productronica confirms its position as the world's leading trade fair

productronica also the central meeting-point for the electronics production industry in 2009

Exhibitors sensed propensity to invest

November 2009

Electronics producers from all over the world met at productronica 2009 in Munich from November 10 to 13, 2009. In spite of the economic crisis, the trade fair attracted 1,150 exhibitors and additionally represented companies (2007: 1,477). productronica therefore suffered a much lower decrease than many companies in the industry. The exhibition area amounted to 75,000 square meters in seven halls. 39% of exhibitors came from abroad. The internationality of the trade fair therefore remained at the same high level from the previous event.

It was no surprise to see a drop in the number of visitors to 28,000 (2007: 40,514) as a result of the current economic recession and the travel restrictions existing in practically every company in the electronics production industry. The proportion of foreign visitors therefore also fell slightly to 42% (2007: 45%). However, there was a further increase in the expertise of visitors. The number of decision-makers rose from 88% in 2007 to 91% this year. The proportion of visitors from the top management level in their company increased from 15% in 2007 to 19% in 2009. productronica, the largest trade fair for electronics production, therefore confirmed its position as teh leading international event for the industry. Consequently, the majority of exhibitors are already intending to come back again to productronica in 2011.

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U.S. Companies at LASER World of PHOTONICS 2009

150 plus U.S. companies are looking for partners worldwide!

June 2009

With 150 companies registered for LASER World of PHOTONICS 2009, the United States of America again represents the largest group of foreign exhibitors at this show.  Many of these companies are exhibiting for the first time and are seeking international partners for their innovative products. 

The U.S. Commercial Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will assist the U.S. firms at LASER World of PHOTONICS.  They will have a “Business Information Office” within the USA pavilion in Hall B1, Booth 640.  Please contact them for assistance if you are interested in U.S. products or meeting with a particular U.S. firm.  They will be happy to introduce you to the appropriate companies at the show. 

The following link provides detailed information on the U.S. companies at LASER World of PHOTONICS and their products: http://www.buyusa.gov/ifp/laser09.html

If you are a U.S. company visiting the show, please contact them for information on their services.  Enter new export markets faster and more profitably with their worldwide network.

Please contact Ms. Doris Groot, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service in Munich, Phone: +49-89-2888-749, cell: +49-163-872-2753, email: doris.groot@mail.doc.gov, if you have any questions related to U.S. Commercial Service activities during LASER World of PHOTONICS.

transport logistic 2009 exceeds all expectations

May 2009

• over 47,500 visitors
• 7% more visitors from the US than in 2007
• 1,760 exhibitors from 55 countries
• 11% more exhibitors than in 2007

The world’s largest trade exhibition of logistics, telematics and transport came to a close in Munich with a new record for exhibition space and exhibitors, and with over 47,500 trade visitors, a result that has far exceeded all expectations in these difficult times. All participants were satisfied with these results. A survey conducted by tns Infratest showed that 70% of the exhibiting companies and 58 percent of the trade visitors were expecting the economic situation to improve in the next two years.

For international exhibitors the show was also an excellent base to expand their business. 32% of the visitors came from abroad. The exhibitors noted in particular the high quality of the company representatives and found that discussions with customers were more intensive than ever before. transport logistic in 2009 was a great platform for intensifying contacts, forging new ones and getting to know new customers.

The outstanding role of transport logistic as the world’s number one trade fair for the global transport and logistic sector in these difficult times was also honored by political leaders such as Germany’s Minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee: “ The tremendous interest in this year’s transport logistic is a positive signal for the entire sector. A very clear impetus is coming from this event and this place – and that is just what we need!”

The next transport logistic will takes place at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from May 10 to 13, 2011.

Biggest bauma China ever

• 1,608 exhibitors from 30 countries: + 48 %
• 113,000 visitors: + 40 %
• 2.2 million sq.ft. of exhibition space: + 40 %

At its fourth event, bauma China, international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, construction vehicles and equipment, has set a series of best-ever results in its history. Thus bauma China has confirmed once more to be the number one platform for the construction industry in China and Asia. The strongest contingents of overseas exhibitors were from Germany, Italy, USA, Korea and Japan. The United States took part in bauma China 2008 with 80 exhibitors. 10 of these were part of the US pavilion organized by the US Representative Office of Munich Trade Fairs.

“Though the world economy is stumbling under the financial crisis, bauma China 2008 is a great success in its size, exhibition scope and quality. The participation of overseas professional visitors is also unprecedented. They are all reflecting the strong influence bauma China has in the industry and the confidence the construction machinery industry is holding towards the economic future of China”, stated Zhang Xiaolin, Vice Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade-Machinery Sub Council.

bauma China takes place every two years at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The next event is scheduled for fall 2010.