Yesterday, the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF), which is an exclusive world-class event, has been launched, only the guests are invited. It opened its doors to hundreds of buyers, including delegations not only from well-known leading jewelry markets, but also from markets that until recently remained little-known. The fair, which is held in the trade halls of the Antwerp Diamond Bourse (Beurs voor Diamanthandel), the Diamond Club Antwerp (Diamantclub van Antwerpen) and the Antwerp Stock Exchange (Antwerpsche Diamantkring), are attended by more than 100 exhibitors who are the leading company in Antwerp and the world in the sphere of polished diamonds production and trade.
adtf_02022015_1.jpg"Since 2010, diamond exchanges in Antwerp are making serious efforts to increase their importance in international diamond and jewelry markets," said Thierry Polakiewicz, member of the ADTF Organizing Committee. "Over the years, ADTF has shown that it is a very effective platform for meetings between jewelers and qualified diamond buyers with the diamond business community of Antwerp. For several days, which lasts for the fair, they can hold countless business meetings and seek favorable business opportunities. This year, we welcome delegations for the first time from here arrived buyers from the Middle East, from China, from Eastern Europe, as well as from North Africa, in particular from Algeria, "said Thierry Polakevich.
In his brief speech at the opening ceremony, Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC) President Stephane Fischler said that the Antwerp Diamond Fair is an important link in the annual advertising and marketing campaigns of Antwerp. "The goal of bringing together diamond buyers from around the world in Antwerp and giving them exclusive access to the Antwerp market was an excellent move.The fair, held at home in Antwerp, fits perfectly into AWDC's annual marketing programs, such as the organization of Antwerp pavilions at Antwerp international trade fairs and conducting field presentations, and also greatly strengthens the role of members of all exchanges, "- said Stefan Fischler.