The special show can also boast a number of high-ranking guests with acceptances having already been received from Ernst Burgbacher, Parliamentary Secretary of State and Commissioner of the German Government for Small to Medium-Sized Companies in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie – BMWi), and Holger Lösch, Member of the Executive Board of the Federation of German Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e. V. – BDI).

“We are more than satisfied with the number of registrations received, which has exceeded our expectations. This ‘High-Tex from Germany’ ranks among the most successful events since it was launched in 2000. We have not only reached but also exceeded our target of 50 participants”, says Dietmar Schmitz, Head of the Fair Policy and EXPO Participations in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. “Russia is a prosperous market. As a result of the numerous construction, industrial and infrastructure projects, there is an enormous demand for technical textiles there. German companies and institutes are highly regarded as business partners and have a good reputation in Russia”, adds Schmitz. It is predicted that Russia will invest around € 1 trillion in modernization projects by 2030. In Russia, ‘Made in Germany’ is seen as a seal of quality and is an unequivocal competitive advantage.

To ensure the event is a great success for all concerned, exhibitors have the chance to find out about the peculiarities of the Russian market. At a preparatory seminar, participants learn from highly qualified speakers everything worth knowing about a variety of subjects, such as customs, transport, technical regulations and bureaucratic demands, while the matchmaking process at the fair ensures exhibitors make the business contacts they need. Peter Schwartze, President of the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry (textil+mode) and newly elected Exhibition President of ‘High-Tex from Germany’ says, “This is a very attractive market. However, it also represents a considerable challenge. Therefore, we aim to ensure that exhibitors are as well-prepared as possible before they leave for Moscow so they can conduct business successfully there.”

The ‘High-Tex from Germany’ initiative is sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology in cooperation with the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (Messeausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e.V. – AUMA), and supported by the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry. Responsibility for organizing the event has been given to Messe Frankfurt.

‘High-Tex from Germany’ has already been held successfully in conjunction with Techtextil India (2007, Mumbai), Cinte Techtextil China (2002, Shanghai) and Techtextil North America (2000,

Atlanta). In 2012, the special event will open up the Russian market to manufacturers of technical textiles as part of Techtextil Russia.

The focus of their presentations will be on the automobile industry, the infrastructure and on nonwovens for use in the medical field.

Additionally, special attention will be paid to ecological and sustainable aspects.

Further information: www.high-tex-from-germany.de.

Techtextil / Techtextil Russia

Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, which is held every two years in Frankfurt am Main, is the world’s foremost marketing and sourcing platform for users and manufacturers in this field. At Techtextil, the industry presents not only the complete spectrum of technical textiles and technologies but also the multifarious areas of application. Also biennial, Techtextil Russia spotlights the latest developments in the fields of materials, production and applications for technical textiles, nonwovens and protective clothing. From 12 to 14 March 2012, Techtextil Russia with High-Tex from Germany will bring together in Moscow the great potential of the Russian market for technical textiles with the professional organizational experience of Messe Frankfurt. Further information can be found on the internet at www.techtextil.com and

www.techtextil.messefrankfurt.ru.