Register now for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Tech Stage!

Engineering plays an important role in the fresh produce trade. Technologies have developed rapidly in recent years in response to increasing automation in post-harvest treatment and other areas. To highlight the importance of technical solutions for the industry, FRUIT LOGISTICA 2016 will once again offer an exclusive forum for machinery and equipment as a follow-up to the successful Tech Stage premiere in 2015. From 3 to 5 February 2016, exhibitors are invited to present their latest innovations to FRUIT LOGISTICA trade visitors in one-hour time slots. Tech Stage provides excellent opportunities for building new business contacts.

A conference equipment technician, a hostess and a moderator provide on-site support for exhibitors and ensure a professional setting for presentations. Simultaneous translations available in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish help keep visitors from around the world well informed. Companies specialising in machinery and technology are invited to sign up for a Stage Tech time slot before 1 December 2015. Exhibitors who register before 1 November 2015 will receive a 25% discount.
Further details and a Tech Stage application form are available here 

Press materials: Messe Berlin

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