Messe Frankfurt acquires Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair

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Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd has acquired Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair to expand the worldwide portfolio of its Light + Building brand of trade fairs. Powered by Messe Frankfurt since their inception in 2015, the two fairs will form part of the Light + Building family that totals 15 fairs worldwide.

The Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair will be held at Bangkok International Convention & Exhibition Centre, from 8-10 November 2018 – the 2018 edition is expected to welcome over 165 exhibitors, utilising some 10,000sqm of exhibition space.

Stephan Buurma, member of the board of management, Messe Frankfurt Group, commented: “Adding the Thailand Lighting Fair and Thailand Building Fair to this growing family will complement our existing shows by creating a synergy between the different lighting and building markets.”

“With a combined GDP of over USD2.4 trillion, the region is collectively the sixth largest economy in the world and the third most populous. The acquisition will facilitate Messe Frankfurt to further develop our presence within the network of ASEAN countries. It will also allow us to expand and strengthen our portfolio in the ASEAN region,”added Buurma.

The two fairs will be held concurrently with Secutech Thailand, a platform that showcases the latest innovations in security, smart homes and fire and safety products.

To find out more information on the Thailand Lighting Fair, click here www.thailandlightingfair.com