More exhibitors at Batimat

2 758 exhibitors, including 33 per cent from abroad, presented their products and services at the international DIY fair Batimat from 7 to 12 November 2005 in Paris. This figure is 4 per cent up on the last fair two years ago. During the six days of the fair 442 515 visitors were registered, 6.9 per cent less than at the previous event. Roughly 80 000 visitors came from abroad, accounting for 18 per cent of the total.