"The international attention the fair has attracted is due to two main factors", said Cornelia Wolff von der Sahl, project manager at Messe Berlin. "On the one hand the water industry is becoming more globalised. Against this backdrop, with its extensive programme of congress events Wasser Berlin International is becoming an increasingly important industry platform.
"On the other hand, our direct involvement in other countries, our international contacts and the work carried out by our foreign representatives has had a positive impact."
No Dig technologies
It has been estimated that in 2008, trenchless technology (see page 45) was used to build 750 kilometres of pipes in Berlin alone. This helped to save 64 million euros in costs. As a result, this year's Wasser Berlin International will incorporate the 'International No Dig' event, presenting the latest developments and technology in trenchless pipe laying.
With the 2009 event attracting over 30,000 visitors and 179 international exhibitors, it is clear that, as western European countries go, Germany is now an apt a host country as any for an international water event.
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