Annual Report 2015

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Koelnmesse is setting out
for new dimensions
Gerald Böse – Cologne, June 2016
In 2015, Koelnmesse experienced the most success-
ful year in its history, setting out for new dimensions.
Bringing markets and people together, showcasing
communication, intensifying business relations and
inspiring entire industries – competently, profession-
ally and with passion we devote our entire energy on
behalf of our events, each and every day. Our
strengths make us the Koelnmesse we are today, and
the Koelnmesse we intend to be tomorrow.
In this Annual Report, we have visualised the
dimensions that make our successful present and
our future what they are – in the midst of our
exhibition halls that remain the basis and guarantee
that we will occupy a leading position in the trade
fair business in the future as well:
HERE – Koelnmesse as a city trade fair location with
the benefit of experience
LEAD – the consistent expansion of our leadership
role in the Koelnmesse competence fields
GLOBAL – the steady expansion of the global
Koelnmesse network
FUTURE – the transformation to the trade fair
company of the future
NEXT – the expansion of markets for innovation, in
Cologne and worldwide
With the record year of 2015, we lay a crucial
cornerstone to continue to fill these dimensions with
life in future, developing them for our exhibitors and
visitors.With sales in excess of EUR 321 million,
Koelnmesse has surpassed its previous record from
the year 2013 by more than EUR 40 million.
Koelnmesse concludes 2015 with more than EUR 36
million in profit. It surpasses the record level of 2013
by more than EUR 20 million.
With this extraordinary success, Koelnmesse faces
the challenges while at the same time solidifying the
foundation for a continued strong position in
international are taking specific
steps to shape the future of Koelnmesse – today:
NOW! We are investing in a new quality for the
complex and look forward in continuing to work
with all the motivated and dedicated employees
who work for Koelnmesse and make an important
contribution to our company’s and our customers’
success.
See you in Cologne – in new dimensions!
Foreword 06/07