Slight growth

IPM, the International Plant Fair in Essen, is recording exhibitor growth of 2 per cent for the 2010 event. The fair organisers are expecting around 1 450 exhibitors, with the majority of international group participants enhancing their commitment to the event. The Netherlands are one exception to this trend. South Africa will be taking part for the first time. The fair is due to be held from 26 – 29 January 2010, which means it will run from Tuesday to Friday for the first time, not Thursday to Sunday as was previously the case.