More exhibitors than ever

The International Plant Fair (IPM) in Essen, Germany, attracted more exhibitors than ever this year. 1 604 companies from 49 countries presented products and services encompassing the entire horticultural value creation chain at the four-day show at the end of January. Although at 56 500 the number of visitors fell slightly short of last year’s figure of 57 000, the international spread increased significantly, with 43 per cent coming from abroad as compared with 36 per cent in 2014. Most of these (83 per cent) were from other countries in Europe. However, the Essen fair recorded an increase in visitors from America (six per cent of all visitors) and Asia (nine per cent) in particular. The next IPM will be staged from 26 to 29 January 2016.
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