January 29 - February 2, 2009

IPM 2008 was once again able to increase the number of visitors and the internationality of the event. Approximately 60,000 visitors from 93 countries attended the most important trade show in the horticultural industry. With even more exhibitors from even more countries, IPM offered the visitors the complete overview of the market in all sectors relating to plants, technology, floricuture and sales promotion. 1,423 exhibitors from 46 countries were present at IPM 2008.

The largest groups of visitors consisted of plant producers, horticultural businesses, horticulturists, landscape gardeners and florists. The interests of the visitors centered on plants (70%), technology (32%), floriculture (30%) and sales promotion (22%).

Many shows and presentations were also taking place during IPM. The German Florists' Association had a "Green City" which included beautiful displays and explanations of floral arranging and together the ZVG (German Federal Horticultural Assn) and Messe Essen staged an "Innovation Showcase" for the first time.

Products at IPM include: flowers, trees, flowering shrubs, plants, containers & pots, florist supplies, seeds, greenhouse technology, sales promotion and so much more.

IPM China has quickly established its place in the Asian market. Since it's premiere in December 2006, IPM China has grown to 248 exhibitors and more than 10,600 visitors from 35 countries. This exciting event which takes place in Foshan, China, is now an annual event, supporting US companies through SUSTA, the Southern US Trade Association. If you are interested in exhibiting in the next IPM China from December 1 - 3, 2008, please contact us.

In March of this year, IPM Dubai took place for the second time as well. More than 2,500 visitors attended to view the products of the 200 exhibitors. The visitors came from all the important target groups such as plant production, wholesale and retail trade as well as horticulture and landscaping. Visitors traveled from the entire Gulf region, East Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia. European and American visitors used IPM Dubai to get an overview of the market and in some cases decide to exhibit next year.