Tyrexpo Asia 2007 returns record-breaking performance as show comes of age, more international visitors and happy exhibitors contribute to record-breaking show. Increased visitor numbers representing a wider variety of countries and greater numbers of exhibitors taking extra floor space, were the top-line highlights that contributed to a record-breaking sixth Tyrexpo Asia exhibition at the Singapore Expo Centre recently (11-13 September 2007). Figures released by show organiser ECI International confirm that visitor numbers increased by a healthy 9% compared to the last event in 2005, with a total of 3,219 people visiting the show from 88 countries. The growing international importance of the exhibition was emphasised by the fact in 2005 only 73 countries were represented by visitors. Substantial increases were also recorded in terms of the support and commitment from exhibitors. 125 exhibitor stands were booked at the 2007 event compared with 95 in 2005. Meanwhile, the number of exhibitor passes registered rose by as much as 38%, from 535 to 739, while the total exhibition area booked was up by a quarter at 6,500 sq. m, compared to 5,200 sq.m last time. Rowena Suthers, sales director for ECI International, commented; “We believe that Tyrexpo Asia really came of age this year. We are delighted with our visitor figures, particularly the trend towards an increasingly international visitor profile, which shows that the exhibition has become the event of choice for tyre industry professionals wishing to do business in Asia”.