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productronica, international trade fair for innovative electronics production, closed its doors after four days having posted a substantial rise in the number of visitors. 38,500 visitors from more than 80 countries represent an increase of around 34 per cent compared with the previous show. This proves that the industry has greatly recovered in the last two years and is back to the level in 2007. The proportion of international visitors rose from 39 to 48 per cent.

Norbert Bargmann, Deputy CEO of the Board of Management of Messe München: “productronica therefore once again confirmed its leading position as the world’s leading trade fair for the global electronics production industry. Following the weak event in 2009 caused by the economic crisis, we held intensive discussions with the industry. The cooperation with our commercial and industrial partners and representatives is now bearing fruit: the highlight themes, the special show ,Battery manufacturing and power electronics’ and the PCB Community Area were magnets for both new visitor groups and exhibitor target groups.”

In addition to Germany, the countries with the highest number of visitors included Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Compared with previous events, there was a pronounced increase in the number of visitors from Israel, Poland, Hungary and the Russian Federation. The representative visitor survey conducted by TNS Infratest revealed an overall satisfaction level of 96 per cent on the scale ranging from “excellent” to “good”. 75 per cent of respondents said they would be attending productronica 2013.

Thomas Metz, Manager Operations at Yahama Motor IM Europe, described the international importance of productronica: “Yamaha was represented at a trade fair for the first time in Europe. We were positively surprised to meet so many international trade visitors at productronica. As far as our company is concerned, productronica is now the most important trade fair to launch the global premium brand Yamaha in Europe. We will definitely take part again in 2013.“

1,234 exhibitors from 39 countries presented their innovative products and solutions on a net exhibition area of 41,016 square metres (gross exhibition area: 77,000 square metres). This represents an increase of just under 15 per cent in the number of exhibitors compared with productronica 2009 (1,106 exhibitors from 36 countries).

The increase in the amount of net exhibition space was around 15 per cent, of which approximately 32 per cent of the total area was occupied by international companies. In addition to large numbers of exhibitors from abroad, there were joint stands again this year at productronica, for example from Austria, France, Hungary, Japan and Romania.

Strong LASER World of PHOTONICS 2011
Photonics important key technology for the future

Munich is the world capital of the photonics industry. The leading lights from industry and research met at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2011. The 20th event ended with a substantial increase of 27,500 visitors and a new record rise to more 1,100 exhibitors and represented companies. The four days that the trade fair lasted were unequivocal: Manufacturing industry is brimming with confidence as it looks to the future; the stage is set for growth. The exhibitors', visitors' and organizers' credentials were outstanding. They were full of praise for the biggest and best LASER World of PHOTONICS to date. Munich consolidated its international importance with visitors from 80 countries and showed itself at its best as the sun shone.

Trade fair focus areas: Future topics facing the industry
In the industrial production and research world, optical technologies are considered to be emerging technologies. With its focus on “Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering”, “Green photonics” and “Biophotonics and Life Sciences", the event was deliberately putting its chips on the topics that will dominate the industry's future. The outstanding visitor numbers and the satisfaction of the exhibitors prompted Norbert Bargmann, Deputy Chairman of the Messe München GmbH Board of Management, to draw a positive conclusion: “Munich has further enhanced its status as the venue of the world's leading trade fair. The Munich trade fair has demonstrated once again that it ranks alongside the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA as the industry's leading champion. I particularly welcome the fact that the Federal Government chose this venue to unveil its future support for the photonics industry. This is very important especially for the numerous small and medium-sized enterprises.”

BAU 2011, the World´s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems, has experienced a tremendous surge of visitors. Not only has BAU achieved new records for participation, it has also impressively underlined its status as the world´s leading trade fair for the sector. Approximately 235,000 visitors streamed into the New Munich Trade Fair Centre over the six days of the fair – that´s around 10% more than at the last event in 2009. Never before in the 50-year history of BAU has the event seen such a strong rise. In terms of international participation, this top event for the sector entered a new dimension: 56,400 visitors to BAU 2011 came from outside Germany. This boosted the proportion of foreign visitors to 24%, up from 18% in 2009. There was also a further increase in the proportion of planners and architects attending the fair – to 22% this year. Expressed in absolute numbers, that´s 52,800 trade visitors from this segment alone!

