ABP Induction will exhibit for the first time at EUROGUSS from January 13 to 15, 2026.
ABP Induction, with its predecessor companies, has supplied the metal processing industry with induction furnaces since the early 20th century – and is now also focusing on the aluminum industry. An important step on the way to establishing itself in this area is participation in EUROGUSS 2026 in Nuremberg. Alexander Keller, Head of System Sales at ABP Induction, explains what he expects from the event, which will take place from January 13 to 15, 2026.
What is ABP planning at EUROGUSS 2026 in Nuremberg?
Alexander Keller: We at ABP see four megatrends that we want to actively shape with our products: decarbonization, digitalization, demographic change, and deglobalization. When we visited the last EUROGUSS in 2024, the topics of decarbonization and digitalization were very much in the spotlight. Many visitors were looking for products that would help them improve their CO2 footprint. This specific demand motivated us to participate in this trade fair.
So also a new form of positioning?
Alexander Keller: Yes – as an induction furnace manufacturer, we haven’t been in the spotlight recently for the reasons mentioned; our goal now is to increase our visibility, because our solutions have evolved and we are learning from the market how we can specifically facilitate the transformation. For example, we have adapted our systems so that in many aluminum foundries the same process can be maintained even after switching to induction, so that not much changes for the personnel. We will therefore be presenting some of our transformation projects in Nuremberg. For over 20 years, we have been assisting foundries with the transition from coal-fired furnaces to induction. During this time, we have learned a great deal together with our partners and optimized our processes throughout. Customer projects usually start with a Transformation Study, in which we work with the user to determine what the foundry plant should look like in 20 years. Based on this, we design the modernized foundry, which we bring to life using self-developed simulation software. Often, our customers can choose between different concepts. In addition to the transformation projects, we will also present our myABP platform.
With myABP and ABP Intelligence, we are the first provider in induction furnace construction to create a digital ecosystem that intelligently connects data, processes, and knowledge. The modular solutions can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements and seamlessly integrated into existing systems. They support applications for process optimization, condition monitoring, and knowledge support – from a single plant location to a globally networked production environment. Visitors can test them live at the booth.
In what way do ABP products contribute to the mentioned megatrends?
Alexander Keller: Currently, probably 95 percent of secondary aluminum is produced by using gas furnaces. Induction technology was a niche technology for a long time because CO2 was not so strongly in focus and gas was available as a cheap energy source. The situation has changed in the meantime.
Alternative energy sources like hydrogen or biogas have other weaknesses: they are not as easily available as conventional gas and can negatively affect the quality of the final product. That is why we believe that induction technology combined with green electricity is the only viable alternative for achieving near-CO2-neutral aluminum production. Another advantage is efficiency: we induce the magnetic field directly into the material. In addition, our water cooling enables heat recovery or heat provision for other areas – that has enormous potential.
ABP Induction can be found at EUROGUSS 2026 from January 13 to 15, 2026 in Hall 4, Booth 508.
