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Messe Frankfurt GmbH Who we are The leading organizer of textile events Messe Frankfurt is one of the than 30 locations around the globe. Messe Frankfurt organizes Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens and the biannual highlight of the sector. Techtextil has been bringing together all product groups and areas of application of technical textiles, nonwovens and functional apparel textiles in Frankfurt am Main since 1986. From 4 to 7 May 2015 at least 1,330 exhibitors and 27,400 trade visitors are expected to come to the event. This includes around 600 exhibitors that offer innovations for the Buildtech area. The Techtextil brand with its six international trade fairs in five countries is part of Messe Frankfurt’s successful portfolio with over 40 textile shows around the world. Contact Innovations in architecture and building Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 The use of technical textile products in the building sector is continuously increasing. The range of applications includes everything from spectacular architectural solutions for building structures to new armoring options in concrete construction and environmental protection for civil engineering. Techtextil focuses on the applications of these materials for architecture and building design. world’s leading trade fair organizers, generating around € 545 million in sales and employing some 2,000 people worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and around 50 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 150 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more attn. Michael Jaenecke 60327 Frankfurt am Main Germany T +49 69 75 75–6710 F +49 69 75 75–6541 Facebook: techtextil Twitter: techtextil [email protected] www.techtextil.com Technical info and applications Techtextil 2013 presented many innovative textile materials from cellar to roof. This included energy-efficient membranes for roof structures and facades, geotextiles for external wall insulation and earthquake protection fabrics. In addition, textilereinforced concrete continued to be a main topic for building engineers and architects. 38 Companies :: Trade fairs & events | Empresas :: Ferias y eventos