EuroBLECH 2010

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.

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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)

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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

1. Germany
2. Italy
3. Switzerland
4. Netherlands
5. Spain
6. USA
7. Turkey
8. France
9. Austria
10. China

Key Industries

1. Forming technology
2. Sheet metal, semi-finished, finished products, components
3. Separation technology
4. Machine elements
5. Tool / Die technology
6. Flexible sheet metal working
7. Tube / Section working
8. Handling technology
9. Joining technology
10. Surface treatment
11. Process control, quality assurance
12. Services, information, communication
13. Data processing, CAD/CAM
14. Factory equipment
15. 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)

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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 Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Other European Countries Albania Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina Croatia Iceland Kazakhstan Liechtenstein Macedonia Moldova Monaco Montenegro Norway Russia San Marino Serbia Switzerland Turkey Ukraine Uzbekistan Africa Algeria Burkina Faso Burundi Ethiopia Kenya

Africa (cont.) Morocco Nigeria Seyshelles South Africa Swaziland Tunisia America and the Caribbean Argentina Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Columbia Dominica Haiti Mexico Peru St. Kitts and Nevis USA Venezuela Australia and South Pacific Australia New Zealand Far East China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia Pakistan Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Middle East Afghanistan Egypt Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates

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)

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