Craft Focus - August/September 2020 (Issue 80)

28 Munich Fabric Start cancellation Two weeks ago, Munich Fabric Start from 1 st -3 rd September, 2020 as the first trade fair for the textile industry after the Covid-19 lockdown was confirmed – taking into account the applicable safety and hygiene measures. With the move to the large interim location of Messe München-Riem and the exhibitor registrations of 650 suppliers received at the beginning of June, it was possible to implement this challenging plan despite the short time available. The organisers have been working flat out to organise a trade fair at the well-known level and thus offer the industry a perspective. Unfortunately, despite all efforts, the organisers are now forced to cancel Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone until January 2021. This hard decision is mainly based on the ongoing travel restrictions in and outside of Europe which is causing great planning uncertainty for companies and has led to cancellations by international exhibitors who had previously confirmed their participation. The organisers are encouraged by the commitment, support and cooperation of a large group of exhibitors and long- standing partners who, despite the difficult situation, remain registered and have confirmed their participation in the fair. As a partner to the industry, it’s part of the Munich Fabric Start team’s philosophy to now offer a platform to the exhibitors and agencies who want to keep this appointment and definitely want to exhibit in Munich. Fabric Days is a special event format for a limited number of exhibitors in four halls of the MOC, taking into account the applicable safety and hygiene measures. Fabric Days from 1 st -3 rd September 2020 in Munich presents a business focused format which is reduced to the essentials and designed to stabilise and support the industry in the return to business. For further information, visit https://www.munichfabricstart.com/ London Stationery Show postponed Organiser, Ocean Media Group, has announced that London Stationery Show 2020, which was due to be held on Friday 11 th September, will not be taking place this year. London Stationery Show is the UK’s only trade show dedicated to writing and paper products and attracts the UK’s biggest retailers, influential buyers and brands from the stationery and gift sectors. The show was originally moved from April to a new September date at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re very sad not to be able to run the show” said event director, Alex Butler. “The ongoing impact of the pandemic and its effect on businesses is far reaching. We’ve been listening to our exhibitors and visitors and feel it’s important to give the industry time to rebuild, before coming together in better times.” The next edition of London Stationery Show will now take place on Wednesday 21 st and Thursday 22 nd April, 2021 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London, when the much-loved and established show will celebrate its belated 10 th birthday. If you have any questions you can contact the London Stationery Show team at stationeryshow@oceanmedia.co.uk