Utility Diadora lights up the backstage of May Day
The brand will provide footwear and clothing to the staff working behind the scenes
Keep reading...The appointment with A+A 2025, the world’s largest and most important trade fair for safety, security and occupational health, is approaching and will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 4 to 7.
As always, expectations are very high. Starting with the size: this year’s biennial German trade fair promises to be the largest ever with more than 2,200 exhibitors from 60 different countries and an area of more than 83,000 square meters. “Registration is still open, but we are very selective because we want healthy growth for our fair that goes hand in hand with a high quality of visitors,” explained Lars Wismer, A+A Global Head & Director, at a recent press meeting in Milan organized by the Honegger company, which exclusively represents the Düsseldorf trade fair body for Italy.
From a logistical point of view, the German fair confirms the successful layout experimented two years ago that saw the segmentation of the offer articulated by product groupings in the thirteen pavilions used. The novelty concerns the opening of Hall 7, which will be dedicated to start-ups in the sector that will have the opportunity to present themselves to the market. Instead, on the 15th will take place as always the unmissable fashion shows that turn the spotlight on PPE design and in general on the latest in workwear style and safety.
As always, the footwear sector will also be very well represented thanks to the participation of the major international brands that take advantage of this event to launch their latest product innovations on the market. Moreover, the Italian presence stands out in this sector, which can count on 125 exhibitors in an area of seven thousand square meters. Alongside footwear manufacturers, major suppliers of materials, soles and components for the manufacture of safety shoes will be present.
Among A+A’s side events, mention should be made of The International Congress, which as always runs parallel to the fair. Organized by Basi, the German Federal Association for Occupational Safety and Health, the congress promises a refreshed format to address issues of digitization and sustainability (the same key topics as the fair). These include prevention strategies such as “Vision Zero,” a global initiative aimed at reducing workplace accidents. Labor science results from application-oriented research are also presented and discussed at the event.
The organizers point out that as of June 1, an APP of the fair will be available, which in addition to providing information about the fair aims to become an important working tool by fostering business matches among operators.
Finally, the international portfolio of the German security fair is being enriched with a new foreign trade fair event. After those in Shanghai, Istanbul, Singapore and Bangkok, this year the first edition of “JIOSH+W – Japan International Occupational Safety and Health + Well-being” debuts in Osaka, Japan, from July 16 to 19.
