Intermat 2012 looking strong

The INTERMAT 2012 equipment exhibition in Paris looks to be a strong event, with 90% of the space already sold for the show. Positive growth is forecast, with worldwide growth in the construction machinery and equipment sector. The forecasts for 2011 are more favourable than for 2010 and show that the sector is recovering its dynamism, according to the organisers. Growth is anticipated to reach some 11% this year. Emerging regions such as China, India and Latin America record sustained growth. More than 200
May 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The 242 INTERMAT 2012 equipment exhibition in Paris looks to be a strong event, with 90% of the space already sold for the show. Positive growth is forecast, with worldwide growth in the construction machinery and equipment sector. The forecasts for 2011 are more favourable than for 2010 and show that the sector is recovering its dynamism, according to the organisers. Growth is anticipated to reach some 11% this year. Emerging regions such as China, India and Latin America record sustained growth. More than 200,000 visitors are expected, including 40% international visitors. Attendance is expected to be strong for visitors from various North African and Middle Eastern nations, where the construction sector is booming at present. The show will have 375,000m2 of exhibition area in all, including a 20,000m2 outdoor demonstration area. So far 67% of the exhibitors are international. The exhibition will have four national pavilions; China, Korea, United Kingdom and USA.

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