport Show in São Paulo, Brazil, the event attracted a diverse range of exhibitors, including buyers from industries such as distribution, wholesale, retail, and e-commerce, as well as the latest integrated solutions focused on Industry 4.0.
Over the five days of the fair, MOVIMAT provided an opportunity to explore new product launches, establish connections, and gain deeper insights into the forklift segment, particularly in terms of production and sales levels.
Notably, there was significant attention on the rapid growth of Lithium-Ion battery technology in the region. The South America Power Systems Research (PSR) team attended the event to learn more about these developments and the companies that are making them happen. PSR
Heitor Greco Aguiari is Analyst – Industrial and Off Highway at Power Systems Research
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