Supplier industry
Easyfairs takes over FMB trade fairs from Clarion
The trade fair organizer Easyfairs is taking over two events, FMB and FMB-Süd, from the British organizer Clarion. With this takeover, which is effective immediately, Easyfairs Germany intends to expand its trade fair portfolio in the industrial sector.
FMB and FMB-Süd are events specifically for the supplier industry in mechanical and plant engineering. The FMB, which was first held in 2005, takes place annually in November in Bad Salzuflen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The FMB-Süd recently had its premiere in Augsburg. The trade fairs bring together players and innovators in the value creation network of the mechanical and plant engineering industry at the two important industrial locations. In 2018, FMB and FMB-Süd together counted 750 exhibitors and 7,000 visitors.
The two trade fairs will be part of Easyfairs' DACH portfolio. Roland Brand, Managing Director of Easyfairs Germany and Switzerland, emphasizes the strategic value of the acquisition: "FMB and FMB-Süd, which opens its doors at Messe Augsburg on 20 and 21 February, are a perfect addition to our existing portfolio of industrial trade fairs. These include SOLIDS, maintenance, PUMPS & VALVES, Empack and Logistics & Distribution. We will capitalize on the obvious synergies between our existing shows and FMB and add value to the industries we are present in." The FMB team will be integrated into Roland Brand's Easyfairs area of responsibility. as









