It’s that time of year again, and Companies from all over the world are looking forward to their annual trip to the Medica Trade Fair. At Platts & Nisbett we are busy finalising the last minute details and putting the finishing touches to our busy schedule. The trip itself is an ideal opportunity to catch up with friends, colleagues and distributors both old and new, and also learn about exciting new products and opportunities.

Here are some interesting facts about Medica, the world forum for medicine…

1. The first Medica was held in 1969.

2. Medica is held at the Messe in Dusseldorf, Germany.

3. Medica has become a meeting point for over 137000 trade visitors every year.

4. Over 4000 exhibitors attend to showcase their products.

5. Hotel ships are moored along the River Rhine, to help cope with the huge demand for accommodation by trade fair visitors during Medica.

6. It is a business platform for worldwide contacts to share their knowledge and expertise, with new products and techniques being developed every year.

7. 50% of the products on display are less than 3 years old.

8. Visitor groups range from the medical industry, to doctors, nursing staff, hospital managers and students. Some 10000 doctors use 150 seminars to refresh their knowledge and obtain the latest information on new techniques and patient care.

9. The sectors covered by Medica include Surgical Instruments, Orthopaedic Technology, Operating Tables, Medical Furniture, Laboratory Equipment, IT Systems and many more.

10. More than 1000 journalists visit Medica, with various PR tools reaching 35 million contacts in the world’s media.

If you are interested in finding out more, why not take a few days to visit Dusseldorf and attend the event for yourself? The whole Medica experience is one that should not be missed!

More information can be found at www.medica-tradefair.com