6th edition · 8 December 2026 · Montbéliard
Hydrogen in Action
Industriels, start-ups, chercheurs, partenaires, institutionnels... Découvrez les exposants 2026 :





ARDEC Industries
With over 80 years of experience, ARDEC Industries specializes in milling, turning, and complex machining, and is the European leader in bar turning and stainless steel stamping. In addition to stainless steel, the group develops technical solutions using aluminum, steel, copper alloys, and other specialty materials, from prototypes to large-scale production runs. Thanks to our ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications, we offer innovative solutions for the demanding sectors of automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, cosmetics, energy, mobility, and connectivity. The expertise and professionalism of our teams will provide you with customized solutions and convince you to partner with us on your future projects.









FHYBERA
FHYBERA is an engineering firm specializing in high-pressure gas storage, innovative hydrogen systems, and the design of advanced composite structures. From feasibility studies to on-site integration, we develop customized solutions tailored to the requirements of the energy transition. Our expertise encompasses the design, prototyping, and commissioning of efficient and safe storage systems for stationary uses and industrial applications. If you’re looking for storage solutions or have a hydrogen system integration project, let’s meet!












Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (UMLP)
The Marie and Louis Pasteur University (UMLP) is a multidisciplinary public university in Burgundy…



ACTOAT
2026 editionThe expertise, passion, spirit of innovation and social values of our employees are the strengths that drive the success of our projects and help new talent emerge.
ACTOAT is recognised by the automotive industry in the fields of Active and Passive safety. We work at every stage of a new product's life cycle. From the preliminary design phase through to final validation, our teams apply their expertise in digital simulation, development on physical test rigs, and validation.
Many of our skills can be put to use in other fields. Our complex digital approach and our product safety processes, including control-command systems, are just a few examples
Mindful of the future of our planet, ACTOAT has chosen to become a committed player in the energy transition, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Our involvement in the CORNET project, in collaboration with FCLAB, represents a major opportunity for deploying fuel-cell powertrain technology in heavy-duty transport.
ACTOAT is committed to a continuous improvement approach, working with multiple partners and always with a "win-win" attitude.

AFPA
2026 editionSome figures for 2023:
* 160,715 people welcomed, including 86,100 trainees trained and 67,900 people supported
* A territorial network of 126 centres
* €655 million in revenue
* 5% job placement rate
Our core business: vocational training.
With 5 strong ambitions:
* Support every individual in their career project
* Achieve the professional integration of those furthest from employment
* Provide companies with the skills that ensure their competitiveness
* Drive the economic development of regions
* Anticipate emerging skills
42 skills incubators, including a Hydrogen incubator at the AFPA centre in Belfort:
* Funded by the State
* To respond to changing professions
* Training programmes co-designed with companies and regions
AFPA is developing hydrogen incubators on the following themes:
* Metal processing
* Heavy vehicle mechanical fitter
* Production and maintenance of standalone H₂ production/distribution units
* Industrial maintenance (Belfort)
We offer companies:
Training programmes tailored to:
* Meet attractiveness and recruitment needs
* Enable employees to upskill
* Facilitate access to in-demand occupations
An apprentice training centre (CFA) and its apprenticeship-based solutions.
Co-building the skills of tomorrow.
Varied profiles for more inclusive recruitment.

AKG
2026 editionThe AKG Group’s headquarters are located in Hofgeismar, Germany. With more than 3,000 employees, AKG manufactures over 2.5 million heat exchangers annually in various designs. Globally, AKG operates 11 production sites in Germany, France, Latvia, Turkey, India, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and China, as well as 14 sales offices.
The AKG Group develops and manufactures high-performance heat exchangers as well as complete cooling modules and systems for the construction machinery, compressed air systems, industrial chillers, agricultural and forestry machinery, vehicle manufacturing, rail vehicles, aerospace, municipal vehicles, household appliances, and special applications sectors.
For over 100 years, AKG heat exchangers have been synonymous with innovative solutions and high-quality engineering and manufacturing expertise.

