Ceramitec 2009 – platform of the international ceramic sector
Despite a drop in attendance, this year’s Ceramitec in Munich remained the sector’s international rallying point, as evidenced by its high percentage (~ 60%) of visiting professionals from outside of Germany. In a market environment rendered rocky by the economic crisis, the participating plant and machinery producers and suppliers to the heavy clay industry presented their product assortments in halls A5, A6 and B5.
1 Overview
As expected, the 11th International Trade Fair for Machinery, Equipment, Plants, Processes and Raw Materials for Ceramics and Powder Metallurgy reflected the tense situation in the industry. While the number of visitors was down compared to 2006 (roughly 15 000 trade visitors from more than 90 countries – compared to 22 000 that time around), the share of foreign visitors increased to nearly 60%.
A total of 656 companies (up from 612 exhibitors last time) from 35 countries showcased their products, new developments and innovations. With 33 participating companies, China made its...
