Primexpo, one of the leading Russian organisers of specialised exhibitions in St. Petersburg and Moscow, was founded in 1996. It is a key member of ITE Group (London), which is a member of the international exhibition association UFI. Since 2004, Primexpo is a member of the International Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (IUEF).
Today, the company organises exhibitions and conferences in the fields of construction (BalticBuild), healthcare (Hospital, Pharmacy, Stomatology), aesthetic medicine (AestheticMed), packaging (UPEM), equipment, technologies and packaging for the food industry (Prodtech, Foodpack), food products, drinks, ingredients (InterFood, Drinks, Ingredients), components and equipment for the electronic and electrical industry (ExpoElectronica, ElectronTechExpo, Power Electronics), cleaning and hygiene (CleanExpo), industrial non-destructive and laboratory testing (NDT, LAB), measuring equipment and industrial automation (MERATEK), mining (MiningWorld Russia), surface treatment (ExpoCoating), power and energy saving (POWERTEK) as well as industrial subcontracting (SUBCONTRACT).
For years of working Primexpo has proved that it is a reputable company which maintains a policy of transparency regarding exhibition statistics. Detailed information is available for exhibitions through post-show reports, and several events are now independently audited. Every year Primexpo hosts approximately 3,500 companies from over 60 countries and more than 180,000 visitors-specialists, and statistical data is illustrating the stable growth of exhibition space and the number of visitors and exhibitors.
Primexpo is committed to professionalism and is a keen contributor to the development of the exhibition industry in Russia. The company has a number of long-term cooperation agreements with many of Russia's largest exhibition complexes - Lenexpo, Crocus Expo, Olympisky and others, as well as mutual projects in collaboration with other first-rate exhibition organisers.
Primexpo works actively with the offices of ITE throughout the CIS and has also been working jointly with the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry to assist with the participation of local companies in exhibitions in neighbouring countries. The InterFood Azerbaijan and Chemie exhibitions in Baku and Almaty, respectively, were first events covered by this project.
Primexpo has received several awards for its work in recent years. The BalticBuild and the Hospital St. Petersburg exhibitions were the laureates of the "Best International Project of the Year" competition in the category "Best St. Petersburg Exhibition with the Most Effective International Participation". In 2004, Primexpo was granted the honorary title of "Trustworthy Partner" and received a special prize in the 2nd "Made in St. Petersburg" city exhibition of commodities and services held by the St. Petersburg Government's Committee on the Economical Development, Industrial Policy and Commerce. In 2005 Primexpo became the laureate of the 3rd "Made in St. Petersburg" city exhibition of commodities and services for the high quality performance, revival and image-building of the St. Petersburg brand. All Primexpo exhibitions are organised to international standards and in 2005 four exhibitions - InterFood, Prodtech, ExpoElectronica and BalticBuild have been officially 'Approved' as international events by UFI.
Primexpo is one of the largest contributors to the local economy and actively participates in many charitable activities. The company donated funds to disabled children (the Solnechnoye sanatorium) and aged people under the care of governmental organisations (the Hospis No. 1).
One of the most significant factors behind the success of Primexpo is skill, motivation, dedication and experience of its staff. The company's personnel participate in numerous lectures, training courses and seminars organised abroad. The sheer number of successful projects undertaken by the Primexpo is impressive and underlines their professionalism. Primexpo exhibitions are amongst the best in Russia and for a relatively young company, Primexpo has proved that it is a solid and stable St. Petersburg enterprise.
