Automechanika Frankfurt, often seen as the world's leading trade fair

for the automotive industry, will be held in Frankfurt am Main, on September 11-16, 2012, one week earlier than had been announced, so as not to conflict with the 64th IAA Commercial vehicles show.

The IAA is an important trade fair for mobility, transport and logistics, and is organised by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (Verband der Automobilindustrie – VDA). It will be held in Hanover from September 20-27, 2012.

“By taking this step, we relieve not only the pressure on the fair and exhibition calendar for September 2012, but also comply with a request of the automobile industry”, explains Detlef Braun, Member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt. “Thus, our customers will be able to take part in Automechanika Frankfurt and use the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover to make presentations and expand their business relationships.”

An overlap between two such important events for the same sector would be of significant harm to both the industry and the German fair and exhibition business. “Therefore, we considered it our duty as organisers of the Automechanika to take the necessary steps. “This means that visitors interested in the Automechanika and the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show will be able to attend both events. Our member companies welcome this solution too.”  The change of dates is very much in the interests of workshop-equipment suppliers, who will now be able to exhibit at both events without difficulty.”