The visitors to BAU 2011 travelled to Munich from over 150 different countries of origin. Right from the very first day, the halls were packed – all the exhibitors can confirm this. “We were virtually overrun,” was the comment of many exhibitors. From almost all the countries there was a significant increase in the number of visitors. After Germany, the countries from which most trade visitors came were Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, France and Great Britain. Particularly noticeable, too, was the strong rise in numbers from countries outside Europe – for example, India, Japan, the US, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. In some cases here the numbers doubled.

bauma China 2010, the 5th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment, has again broken all records with regard to exhibition space, exhibitor numbers and visitor numbers. Once more, bauma China has further consolidated its position as the leading trade show for the Chinese and Asian construction industry.

More than 150,000 visitors from 165 countries attended this year’s bauma China (2008: 112,674 visitors from 124 countries). This represents an increase of 33 per cent compared to the last edition. After China, the top ten countries and regions of origin among the visitors were Korea, India, Japan, Russia, Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia – in that order.

Covering 230,000 square meters of exhibition space, bauma China 2010 was ten per cent bigger in area than in 2008, when the show took up 210,000 square meters. All in all, 1,858 exhibitors from 37 countries (2008: 1,608 exhibitors from 30 countries) took part in bauma China 2010. This means not only an increase of 15 per cent in exhibitor numbers but also a broader international spread. “bauma China is not only the most important platform for our globalization drive, it is also the most efficient access to the latest industrial information. We do not see bauma China only as a marketplace, but also as a channel for meeting existing customers and new contacts from India, South Asia, South America and Africa,” said Kenny He, Vice President of Zoomlion.

electronica 2010 confirms upward trend in the electronics industry - Energy efficiency, renewable energies, medical technology and electromobility are the driving-forces behind growth in the next few years

The number of visitors at electronica also remained at a constantly high level in 2010 with over 70,000 trade visitors. 2, 595 international exhibitors presented their products, solutions and services at the trade fair from November 9 to 12, 2010. Both exhibitors and visitors were extremely satisfied with the outcome of the event. 59% of exhibitors and 47% of visitors came from abroad to electronica 2010 in Munich and therefore once again confirmed the leading international character of the trade fair. The conference program started one day earlier on November 8 with the electronica automotive conference. The event was awarded very high marks by the participants.

Exhibitors from 45 countries came to the 24th electronica in Munich in 2010, thus again clearly accentuating its position as the international meeting-point for the electronics industry. The mood at the trade fair was characterized by the enormous upturn in the industry during the last few months. Exhibitors agreed that companies can expect stable growth in future and are banking on innovative future technologies.

Following its merger with ENTSORGA, IFAT has celebrated a successful premiere and established itself firmly as the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technology. This is seen on the one hand in strong interest from visitors from abroad, their proportion rising from 33 percent of the total at the last IFAT to 40 percent this year. And on the other hand in a broadening of the international spread among the exhibitors, with 37 percent of the total coming from outside Germany this year, as compared to 32 percent last time.

Over the five days of IFAT ENTSORGA, around 110,000 trade visitors from over 185 countries (IFAT 2008: 119,476 from 170 countries) came to the event. After Germany, the top ten countries of origin for visitors were, in order: Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Russian Federation, the Netherlands and France. Despite a fall of almost ten percent in visitor numbers, IFAT ENTSORGA still received top ratings in a survey of exhibitors and visitors: "What might at first sight seem contradictory, is explained by a shift in the visitor structure: fewer lower-ranking employees and more decision-makers from the higher echelons in the companies. This, too, is evidence that IFAT ENTSORGA is a dynamic trade fair undergoing change," said Eugen Egetenmeir, Managing Director of Messe München GmbH.

With approx. 31,000 visitors, AUTOMATICA 2010 provided important stimuli for the economic development of the automation industry. AUTOMATICA, International Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics, took place in Munich from 8 to 11 June 2010 and presented the world's largest range of products in robotics and automation. It expanded its leadership role and again attracted decision-makers and experts from the whole world.

