Copenhagen Specs: Independent spirit on show

Mammoth trade shows like Silmo, Mido and even opti Munich, can be intimidating places. If you are on any sort of schedule, fitting in appointments is difficult enough and time to simply browse is often at a premium. But what is the alternative?

In recent years, several smaller, localised trade shows have come to the fore. One of the most successful has been Copenhagen Specs, with the 2017 edition being its fourth instalment.

This year’s event came the weekend after Mido and while some, mainly exhibitors, would question the timing, it showed the yin and the yang of trade show environments. Specs was relaxed and intimate, with no intimidating stands and limited artificial light. Instead, shelf-scheme stands are created from oriented strand boards and the large windows of Copenhagen’s trendy and industrial Locomotive Venue.