The 23rd International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition, EuroBLECH 2014, opened its doors today at the Hanover Exhibition Grounds. From 21-25 October 2014 the trade show will be the key marketplace for professionals from the sheet metal working industry from all over the world. With a record number of 1,573 exhibitors from 38 countries and a net floor space of 86,500m2 this year’s exhibition shows a 3% increase in floor space and a 5% increase in exhibitor numbers compared to the previous event. For the first time in the long history of the exhibition, EuroBLECH features more exhibitors from outside Germany than domestic companies: 52% of exhibitors at this year’s show are foreign companies.