EuroBLECH 2010 tapped into international markets

1,455 exhibitors from 43 countries put a wide range of innovative solutions, cutting edge technology and live machine demonstrations on display. In the current economic climate, approaching new markets was the main aim for the exhibitors at EuroBLECH 2010, according to an exhibition survey. Nicola Hamann, exhibition director for EuroBLECH 2010, said: "We are therefore delighted to be able to report that EuroBLECH 2010 was more international than ever. 46 per cent of our exhibitors came from outside Germany; and we could again increase our traditionally high percentage of international visitors. 39 per cent of this year's visitors came from outside Germany compared to 35 per cent last time," The first exhibition survey data show that top visitor countries outside Germany were Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Poland and the United Kingdom; but also the Czech Republic and Russia were well represented at EuroBLECH 2010. Visitor attendance from Asia and the USA has increased substantially since 2008. The survey also shows that EuroBLECH 2010 had an above average increase in visitors with decision making capacity; almost every second visitor came to the show with the definite intention of buying. Some 75 per cent of all exhibiting companies intend to exhibit again at the next show. EuroBLECH 2012 will take place from 23 – 27 October 2012, in Hanover, Germany.