TPT-January-2015

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EuroBLECH 2014 attracts international audience EUROBLECH 2014, the 23 rd

high percentage of international visitors. 38 per cent of this year’s visitors came from outside Germany compared to 34 per cent at the previous show,” said Ms Hamann. More than two thirds of exhibiting companies intend to exhibit again at the next show, which will take place from 25 to 29 October 2016. In 2015, Mack Brooks Exhibitions will hold sheet metal working exhibitions in selected target markets: BLECH Russia 2015 in St Petersburg (24-26 March), and BLECH India in Mumbai (22-25 April). The first AsiaBLECH will be held in Suzhou, China (11-13 May 2016). AsiaBLECH will replace BLECH China, which has taken place since 2013. Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1727 814 401

the show’s organiser, Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “There was lively trading activity in the eight exhibition halls and many exhibiting companies reported large numbers of international business contacts and buoyant sales figures. A first analysis of the exhibitor survey shows that participating companies were highly satisfied with the outcome of EuroBLECH 2014. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to fully or largely reach their target groups; they praised the quality of trade visitors and the internationality of the audience.” The exhibition survey also shows that companies assess the current business climate as more favourable than two years ago. Approaching new markets was the main aim for exhibitors at the 2014 exhibition. “We are delighted to be able to report that 52 per cent of our exhibitors came from outside Germany compared to 48 per cent last time; and we could also increase our traditionally

international sheet metal working technology exhibition, took place 21-25 October 2014, in Hanover, Germany. A total of 59,600 trade visitors attended the show to find out about the latest technology trends for sheet metal processing. A record number of 1,573 exhibitors from 38 countries put a wide range of innovative solutions, cutting edge technology and an large amount of live machine demonstrations on display, on a total net floor space of 86,500m 2 . Exhibitor numbers were up by five per cent compared to the previous show, and the exhibition space increased by three per cent, though visitor numbers remained roughly the same. The results of a preliminary visitor survey showed a further shift towards highly qualified trade visitors. “The prevailing mood at the show was positive throughout,” commented Nicola Hamann, managing director of

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