drinktec 2005 on course for a record-breaking event: More exhibitors, more space, more international

drinktec 2005 is on course to set new records on all fronts. This event, the world´s no. 1 trade fair for beverages and liquid foods, will attract more than 1,400 exhibitors – that´s 10% more than four years ago. And, with 136,000 square metres of exhibition space, this event in 2005 will be the biggest drinktec ever seen in Munich. In terms of international scope, too, drinktec 2005 will be a top event. The proportion of exhibitors from outside Germany this year will rise from 45% to an expected 50%. These exhibitors come from 52 different countries, and that, too, is an all-time high. For visitors, getting tickets is greatly facilitated this year, with the new online ordering service.

30% of exhibitors are new
About one in three of the exhibitors will be first-time exhibitors at drinktec. Some countries, too, will be represented for the first time ever at the show: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Latvia, Luxembourg, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates. This high proportion of new exhibitors is due in large part to the extended range of the fair. In addition to all the latest technology for manufacturing, filling, packaging and distributing beverages of all kinds, this world forum for the sector now also includes liquid foods in its portfolio. Modern, cross-sector process technology, as presented at drinktec 2005, covers not only the whole palette of beverages, it also offers solutions for liquid dairy products as well as vinegar, oil, mustard and sauces. For industrial manufacturers of wine, sparkling wine and spirits drinktec 2005 also has lots of sophisticated technology on show.

A magnet for visitors from all over the world
drinktec 2005 is a magnet for visitors and exhibitors from all over the world. As many as 80,000 visitors from over 130 countries are expected to attend, among them the presidents, chairpersons and top managers from all the key beverages manufacturers and many official delegations. Particularly strongly represented among the international exhibitors are Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, and from overseas, China, Japan and the US. Exhibitors from India, France and Switzerland will be taking part for the first time in large national pavilions.

Extensive and attractive programme of accompanying events
The accompanying programme to drinktec 2005 is more extensive and attractive than ever before. The highlights are the (free) lectures in the forums in Halls A2 and B2. In these forums, 35 well-known experts from international research institutes will be addressing topical themes from all areas of the beverages industry, and engaging in discussion with the audience. Another highlight is the PET World Congress and its accompanying PETpoint display in Hall A6. There will be simultaneous intepretation of both the lectures in the forums and the congress. For detailed information on the accompanying programme, go to: www.drinktec.de/forums.

New in 2005: Online registration
Those who want to save time and money can book their tickets to drinktec 2005 on the Internet, at www.drinktec.de/registration. This is a fast and easy way to buy entrance tickets or claim guest tickets. Tickets ordered over the Internet are 10% cheaper. They are sent out ahead of the fair by post. Another advantage is that if you have obtained your ticket before the fair, when you arrive in Munich you can then travel that day free of charge on local public transport to and from the fair. And you don´t have to queue up for a ticket when you get to the fair. The names of all visitors who register online are automatically entered into a prize draw. The lucky winners get free accommodation in a 5- or 4-star hotel during the fair.

drinktec:
drinktec is the world fair for beverages and liquid food technology. It is the most important trade fair for the sector. Every four years, all the major manufacturers (suppliers) meet up here with all the key producers, wholesalers and retailers of beverages and liquid food products. drinktec is also regarded as the number one platform for launching new products on the world market. The entire production chain is represented at drinktec, thus further underpinning the fair´s claim to be the world´s leading trade fair for the sector. Manufacturers come along to present the latest technology for producing, filling and packaging beverages of all kinds, as well as liquid food. A special feature of drinktec is that entire machinery systems and plant are set up here and demonstrated in action – only drinktec offers this kind of a display. The four-year cycle for the fair is in line with the innovation requirements of the beverages industry, and with the innovation cycle of the material and equipment suppliers. drinktec 2005, which takes place from 12 to 17 September 2005 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, is expected to attract around 1,400 exhibitors from 50 countries, and around 80,000 visitors from over 130 countries.