High number of visitors from foreign countries
The good results were reflected in a very high number of trade fair visitors and an increase in the number of foreign guests. Overall, 34 percent of the visitors came from other countries, which represents a substantial increase of 26 percent compared to 2008. The visitors came from 114 countries. In addition to Germany, the highest number of visitors came from Austria, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, France, Slovenia, the USA, Spain, Great Britain and Denmark.

All key players present again
The results among exhibitors underline the importance AUTOMATICA as a leading international trade fair of the automation industry. AUTOMATICA 2010 recorded 708 exhibitors. The trade fair took place in four completely filled halls on 44,000 sq. m. The share of foreign exhibitors was 32 percent. A total of 42 countries were represented. The satisfaction of the exhibitors is also reflected in the survey results. 96 percent praised the excellent mood in the halls and 77 percent the high quality of visitors.

Successful performance of the biggest trade fair for environmental technologies in China

This year’s IFAT CHINA + EPTEE + CWS, the first joint trade fair organized by Messe München International (MMI) and Shanghai ZM International Exhibition Co., Ltd., is proud to announce that it welcomed a high number of visitors and exhibitors. The International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling attracted more than 22,000 trade visitors from 84 countries. The top five international visitor countries and regions were China, Korea, Japan, Germany and Taiwan.

"Due to IFAT CHINA's strong international profile and the significant position of EPTEE + CWS in China, a joint event has been created which is without doubt the largest and most important trade fair for environmental technologies in China," said Eugen Egetenmeir, Managing Director of Messe München International.

Jiang Gang, General Manager of Shanghai ZM International Exhibition Co., Ltd. also highlighted the first time’s joining hands: "The successful cooperation of IFAT CHINA and EPTEE & CWS has enabled the trade show to expand in exhibition space, exhibitor and visitor numbers, and in exhibition quality. It not only integrates the trade show resources, but also provides a broader platform for the industry. We are building jointly the biggest environmental technology trade show in China, and at the same time endeavoring to promote its international influence, especially in Asia."

bauma 2010 has marked a turnaround in the international construction machinery industry, ushering in the hoped-for change in sentiment. And this was despite the ban on air travel which impacted on the first few days of the fair.

"The mood in the industry shows that in Europe the bottom of the cycle is now behind us. Confidence has returned. Of course at the start of the fair the exhibitors felt the lack of many customers from Asia and America – but in the second half of bauma, this improved considerably. Messe München´s crisis management in the days impacted by volcanic ash was outstanding." This is how Ralf Wezel, Secretary-General of CECE, the Committee for European Construction Equipment, summed up this year´s bauma. In doing so, he confirmed the expectations of the sector as outlined by Dr Christof Kemmann, Chairman of the VDMA Construction Equipment and Building Materials Machinery Industry Association, at the Main Press Conference for bauma 2010 on the first day of the fair.

Although the ban on air travel in Europe prevented visitors and in the end around 50 exhibitors from overseas from coming to the fair, the mood at the venue among the approximately 3,150 registered exhibitors from 53 countries was good by the close of the fair. Already by the mid-way point of the fair a number of exhibitors were reporting more sales than they had expected. "The good old times are coming back: the figures for sales taken at the fair far exceed our expectations. We reckon we will be able to match the volume we took at the record bauma in 2007.
Michikazu Okada, Vice-President of Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co., Ltd., Japan: " We had a lot of new business opportunities some of which already resulted in unexpected conclusions of sale."

