Information for exhibitors

May 5–9, 2014MEssE MÜnchEn

World‘s leading trade Fair for Water, sewage, Waste and raw Materials Management

www.ifat.de

Today’s solutions for securing tomorrow’s quality of life and the environment.Welcome to iFat 2014.

As the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, IFAT constantly demonstrates its

importance – and sets standards for an entire industry in the process. In 2012, a total of 2,939

exhibitors from 54 countries gave visitors an inspiring look at the world of tomorrow and presented

innovations and solutions in the sectors for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management.

Until now, the fair primarily dealt with ways to dispose of waste or to treat water on some 215,000

square meters of exhibition space. In the future, it aims to heighten awareness about dealing

responsibly with valuable resources. It will showcase strategies and solutions for using resources in

intelligent cycles and in a manner that ensures their long-term preservation.

IFAT 2014, which takes place at the Messe München trade-fair center from May 5 – 9, 2014, has

become a “must” for many companies in the sector for environmental technologies. Take advantage of

this opportunity to present your products and services to a qualified audience of professionals from

around the world, to cultivate existing contacts and to obtain new business partners!

Exhibitor ratings. (rating of good to excellent)

Character/role as leading exhibition 91 %

Quality of visitors 95 %

Share of international visitors 93 %

Reached visitor target groups 81 %

Exhibitor goals/goals rEachEd.(rating of good to excellent)

Product presentation, cultivate image 95 %

Cultivate existing business ties 94 %

Observe competition, market overview 87 %

Establish new business ties 84 %

Visitor ratings.(rating of good to excellent)

Character/role as leading exhibition 96 %

Innovation character 93 %

Scope/completeness of range of exhibits 99 %

Events program 97 %

Visitor goals/goals rEachEd. (rating of good to excellent)

Cultivate existing business ties 98 %

Prepare investments 94 %

Make investments 92 %

Establish new business ties 90 %

Records that speak for themselves.

Industry/manufacturing sector

Private supply and disposal/operators

Engineering offices, consultants, other providers

Trade, government agencies, colleges/universities,

science/research, other trade associations

Municipal supply/disposal organisations

16 %

36 %18 %

9 %

21 %

Visitors came from the following sectors:

Up-to-date facts and f igures about iFat.

IFAT is considered the most important trade fair in the world and is extremely popular among

visitors and exhibitors alike. Due to the large number of visitors and exhibitors, the large share of

international participants and more space than ever before, the 2012 fair was a great success.

Whether it comes to market leaders or newcomers, IFAT has perfect professional surroundings for

presenting your company.

Exhibitors in 2012

international 1,156

domestic 1,783

2,939

Visitors in 2012

international 49,840

domestic 74,360

124,200

iFat’s range of exhibits.

IFAT showcases the entire range of solutions in the water/sewage sector – from water

extraction and distribution to water treatment. In 2012, the global significance of the resource

water was impressively presented on 115,000 square meters of exhibition space. In addition, the

presence of the UN underscores the relevance of the topic of water at the political level.

In the waste/secondary raw material segment, innovations and optimized solutions, among

other things for recycling raw materials, occupied 100,000 square meters of exhibition space in

2012. Besides waste collection and transport, the range of exhibits at IFAT includes the entire

range of processing techniques such as sorting and shredding machines, waste presses and the

use of thermal and biological recycling to generate energy from waste. The range of exhibits is

rounded out by the vehicle sector and the segment for street cleaning and winter road services.

In 2012, visitors also experienced exciting live demonstrations such as the “VAK Trucks in

Action”, the “VDMA Practical Days” and the “DWA Professionals Competition”.

Additional information about the range of exhibits is available at www.ifat.de/exhibitors.

From sewage treatment to shredding machines.

iFat’s range of exhibits covers the sectors for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management and is tailored to the needs of demanding trade visitors. its outstanding product and service portfolio creates a professional environment that draws maximum attention to your company – the best prerequisites for your success at the fair!

