UNITI expo 2016 gathers over 15,000 industry professionals

The trade fair UNITI expo 2016 gathered over 15,000 participants during three days in Stuttgart (Germany), confirming its status as the leading trade show for the fuel retailing and car wash industries in Europe.

UNITI expo, which took place from 14 to 16 of June 2016, has been branded a “success” by the organizers. A total of 425 exhibitors from 36 countries displayed their latest products across a 35,000 sqm exhibition space, ranging from forecourt equipment, shop & convenience, oil companies, or payment & automation.

“I have received countless enthusiastic feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. We have undoubtedly succeeded in creating an event that enriches our industry.” comments Elmar Kühn, CEO of UNITI-Kraftstoff GmbH, organiser of UNITI expo.

Three forums – Shop & convenience Forum, Carwash Forum, and International Forum – informed industry professionals about global trends and the latest technological developments.

“Service station operators want to see solutions and concepts that can make their shop & convenience business even more successful,” explains Walter D. Mangold, shop & convenience expert in the organisation team.

A key aspect of the trade fair, as pointed out by many participants, was the high internationality of both visitors and exhibitors, which included over 110 nationalities.

“With approximately 40% of international and exhibitors from 36 countries, UNITI expo has become the world’s most international trade fair of our industry,” confirms Bruno Boroewitsch, responsible for international marketing at UNITI expo.

The next edition of UNITI expo will take place 15 – 17 of May 2018 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre.

*PetrolPlaza TV will be bringing further coverage of UNITI expo 2016 in the coming days