F
igures that count:
Asia-Pacific Sourcing
once again impres-
sively confirmed its role as the
most important European hub
for house, garden and leisure
products from the Far East.
Europe's number 1 sourcing
platform came to a close on 9
March after three successful
trade fair days and a two-digit 10 percent increase in
attendance. Including estimates for the last day of the fair,
around 7,300 visitors from 65 countries came to Cologne.
"Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2017 was a total success. The
increased attendance and in particular the huge interest
from abroad underline the standing of the trade fair as the
international hub for global sourcing between Asia and
Europe," stated Katharina C. Hamma, Chief Operating
Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH. 644 companies from 14
countries presented existing and new products as well as
trends from the house, garden and leisure sector in Hall 5
of the Cologne fair grounds. In comparison to the
previous year, the number of exhibitors remained at a
constant high level - at the same time numerous compa-
nies expanded their stand areas this year. "This develop-
ment shows that we are satisfying the demands of our
customers with the concept of Asia-Pacific Sourcing. The
demand for and utilisation of further growth opportunities
by the exhibitors demonstrates the existing and future
potential of Asia-Pacific Sourcing," continued Hamma.
Once again, the International Trade Fair for Retail
Promotions and Imports (IAW) was held parallel to
Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2017. Very successfully indeed.
Ulrich Zimmermann, Executive Director of the Nordwest-
First-class result:
Asia-Pacific Sourcing achieves a
significant increase in attendance
• Two-digit growth in the number of visitors: plus 10 percent
• Numerous exhibitors with expanded stand areas
• Quality offensive: Best of China convinces
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TRADE SHOW REVIEW
By/
Press Center
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Simon Chu
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