Water extraction

Water and sewage treatment

Water distribution and sewers

Coastal protection/flood and waterbodies control

Measuring, control and laboratory technology

Refuse disposal and recycling

Generating energy from waste materials

Street cleaning, maintenance and winter road services

Decontamination of old sites/soil treatment

Flue-gas scrubbing and air extraction/ air-pollution abatement

Noise reduction/sound insulation

Services

Science, research, technology transfer

iFat’s objectives.

The innovations on display in the sectors for water/sewage and waste/secondary raw materials

help to preserve resources so that they remain available for future use. The important thing is

to heighten awareness for dealing responsibly with valuable resources.

In 2012, the topics of recycling precious raw materials and the valuable resource of water were

the focus of two special shows titled “Treasure Trove Cell Phone” and “Water is Future”.

The objective of IFAT 2014 is to work with exhibitors to make every aspect of resource conser-

vation and recycling visible in all sectors.

Networking and new prospects. iFat’s events program.

The thing that is so impressive about IFAT’s popular program of related events is the wide

range of topics that it covers. Podium events, discussions, country specials and live demonstra-

tions of machines and vehicles at the outdoor site are an open invitation to exchange informa-

tion at the international level. During the 2012 fair, more than 16,000 visitors took advantage of

the opportunity to participate in some 320 lectures and discussions on topics such as water

management, phosphorous recycling, recycling management legislation, waste-to-energy

solutions and mega cities.

A diverse and impressive program of related events awaits you again in 2014. One focal point at

the 2014 fair is the topic of “intelligent urbanization”, which is being implemented as a separate

platform at several events organized by Messe München. During IFAT, experts will discuss

urbanization solutions and exhibitors will present their products and services for metropolitan

regions. Additional information is available at www.intelligent-urbanization.com.

Dealing with resources responsibly.

ProFEssional sUPPort For YoUr tradE-Fair sUccEss.

iFat’s exhibitor services.Profit from our customized range of services: From

exhibitor newsletters and our “Trade Fair Success

Initiative” to marketing services and stand-building

solutions, we will support your presence at IFAT 2014.

Detailed information about our services is available at

www.ifat.de/exhibitorservices.

iFat’s conceptual sponsors and partners.

concEPtUal sPonsors

BDE Federation of the German Waste, Water and Raw Materials Management Industry

DWA German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste

VAK Municipal Vehicles and Equipment Industry Association

VDMA German Engineering Federation

VKU German Association of Local Utilities

PartnErs

ACWUA Arab Countries Water Utilities Association

BMU Federal Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety

bvse Federal Association for Secondary Raw Materials and Disposal

DGAW German Association for Waste Management

EUnited EUnited Municipal Equipment

EWA European Water Association

FEAD European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services

FVB German Biogas Association

GWP German Water Partnership

ISWA International Solid Waste Association

ITAD German Association of Waste-to-Energy Plants

IWA International Water Association

RBV Pipeline Construction Association

RETech German RETech Partnership, Recycling & Waste Management

StMUG Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Public Health

UN Water UN Water

VBS Association of Bavarian Waste Management Companies

VDRK Association for Pipe- and Sewer Technology Companies

applying for iFat 2014.

the application form, which you can download, and participation fees are available at

www.ifat.de/application. the application deadline is april 30, 2013.

contact .

Messe München GmbH, Messegelände | D-81823 München/Germany

Tel. (+49) 89 949 – 202 85 | Fax (+49) 89 949 – 202 89 | exhibiting@ifat.de, www.ifat.de

Foreign representatives: The contact in your country is available at www.ifat.de/worldwide.

Be sure to also visit IFAT’s foreign fairs:

The leading trade fair for environmental technologies awaits you.

iMPortant inForMation

aPPlication dEadlinEapril 30, 2013

datEs May 5–9, 2014

oPEning hoUrsMonday–thursday 9:00–18:00 hoursFriday 9:00–16:00 hours

May 13–15, 2013www.ie-expo.com

October 24–26, 2013www.ifat-india.com