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June 2008 METALLURGY TRADE FAIRS REFLECT ROBUST ECONOMIC CLIMATE IN RUSSIAThe recent staging of Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2008 in Moscow impressively reflected the healthy Russian economy. The concurrently held metal and tube trade fairs attracted some 8,800 visitors from the Russian Federation and neighboring countries – an increase of 10% percent compared to the 2006 event. On 50,000 square feet of net exhibit space, 316 exhibitors from 22 nations showcased their innovations. A total of 165 companies were from outside of Russia, including country group exhibits from Germany, Italy, Austria and China. The event has established itself as the leading platform for the Russian foundry, metallurgy, aluminum and tube industries. Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2008 were organized by Messe Düsseldorf, its subsidiary Messe Düsseldorf Moscow OOO and Russian partner Metalexpo in close cooperation with the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and the International Tube Association (ITA). Key domestic and international industry associations also supported the trade fairs. The participants praised the successful trade fair run characterized by numerous new customer contacts and the willingness to place orders. Juliane Krause from the Associations for Thermoprocessing Equipment, Waste Treatment and Recycling Technology, Foundry Machinery, Metallurgical Plants and Rolling Mills within the VDMA, stated: “Metallurgy-Litmash, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2008 clearly showed that Russia is one of the world’s growth markets not only for metallurgy and rolling mills but also for foundries and thermoprocessing.” Phillip Knight, Executive Secretary of the International Tube Association, agreed: “Excellent organization, technical support and an impressive number of visitors have made this Tube Russia a significant advance from 2006. The concurrent staging of two thematically related trade shows provided further synergies for exhibitors and visitors. Messe Essen was responsible for Schweissen & Schneiden Russia 2008, which featured 67 exhibitors from 10 countries with their products for the welding industry. At Metalloobrabotka 2008, 10th International Exhibition of Equipment, Instruments and Tools for the Metalworking Industry, Messe Düsseldorf organized the official German joint participation supported by the German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW) and also coordinated the Swiss joint presentation on behalf of the Association for the Swiss Engineering, Electrical and Metal Industry and Associated Technology-oriented Sectors (Swissmem). These two countries alone were represented by 139 companies and occupied some 62,000 square feet of net exhibit space. The next staging of Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous will take place from May 12 – 15, 2009 in Moscow – concurrently with wire Russia 2009. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2009 or wire Russia 2009, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com. Or visit the web site http://www.mdna.com. # # # |