Dateline: Istanbul, Türkiye – June 3, 2026
The 18th International Construction Machinery, Technology and Equipment Trade Exhibition (KOMATEK 2026) officially opened today at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM), running through June 6. Hosted by SADA Trade Fairs Inc. and supported by IMDER and ISDER, KOMATEK is Türkiye’s largest and most influential construction machinery show, serving as a critical gateway to the Middle East, North Africa, Balkans, Europe and Central Asia markets .
Chinese Brands Shine Bright
Chinese manufacturers occupy nearly half of the exhibition space, presenting a full lineup of excavators, loaders, cranes, concrete machinery, road equipment, and core components .
- SANY showcased its largest crawler crane at the show, alongside off-road cranes and drilling rigs .
- Zoomlion debuted new electric models and intelligent robots for the first time in Türkiye.
- XCMG, LiuGong and Shantui displayed localized equipment and smart construction solutions.
“Chinese companies have evolved from followers to trusted partners in the global construction machinery industry,” said Levent Baykal, General Manager of KOMATEK 2026. “Their advanced technologies and reliable products bring great value to the Turkish market and beyond .”