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Calendar of Recommended Trade Fairs
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Germany: IPM Essen, 26th-29th January, Essen
International trade fair for plants.
www.ipm-messe.de
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Germany: Christmasworld 2010, 29th January - 2nd February, Frankfurt
The world’s leading trade fair for festive decorations, presenting the trends and innovations for the coming seasons.
www.christmasworld.messefrankfurt.com
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Germany: Ambiente 2010, 12th-16th February, Frankfurt
Experience a fascinating diversity of products, innovations and trends – at the new Ambiente. Featuring three leading international fairs - Dining, Giving and Living.
http://www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com
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Germany: International Hardware Fair 2010, 28th February - 3rd March, Cologne
International trade fair featuring five specialist sectors under one roof.
www.hardwarefair.com
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Germany: Spoga + Gafa, 5th-7th September, Cologne
International garden fair including garden creation, garden living, garden care, garden excellence and garden basic.
www.spoga-cologne.de
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UK: Glee, 19th-21st September, Birmingham
Trade event for the garden, pet and leisure sectors.
www.gleebirmingham.com
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Italy: Cersaie, 28th September - 2nd October, Bologna
International exhibition of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings.
www.cersaie.it
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