STRABAG and WTE: Joint exhibition at IFAT 2026 in Munich

STRABAG has over 40 years of international experience in the fields of water infrastructure, drinking water supply, wastewater and sludge treatment, and the construction of complex water treatment plants. The integration of WTE Wassertechnik GmbH strengthens the existing portfolio, particularly in the fields of engineering, process technology and plant construction, whilst also expanding it to include the long-term operation of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, as well as the planning, construction and operation of mono-sewage sludge incineration plants. This enables STRABAG to offer integrated solutions across the entire water value chain from a single source.

IFAT Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for water, wastewater, waste and raw materials management, took place at the Munich Exhibition Centre from 4 to 7 May 2026. In its 60th anniversary year, the event set new records.

Around 3,400 exhibitors from some 60 countries and regions presented their products and services across 300,000 square metres of exhibition space. The 18 exhibition halls and outdoor areas were fully occupied, including more than 110 machines and vehicles in live demonstrations. Around 142,000 visitors from almost 170 countries and regions were counted. The international share was over 50 per cent for both exhibitors and visitors.

Shaping the Future of Water & Energy - Together.

Since STRABAG acquired WTE Wassertechnik GmbH in March 2026, the two companies with STRABAG Umwelttechnik, have appeared together for the first time - demonstrating how pooled expertise enables new solutions.

Joint focus:

Water and wastewater infrastructure
Sewage sludge utilisation
Energy and resource utilisation
Integrated environmental technologies - plant engineering and construction

Under the motto “Shaping the Future of Water & Energy – Together”, STRABAG and WTE presented their one-stop-shop approach across the entire value chain – from planning and construction through to operation and optimisation.

A central element of the exhibition stand was the specialist programme featuring seven panels and clear thematic focuses:

Future Challenges in Europe
AI & Innovation
Combined Competences
Shaping the Water Future

The focus was on current challenges such as water scarcity, digitalisation and sustainable infrastructure.

Four days. Seven panels. A clear message:

The booth attracted many visitors and fostered lively discussions:

strong demand for sustainable solutions
fruitful discussions with international partners
extensive networking across sectors

IFAT has impressively demonstrated how important integrated solutions are across the entire value chain – this is precisely where we at STRABAG, as a full-service provider, come into our own.

Christian Sadleder
Technical Division Manager and Member of the STRABAG AG board.

Our first joint appearance clearly demonstrates the potential that lies in pooling our expertise – for innovative and sustainable water infrastructure worldwide.

Norbert Hofmann
Commercial Manager and Member of the STRABAG AG board

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WATER & ENERGY - TOGETHER

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