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sics!” he adds, directing specific thanks to everyone who held fast to the concept of IWA OutdoorClassics and helped to make it all happen. Preutenborbeck is espe- cially pleased with the many “positive feedback discus- sions with the exhibitors and the large number of satisfied trade visitors”. He is confident that “the founda- tions for a successful future are now in place”. Winners of this year’s IWA Knife Award Three winners of the IWA Knife Award were selected at the new BLADE Demo Area this year. Manufacturas Muela is very pleased with its win in the “Trade visitors’ favourite” category. Top place in the “Innovation” category went to Laguiole en Aubrac. And the title in the “Classic” segment went to Otter Messer. A total of about 20 products competed in each category. The winner in each case was selected by a six-member jury. Jubilee: IWA OutdoorClassics celebrates 50 years! All eyes are already on the future: Next year, manufacturers, dealers and opinion leaders from the entire sector will gather for the fiftieth anniversary of IWA OutdoorClassics in Nuremberg. “IWA has reached Gold status,” says Preutenborbeck. “We will build on the wave of euphoria to work with our customers and partners to put together a programme that is fitting for the jubilee.” Save the date: The next edition of IWA Outdoor- Classics will take place at the Exhibition Centre Nurem- berg from 29 February to 3 March 2024. TRADE SHOW REVIEW www.IMB2B.com 165