IDMA aims to bring professional visitors from more than 140 countries to Istanbul as the Turkish feed and flour milling machinery industry prepares to showcase its manufacturing strength and export performance on a global stage. The event, scheduled to take place this June, is positioned as a strategic meeting point that promises new markets, new partnerships and a strong international network for the sector.

One of the flagship gatherings for the  flour industry, the TUSAF 20th International Congress and Exhibition brought together all stakeholders across the sector, from production to exports, in Antalya, while Muhammet Ali Kalkan, Chairman of the Board of IDMA (International Flour, Feed, Corn, Semolina, Rice, Bulghur Milling Machinery & Pulses, Pasta, Biscuit Technologies Exhibition), delivered key messages on behalf of the event’s main sponsor. Kalkan emphasized that congresses have evolved beyond sector-specific meetings into platforms fostering strong solidarity and lasting professional relationships, noting that the cooperation with the TUSAF community has played a major role in IDMA’s journey as an international brand. He highlighted that support from Turkish industrialists, particularly at overseas fairs, has strengthened the organization’s global growth, pointing specifically to the strong interest shown by sector representatives at the most recent IDMA Russia event.

Underlining that IDMA is today the only Türkiye-based international fair organized in different countries under the same brand name, Kalkan stated that the events serve not only as commercial platforms but also as strategic tools that enhance the export capacity of Türkiye’s milling machinery industry. He added that IDMA will continue to take Turkish manufacturers to new markets through new destinations, and that this approach contributes directly to sector exports.

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Devoting a significant part of his remarks to IDMA Istanbul 2026, scheduled for 25–27 June 2026 at Halls 2, 4, and 8 of the Istanbul Expo Center, Kalkan described the event as the largest and most comprehensive gathering within the entire IDMA portfolio.

He noted that the organizers aim to host more than 15,000 international professional visitors, recalling that IDMA welcomed visitors from 96 countries in 2024 and that the 2026 edition intends to bring together professionals from over 140 countries in Istanbul.

Kalkan explained that the program of events during the fair will showcase the technological strength of the feed and milling machinery sector and the production and export achievements of Türkiye’s feed and flour industry on a global scale. He added that the concurrent IDMA Congress is being prepared together with international representatives, academics, and industry organizations, aiming to deliver a high-value program addressing current topics shaping the sector.

Closing his remarks, Kalkan invited Türkiye’s flour industrialists and all sector stakeholders to attend IDMA Istanbul 2026, expressing his hope that the TUSAF Congress would bring fruitful and positive outcomes for the industry.

For details on participation, visiting and the program for IDMA Istanbul 2026, visit: https://www.IDMA.com.tr/