A press release reaches us in New Delhi on 10 November 2020 at 17.45 hours India time. Titled, “New general conditions for exhibitors,” it says that “Messe Düsseldorf agreed on a way to hold interpack from 25 February to 3 March 2021 with its industry and trade association partners, as well as the trade fair advisory board. The same applies to the in parallel trade fair components.
“Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and fears of a lower number of visitors, all participating companies will receive discounted participation conditions. In addition, there is a temporary special right of termination for all exhibitors who cannot or do not want to participate.”
“We fully understand the reservations and concerns of our exhibitors in the current situation. On the other hand, we have also received feedback on how important personal exchange is for our customers and what significance interpack has for the processing & packaging industry. In this respect, we believe that with our offer we can best protect the interests of all parties involved and would like to thank our partners for their constructive cooperation,” comments Project Director Thomas Dohse.
“interpack 2021 will take place with an already field-tested hygiene and infection protection concept, which will enable exhibitors and trade visitors to meet safely in the exhibition halls. For further information, please visit www.interpack.com.”
Editors note – We believe that exhibitors have been offered an opportunity to bow out of their stands if they wish to do so by 27 November 2020, with a hefty refund without losing their position in the subsequent interpack in 2023. Alternatively, they can immediately commit to the 2023 event by taking less of their money back at this point.
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