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Pforzheim (pts037/15.10.2009/13:51) - The organizers of Interpellets 2009 take stock: Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the international trade fair for pellets technology. "The exhibition and industry forum reflected the further internationalization of the European pellets industry and grew both in terms of surface area and participant numbers: This is a pleasing result given the strained economic situation," concluded Markus Elsässer, CEO of Solar Promotion GmbH and organizer of Interpellets 2009 and the 9th Pellets Industry Forum. 138 pellets industry manufacturers, wholesalers and a greatly expanded supply industry presented their products and services over a three-day period at the New Stuttgart Trade Fair Center. The exhibition area grew to 8,600 square meters, an increase of 23 percent compared to the previous year. Participant numbers at the 9th Pellets Industry Forum, the two-day specialist conference devoted to market conditions and developments in the wood pellet industry, increased by 11 percent: The conference recorded 535 experts from 35 countries.
Increased demands on international trade the focus of attention at 9th Pellets Industry Forum
The new EU norm for wood pellets which will come into force from 2010, the increased requirements on the quality of wood pellets and the upstream production chain - these all featured among the topics discussed by industry experts from all over the world at the two-day 9th Pellets Industry Forum.
"The production, trade and logistics of wood pellet fuel are becoming ever more significant. In turn, the demands on international collaboration increase. The encouraging response from our trade participants reassures us that we have got the concept of the Pellets Industry Forum right," states Martin Pfränger, project manager of the trade conference whose participant numbers hit a record level of 535. Wijnand Schonewille, a business developer at the Dutch Port of Rotterdam, reaffirmed this: "The Pellets Industry Forum is one of the few large conferences in this field. As a participant I am here for the first time, particularly to find out how the market is developing. Above all, questions regarding the role of the port in the logistics chain are of interest to us." Michael Williams, Director of Strategy, Planning & Process Management at Westervelt Renewable Energy in the USA also underlined his view: "(...) I came here to learn more about the European pellet market and to get a better understanding of European Companies. On the one hand I get the information I'm interested in concerning demand, pricing, environmental and quality requirements. On the other hand I meet people from other countries. In my opinion the congress is the best networking event for the pellet industry."
Interpellets 2009 also brought great satisfaction for the 138 exhibitors from 19 countries. "It is mainly the increased presence of mechanical and plant engineering which reflects the rising international demand for expertise in the growing pellet market ," states organizer Markus Elsässer from Solar Promotion GmbH. Martin Bentele, Managing Director of the German Energy Wood and Pellets Association (DEPV) and the German Pellet Institute (DEPI), summed things up: "The industry demonstrated its capabilities at Interpellets in a comprehensive and convincing manner. It has been shown that heating with pellets can yield the CO2 reductions necessary for meeting climate protection targets in the heating market. From pellet production through trade to combustion technology and accessories, companies are well positioned."
Peter Hauk, Baden-Württemberg's Minister for Food and Rural Development, visited Interpellets
During a tour of Interpellets 2009, Baden-Württemberg's Minister for Food and Rural Development, Peter Hauk, appeared impressed by the diversity of the pellet industry. When talking to pellet producers and manufacturers of boilers and stoves, Minister Hauk drew attention to the positive signs for further growth in the pellet industry. He highlighted the opportunities that arise for both the economy and the creation of jobs as a result of these modern, environmentally friendly heating systems.
Satisfied exhibitors at Interpellets 2009
A delighted Christian Müller, Managing Director of Salmatec Anlagenbau GmbH gave his report of exhibiting at Interpellets: "As a manufacturer of pelleting machines, Interpellets is the annual event for us. The caliber of trade visitors is the most important reason for our attendance: (...) We already had visitors to our booth from Korea, Russia, the Ukraine and Brazil, and will definitely be back again next year." Robert Velemir, Area Manager for Germany at Piazzetta Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of the Italian pellet stove manufacturer, also appeared to be extremely pleased: "We were so impressed with last year's Interpellets, at which we exhibited for the first time, that we are represented here again this year. We particularly like the clear concentration of the trade fair. (...) The internationalization of the industry and the trade fair is plainly noticeable. Last year 30 percent of our visitors were from outside Germany, this year it is at least 50 percent. One thing is certain as far as next year goes: We will be back at Interpellets!"
Organizers and supporters of Interpellets 2009 and the 9th Pellets Industry Forum:
The Interpellets 2009 trade fair and the 9th Pellets Industry Forum are organized by Solar Promotion GmbH, Pforzheim, Germany. Funding for the event is provided by the German Energy Pellets Association (DEPV) and the German Solar Energy Society (DGS).
Sponsors of the 9th Pellets Industry Forum:
Gold Sponsor: FireStixx Holzenergie GmbH
Silver Sponsors:
Meneba B.V., Ökofen Heiztechnik GmbH, Paradigma Deutschland GmbH, RIKA Innovative Ofentechnik GmbH and Schellinger KG.
Bronze Sponsors:
BayWa AG, Energie, Bühler AG, DIN CERTCO, EWK Umwelttechnik GmbH, GEE Energy GmbH & Co. KG, Haas + Sohn, SHT Heiztechnik aus Salzburg GmbH, Solarfocus GmbH, STELA Laxhuber GmbH, Windhager Zentralheizung GmbH and wodtke GmbH.
Further information on Interpellets 2009 and the 9th Pellets Industry Forum;
Solar Promotion GmbH
Martin Pfränger / Horst Dufner
P.O. Box 100 170
75101 Pforzheim, Germany
Phone +49 (0)7231 / 58 59 8-0
Fax +49 (0)7231 / 58 59 8-28
info@interpellets.de
http://www.interpellets.de
Press contact:
Press office Interpellets 2009 and 9th Pellets Industry Forum
c/o pr.moebitz Gabriele Möbitz
Freiaustraße 58
79100 Freiburg, Germany
Phone +49 (0)761 / 881 49-84
Fax +49 (0)761 / 881 49-85
gmoebitz@pr.moebitz.de
http://pr.moebitz.de
Up-to-date graphics and photos of both events can be found at
http://www.interpellets.de > Press Service > Interpellets press releases
http://www.pelletsforum.de > Press
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