Swissbau in Basel reopens in its old size after three years
Published: Tuesday, Jan 16th 2024, 12:10
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After an edition with corona restrictions, Swissbau in Basel reopened in its old size on Tuesday. Switzerland's largest trade fair continues until Friday.
The exhibition halls were already well filled immediately after the opening on Tuesday morning. It is clear that personal contact is important in the broad-based construction industry, said Hans Wicki (FDP), a member of the Council of States from Nidwalden, speaking to the media in his role as President of the umbrella organization for the construction industry, Bauenschweiz. He was pleased to note that the trade fair could once again present itself in its old size and freshness.
This was not possible two years ago due to coronavirus: An event in the regular month of January had to be canceled. As a replacement, a smaller, compact version of the trade fair was organized in May, an unfavourable month for the construction industry.
Swissbau will now take place again from Tuesday to Friday in its old size, but shortened from five to four days: Exhibition Director Rudolf Pfander spoke of 615 exhibitors and partners present on a stand area of 85,000 square meters.
Swissbau turns 50 years old
This year's edition also marks the 50th anniversary of Swissbau, which takes place every two years. It was held for the first time in 1974 as an independent trade fair that was spun off from the Mustermesse. It is now the largest trade fair in Switzerland, as Wicki said. And together with Art Basel, it is the MCH Group's largest event, as MCH media spokesman Emanuel Kuhn said.
The Basel Cantonal Councillor and Head of the Department of Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs, Kaspar Sutter (SP), congratulated the trade fair on its birthday. He also emphasized the important role of the construction industry in achieving Basel's ambitious climate targets. Specifically, he mentioned the efforts to expand district heating and phase out fossil heating systems, as well as the increasing importance of the circular economy in construction.
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