GARDEN Trader (SPRING 2019)

Asia Visits Cologne: Asia-Pacific Sourcing Sets New Benchmark Asia-Pacific Sourcing – Europe's number 1 sourcing platform – has been on a growth trajectory since its premiere in 2005. The signs are very positive for the upcoming event in Cologne from 25 to 27 February 2019: Over 750 exhibitors from 17 countries have already confirmed their participation (as of November 2018) and will be presenting over an area of 31,000 square metres. This will make the 2019 trade fair the biggest Asia-Pacific Sourcing to date. "For retailers, Asia is the most important supplier market for sourcing, private labels and OEM goods," says Catja Caspary, Vice President of Koelnmesse. "Except for EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair Cologne, there is no comparable sourcing platform outside of Asia offering the breadth and depth of high-quality goods found at Asia-Pacific Sourcing." Spread across two levels of exhibition Hall 11, trade visitors can look forward to the latest tools and products for home, garden and leisure from the Far East. The product portfolio will be complemented by the International Trade Fair for Retail Promotions and Imports (IAW Fair) taking place at the same time in Hall 10. By/ Press Center TRADE SHOW PREVIEW w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m 22