Market Potential for Bulk Solids in Russia - Information Event in Essen, Germany ("Haus der Technik")

NUREMBERG, GERMANY and MOSCOW, RUSSIA--(Marketwired - Sep 26, 2013) -

• Great potential for bulk solids and technologies in Russia
• High market volume and investment needs
• Successful entry to the Russian market is achievable
• Information event on Russia: market entry factors and business opportunities, in Essen, Germany ("Haus der Technik")
• Positive response from German companies

The Russian economy has fundamentally changed for the last ten years. There is a large market potential in the Russian market, especially for companies of the bulk solids industry, which includes the following industrial sectors: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, glass, construction, stone, plant engineering and much more. Almost 50 invited guests could get an overview of the high potential of the industry at the information event held by OWP Ost-West-Partner GmbH in the, Essen, Germany. ("Haus der Technik")

Speakers and main topics
The information event included three main topics, presented by interesting speakers who have a thorough knowledge of the Russian market. Bernd D. Fichtner, Managing Director of the international trade fair for technology and processing of bulk and powder POWX 2014 gave insights into the company's enormous and long-standing experience with Russia, and specified peculiarities of dealing with Russian business partners. Dr. Viktor V. Ilskij, economic attaché from Russia, Consulate in Bonn (Germany) presented frameworks of the Russian economy and specifics of the German - Russian trade relations. Mr. Jevgeniy Elsässer, from the company Cargo Worker GmbH 24, gave an insight into the logistics and customs challenges that enterprises might face in Russia. "We are very pleased with the event and enjoyed the discussions following the presentations. This confirms that Russia and its market potential are of great interest for the majority of our guests. To deepen this topic further, we are planning further events," explains Bernd D. Fichtner, Managing Director of POWX 2014.

Economic development in Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world and has remarkably developed for the last ten years. On the average, Russia's economy grew by four percent per year during this period. Companies that want to benefit from this potential can present themselves at the trade fairs to a wide audience and thus gain their first valuable experiences in the Russian market. "Through our long-term and sustainable network in Russia and its regions, we offer an ideal platform for potential exhibitors to present themselves to the Russian expert visitors," adds Fichtner.

About POWX 2014
The international forum POWX 2014 will take place in Moscow next year for the first time. It covers the enormous potential of the Russian bulk and powder industry: from the production, processing and implementation to consulting, service, storage and logistics. Here, exhibitors find the right business contacts.

Behind POWX 2014 is an experienced team with more than 25 years of successful international trade fair organization in Russia. Due to many years of experience in Russia the company has developed a large and personal network, which covers all areas of economic and public life.