The Workshop Fair 2009 ended with a new record result. During four days, 15,124 visitors came to hall 12 of the CongressCentre Nuremberg. This represents an increase of 25 per cent compared to the previous year. Not only did the number of visitors increase, the number of exhibitors also rose from 213 to 226. In addition, the programme of lectures expanded significantly. Almost 3.600 (3.100 in 2008) listeners came to see the nearly 80 presentations.

Apart from figures, booths were particularly impressive. Workshops presented themselves and their work in a professional and appealing way. In doing so, they were able to interest and inform many people for their work.

Günter Mosen, chairman of BAG WfbM, also confirmed that this year’s fair was the most successful so far. “This success is based on the great dedication of the exhibitors, but also on the excellent cooperation between BAG WfbM and the NürnbergMesse GmbH”, he stated.

The fair’s project manager Leander Krummrich was particularly charmed by the increased creativity of the presentation and appearance of the products – which are especially interesting for consumers: “The traditionally high-quality products from workshops are increasingly supplemented by exclusive design ideas. This mixture evidently makes for an irresistible offer.”

Next year’s Workshop Fair will open its doors again from 11 to 14 March 2010.