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Elmia Subcontractor: the hub of the Swedish subcontracting industry

17.11.2016

Sweden’s biggest industry event, Elmia Subcontractor, has again strengthened its position as the leading market place featuring new business deals and important discussions. “We address the industry’s key issues of today, show tomorrow’s technical possibilities and understand the power of a handshake when doing deals,” says Karla Eklund, press relations officer for Elmia Subcontractor.

Elmia Subcontractor is always a reflection of the industry’s current development and state of health. The suppliers and visitors gathered at the fair provide a clear picture of the situation today and their mutual encounters create strong business opportunities. Despite any tremors in the world at large, the focus on the trade show floor was clearly aimed at business. Concrete projects were discussed and many deals were made at the exhibitors’ stands.
“We’ve gained a huge number of new contacts and hot prospects to follow up,” commented Daniel Petersson, CEO of Gårö Plåtprodukter. “And on Wednesday an existing customer came and said they’re bringing their production home from Asia and giving it to us. Fantastic news!”

This year’s fair presented several new events and activities in order to place an extra-strong spotlight on the industry’s agenda and to build new platforms for development and doing business. Two of them were Subcontractor Direct – the news studio with two stages and a constant flow of discussions and debates – and Interior Competence & Components – a dedicated arena for suppliers of interiors. Both ventures were very successful, and, combined with the industry expertise in attendance, they made this fair a strong driver of development. “Technology is developing exponentially right now, which means that networking, meeting others, and learning from each other are extremely important in strengthening Sweden’s manufacturing industry,” said Anders Lilja, Senior Director Manufacturing, Husqvarna Group.

Wednesday’s result of the American presidential election was an obvious topic of conversation both on the trade show floor and in analyses on stage. “Many of the suppliers are highly dependant on the American market. But don’t rock the boat. Wait and see what policies he will have,” was the advice given to companies by Fredrik Sidahl, CEO of the Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association (FKG). All in all, the week underlined the fair’s role as the hub of the Swedish subcontracting industry more clearly than ever. “I would like to thank everyone who participated and wish them good luck with their new business,” Karla Eklund conclude.

Elmia Subcontractor took place in the first part of November.
Elmia Subcontractor took place in the first part of November.
 
 

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