AMTE
2026 editionExpertise en découpage complexe, étude et réalisation en interne des outillages, connaissance pointue et valorisation des métaux
Compétences Métiers en découpe / contactage / assemblage / finition, intégration de process multiples

ARDEC Industries
2026 editionOutre l’inox, le groupe développe des solutions techniques en aluminium, acier, cuivreux et autres matières exotiques, du prototype aux grandes séries.
Grâce à nos certifications ISO 9001, EN 9100, ISO 13485, IATF 16949 et ISO 14001, nous proposons des solutions innovantes pour les secteurs exigeants de l'automobile, de l'aéronautique, du spatial, de la défense, du médical, de la cosmétique, de l'énergie, de la mobilité et de la connectique.
L’expertise et le professionnalisme de nos équipes sauront vous apporter des solutions sur mesure et vous convaincre de collaborer avec nous pour vos projets futurs.

BRONKHORST FRANCE
2026 editionA wide range of instruments for laboratory and industrial applications will be presented, including:
Thermal mass flow meters and controllers
Coriolis flow meters and controllers
Ultrasonic flow meters
Pressure controllers
Evaporation and humidification systems
Its team of technicians provides customers with expertise in fluid management and supports them throughout their project, from initial study to commissioning assistance.
This support is also extended through:
Its ISO 17025 certified metrology laboratory
Its technical support
Its after-sales service

CLHYNN
2026 edition
CTI Systems
2026 editionAs a material handling specialist, CTI Systems is able to understand each customer’s specific needs and translate them into highly customized solutions. These solutions enable all production processes to be connected safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
With more than 1,000 installations in operation, CTI Systems has been synonymous with the highest quality and reliability for many years.
Thanks to significant gains in capacity and efficiency in industrial production and maintenance processes, all installations are designed to ensure a rapid return on investment for customers.

DEF
2026 editionAs a European designer and manufacturer, Réseau DEF provides customized solutions and personalized support for all fire safety projects, whether simple or complex.

ELNEO
2026 editionBased in Lille and operating in France since 2019, the company draws on the ELNEO Group’s more than 50 years of experience in the fields of measurement, control, and process connections.
ELNEO France supports manufacturers with a wide range of products:
* Instrumentation fittings and tubing
* Valves and manifolds
* Pressure regulators
* Flow meters
* Pressure sensors
* High-pressure solutions
The company stands out for its technical expertise, customized support, and close ties to the field.

Endress+Hauser
2026 edition
FC LAB
2026 edition
FEINTOOL
2026 editionThe company designs and mass-produces precision steel parts that meet the most stringent requirements of the automotive, energy infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Thanks to its FEINforming technology, Feintool is able to produce compact, lightweight bipolar plates and interconnectors. This breakthrough enables optimal stack densification, a significant reduction in system weight, and improved energy efficiency—essential advantages for next-generation fuel cells and electrolysers.
Feintool combines proven technical expertise with a strategy of continuous innovation to support renewable energy players in optimizing their performance, reducing costs, and accelerating time to market.
Through the intelligent use of materials and operational excellence, the company provides its partners with a sustainable competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market.
FEMTO-ST
2026 edition
FHYBERA
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Gen-Hy
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H2SYS
2026 editionThe company offers, in particular:
* Fuel cells
* Stationary power generators
* Mobile power generators

H2X ECOSYSTEMS
2026 editionHYDAC
2026 editionThe company employs more than 9,500 people worldwide. Its broad product portfolio, combined with recognized expertise in development, manufacturing, sales, and service, enables it to provide innovative solutions globally to address a variety of challenges, particularly in e-mobility and hydrogen.
Latest innovations:
* Plug-and-play cooling system for the thermal management of key components in a fuel cell system
* Mounting systems for Type IV H₂ tanks
* TPRD sensor

HYNAMICS
2026 editionIt serves the two markets with the highest CO₂ emissions: industry and heavy public and commercial transportation, particularly synthetic fuels.
Hynamics produces its hydrogen through water electrolysis, a technology that emits no CO₂ when the electricity used comes from decarbonized sources.
Latest innovation:
* Hynamics offers a turnkey solution: it invests in production and distribution infrastructure and handles the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facilities.

INOCEL
2026 editionA French company, INOCEL operates from two strategic locations:
* An R&D center in Grenoble, a true hub of technological innovation
* A gigafactory in Belfort, capable of producing tens of thousands of units per year, at the heart of an industrial ecosystem dedicated to hydrogen
Its subsidiary, INOCEL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, focuses on integrating fuel cells into powertrains for maritime and heavy-duty mobility applications.

