Vendors Gear Up for Drupa 2008

Four months before the start of Drupa 2008, the exhibitor registration reflects the international market, with the leading technology producing nations represented most strongly. Here’s a breakdown of total exhibitor space booked by all companies from a given country:

• Germany (745,100 sq. ft.)
• Italy (148,200 sq. ft.)
• U.S. (142,600 sq. ft.)
• Switzerland (130,500 sq. ft.)
• Netherlands (99,100 sq. ft.)
• Japan (89,200 sq. ft.)
• The UK (80,000 sq. ft.)
• Belgium (70,800 sq. ft.)
• Spain (68,600 sq. ft.).

Exhibit space booked by emerging industrial countries such as China and India has increased considerably: by 300 percent for China (84,700 sq. ft.) and 60 percent for India (25,900 sq. ft.).

The floor space allotted to digital solutions has expanded by about 107,600 square feet since Drupa 2004. Two new halls (8 and 8a) will play a central role in this segment.

With more than 1,800 exhibitors and 1.8 million square feet of exhibit space, Drupa 2008 is expected to draw 400,000 visitors. For more information, visit www.drupa.com .