Facts & Figures
Jubilee Show with Record Results
EuroBLECH 2008 ended with record numbers in visitors, exhibitors and floor space: 1,520 exhibitors from 38 countries presented all aspects of sheet metal manufacturing and working on a net exhibition space of 87,700 m². The trade show attracted 69,400 visitors from 98 countries. 44.5% of exhibitors and 35% of visitors came from outside Germany.
In the surveys, the exhibition received excellent evaluations from both, visitors and exhibitors. Participants were very satisfied, particularly with the comprehensive range of products on offer and with the international flavour of the show. 76% of exhibitors intend to exhibit again at the next show.
EuroBLECH 2010 will take place from 26 - 30 October 2010, in Hanover, Germany.
Key Facts EuroBLECH 2008
FKM audited*
1,520 exhibitors from 38 countries
(2006: 1,409 exhibitors from 40 countries)
69,400 registered visitors from 98 countries
(2006: 64,300 visitors from 73 countries)
87,700 m² net exhibition space
(2006: 76,000 m² net exhibition space)
150,000 m² gross exhibition space
(2006: 130,000 m² gross exhibition space)
Long-term Development of Exhibitor Figures 1969 - 2008
Long-term Development of Visitor Figures 1969 - 2008
Long-term Development of Visitor Internationalisation 1969 - 2008
* FKM (Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics)
Exhibitor Statistics EuroBLECH 2008
FKM audited*
1,520 exhibitors from 38 countries
678 exhibitors from outside Germany
Origin of Exhibitors
Germany: 55.5% (2006: 56.7%)
Other countries: 44.5% (2006: 43.3%)
Top Exhibitor Countries
- Germany
- Italy
- Switzerland
- Netherlands
- Spain
- USA
- Turkey
- France
- Austria
- China
Key Industries
- Forming technology
- Sheet metal, semi-finished, finished products, components
- Separation technology
- Machine elements
- Tool / Die technology
- Flexible sheet metal working
- Tube / Section working
- Handling technology
- Joining technology
- Surface treatment
- Process control, quality assurance
- Services, information, communication
- Data processing, CAD/CAM
- Factory equipment
- Safety at work, environment protection
Exhibitor Feedback
More than 75% of exhibitors intend to exhibit again at EuroBLECH 2010.
* FKM (Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics)
Visitor Statistics EuroBLECH 2008
FKM audited*
69,400 registered visitors from 98 countries
99.5% trade visitors
Origin of Visitors
Germany: 65% (2006: 64%)
Other countries: 35% (2006: 36%)
Origin of Visitors from Outside Germany
Origin of Visitors by Country
EU Countries Other European Countries Africa |
Africa (cont.) America and the Caribbean Australia and South Pacific Far East Middle East |
Visitor Facts
- 44% of visitors have concrete investment plans.
- For 22% of visitors EuroBLECH is the only exhibition they visit.
- Visitors to EuroBLECH primarily expect personal advice and practical machine demonstrations at the stands.
Visitors with Decision Making Capacity
* FKM (Society for Voluntary Control of Fair and Exhibition Statistics)
Show Comments
These trade visitors had the following to say about EuroBLECH 2008:
“EuroBLECH is by far the most important trade show in the area of fabrication and is truly an international event.” Dr. Hans Bergkvist, President & CEO ATTEXOR Tools of Switzerland + ATTEXOR, Inc. of Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
“EuroBLECH is simply a show that cannot be missed.” Alan Pinkney, Managing Director, CHK PLC, United Kingdom
“EuroBLECH ist die wichtigste Messe, sowohl für das Networking als auch zum Kennenlernen von Produkten und Prozessen.” Stephan Guhde, Weihe GmbH, Germany
“Es el evento más completo a nivel mundial para contactar proveedores del sector de la deformación de chapas.” Pablo Mion, Industria LAM S.A., Argentina
“EuroBLECH has a very professional set up, making it easy to get a full overview of the sheet metal business development.” Willy Andersen, Managing Director, Norsk Stanseindustri AS, Norway
“Nirgendwo finden wir ein vergleichbares und ebenso konzentriertes Angebotsspektrum. Die für uns wichtigen Anbieter von Produktionsmaschinen, von Vormaterial und Werkzeugen sind als Aussteller auf der EuroBLECH.” Wolfgang Weckenmann, Weckenmann Anlagentechnik GmbH + Co. KG, Germany
“I was very impressed with the wide range of technologies on offer as well as the wide spread of international participation.” Peter Nicholl, Operations Director, Robor Open Sections, South Africa
“Die Produktpalette war erfreulich umfangreich und sehr innovativ.” Peter Masurkiewicz, Technischer Geschäftsführer, UMC Popke Industrieservice, Germany
“Una fiera internazionale al centro dell’Europa. Credo che sia il meglio che si possa realizzare.” Stefano D’Aprile, Commerciale Siderurgica Bresciana SpA, Italy
“The variety of companies from all over the world is priceless.” Zarko Filipov, Philipex Co., Bulgaria
“Der Messebesuch hat die Kaufentscheidung für diese Maschine bestätigt.” Werner Herbst, Alfred Hoffmann GmbH & Co KG, Germany