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		productronica 2011 - 34% growth productronica, international trade fair for innovative electronics production, closed its doors after four days having posted a substantial rise in the number of visitors. 38,500 visitors from more than 80 countries represent an increase of around 34 per cent compared with the previous show. This proves that the industry has greatly recovered in the last two years and is back to the level in 2007. The proportion of international visitors rose from 39 to 48 per cent. Norbert Bargmann, Deputy CEO of the Board of Management of Messe München: “productronica therefore once again confirmed its leading position as the world’s leading trade fair for the global electronics production industry. Following the weak event in 2009 caused by the economic crisis, we held intensive discussions with the industry. The cooperation with our commercial and industrial partners and representatives is now bearing fruit: the highlight themes, the special show ,Battery manufacturing and power electronics’ and the PCB Community Area were magnets for both new visitor groups and exhibitor target groups.” In addition to Germany, the countries with the highest number of visitors included Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Compared with previous events, there was a pronounced increase in the number of visitors from Israel, Poland, Hungary and the Russian Federation. The representative visitor survey conducted by TNS Infratest revealed an overall satisfaction level of 96 per cent on the scale ranging from “excellent” to “good”. 75 per cent of respondents said they would be attending productronica 2013. Thomas Metz, Manager Operations at Yahama Motor IM Europe, described the international importance of productronica: “Yamaha was represented at a trade fair for the first time in Europe. We were positively surprised to meet so many international trade visitors at productronica. As far as our company is concerned, productronica is now the most important trade fair to launch the global premium brand Yamaha in Europe. We will definitely take part again in 2013.“ You can find statements by other participants on our website. 1,234 exhibitors from 39 countries presented their innovative products and solutions on a net exhibition area of 41,016 square metres (gross exhibition area: 77,000 square metres). This represents an increase of just under 15 per cent in the number of exhibitors compared with productronica 2009 (1,106 exhibitors from 36 countries). The increase in the amount of net exhibition space was around 15 per cent, of which approximately 32 per cent of the total area was occupied by international companies. In addition to large numbers of exhibitors from abroad, there were joint stands again this year at productronica, for example from Austria, France, Hungary, Japan and Romania. Please click here for the complete report Strong LASER World of PHOTONICS 2011 Photonics important key technology for the future Visitor numbers increase more than 8 percent up to 27,500 Considerable increase in international profile: Visitors from 80 countries Growth areas: Medical technology, biophotonics, renewable energies and electro-mobility Federal government announces 1 billion euro boost for photonics Munich is the world capital of the photonics industry. The leading lights from industry and research met at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2011. The 20th event ended with a substantial increase of 27,500 visitors and a new record rise to more 1,100 exhibitors and represented companies. The four days that the trade fair lasted were unequivocal: Manufacturing industry is brimming with confidence as it looks to the future; the stage is set for growth. The exhibitors', visitors' and organizers' credentials were outstanding. They were full of praise for the biggest and best LASER World of PHOTONICS to date. Munich consolidated its international importance with visitors from 80 countries and showed itself at its best as the sun shone. Trade fair focus areas: Future topics facing the industry In the industrial production and research world, optical technologies are considered to be emerging technologies. With its focus on “Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering”, “Green photonics” and “Biophotonics and Life Sciences", the event was deliberately putting its chips on the topics that will dominate the industry's future. The outstanding visitor numbers and the satisfaction of the exhibitors prompted Norbert Bargmann, Deputy Chairman of the Messe München GmbH Board of Management, to draw a positive conclusion: “Munich has further enhanced its status as the venue of the world's leading trade fair. The Munich trade fair has demonstrated once again that it ranks alongside the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA as the industry's leading champion. I particularly welcome the fact that the Federal Government chose this venue to unveil its future support for the photonics industry. This is very important especially for the numerous small and medium-sized enterprises.” Please click here for the complete report BAU 2011: Record crowds -235,000 trade visitors Visitor numbers leap by 10% – the largest and most important trade fair for the building sector enters a new dimension An increase from 18 to 24% in international visitors underlines BAU´s position as the world´s leading trade fair for the sector Proportion of trade visitors from planning and architectural offices rises further to 22% BAU 2011, the World´s Leading Trade Fair for Architecture, Materials, Systems, has experienced a tremendous surge of visitors. Not only has BAU achieved new records for participation, it has also impressively underlined