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Why participate PAPERSHOW BOSTA?
Paper Show takes place in the Nekkerhal in Mechelen.
The fair is aimed at professionals from the stationery and office industry and is fully B2B oriented.
The event offers an overview of stationery, office and archiving solutions, school and hobby assortments, greeting cards and gifting.
Visitors will discover new collections, seasonal lines and exclusive trade fair promotions for direct purchasing.
The program emphasizes efficiency and commercial value, with many product touchpoints and short lead times.
Paper Show stimulates knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation within Benelux retail and wholesale.
The fair attracts retailers, wholesalers, distributors and brand suppliers.
In addition, Paper Show strengthens the sense of community through structural support for charities.
Due to the central location of the Nekkerhal and the good accessibility via Mechelen-Nekkerspoel, Mechelen station and the E19, the event is easily accessible.
Paper Show is a relevant platform for assortment building, product innovation and business opportunities in stationery, office and gifting.
Themes
- Stationery and notebooks: writing paper, notebooks and premium printing and copying paper.
- Office supplies and supplies: office supplies, archiving, mailing and labels.
- School and hobby: backpacks, pencil cases, creative materials and DIY.
- Greeting cards and gifting: cards, wrapping concepts and seasonal collections.
- Trade fair deals and scoops: exclusive promotions and product launches for buyers.
Target audience
Paper Show focuses on buyers and category managers of office and school supply stores, book and gift shops, webshops, retail chains and wholesalers. Agents, distributors and brand suppliers active in stationery, office and gifting are also part of the target group, with access exclusively for professional visitors.
Exhibitors and visitors
Paper Show had around 46 exhibitors in 2024, with a visitor profile consisting mainly of professional buyers from Belgium and the Benelux who select new collections, trends and suppliers.
