INDEX 2021
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New dates: INDEX 2021 has been postponed to 19 - 22 October 2021.
INDEX in Geneva is where professionals can discover the latest developments in the global nonwovens market and form new business connections. Leading producers, converters, raw materials suppliers and machinery manufacturers offer innovative products for diverse applications. Discussions, seminars and presentations are devoted to the matters of circular economy, sustainability and recyclability in the world of nonwovens.
Being the largest nonwovens exhibition, INDEX covers everything from nonwoven machinery, adhesives, binders, chemicals and composites to surface treatments and waste handling equipment.
INDEX 2021 is scheduled for 19 - 22 October. The critical role of nonwovens in ensuring the protection and safety of medical workers and citizens, both in the current situation and post-COVID-19, will be among the focus points of INDEX 2021.
In case the INDEX 2021 dates are on your agenda, you can easily arrange your stay in Geneva through ExpoBeds. Our team has a vast network of hotels within easy reach of Palexpo, and has negotiated special room rates for the duration of the next INDEX exhibition. Book your accommodation directly online or fill in the request form to receive a free list of attractive INDEX 2021 hotel offers, matching your budget and location preferences.
Information
The gathering place for the nonwovens industry in 2021 will be INDEX 21 in Geneva. Its 4 days (7 - 10 September) in Palexpo are eagerly awaited by professionals from approximately 100 nations, as the trade show takes place once in 3 years and the potential for networking, new discoveries and business deals is immense.
Exhibitors who took part in the preceding INDEX Geneva gave it positive feedback, with 98% of them expressing their satisfaction. The edition proved to be the most successful yet. It attracted a record number of participants - more than 660 exhibitors and over 12,750 trade visitors. If this can serve as an indication for INDEX 2021, the next nonwovens exhibition shapes up to be a must-attend meeting for all related sectors.
Past editions
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | - | - | - |
| Visitors | - | - | - |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 666 | 14 | 652 |
| Visitors | 12,758 | 970 | 11,788 |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 586 | 16 | 570 |
| Visitors | 12,503 | 948 | 11,555 |
What makes it special
INDEX combines several valuable benefits - a wide range of services and products across the nonwovens market, the right conditions for buyers to meet the right suppliers, an overview of the latest innovations and cost-reducing solutions plus informative content through conferences, seminars, lectures, workshops and presentations.
The exhibition clearly shows the progress of the industry and the increasing diversity of its applications. During INDEX 2021 nonwovens can be seen in the context of 6 sectors: Filtration, Geotextiles and civil engineering, Hygiene and cleaning, Medical: infection prevention, Transportation, Packaging.
Meanwhile, the show's special features like the Innovation Lab demonstrate the advantages of nonwovens when it comes to sustainability, adaptability and functionality.
Quick info
| Organiser: | Palexpo SA |
| Founded: | 1973 |
| Frequency: | every 3 years |
| Next Edition: | INDEX 2024 |
| Sectors: | Textiles | Fabrics and home textiles | Textile and clothing machinery |
| Website: | INDEX |
| Visitors: | Tickets for INDEX |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
- 14 Swiss exhibitors in 2017
- 652 international exhibitors
- 23,821 sq m of exhibition area
- 970 Swiss visitors
- 11,788 international visitors
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