Trade Shows : Paddle Expo (Germany), "Kanumesse" under new name

In Nuremberg on 18 to 20 September the international paddle sports industry as a guest. To Paddle Expo, 170 exhibitors have registered, expected to be around 1,400 trade visitors. A continuing trend is the stand-up paddling.

The 170 exhibitors show in mid-September in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg their latest products and trends for kayaks and canoe, stand-up paddling (SUP), folding and inflatable boats, accessories and equipment. Approximately 7,000 square meters of net exhibition space are occupied. Already, the organizers announce a high level of international visitors and exhibitors. More than half of travel from abroad.SUP Expo prominent 

The paddling while standing (stand-up paddling, SUP) is established according to the show organizers, more and more. It is still the fastest growing water sport and have long since evolved from skis to a serious sport with its own competitive scene and large fan base. SUP has become an important purchase and rental market to continue rising rapidly. This development into account and placed the paddle Expo already integrated since 2010 SUP Expo now in the front area of ​​the fair. 

Represented the first time a large stand is the Scandinavian Outdoor Group (SOG). Much like at ISPO in Munich and the OutDoor in Friedrichshafen organized the SOG a joint appearance of the Scandinavian paddlesports companies. We succeeded SOG manager Martin Kössler to bring even the West Sweden Tourist Board on board, this classic paddle region in northern Europe to an international audience.
 
A special focus of the exhibition is devoted to the paddle sports transportation. In the form of a special exhibition, new products and innovative solutions to deal with the transportation of boats and boards, to be seen. These include roof racks, loading aids and accessories, car and boat board trolleys and collapsible and inflatable boats and boards. In this context, there will be practical demonstrations and discussions with local experts.

Dealer at the center 

With the relocation of the SEA Expo in the front hall area attracts the venue for the distributors in the rear section of the building. The get-together offers a pleasant atmosphere for informal and relaxed conversations and experiences, announces the Paddle Expo. That evening the traditional traders are at the center. You are invited as guests of exhibitors who share the costs. 

Total finds the paddle sports fair held for the tenth time, this year with a new name. Reason to rename the event of canoe paddle Fair Expo, the "tremendous increase in internationality" is. But the basic idea is the same: The fair will give the industry an authentic platform supporting the special needs of that market. Invited are buyers, manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, media, and organizations in which everything revolves around the paddle sports: kayaks, canoes, SUP boards, kayaks, hiking boats, bathing boats, rental boats, paddles, clothing, accessories, transport and tourism. 

Info:Entry to the exhibition is free. Are only authorized visitors, registration is required. The Paddle Expo is open from Tuesday to Thursday 9 to 19 clock (Thursday to 16 clock). The patron is the German Canoe Federation (www.kanu.de). For more information on event under www.paddleexpo.com.

( German source www.spomo.de )