Satisfaction with premiere

A good result is the Koelnmesse interpretation of the premiere of Practical World Asia, which was staged from 27 to 29 September 2003 in parallel to the China International Hardware Show (CIHS), which was established as long ago as 1991. Following cancellations because of SARS, the organisers say that more than 40 companies from twelve states exhibited in this fair segment. Both events together came to around 900 exhibitors and 35 000 visitors, about 3 000 of them from abroad. The dual fair will be held next year from 19 to 21 October 2004.