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PAPERWORLD 2022 PREVIEW
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uring a virtual press conference held in the middle of October, executives from Messe Frankfurt confirmed that Paperworld 2022 will be taking place at the end of January. The news marks a welcome return for the iconic stationery and office products trade fair following its enforced absence as an in-person event in 2021. Naturally, the priority for Messe Frankfurt is the safety of all those who attend Paperworld and the team has developed detailed organisational, hygienic and medical measures. These include wider aisles and spaces throughout the showgrounds, a 100% fresh air ventilation system, intensive cleaning measures and a hygiene-adapted catering concept. “We can ensure the all-important personal contact at our trade fairs with the necessary security,” said Philipp Ferger, VP of Consumer Goods Fairs at Messe Frankfurt. “After all, the need for personal encounters and physical exchange continues unabated in our sectors and we are pleased to be able to make this possible again.”
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It is also essential that attendees prepare for their visit. Tickets must be purchased online prior to the event – no on-the-day admission will be allowed – and proof of complete vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or a recent test result will be required.
We can ensure the allimportant personal contact at our trade fairs with the necessary security
Paperworld 2022 will be held 29 January to 1 February. For more information, visit www.paperworld. messefrankfurt. com and/or the German Foreign Office at www. auswaertiges-amt. de/en/visa-service/ EinreiseUndAufenthalt
As it stands, the wearing of masks will not be required on exhibitors’ booths – as opposed to upon entering the show, walking in aisles, etc – which will be welcomed by many. However, we all know how quickly things can change with COVID, so it is advisable to consult the Paperworld and German Federal Foreign Office websites for the latest information nearer the time (see below left). SALES PUSH Now that the green light has been given, it’s all hands on deck at the show organiser as the commercial team looks to make up for lost time. Normally by early November, more than 80% of floor space would be sold, but pandemic uncertainties have put the process back by several months. Exhibitors such as Durable, edding, HSM, Navigator, Novus Dahle and Sigel have already confirmed their presence, and Messe Frankfurt is
