KEY FIGURES

> Burgeoning success:
Expo-bâches 2006 was held in Strasbourg.
This international salon for technical fabric makers brings together the whole manufacturing chain — its growing success is applauded by exhibitors and visitors alike.

> Bigger and bigger:
From salon to salon the exhibition area has grown from 325 sqm in 1997 to over 1,000 sqm in 2004 and 1,200 sqm in Strasbourg in 2006.

> More and more:
The 17 pioneering exhibitors in 1997 had grown to over 60 by 2006.