Attendance of 2009 SILMO Optical Exhibition Decreased by 20%
Silmo Optical Exhibition was held from 17 Sept to 20 Sept in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Recently the Silmo organization released the attendence report, stating a 20% decrease of attendees. The reason of the decline can be attributable to the downturn of world economy and new H1N1 flu. Among the total 32000 visitors, 49% from France and 51% from other parts of the world. The percentage ratio remained unchanged comparing with that of 2008.
Silmo Optical Exhibition is the big gathering of exhibitors and visitors from the entire optical-eye correction industry. Exhibitors include parts manufacturers, finished goods manufacturers and retail brands of eyeglasses, sunglasses, lenses, contact lenses amd other related products. Visitors include optical industry manufacturers, importers and exporters, traders and general public.
From: www.eyeoverheard.com