Hanover Fair
Success after three days
Many exhibitors are satisfied with the small-scale industrial show.
The world's largest industrial trade fair started on Monday with a big question mark over whether it is really still the largest event of its kind. Having shrunk from around 6500 to 2500 exhibitors, with numerous halls locked and stand areas cordoned off in those that were open, the question could not necessarily be answered in the affirmative. Even the visitors only trickled in at first, until many halls filled up from midday onwards.
Inflow of visitors on Tuesday
It was not until Tuesday that things took a turn for the better: the halls filled up quickly from the morning onwards, and the traffic jam on the main road on departure also lived up to expectations.
The visitors who came were often well prepared, had made appointments and didn't just come to look - this also contributed to exhibitor satisfaction.
Focus on sustainability
One topic that could be seen at many stands was sustainability, and German and international political celebrities also had the relevant technologies and solutions presented to them. Exploding energy prices, the shortage of raw materials and general supply chain problems have given the topic an unexpected relevance that goes far beyond climate and environmental protection.
From networking to digital thinking
The second major topic at the trade fair, beyond the actual networking of the store floor and company software, was the innovative new applications that are possible in a digital plant. From plant control and condition monitoring to complex business cases.
In the end, the visitors also went home satisfied, even if there were slightly fewer concrete systems to touch compared to previous Hanover trade fairs.
The last day of the fair is tomorrow, June 2.
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