Largest trade fair in the world expects over 3500 exhibitors from 55 countries
Over 3500 exhibitors from 55 countries are expected at Bauma 2019 in Munich. With a total exhibition area of 614,000 square meters, Bauma is the largest trade fair in the world.
Bauma is the world's leading industry event for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment. In 2016, it broke all previous records with a total of 3425 exhibitors from 58 countries and 583,736 visitors from 219 countries. On April 8, 2019 in Munich, Bauma will offer new possibilities such as VirtualReality and Bauma Plus and thus continues to grow - also digitally. Over 3,500 exhibitors from 55 countries are expected in 2019.
Ahead of the start, Messe München is announcing a new record number of exhibitors: over 3,500 exhibitors from 55 countries are presenting themselves - almost 100 more than in 2016. With Bauma Plus, even more companies can now exhibit. Virtual reality brings the construction site into the exhibition hall. And: the 600,000 visitor mark is to be broken.
"The industry is booming and so is Bauma. We have responded to the high demand and expanded our exhibition grounds in the east of Munich to 614,000 square meters. Our aim is to offer a platform to as many exhibitors as possible. With Bauma 2019, we are growing beyond ourselves - also digitally," says Klaus Dittrich, CEO of Messe München.
For the first time, visitors to Hall B0 will have the opportunity to experience the industry virtually - thanks to virtual and augmented reality. A combination of image, sound or sensory feedback such as wind makes it possible. "The stand space is limited, the digital space is limitless. With new virtual offerings, we are bringing the construction site into the exhibition hall and expanding our digital portfolio," says Bauma Project Manager Mareile Kästner.
The Bauma Plus models are also new, bringing even more exhibitors to the trade fair. With Bauma Plus Onsite, exhibitors can present their company in a compact area. Bauma Plus Move is a flexible co-working area where visitors can meet up with exhibitors. This is not just an opportunity for companies: "Visitors can get an even more comprehensive picture of the industry's suppliers. With the help of our new offerings, we also want to break the 600,000 visitor mark and further expand our status as the world's largest trade fair," explains trade fair boss Dittrich.
