Cosmoprof Bologna 2011

Cosmoprof Worldwide BolognaMarks 45 Years of Beauty

Once again, Cosmopack and Cosmoprof events will run concurrently this year.

Written by Lisa Samalonis, Associate Editor

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2012 will bring the global professional beauty industry together on March 9-12, 2012, at the Bologna Fairgrounds in Bologna, Italy. The event, which is scheduled a little more than one week earlier than last year, is expected to host more than 2,300 exhibitors. Once again this year, Cosmoprof will run concurrently with Cosmopack, the packaging exhibition, located in Halls 19 and 20. Show hours on all days run from 9:30am to 6:30pm.

Global Event

The beauty trade show covers cosmetics and personal care products and packaging, contract manufacturing and private label, professional hair and nail care and equipment. Now in its 45th year, Cosmoprof has been one of the world’s most important international events in the beauty and cosmetics sector. In 2011, a total of 177,287 visitors walked the show halls. Last year, Cosmoprof Worldwide also enjoyed its greatest results ever with 2,300 exhibitors from 58 countries/regions showcasing their products to nearly 40,000 international buyers, up 8% over 2010. In 2011, about 65% of exhibitors were international.

Cosmoprof exhibits will include an array of beauty products such as cosmetics, fragrances, hair care products and accessories, nail instruments and nail care products, herbal cosmetics, and beauty equipment and tools.This year, the show includes a special focus on the Spa industry.

The aim of Cosmoprof Worldwide is to optimize exhibitors’ presence in the fair and maximize the development of business opportunities through initiatives tailored to facilitating contacts between exhibitors and visiting buyers, according to SoGeCos, producers of Cosmoprof/Cosmopack. SoGeCos acts as a beauty partner for businesses operating in this industry.

Packaging Scene

Cosmopack, a leading global exhibition in the packaging industry, will once again host suppliers showcasing their most advanced and innovative packaging solutions. Technical seminars are also planned.

Exhibitors for Cosmopack include those supplying packaging materials and devices, packaging machines and equipment, packaging systems, ready-made packages, measuring tools and devices, handling machines and equipment, warehousing devices and storage systems.

More info: www.cosmoprof.com