its status as the world´s leading trade fair for the sector. Approximately 235,000 visitors streamed into the New Munich Trade Fair Centre over the six days of the fair – that´s around 10% more than at the last event in 2009. Never before in the 50-year history of BAU has the event seen such a strong rise. In terms of international participation, this top event for the sector entered a new dimension: 56,400 visitors to BAU 2011 came from outside Germany. This boosted the proportion of foreign visitors to 24%, up from 18% in 2009. There was also a further increase in the proportion of planners and architects attending the fair – to 22% this year. Expressed in absolute numbers, that´s 52,800 trade visitors from this segment alone! The visitors to BAU 2011 travelled to Munich from over 150 different countries of origin. Right from the very first day, the halls were packed – all the exhibitors can confirm this. “We were virtually overrun,” was the comment of many exhibitors. From almost all the countries there was a significant increase in the number of visitors. After Germany, the countries from which most trade visitors came were Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, France and Great Britain. Particularly noticeable, too, was the strong rise in numbers from countries outside Europe – for example, India, Japan, the US, Canada and the United Arab Emirates. In some cases here the numbers doubled. Please click here for the complete report bauma China 2010 exceeded all expectations bauma China 2010 - another record-breaker More than 150,000 visitors: + 33 per cent Increase in exhibitor numbers and exhibition space bauma China 2010, the 5th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment, has again broken all records with regard to exhibition space, exhibitor numbers and visitor numbers. Once more, bauma China has further consolidated its position as the leading trade show for the Chinese and Asian construction industry. More than 150,000 visitors from 165 countries attended this year’s bauma China (2008: 112,674 visitors from 124 countries). This represents an increase of 33 per cent compared to the last edition. After China, the top ten countries and regions of origin among the visitors were Korea, India, Japan, Russia, Malaysia, Brazil, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia – in that order. Covering 230,000 square meters of exhibition space, bauma China 2010 was ten per cent bigger in area than in 2008, when the show took up 210,000 square meters. All in all, 1,858 exhibitors from 37 countries (2008: 1,608 exhibitors from 30 countries) took part in bauma China 2010. This means not only an increase of 15 per cent in exhibitor numbers but also a broader international spread. “bauma China is not only the most important platform for our globalization drive, it is also the most efficient access to the latest industrial information. We do not see bauma China only as a marketplace, but also as a channel for meeting existing customers and new contacts from India, South Asia, South America and Africa,” said Kenny He, Vice President of Zoomlion. Please click here for the complete report electronica 2010 electronica 2010 confirms upward trend in the electronics industry - Energy efficiency, renewable energies, medical technology and electromobility are the driving-forces behind growth in the next few years The number of visitors at electronica also remained at a constantly high level in 2010 with over 70,000 trade visitors. 2, 595 international exhibitors presented their products, solutions and services at the trade fair from November 9 to 12, 2010. Both exhibitors and visitors were extremely satisfied with the outcome of the event. 59% of exhibitors and 47% of visitors came from abroad to electronica 2010 in Munich and therefore once again confirmed the leading international character of the trade fair. The conference program started one day earlier on November 8 with the electronica automotive conference. The event was awarded very high marks by the participants. Exhibitors from 45 countries came to the 24th electronica in Munich in 2010, thus again clearly accentuating its position as the international meeting-point for the electronics industry. The mood at the trade fair was characterized by the enormous upturn in the industry during the last few months. Exhibitors agreed that companies can expect stable growth in future and are banking on innovative future technologies. Please find out more IFAT ENTSORGA 2010 Strong rise in international scope Top ratings from exhibitors and visitors Following its merger with ENTSORGA, IFAT has celebrated a successful premiere and established itself firmly as the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technology. This is seen on the one hand in strong interest from visitors from abroad, their proportion rising from 33 percent of the total at the last IFAT to 40 percent this year. And on the other hand in a broadening of the international spread among the exhibitors, with 37 percent of the total coming from outside Germany this year, as compared to 32 percent last time. Over the five days of IFAT ENTSORGA, around 110,000 trade visitors from over 185 countries (IFAT 2008: 119,476 from 170 countries) came to the event. After Germany, the top ten countries of origin for visitors were, in order: Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Poland, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Russian Federation, the Netherlands and France. Despite a fall of almost ten percent in visitor numbers, IFAT ENTSORGA still received top ratings in a survey of exhibitors and visitors: "What might at first sight seem contradictory, is explained by a shift in the visitor structure: fewer lower-ranking employees and more decision-makers from the higher echelons in the companies. This, too, is evidence that IFAT ENTSORGA is a dynamic trade fair undergoing change," said Eugen Egetenmeir, Managing Director of Messe München GmbH. Please find out more AUTOMATICA 2010: Strong Stimuli for the Automation Industry About 31,000 trade visitors from 114 countries Foreign share of visitors increases by leaps and bounds Optimistic mood in the trade fair halls AUTOMATICA expands its leadership role With approx. 