D – According to the official figures, 3,519 visitors from 71 countries travelled to Nuremberg for the Insights-X, the trade show for the paper, office and stationery sector. 191 national and international companies from 27 countries presented a diversified selection of products to the specialised trade from October 11-14, 2023.
The organisers were delighted at the return of big brands like Faber-Castell and Stabilo to the exhibition grounds in Nuremberg. The upswing after COVID was also noticeable in the attendance figure, reported Christian Ulrich, spokesman of the board of Spielwarenmesse eG, which owns Insights-X: “The Insights-X has experienced significant growth again after the years of the pandemic. The growth in the number of trade visitors alone was 39% compared to the previous year.” The top visitor groups include well-known wholesalers and retail companies, drugstores and supermarkets as well as purchasing associations from all over Europe. The organisers are thus convinced that the industry totally backs the Insights-X.
The Office and Writing Culture Trade Association (HBS /Handelsverband Büro und Schreibkultur) held its conference at the exhibition centre, special zones provided stimulus for designing the point of sale based on the trend areas “Paper Love”, “Vintage Nostalgia”, “Colorful Joy” and “License Stars” and there was also plenty of time to network after the show closed its doors. As well as an After Hour on the first evening, the new “Orange Night” that was staged on the third evening, also proved very popular. According to the official figures, around 500 participants came together in the InsightsArena and amid a relaxed atmosphere with a DJ underlined the family-like nature of the industry.
The next edition of the Insights-X is scheduled to take place at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from October 16-19, 2024.
Photo source: Spielwarenmesse eG
