WELBILT AT INTERNORGA 2026: NEW EQUIPMENT, STRONG BRANDS AND 50 YEARS OF CULINARY PRECISION
Eglfing/Herborn, Germany (4 February 2026) – In March, Hamburg will once again become the foodservice industry capital, and Welbilt, a global leader in innovative kitchen technology and a proud member of the Ali Group, will be right at the heart of it. At INTERNORGA 2026, the leading international trade fair, Welbilt will present pioneering solutions for professional kitchens. From 13 to 17 March 2026, in Hall B7, Stand 212 across 160 square metres, the company will showcase the latest innovations from its strong brand portfolio. This year it includes two trade-fair premieres and a special anniversary.
Merrychef: New panini press for the conneX® 16
Merrychef has a new product to discover: with the new panini press for the Merrychef conneX® 16, Welbilt expands the application range of the high-speed oven with another attractive catering solution for snack bars, cafés and chains. The panini press combines speed with consistent quality and opens up additional opportunities for day-to-day use.
Trade-fair highlight: New product from the Convotherm maxx family
As part of its trade-fair presence, Welbilt will present new innovations from the Convotherm maxx family at INTERNORGA 2026. The innovation to be showcased stands for precise kitchen technology, geared as always to the needs of modern professional kitchens.
50 years of Convotherm – culinary precision at the forefront
INTERNORGA 2026 also marks a special milestone: Convotherm is celebrating 50 years of company history. “50 Years of Culinary Precision”: the brand demonstrates how, for five decades, engineering excellence and culinary craftsmanship have inspired one another—driven by dedicated employees and close partnerships with the industry worldwide.
Live experiences and proven brand diversity
Live cooking shows on the stand will bring to life the performance and versatility of Welbilt’s brands. The focus will include Convotherm combi ovens, Merrychef high-speed solutions and how they are both integrated into modern kitchen concepts.
The following Welbilt brands will also be represented at the stand:
- Crystal Tips (ice makers)
- Delfield (refrigerators and blast chillers)
- Frymaster (fryers)
- Garland (clamshell grills)
- Lincoln (conveyor ovens)
- Merco (holding stations)
- WMAXX (dishwashing technology)
Tobias Brand, Director of Sales & Marketing at Welbilt Deutschland GmbH, says of the leading international trade fair for the out-of-home market: “For Welbilt, INTERNORGA is the most important platform in the German-speaking region. In 2026, we will once again show how we respond to the demands of modern professional kitchens—with strong brands, practical innovations and clear solutions—whether for independent operators, chain catering or institutional foodservice.”
Claus Pedersen, Managing Director of Convotherm, adds: “INTERNORGA 2026 provides the ideal setting for us to unveil for the first time to the professional audience new innovations from the Convotherm maxx family. We are also celebrating 50 years of Convotherm, reflecting our commitment to culinary precision, continuous technical progress and close collaboration with our partners and customers. Together, we are shaping the future of the professional kitchen.”
Welbilt invites all INTERNORGA visitors to experience in person the innovations and live demonstrations from 13 to 17 March 2026 in Hall B7, Stand 212. Attractive trade-fair offers will round off the show. The new stand design invites visitors to linger and try things out, bringing together technology and applications in an inspiring way.
Information on Welbilt at INTERNORGA 2026
Hamburg Messe: Hall B7, Stand 212
13–17 March 2026
Live show cooking, demos and discussions – daily at the Welbilt stand
More information: www.welbiltde.com