Valve World Dusseldorf 2016

12,350 trade visitors from 88 countries

David Millar, Rob Bartlett and Friedrich-Georg Kehrer at the British Reception.

Late November also saw the biennial Valve World exhibition and conference in Dusseldorf – an event that goes from strength to strength. Certainly the show statistics bear that out; 400 conference attendees, 20,000 square metres of space, 725 exhibitors from 40 countries, 12,350 trade visitors from 88 countries – indeed 70% of visitors came from overseas, a telling statistic for anyone contemplating whether or not to exhibit.

BVAA again took its usual Group Stand, right at the centre of the show, and it was another tremendous success for the Association. We were again joined by the VMA, our USA counterparts, and both associations had members co-exhibiting around the periphery of the stand. The BVAA café/lounge was extremely busy again, a welcome respite for those with sore feet and parched throats, or just wanting to catch up with customers, friends and colleagues.

We also hosted the ‘British Reception’ – well attended as always with over 150 guests supping the great Hook Norton ales we export especially, while being addressed by BVAA Chairman David Millar and Messe Dusseldorf Director, Friedrich- Georg Kehrer.

Published: 3rd February 2017