Messe Dusseldorf is a leading international trade fair partner and provider of event-specific exhibitor and visitor services. Founded in 1947, Messe Dusseldorf currently has a workforce of around 600, with consolidated sales for 2004 around EURO 369 Million. Around 29,500 exhibitors presented their products and services to 1.8 million visitors in 17 exhibition halls with a gross area of some 252,000 sqm. 22 of around 40 fair events staged in Dusseldorf represent the No. 1 in their sector. The international network behind the Messe Dusseldorf group of companies spans 100 countries and comprises 65 foreign representatives, 13 direct shareholdings and subsidaries. The group can draw on 40 years experience in organising foreign trade fairs, with a track record of over 4,000 events staged worldwide.