ELAFLEX Group presents sustainable solutions for fuel transfer and bunkering at SMM 2026

Hamburg, July 2026 – From 1 to 4 September 2026, Hamburg will once again become the meeting point for the international maritime industry: the “Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology” (SMM) fair will welcome trade visitors from all over the world to the Hanseatic city, home to Europe’s third-largest seaport. The ELAFLEX Group will once again be exhibiting in Hall A1 at Stand 327, presenting a comprehensive portfolio of proven and newly developed solutions for the safe transfer and bunkering of conventional and alternative fuels.

The substitution of fossil fuels – for example, with LNG (liquefied natural gas), H₂ (hydrogen), LH₂ (liquefied hydrogen) or ammonia – plays a key role in the decarbonisation of global shipping. By combining innovation, many years of industry experience and comprehensive product expertise, the ELAFLEX Group has established itself as a leading global provider of system solutions for safe and future-oriented handling and bunkering technology. For many years now, the ELAFLEX Group has been developing product and system solutions for the transfer of challenging media such as LNG, H₂, LH₂ and ammonia – with a particular focus on the high demands of maritime mobility of today and tomorrow.

The ELAFLEX Group’s roots date back to 1923. At that time, the company began operations as a technical supplier of marine and shipyard equipment, based directly in the Port of Hamburg. Drawing on this long-standing connection to the maritime industry, ELAFLEX meets the sector’s current challenges with in-depth expertise and, as a member of the International Bunkering Industry Association (IBIA), is actively involved in the development and implementation of key industry standards.

At stand A1.327, the ELAFLEX Group will be providing insights into its latest system and product solutions, including:

• Extensive range of ERV rubber expansion joints from ELAFLEX
• Customised special-purpose rubber expansion joints and deck seals from ditec in a wide variety of shapes, dimensions and configurations
• Bunkering hoses for various liquids and gases, available in rubber- or composite versions
• Customised hose reels for all types of bunkering hose assemblies
• Latest-generation MannTek dry disconnect couplings
• DualSafe – a double-walled ELAFLEX hose assembly solution with leak monitoring technology from SGB
• Comprehensive solutions from the ELAFLEX Group for the handling of LNG, methanol, LH2, H2, carbon capture and ammonia

About ELAFLEX Group:
The ELAFLEX Group is a globally leading specialist for the transfer of liquids and gases, developing and distributing solutions for handling of conventional and alternative fuels as well as chemicals. Today, ELAFLEX stands for cross-industry standards regarding safety and quality for already more than 100 years. The unmatched quality of the user-friendly products is based on durability, sustainability, reliability, and results in a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). As a global system provider, the ELAFLEX Group combines decades of expertise and innovative strength along the entire transport chain. Aljac, Dantec, ditec, ELAFLEX, MannTek, Oasis and SGB always consider the path of sensitive media from production or extraction to the end user as a whole and optimally harmonise all components involved.