Each year winners are selected based on the highest percentage of growth in each of the following categories; net square feet of paid exhibit space, number of exhibiting companies and number of attendees. This year Texprocess Americas brings home for the second edition in a row (2014 and 2016) awards for net square feet of paid exhibit space, and number of attendees.
"Making the Fastest 50 list once again is a sign of success and underlines our commitment to the U.S. industries that we serve, commented Dennis Smith, President and CEO, Messe Frankfurt North America. Achieving this accomplishment is the result of our successful industry partnerships combined with the hard work of our U.S. and global textile team which keeps us very motivated."
Texprocess Americas, co-produced by SPESA, was held at the Georgia World Congress Center, in Atlanta, Georgia May 3-5, 2016 alongside co-located shows Techtextil North America and JEC Americas. The three in one show brought in over 9,000 visitors from top industry executives, buyers, designers, engineers, technical directors, plant managers, product development managers, media and more.
The Georgia World Congress Center will host Texprocess Americas again with Techtextil North America May 22-24, 2018.
For more information on Texprocess Americas, please visit www.texprocessamericas.com
For Information on SPESA, please visit www.Spesa.org
Background information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, generating over €640* million in sales and employing 2,364* people. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 30 subsidiaries and 55 international sales partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in 175 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at approx. 50 locations around the globe. In 2016, a total of 138* trade fairs were held under the Messe Frankfurt umbrella, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Comprising an area of 592,127 square metres, Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls.
The company also operates two congress centres. The historic Festhalle, one of the most popular venues in Germany, plays host to events of all kinds. Messe Frankfurt is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent.
For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
*Preliminary figures for 2016