At the close of EMO Hannover 2011 - the leading international trade fair for the machine tool industry - exhibitors, visitors and organizers were unanimous in their praise of the event: "This EMO was a winner in every respect and has earned top marks from visitors and exhibitors alike. EMO Hannover has further expanded its reputation as the flagship fair for the international metalworking industry," remarked EMO Hannover General Commissioner Dr. Detlev Elsinghorst.

Staged under the motto of "Machine Tools & More", the six-day event in Hannover featured the latest machinery, solutions and services for every conceivable aspect of metalworking - a veritable tour de force by some 2,037 exhibitors from 41 different nations.