Show Report RBW 2000

Russia Building Week 2000, the leading exhibition for construction and building, proved to be a giant hit in at Moscow's Expocenter. Over 55,000 visitors flooded through the doors to enjoy the wonderful spectacle that is Russia Building Week 2000. Now in its 6th year, Russia Building Week 2000 has climbed to a unique pinnacle in international building and construction exhibitions, including Batimat Mosbuild, Heat&Vent, Hard Ware, Santechnika and Ceramic&Stone.

The success of the show was highlighted by A. N. Marshev, Vice President of Gosstroy, who stated that the show was the most important building exhibition in Russia.

The Facts & Figures

Exhibitor Information

• 850 exhibitors at Russia Building Week 2000
• Exhibitors came from over 30 countries including national groups UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Finland, Austria, Bavaria & The Czech Republic
• Over half of exhibitors have had sales activity in Russia for more than 5 years
• Supported by Gosstroy Russia, the State Committee for Housing & Construction
• 70% of exhibitors have already secured their place at Russia Building Week 2001
• Reasons for exhibiting at Russia Building Week 2000 included
• Maintaining current business contacts
• Establishing new business contacts
• To create a presence in a new market
• Exhibitors highest rating for Russia Building Week 2000 was the number of visitors and their quality.

Exhibitor Feedback

Esiano Associates S.A.

"The show just keeps getting better and better every year."

Oras Ltd.

"...the number of participants reflects an increasing market."

Daichi (distribution representative for Daikin)

"The Russian Market is booming. Any company in the building market should be at Russia Building Week; it is essential. The show improves our image and is a great place to promote and launch new products."

Exhibiting companies included

Abloy, ACM France, Aereco, Akkurt Plastik, Alcan, Alcro Beckers, Aldes, Alfred Karcher, Alkor-Deco, Aluplast, Alustem, Anza, Armitage Shanks, Artec Fenstersysteme, ASB Grunland, Astron, Atlas Group, Aubi Baubeschlage, Azteca Ceramica, Azulejos Alcor, Bareks Dis Ticaret, Bavarian Bureau for International Business Relations, BC Ablakprofil, Benco, Betek Boya Ve Kimya, Black&Decker, Bostik, Brauckmann & Probsting, Bubble & Foam Industries, Caglar Plastik, Carbolux Spa, Carrier, CBNTI (Gosstroi Rossii), Cedir, Central Anatolian Exporter's Union, Centrostal Bydgoszcz, Ceramica Casalgrande Padana, Ceramicas Aparici, Ceramiche Caesar Spa, CFME/ACTIM, Chlumcanske Keramicke Zavody, Cocif Soc., Colorker, Conti & Conti, Daikin, Deceuninck, Den Braven, Desa, Deutscher Steinzug International, DL Chemicals, Dolcini, Dow Corning, Dr Hahn, Dualest, Ecophon, Edward Hueck, Efa Handel, Ekom Ezacibasi Trade Co., Electra, Elumatec eugen Lutz, Emfi, Emmegi Spa, Engers Keramik, FimTec, Finpro, Fisherwerke, Fortuna, Forum Electro, France Alpha, France Decor, Fritz Egger, Geberit, Gebruder Gruber, Geze, Grescle Nules, Gustavberg, Halton, Hans Grohe, Heinrich Kopp AG, Hermann Gutmann Werke, Hormann, HSI Herman Schwerter, HT Troplast, I.C.E, ICEX, Icopal, IDO Bathroom, Ideal Standard, IEMZ, Iktinos Hellas S.A, IMI, INDA Spa, Isover, Isovolta AG, Janser, Juta, Kastor, Katepal, KBE, Keller, Keramcike Zavody A.S, Keramika Horni Briza, Knauf, Kompen A.S, Kronos-M, Krupp Kunststofftechnik, Lacufa, Laufen, Laverna, Lennox (LGL France), Marazzi, Masonite Europe, Mirage, Mitsubishi Electric, Moller & Co.KG, National Paints Factories, Nedo-Nestle & Fischer, Nobex, Nordic Deco, Nordprofil, Norton Diamond Products, Norton Performance Plastics, Optiroc, Oras, Otefal, Pakpen Dis Ticaret A.S, Pamesa, Peter Lisec, Pimas Plastik, Plastmo A/S, Pont-A-Mousson, Rada International, Rako A.S, RC-System, Rehau, Reynaers International, Richter System / Knauf Gruppe, Roca, Rockwool, Roto Frank AG, Rotox, Saint Gobain Group, Salamander Industrieprodukte, Schucol, Schuring, SES, SFA, SKS Stakusit Baubedarf, Somfy, Terranova, Trane, The Stanley Works, Tritan, Tryba (Soprofen), Urban, VBH Holding AG, Veka AG, Velux, Vertex A.S, Villeroy&Boch, Vitrage — Saint Gobain, Winkhaus, etc.

Visitor Rundown

• More than 72% of trade visitors had vital purchasing Authority.
• 88% of visitors will be influenced in future buying decisions by their visit to Russia Building Week 2000.

Visitor Rundown

• More than 72% of trade visitors had vital purchasing Authority.
• 88% of visitors will be influenced in future buying decisions by their visit to Russia Building Week 2000.

Visitors specifically visiting

• BATIMAT/MosBuild — 37,840
• Hardware Moscow — 14,850
• Heat&Vent — 16,500
• Ceramics&Stone — 15,950
• Santechnica — 20,020

Visitor Professions

• 81% were directors or managers
• 42% are builders or contractors
• 16% are architects, designers or interior decorators
• 34% are developers
• 5% were quantity surveyors
• 24% are engineers
• 13.1% are importer / distributors or wholesalers
• 10% are retailers

A Comprehensive Account — Show by Show

Batimat Mosbuild & Hardware

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
21	Construction Machinery	9.7	842
101	Building Materials	25.6	2222
5	Scaffolding	2.5	217
27	Paints	12.6	1094
42	Roofing	9.2	798
8	Swimming Pools / Saunas	7.2	625
19	Hand Tools	7.2	625
11	Power Tools	6.9	599

Heat Vent

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
39	A-C Ventilation	14.1	1224
25	Heating	16.0	1389
10	Refrigeration	6.9	599
15	Plumbing / Plumbing Fittings	12.8	1111

Ceramic&Stone

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
58	Ceramics	13.7	1189
15	Stone	5.5	477

Santechnika

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
37	Sanitaryware	17	1475
30	Bathrooms / Bathroom Furniture	12.8	1111
15	Plumbing / Plumbing Fittings	12.8	1111

Windows&Doors

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
113	Windows	23	1996
84	Doors	23	1996
24	Windows & Doors Production Machinery	5	434
23	Glass & Glass Machinery	5	434
32	Door & Window Accessories	9	781

Interiors Moscow

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
56	Flooring	9.9	860
21	Suspended Ceilings	11.3	981
9	Fireplaces	6.1	529
26	Design	16.9	1467
5	Furniture	10.3	894
7	Kitchens	6.1	530
16	Panels/Partitions	10.9	946
27	Paints	12.6	1094
6	Lighting	10.5	911

Decotex

No. of exhibitors	Product category	%age of visitors with BUYING interest	No. of visitors with BUYING interest
26	Wall Coverings	7	607
16	Decorative Textile	4.4	382
16	Curtains	5.2	451
11	Bedroom Textile	3.3	286
8	Upholstery	2.7	234
4	Blinds & Shutters	6.7	581
5	Bathroom Textiles	3.5	304