Expler Industries attended SYMAS® & MAINTENANCE 2025 in Kraków, exploring innovations in bulk material handling, predictive maintenance, automation, and safety. Insights gained help refine B2B presales strategies, connecting technology, processes, and organizational readiness for industrial efficiency.

From October 14-15, 2025, Kraków hosted the 16th edition of SYMAS® & MAINTENANCE, two major industrial trade fairs in Poland. SYMAS® focuses on the handling, processing, storage, and transport of bulk and granular materials, while MAINTENANCE presents technologies and strategies to prevent unplanned downtime and enhance industrial efficiency.

Expler Industries attended the event to connect with industrial leaders, observe emerging technologies, and gain insights for refining B2B presales strategies. By combining these two fairs, visitors could explore a broad spectrum of solutions – from raw material handling to advanced maintenance practices – all under one roof.

SYMAS® & MAINTENANCE 2025 offered a unique opportunity to see the complete industrial workflow in action. SYMAS® highlighted technologies for bulk materials, including crushing, granulation, cooling, drying, mixing, sorting, filtering, weighing, dosing, and storage solutions such as silos and packaging systems. MAINTENANCE complemented this with tools and systems for machinery diagnostics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, automation, robotics, industrial safety, IT systems for production, and in-plant logistics.

A new addition to this year’s edition was the Safety Zone, which showcased innovations in process safety, fire and explosion prevention, cybersecurity, and overall workplace protection. This thematic area emphasized the growing importance of risk management and compliance in modern industrial operations.

The fairs attracted a wide range of professionals from both small and large companies. Industries represented included plant and mechanical engineering, metal, automotive, chemical and pharmaceutical, food and feed, electronics, logistics and transport, plastics, construction, R&D, and energy.

Expler Industries found the diversity of participants particularly valuable for identifying cross-sector solutions and understanding shared challenges. Attendees praised the fair’s professional atmosphere and high quality of interactions, noting that conversations were both practical and focused on actionable insights.

Attending SYMAS® & MAINTENANCE allowed Expler Industries to observe several key technological trends. Among the most notable were:

• Increased adoption of digitalization and intelligent maintenance systems, including predictive maintenance platforms and IoT-enabled sensors
• Growing demand for integrated solutions connecting material handling, maintenance monitoring, and production management
• Innovations supporting safety, compliance, and sustainability, aligning with “zero accident” objectives

These trends underline the need for technology to be closely aligned with operational goals, helping companies achieve efficiency, reliability, and measurable return on investment.

Technology alone is not enough. Successful implementation depends on human and organizational readiness:

• Teams must be trained and processes aligned to leverage new systems
• Organizational change management ensures smooth adoption and long-term results
• Continuous monitoring and feedback loops support operational excellence

Expler Industries emphasized that effective presales involves showing clients not only how technology works but also how it integrates into their broader workflows and delivers real value.

The event provided rich opportunities for networking and gaining market intelligence. Expler representatives engaged with potential clients and technology providers, observed live demonstrations of CMMS, WMS, and other industrial software, and gathered insights on operational priorities such as efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainability.

• Modern industrial operations increasingly rely on interconnected digital systems to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime
• Safety, compliance, and sustainability are no longer optional but central to competitiveness
• Effective implementation requires careful consideration of human and organizational factors

Expler Industries also noted three standout points that summarize the fair’s lessons:

• Innovation in bulk material handling: from processing and transport to storage and packaging
• Advanced maintenance solutions: predictive tools, smart monitoring, and automation
• Safety and compliance technologies: workplace protection, cybersecurity, and risk management

SYMAS® & MAINTENANCE 2025 offered a clear picture of Poland’s industrial innovation landscape. For Expler Industries, the event provided invaluable insights into emerging technologies, client needs, and operational best practices, reinforcing the company’s ability to support clients with effective presales strategies.

By attending, Expler strengthened its understanding of how technology, processes, and people interact in modern industrial settings, ensuring that its B2B presales guidance remains relevant, practical, and actionable.