Moacir M. Fernandes, Madiba Metals, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Madiba Metals is specialises in the import and distribution of special alloys. The company also offers project consulting and engineering services for applications with special metallic materials. This is the Brazilian's second time at wire & Tube in Düsseldorf. He is impressed by the size of the trade fair and describes his impressions: "In the limited time I have at the trade fair, it is almost impossible to do everything I would like to do. The extensive programme is overwhelming." His goal is to find suppliers. His core business is the distribution of pipes in North America. He appreciates the friendly people in Germany: "Düsseldorf is a very nice city and I like coming here," he says.

Katrin Heidbreder, CEO, DIGIBOX GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany

wire & Tube is a highlight for the Düsseldorf native. She explains: "My agency specialises in technical companies, which is why a visit is worthwhile every time. We broaden our horizons for our customers in terms of innovations, processing methods and technologies." Mrs. Heidbreder had appointments with existing and new customers. She is optimistic about the current problems in the industrial sector and explains: "I believe that companies will be able to overcome the challenges of our time. I see my agency as an important building block, because we provide support for successful communication.