Interschutz to be held in Hannover for the next 15 years

Published: 03 September, 2010

Interschutz 2015, 2020 and 2025 will be held in Hannover, following a decision by the German Fire Service Association during this year's Interschutz.

Deutsche Messe is happy with the Hannover location for the next 15 years, as it provides planning certainty. "The DFV decision is testimony to the great attractiveness of Hannover Exhibition Centre and the Hannover region in general," said Stephan P. Kuhne, a member of the Management Board of Deutsche Messe.

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