Vogel Communications Group GmbH & Co. KG (VCG) is acquiring the industrial trade fair organizer Meorga GmbH effective January 1, 2024. With this acquisition, VCG is further expanding its range of market-oriented specialized trade fairs for German industry. In addition to laboratory technology (Lab-Supply) and screw connections (SchraubTec), another user-focused trade fair for companies in German-speaking countries is Process and Factory Automation: www.meorga.de.

Meorga GmbH has been organizing the MSR specialty trade fairs for process and factory automation with great success for years. This year, 2023, the regional trade fair will take place at four locations. Four dates have already been confirmed for 2024.

"Our industrial customers are clearly signaling that live communication is essential for successful business," explains Matthias Bauer, CEO of VCG: "Specific to the topic, strong in the region, and competent in the industry, we want to enable companies specializing in measurement, control, and regulation technology, process control systems, and automation technology to engage in face-to-face industry exchange in the future."

Bernd Weinig, Director of Trade Fair Solutions & Partnerships: "Providing the industry with a platform for the exchange of direct market information – this maxim has driven the Vogel Communications Group since its founding. By integrating the operational Meorga team and the associated industry experience, coupled with Vogel's communications expertise and the target group access of our relevant trade media, the MSR specialty trade fairs will be even more successful in informing and inspiring, conveying specialist and industry knowledge, entertaining, and networking in the regions."

Waltraud Speicher, shareholder of Meorga GmbH: "I am delighted that we have found the best possible buyer in Vogel Communications Group. The combination of industry expertise, comprehensive communications skills, and experience in organizing regional trade fairs convinced us. We wish the established team all the best in the continued management of Meorga GmbH."

Photo: Meorga follows the trend toward live communication: the specialized trade fair for process and factory automation, in future under the wing of the Vogel Group.

Photo hint: Meorga

With 790 employees and approximately €100 million in revenue, Vogel Communications Group (VCG) is a leading provider of specialized communications and information. The group has nine locations in German-speaking countries and also operates internationally, with a focus on China. VCG offers a group-owned agency network consisting of eight communications agencies and service companies. With approximately 100 specialized media outlets, it is anchored in the five business sectors of automotive, industry, information technology, law/business/tax, and B2B communications/marketing. VCG offers 250 services, 100 digital platforms and communities, and 300 business events per year for professional and successful corporate communications.

We make our customers more successful through communication – nationally and internationally!