Information for exhibitors. May 5 9, World s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management.

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1 Information for exhibitors May 5 9, 2014 MESSE MÜNCHEN World s Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management

2 Today s solutions for securing tomorrow s quality of life and the environment. Welcome to IFAT As the world s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, IFAT constantly demonstrates its importance and sets standards for an entire industry in the process. In 2012, a total of 2,939 exhibitors from 54 countries gave visitors an inspiring look at the world of tomorrow and presented innovations and solutions in the sectors for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. Until now, the fair primarily dealt with ways to dispose of waste or to treat water on some 215,000 square meters of exhibition space. In the future, it aims to heighten awareness about dealing responsibly with valuable resources. It will showcase strategies and solutions for using resources in intelligent cycles and in a manner that ensures their long-term preservation. IFAT 2014, which takes place at the Messe München trade-fair center from May 5 9, 2014, has become a must for many companies in the sector for environmental technologies. Take advantage of this opportunity to present your products and services to a qualified audience of professionals from around the world, to cultivate existing contacts and to obtain new business partners!

3 Records that speak for themselves. Exhibitor ratings. Character/role as leading exhibition 91 % Quality of visitors 95 % Share of international visitors 93 % Reached visitor target groups 81 % Up-to-date facts and figures about IFAT. IFAT is considered the most important trade fair in the world and is extremely popular among visitors and exhibitors alike. Due to the large number of visitors and exhibitors, the large share of international participants and more space than ever before, the 2012 fair was a great success. Whether it comes to market leaders or newcomers, IFAT has perfect professional surroundings for presenting your company. Exhibitor goals/goals reached. Product presentation, cultivate image 95 % Cultivate existing business ties 94 % Observe competition, market overview 87 % Establish new business ties 84 % Exhibitors in 2012 International 1,156 Domestic 1,783 2,939 Visitors in 2012 International 49,840 Domestic 74, ,200 Visitor ratings. Character/role as leading exhibition 96 % Innovation character 93 % Scope/completeness of range of exhibits 99 % Events program 97 % Visitors came from the following sectors: 21 % 16 % 9 % 36 % 18 % Industry/manufacturing sector Private supply and disposal/operators Engineering offices, consultants, other providers Trade, government agencies, colleges/universities, science/research, other trade associations Municipal supply/disposal organisations Visitor goals/goals reached. Cultivate existing business ties 98 % Prepare investments 94 % Make investments 92 % Establish new business ties 90 %

4 From sewage treatment to shredding machines. IFAT s range of exhibits covers the sectors for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management and is tailored to the needs of demanding trade visitors. Its outstanding product and service portfolio creates a professional environment that draws maximum attention to your company the best prerequisites for your success at the fair! Water extraction Water and sewage treatment Water distribution and sewers Coastal protection/flood and waterbodies control Measuring, control and laboratory technology Refuse disposal and recycling Generating energy from waste materials Street cleaning, maintenance and winter road services Decontamination of old sites/soil treatment Flue-gas scrubbing and air extraction/ air-pollution abatement Noise reduction/sound insulation Services Science, research, technology transfer IFAT s range of exhibits. IFAT showcases the entire range of solutions in the water/sewage sector from water extraction and distribution to water treatment. In 2012, the global significance of the resource water was impressively presented on 115,000 square meters of exhibition space. In addition, the presence of the UN underscores the relevance of the topic of water at the political level. In the waste/secondary raw material segment, innovations and optimized solutions, among other things for recycling raw materials, occupied 100,000 square meters of exhibition space in Besides waste collection and transport, the range of exhibits at IFAT includes the entire range of processing techniques such as sorting and shredding machines, waste presses and the use of thermal and biological recycling to generate energy from waste. The range of exhibits is rounded out by the vehicle sector and the segment for street cleaning and winter road services. In 2012, visitors also experienced exciting live demonstrations such as the VAK Trucks in Action, the VDMA Practical Days and the DWA Professionals Competition. Additional information about the range of exhibits is available at

5 Dealing with resources responsibly. IFAT s objectives. The innovations on display in the sectors for water/sewage and waste/secondary raw materials help to preserve resources so that they remain available for future use. The important thing is to heighten awareness for dealing responsibly with valuable resources. In 2012, the topics of recycling precious raw materials and the valuable resource of water were the focus of two special shows titled Treasure Trove Cell Phone and Water is Future. The objective of IFAT 2014 is to work with exhibitors to make every aspect of resource conservation and recycling visible in all sectors. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR TRADE- FAIR SUCCESS. IFAT s exhibitor services. Profit from our customized range of services: From exhibitor newsletters and our Trade Fair Success Initiative to marketing services and stand-building solutions, we will support your presence at IFAT Detailed information about our services is available at Networking and new prospects. IFAT s events program. The thing that is so impressive about IFAT s popular program of related events is the wide range of topics that it covers. Podium events, discussions, country specials and live demonstrations of machines and vehicles at the outdoor site are an open invitation to exchange information at the international level. During the 2012 fair, more than 16,000 visitors took advantage of the opportunity to participate in some 320 lectures and discussions on topics such as water management, phosphorous recycling, recycling management legislation, waste-to-energy solutions and mega cities. A diverse and impressive program of related events awaits you again in One focal point at the 2014 fair is the topic of intelligent urbanization, which is being implemented as a separate platform at several events organized by Messe München. During IFAT, experts will discuss urbanization solutions and exhibitors will present their products and services for metropolitan regions. Additional information is available at

6 The leading trade fair for environmental technologies awaits you. important information application deadline april 30, 2013 dates May 5 9, 2014 opening hours Monday thursday 9:00 18:00 hours Friday 9:00 16:00 hours ifat s conceptual sponsors and partners. conceptual sponsors BDE Federation of the German Waste, Water and Raw Materials Management Industry DWA German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste VAK Municipal Vehicles and Equipment Industry Association VDMA German Engineering Federation VKU German Association of Local Utilities PartnErs ACWUA Arab Countries Water Utilities Association BMU Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety bvse Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Disposal DGAW German Association for Waste Management EUnited EUnited Municipal Equipment EWA European Water Association FEAD European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services FVB German Biogas Association GWP German Water Partnership ISWA International Solid Waste Association ITAD German Association of Waste-to-Energy Plants IWA International Water Association RBV Pipeline Construction Association RETech German RETech Partnership, Recycling & Waste Management StMUG Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Public Health UN Water UN Water VBS Association of Bavarian Waste Management Companies VDRK Association for Pipe- and Sewer Technology Companies applying for ifat the application form, which you can download, and participation fees are available at the application deadline is april 30, contact. Messe München GmbH, Messegelände D München/Germany Tel. (+49) Fax (+49) exhibiting@ifat.de, Foreign representatives: The contact in your country is available at Be sure to also visit IFAT s foreign fairs: May 13 15, October 24 26,