KROHNE
2026 edition
KST Motorenversuch GmbH & Co KG
2026 editionThe company offers testing of internal combustion engines, power generation units (PGUs), and inverters; testing of hydrogen engines and fuel cells; as well as specialized testing such as:
* Tilt testing
* Rotor and stator testing
* Prototype validation
All testing is conducted in accordance with industry standards.
See our expertise for yourself: we actively support you and meet your specific needs.
Range of services:
* Electric and hybrid powertrains
* Power electronics and inverters
* Hydrogen powertrains and electrolysers
* Synthetic fuels
* Heavy-duty and high-power engines
* New technologies for internal combustion engines

Ligier Automotive
2026 edition
Mincatec Energy
2026 editionIts metal hydride-based system operates within a pressure range of 1 to 50 bars at room temperature.
This technology enables the introduction of high-density, safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly hydrogen storage to the market. It thus paves the way for rapid decarbonization across numerous sectors:
* Industry
* Renewable energy
* Off-road mobility
* Rail
* Maritime

SAULAS & Cie
2026 edition
SERPROTRONICS
2026 editionOur solutions meet our customers’ needs while complying with the constraints of harsh, complex, and regulated environments.
What we do:
* Designing systems that incorporate the latest electronic technologies to modernize existing equipment or develop new products
* Manufacturing electronic circuit boards, including small production runs
* Providing expert knowledge of products for ATEX, rail, automotive, and non-destructive testing (NDT) applications
Turnkey services:
* Electronic board design (schematics, routing, wiring, testing, validation, etc.)
* Rapid prototyping, with or without specifications
* Manufacturing of custom systems, demonstrators, and test benches
* Outsourced R&D, either directly or collaboratively
* Expertise in the redesign of industrial circuit boards and special-purpose machines (reverse design, reverse engineering)

Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (UMLP)
2026 editionLatest innovations:
Overview of research and educational activities conducted by the UFR STGI and IUT NFC departments at Marie and Louis Pasteur University. Expansion of educational programs in the field of hydrogen energy.

UTBM
2026 editionIts programs are grounded in research activities and the commercialization of research through a network of more than 9,800 partner companies.
As a member of the network of technology universities, UTBM enrolls more than 2,800 students, ranking it as the 7th largest engineering program in France and the 6th leading school for entrepreneurship development.
Latest innovations:
* UTBM, in collaboration with INCATEC Energy, will present a quadricycle vehicle demonstrator featuring a hydrogen-electric powertrain, developed as part of the BPI–BFC region project known as SHYPAGE.

VERTIS
2026 editionA family-owned group with 350 employees, experiencing continuous growth.
Our areas of expertise:
* Tooling development and manufacturing
* Co-design product development
* Prototype production
* Design and construction of testing equipment and facilities
* Cutting, stamping, and bending
Production processes:
* Automatic presses (30 to 1,000 metric tons)
* Servo presses (300, 400, and 630 metric tons)
* Transfer presses (400 and 500 metric tons)
* Secondary forming presses (15 to 320 metric tons and 500 metric tons hydraulic)
* Deep drawing
* Tapping and crimping in the die
Materials and capabilities:
* Processing of all steels and aluminum
* Thickness from 0.6 to 6 mm
* Strip width up to 1 m with feed line and straightener
* 2-axis and 5-axis laser cutting (1500 × 3000 table)
* Press brakes (80 to 100 metric tons)
Assembly and Finishing:
* Welding and assembly
* 6-axis MAG robotic welding and 6-axis robotic spot welding
* PRP spot welding
* Crimping and clinching
* Sealing
* Bonding
* Silicone application
* Foam and sealant application (1- or 2-component)
* Leak testing
Surface treatments:
* Vibratory finishing (deburring, polishing)
* Shot blasting (rust removal, surface preparation)
* Degreasing and passivation
* Particle cleaning
Quality and commitments:
* IATF 16949 certification (automotive)
* ISO 9001 certification
* Group quality system and code of ethics
CSR commitments:
* Sourcing of raw materials in France
* Subcontracting carried out with long-standing partners located within a 50-km radius