JEC World 2017, the exhibition dedicated to composites materials, closed its doors on March 16 with a two-digit attendance growth (+10%). “JEC Group’s strategy towards end-users is a winning one as we welcomed more architects, creators, developers, designers, style engineers and trend-setters”, said Frédérique Mutel, JEC Group president and CEO. Indeed, the four “Innovation planets” that showcased the latest composites innovations were focused on aerospace, automotive, better living and building. Besides, JEC Group launched its new publication “The Future of Building” during JEC World 2017. “We are very happy with the participation and the enthusiasm the composites professionals expressed. We are grateful and are committed to go further”, she added.

Over the three days, the event recorded an increase of +10% professional visits compared to 2016, i.e. 40,607 in attendance counting 78% international visitors from 113 countries.

”We strongly believe in collective intelligence and all our operations aim at evolving the golden triangle: industry, research and economic authorities such as regional or national entities. It is certainly part of our success, both for JEC Group and here for JEC World”, commented Frédérique Mutel.

The high degree of interest in JEC World also lies in the fact that JEC World perpetually renews itself constantly. “Each year, new products and services are offered to exhibitors and visitors. For instance, in 2017, the “Startup Booster” competition, the new planets, the electronic devices and the giant LED screen on the VIP Club, are some of our novelties and improvements that refined customer experience”, commented Anne-Manuèle Hébert, show director of JEC World and European shows.