Held in Frankfurt from 12-16 March, ISH says that 2,434 exhibitors (2011: 2,382) showcased new products, over an area of 258,000 square metres (2011: 255,900). During the five days of the fair, a total of 190,000 visitors made the trip to Frankfurt – a third of whom coming from outside Germany.
Wolfgang Marzin, president and ceo of Messe Frankfurt, said: “In terms of all the important criteria such as quality of products, exhibitor and visitor numbers, as well as the level of internationality, ISH is the unchallenged number one in its field.”