2009 SHOW REVIEW

Engine Expo 2009, held at Messe Stuttgart from June 16-18, once again proved to be the must-attend show for powertrain engineers from around the globe, as the event was hailed a success by exhibitors and visitors alike.

Traveling from Japan was Shoichi Ishida, chief engineer for Denso, who commented, “The show is good and the forum is brilliant. There’s a lot to take in and much to see.” Nissan Europe’s manager of diesel calibration, Felix Gimenez, agreed with Ishida: “It’s a very interesting show. The location is really, really good. I’m a first-time visitor and I’ve enjoyed discovering new powertrain technologies. A lot of companies are represented here.” And those manning the stands were equally impressed with the Expo, despite the tough economic conditions. Bill Wrinn, marketing manager at the Scuderi Group, noted the quality of Engine Expo 2009: "The show has been awesome. It's been really busy. The flow of traffic between automotive companies, senior engineers, some partners of ours, and even investors has been great. This Expo has been really impressive." Read more...