Featured Trade Shows
BAUMA
April 19 - 25, 2010
bauma is the world's largest and probably most important trade fair for the building industry. The trade fair, which was established 50 years ago, presents a comprehensive international product range in the area of construction machinery, construction equipment and construction vehicles
April 19 -
bauma is the world's largest and probably most important trade fair for the building industry. The trade fair, which was established 50 years ago, presents a comprehensive international product range in the area of construction machinery, construction equipment and construction vehicles
The International Trade Fair for Cutting, Joining & Surfacing
14th to 19th of September 2009
The world's most important welding trade fair is taking place for the 17th time at Messe Essen from Monday September the 12th to Saturday the 19th, 2009.
14th to 19th of September 2009
The world's most important welding trade fair is taking place for the 17th time at Messe Essen from Monday September the 12th to Saturday the 19th, 2009.
MEDICA
November 18-21, 2009
The World's Largest Forum for In-Patient and Out-Patient Medicine
MEDICA is the center of attraction for all those involved in the health service. More than 135,000 visitors are expected to again obtain information on all the current and future trends in in-patient and out-patient care at this annual event
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November 18-
The World's Largest Forum for In-
MEDICA is the center of attraction for all those involved in the health service. More than 135,000 visitors are expected to again obtain information on all the current and future trends in in-
Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair
Feb 4 - 9, 2010
2009 Report
International Toy Fair impressively fulfills the chancellor’s request
Feb 4 -
2009 Report
International Toy Fair impressively fulfills the chancellor’s request
Ordering unchanged at previous year’s level
Positive mood among exhibitors and visitors ensures optimistic outlook for the year
60th anniversary fair presents a fanfare of outstanding events
The 60th anniversary fair fulfilled the German chancellor’s request at the opening ceremony to generate positive signals for the industry and the export-orientated German economy. Some 76,000 buyers and traders (2008: 79,800) from 115 countries visited the 60th Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg from 05-10.02.2009. Their intention to order was every bit as good as the previous year, which appreciably exceeded the manufacturers’ cautious expectations. The mood in the exhibition halls was positive with optimistic notes.
The fact that all the key visitors were in Nürnberg despite the currently difficult market environment emphasizes the fair’s appeal and its importance as an international attraction for the industry. “The executives of all major concerns were present this year,” summed up Uwe Weiler, General Manager of Simba Toys GmbH & Co. KG, referring to the excellent quality of the visitors. The moderate decline in the number of visitors compared with competing fairs is spread over many countries. These particularly included the countries in the Russian Federation and the Baltic region, which are faced with declining currencies and a strained economic situation. There were also fewer visitors from Great Britain due to the weather conditions. However, appreciably more toy traders and buyers came from East European countries such as Poland with +17 per cent and Bulgaria with +28.8 per cent.
The fact that all the key visitors were in Nürnberg despite the currently difficult market environment emphasizes the fair’s appeal and its importance as an international attraction for the industry. “The executives of all major concerns were present this year,” summed up Uwe Weiler, General Manager of Simba Toys GmbH & Co. KG, referring to the excellent quality of the visitors. The moderate decline in the number of visitors compared with competing fairs is spread over many countries. These particularly included the countries in the Russian Federation and the Baltic region, which are faced with declining currencies and a strained economic situation. There were also fewer visitors from Great Britain due to the weather conditions. However, appreciably more toy traders and buyers came from East European countries such as Poland with +17 per cent and Bulgaria with +28.8 per cent.
The search for new products remains the most important reason for visiting the fair, but intensifying existing business contacts also played a special role this year. Trade and industry joined forces to focus on the strength of common interests, which was expressed in very constructive talks. The visitors acknowledged this with a figure of 82.5 per cent (2008: 88.8 per cent) for their intention to visit again, which stressed the importance of the International Toy Fair for making purchasing decisions.
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