31,000 visitors, AUTOMATICA 2010 provided important stimuli for the economic development of the automation industry. AUTOMATICA, International Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics, took place in Munich from 8 to 11 June 2010 and presented the world's largest range of products in robotics and automation. It expanded its leadership role and again attracted decision-makers and experts from the whole world. High number of visitors from foreign countries The good results were reflected in a very high number of trade fair visitors and an increase in the number of foreign guests. Overall, 34 percent of the visitors came from other countries, which represents a substantial increase of 26 percent compared to 2008. The visitors came from 114 countries. In addition to Germany, the highest number of visitors came from Austria, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, France, Slovenia, the USA, Spain, Great Britain and Denmark. All key players present again The results among exhibitors underline the importance AUTOMATICA as a leading international trade fair of the automation industry. AUTOMATICA 2010 recorded 708 exhibitors. The trade fair took place in four completely filled halls on 44,000 sq. m. The share of foreign exhibitors was 32 percent. A total of 42 countries were represented. The satisfaction of the exhibitors is also reflected in the survey results. 96 percent praised the excellent mood in the halls and 77 percent the high quality of visitors. Please click here for the complete report. IFAT China + EPTEE + CWS 2010: Successful performance of the biggest trade fair for environmental technologies in China More than 22,000 visitors from 84 countries 839 exhibitors from 26 countries This year’s IFAT CHINA + EPTEE + CWS, the first joint trade fair organized by Messe München International (MMI) and Shanghai ZM International Exhibition Co., Ltd., is proud to announce that it welcomed a high number of visitors and exhibitors. The International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling attracted more than 22,000 trade visitors from 84 countries. The top five international visitor countries and regions were China, Korea, Japan, Germany and Taiwan. "Due to IFAT CHINA's strong international profile and the significant position of EPTEE + CWS in China, a joint event has been created which is without doubt the largest and most important trade fair for environmental technologies in China," said Eugen Egetenmeir, Managing Director of Messe München International. Jiang Gang, General Manager of Shanghai ZM International Exhibition Co., Ltd. also highlighted the first time’s joining hands: "The successful cooperation of IFAT CHINA and EPTEE & CWS has enabled the trade show to expand in exhibition space, exhibitor and visitor numbers, and in exhibition quality. It not only integrates the trade show resources, but also provides a broader platform for the industry. We are building jointly the biggest environmental technology trade show in China, and at the same time endeavoring to promote its international influence, especially in Asia." Please click here for the complete report. bauma 2010 marks a turnaround for the industry Visitor quality good despite fewer visitors from overseas as a result of the temporary closure of European airspace Record exhibition space and record number of exhibitors Over 415,000 visitors from more than 200 countries bauma 2010 has marked a turnaround in the international construction machinery industry, ushering in the hoped-for change in sentiment. And this was despite the ban on air travel which impacted on the first few days of the fair. "The mood in the industry shows that in Europe the bottom of the cycle is now behind us. Confidence has returned. Of course at the start of the fair the exhibitors felt the lack of many customers from Asia and America – but in the second half of bauma, this improved considerably. Messe München´s crisis management in the days impacted by volcanic ash was outstanding." This is how Ralf Wezel, Secretary-General of CECE, the Committee for European Construction Equipment, summed up this year´s bauma. In doing so, he confirmed the expectations of the sector as outlined by Dr Christof Kemmann, Chairman of the VDMA Construction Equipment and Building Materials Machinery Industry Association, at the Main Press Conference for bauma 2010 on the first day of the fair. Although the ban on air travel in Europe prevented visitors and in the end around 50 exhibitors from overseas from coming to the fair, the mood at the venue among the approximately 3,150 registered exhibitors from 53 countries was good by the close of the fair. Already by the mid-way point of the fair a number of exhibitors were reporting more sales than they had expected. "The good old times are coming back: the figures for sales taken at the fair far exceed our expectations. We reckon we will be able to match the volume we took at the record bauma in 2007. Michikazu Okada, Vice-President of Hitachi Sumitomo Heavy Industries Construction Crane Co., Ltd., Japan: " We had a lot of new business opportunities some of which already resulted in unexpected conclusions of sale." Please click here for the complete report

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