SHEET METAL WORKING INDUSTRY IS ON THE UP AGAIN
The number of international exhibitors at EuroBLECH 2010, the world’s largest sheet metal working technology exhibition, is up from last year and only slightly below 2008 numbers.
Posted: October 27, 2010
EuroBLECH 2010, the world's largest technology exhibition for sheet metal working, opened its doors at the Hanover exhibition grounds in Germany and runs through Saturday, October 30. A total of 1,455 exhibitors from 43 countries are showcasing their latest machines, materials, tools and services for sheet metal working.
"We are very happy with this year's exhibitor numbers, which are only some 4 percent below the figures of the record exhibition in 2008," says Nicola Hamann, exhibition director of EuroBLECH, on behalf of the organizers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions. "The exhibitor numbers demonstrate that the sheet metal working industry has managed the crisis and is now on the up again."
"For the 21st International Technology Exhibition for Sheet Metal Working we have chosen the theme 'Time for Innovation'. For the companies in this industry sector it is important to now set the course for the future by sourcing the right equipment," explains Hamann. "At many stands the products and services on display focus upon energy efficiency, flexibility, sustainability, new materials and innovative fabrication processes", says Hamann.
The percentage of international exhibitors at EuroBLECH 2010 has gone up again compared to the previous show: 46 percent of the participating companies come from outside Germany this year. After Germany and Italy, Turkey now represents the third largest exhibitor group. Participation from Asia, in particular from India and China, has also increased. The percentage of exhibitors from the U.S., however, has decreased since the previous exhibition.
This year is the 10th anniversary for EuroBLECH at the Hanover exhibition grounds. EuroBLECH 2010 covers seven halls at the world's largest exhibition centre, halls 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 27. The exhibition profile reflects the complete value creation chain of sheet metal working: sheet metal, semi-finished and finished products, handling, separation, forming, flexible sheet metal working, tube/section working, joining/welding, surface technology, tool technology, process control and quality assurance, CAD/CAM applications, factory equipment, safety at work and R&D.
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