Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011, the International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts, Components, Accessories and Aftermarket Industry, took place from August 24 to 27, uniting leading local and foreign manufacturers and major industry players in Moscow International Exhibition Centre “Crocus Expo”.
Each time proving its leadership in the field of automotive parts and autocomponents, the trade fair attracted professional companies and key market players. The union of two leading brands for the automotive industry – MIMS and Automechanika Moscow – has once again proved to be the right decision and important step towards creating a united business platform for the market.
Covered the entire product range for automotive parts, components, accessories and aftermarket industry, a total of 865 companies from more than 30 countries presented their products, pipelines and services to almost 20.000 professional visitors of international standing. On its 14.500 sqm of exhibition space Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011 introduced 13 National Pavilions from Australia, Belorussia, China, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Serbia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia and UK, having surpassed the results of the previous year.
This year the Chinese Pavilion represented spare parts and accessories in a separate hall. The Chinese companies are mostly oriented on the Russian market. Hence the Pavilion was of a special interest among Russian visitors.
Eugen Alles, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt RUS: "Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011 is a strong player in the market of the automotive industry. The results of the trade fair show that the market of autocomponents, spare parts, service and maintenance is developing rather rapidly. We are proud to announce that this year Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011 proved to be more effective for our customers and partners. Just have a look at the trade fair figures and results”.
Michael Johannes, Brand manager Automechanika, Vice President of Messe Frankfurt GmbH points out: "In comparison to 2010, the facinating result of Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011 shows us that the relevant interest for our trade fair increases every year. Moreover the cooperation between the strong professional fairs Automechanika and MIMS was the right decision. The exhibitor and visitor numbers exceeded all our expectations. The success of the fair is for sure a solid basis for the future development.”
The 2nd International Forum “Automotive industry and auto components market in Russia”: first hand information on topical issues of the industry
The two day fringe program of the 2nd Forum of “Automotive industry and auto components market in Russia” gathered 35 speakers from the key companies of the industry, such as Autovaz, GAZ Group, Mercedes Benz Trucks, Volkswagen Group RUS, STS Logistics, Association of the European Businesses, Department of Automotive Industry and Agromachinery, British Embassy in Moscow Analytical agency Autostat.
The strong fringe program of Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011 arouse great interest among the professional audience and branch media. The 2nd International Forum “Automotive Industry and Autocomponents Market in Russia”, organized in partnership with the Association of European Businesses in the Russian Federation (AEB), gave a full insight into the current conditions of the automotive industry and covered such topical issues as the latest trends in the Russian Automotive Industry, Supplier Market Development, Investment Opportunities in Russian regions, legal framework of Automotive Component Industry, Standartisation and Logistics in Automotive Supply Chains, The Russian Aftersales Market etc.
The 2nd International Forum “Automotive Industry and Autocomponents Market in Russia” was visited by more than 50 professionals of the industry and has confirmed its status of the leading international business conference for the automotive topic and will undoubtedly strengthen its position within next editions of the trade fair.
Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011: significant and timely event for auto industry professionals
World-known names, national expositions, record number of visitors, full conference halls together with already existing expertise and established position of Automechanika Moscow and MIMS are significant factors and cogent grounds for future successful development. In 2012 MIMS powered by Automechanika Moscow will take place fromAugust 27 to 30 and will change the venue. The decision of the organizers to move the exhibition to the centrally located IEC “Expocenter” in 2012 will be beneficial for both visitors and exhibitors.
So the next edition of Automechanika Moscow and MIMS union will become even more positive for customers and partners of a high-level international business-to-business trade fair.
Company Berg, Eugen Derksen, Brand manager:
“World-famous brand Automechanika isn’t hearsay, because we are the active participants of the exhibitions in Frankfurt and Dubai. We are highly satisfied with our participation. We are also very happy with the visitors: we met highly professional people, really interesting to talk to. Taking part in the trade fair gave us unexpected amount of mutually beneficial contracts with Russian companies and representatives from the regions. We surely plan to participate further on.”
Economic Mission UBIFRANCE under the Embassy of France in Moscow, Maxime Lariitchouk, Conseiller export, Infrastructures, transport, industries:
“This year Ubifrance is organising the national French pavilion within Automechanika Moscow powered by MIMS 2011 for the second time. And we are glad to note, that once again the impressions in general are very positive. Companies are sure in their proper made decision to exhibit at the show, since they see a good potential for themselves by taking part in this professional automotive event, which guarantees an impressive number of visitors.”
MAHA, Arina Spiridonova, Manager of Commercial Department:
“We were glad to be back to the show after the break we made in 2010. Taking part in the exhibition is not only the possibility to present our company, but also a high – powered resource for attracting new clients. This year we would like to mention a high level of the organisation and large increase of visitors in comparison to our previous participation. Our impressions are very positive!”
Zafco (Zeetex), Ivy Dela Cruz, Brand Manager - Marketing:
“We have only best impressions. Though it’s our first time experience exhibiting in Moscow. The primary incentive for us is the possibility to be well recognized among Russian companies. We are happy that professional visitors from different Russian regions and CIS countries have shown high interest toward our products. We surely plan to participate further on.”
IHR, Natalia Abramova, Distribution Department coordinator: “We usually exhibit every year. This year is not an exception. We are glad, that more and more new clients are coming from the regions. This trade fair is for us the meeting point with our clients and partners and also a perfect opportunity to meet new potential customers. Apart from this it’s a perfect chance to demonstrate our products. The organization is very good, we will surely take part next year.”
Bosh, Julia Stolyarova, Communication and Customer solutions manager in the region SEO, Automotive Aftermarket:
“We like this exhibition very much! This year we presented the operating exposition at our booth. Our visitors had an opportunity to see our equipment in operation process. Everything was very good, especially our booth! Moreover we are happy with the total number of visitors, we have been busy with meetings and negotiations during all days of the show. We will definitely continue taking part in Automechanika Moscow.”
ZF, Irina Fedorova, Marketing - Manager:
“We have good impressions from the trade fair. The organization is very professional. We are really happy to meet our customers and a lot of potential clients from the regions. We are hoping for further success and planning to take part next year as well.”
Mercedes Benz, Sergey Popotsov, Sales & Marketing / After Sales Department:
“This is the first time we take part in the fair and I should say everything is very good! We had a lot of professional visitors, mainly from the regions. The organization of the fair gave us very positive impressions.”
Mahle, Sergey Rozmakhov, Representative in Russia:
“We participate for quiet a while and are very satisfied with the organization. We are happy that professional visitors, both from Moscow and from the regions, have shown high interest toward our company. We surely plan to participate further on.”
Gereneral Recamby, Marina Bertoletti, Export Manager:
“This is not our first participation, as we believe this event to be one of the most significant on the Russian market. Year by year the exhibition improves its status of the leading event of the industry and is attended by a big number of visitors. We’ll continue exhibiting here.”
SMMT, Ruta Aisthorpe, Manager International Department:
“This is the first time we take part in Moscow fair and I should say the impressions are highly positive. The visitors are the real professionals of the industry; they are interested in the products presented at the show and ready to sign promising business contracts during the exhibition. A lot of companies from the pavilion have already confirmed their plans to take part in the exhibition next year.”
GS Global, Sung Uook Wee, Marketing Manager, CIS countries:
“This is not the first time we take part in Moscow fair. Every participation improves our development on the Russian market. The organization level is much higher this year, the fair became more interesting and dynamic. We are going to participate next year.”
MIMS powered by Automechanika Moscow: August 27-30, 2012, IEC “Expocenter”, Moscow, Russia.