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SHK 2012
The trade fair for sanitary installation, heating, air conditioning and renewable energies
Europe‘s economic centre
Ruhr metropolis is the new name of the Ruhr area. Germany‘s largest metropolitan region - after Paris and London the third largest conurbation in Europe - has become established in the heart of North Rhine-Westphalia. 5.2 million inhabitants live and work in a radius of only 50 km around the fair venue, Essen. A radius of 250 km covers large parts of the German population as well as the entire population of the Benelux countries. This region offers a high investment potential for the construction industry: every year, over EUR 200 billion are spent on construction - one third of the entire European building volume.
Facts and figures
97,4 %
of the exhibitors confirm: “We reach our target group here!”
94 %
of the exhibitors were satisfied with their business success and were optimistic of good postfair business.
91 %
trade visitors
94 %
of the trade visitors were satisfied with their visit to the SHK Essen 2010 and already spoke strongly in favour of visiting the SHK Essen again.
80 %
of the visitors are involved in the purchasing and procurement process in their companies.