10/21/2009
NEWS BRIEFS
Fastener Fair Stuttgart Sets Records
The number of exhibiting companies rose 43% for the 2009 Fastener Fair Stuttgart.
There were 625 exhibiting companies and the two 10,000 sq meter halls were sold out.
“The hefty increases in both exhibitors and attendees, amidst still challenging economic conditions, shows the resilience of the fastener and fixing sector,” show organizer Jerry Ramsdale reflected. “It also shows the unique opportunity Fastener Fair Stuttgart presented to re-establish key trade links across the global fastener market.”
There were 3,783 visitors and 2,210 exhibit personnel at the third staging of Fastener Fair Stuttgart.
The biennial trade show was first held in 2005 and was held October 6-7, 2009, for the first time at the new Stuttgart Messe at the Stuttgart International Airport.
Visitors came from all over the world, with 83% from the 27 countries of the European Union. At 38.3%, the largest proportion came from Germany. Around two-thirds of visitors described themselves as fastener distributors or wholesalers, a similar proportion to previous shows.
More than three quarters [76.5%] of visitors told us they have purchasing authority and 43% described themselves as directors or senior management.”
The 625 exhibiting companies represented 33 countries, with 57% coming from Europe. The number of German, Italian and Asian companies exhibiting was up over 50% in each case.
Ramsdale noted that the Netherlands was up by 25%, Spain by 33% and Poland by 50%.
“There were double the number of exhibitors from Turkey, and we were pleased to welcome Austrian, Hungarian and Slovakian companies for the first time,” Ramsdale pointed out.
The fourth Fastener Fair Stuttgart takes place in autumn 2011, and the dates will be confirmed shortly. The second Fastener Fair Budapest will be September 6-7, 2010. ©2009 GlobalFastenerNews.com
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