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TRACK TECHNOLOGY – IAF PREVIEW


26th The


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International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf)


iaf event organiser Dr.-Ing. Siegfried Krause, CEO of VDEI-Service GmbH, explains what visitors and exhibitors can expect to see at the world’s largest track technology event in Münster from May 28-30.


xhibitors and visitors from all over the world are expected at the 26th International


Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf) – an ideal opportunity to establish international business contacts and to expand customer and partner networks.


With the combination of the presentation of specialist machines in the outdoor area, the large indoor exhibition in the halls and the accompanying seminar programme, the iaf is the most outstanding trade fair in the world for experts, contractors, trade visitors and railway enthusiasts.


Opening times


Opening Ceremony: Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 1pm.


Hours of opening: Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9am-6pm Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 9am-6pm Thursday, 30 May 2013, 9am-6pm


For the fourth time, Münster will be the meeting place for


all track maintenance


experts, construction machine specialists and infrastructure managers. Nowhere else will you see such an extensive presentation of the latest machines and equipment, materials and technologies for the construction and maintenance of the railway track.


And since time fl ies, the preparations for the fair are already in full swing.


Hundreds of exhibitors


For 2013 we are expecting around 200 international exhibitors who will present their new products and innovations across 15,000m² in the three modern halls of the Halle Münsterland Fair and Congress Centre. Many well-known companies will be represented who research, develop, produce or supply in the fi eld of track technology.


Thanks to the extension of the show grounds in the outdoor area, we can offer even more space for the imposing ‘yellow machines’ on around 5,000m² of exhibition space and 3,000 metres of track. Live demonstrations will be one of the main attractions of the fair.


For this purpose, the even larger outdoor exhibition grounds will become the centre of the event.


The exhibitors who have secured their locations include many of the big names such as the world market: leaders for track maintenance machines Plasser & Theurer as well as Robel, Matisa, Speno, Kranunion and many others.


Amongst the manufacturers of components, we are looking forward to welcoming Vossloh, Schwihag, ThyssenKrupp, Goldschmidt THERMIT, Strail, and Railtech International, but you can also see iaf newcomers such as Nord-Lock, DISAB and Hansa Flex.


Following the successful iaf fairs in 2003, 2006 and 2009 we are expecting many international attendees from all continents in 2013. You will be able to obtain the latest information at the numerous stands and track locations as well as on tours of the fair, compact seminars, workshops and company presentations. Take the opportunity to form new business contacts and to expand customer and partner networks.


Opening ceremony


We are extremely delighted that Germany’s federal minister of transport, building and urban development, Dr Peter Ramsauer, has agreed to become the patron of the 26th iaf, and he also agreed to assist with our opening ceremony.


Dr Ramsauer said: “The iaf 2013 will once again be a meeting place where experts will be able to intensively address issues relating to railway construction, railway machinery, infrastructure management and track maintenance. Both the international exchange of ideas and experience and the focus on the situation at the local level are equally important parts of the programme.”


Certainly, you can soon look forward to an interesting and exciting opening ceremony. There will be welcoming speeches held by the president of the VDEI, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Lademann, as well as by the mayor of Münster Markus Lewe and the president of the Union of European Railway Engineer Associations (UEEIV).


Apart from the award of the VDEI sponsorship prize, the opening ceremony will be rounded


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Facts & Figures


• World’s largest fair in the fi eld of track technology


• Under the patronage of Dr Peter Ramsauer, Germany’s federal minister for transport


• Over 190 exhibitors from 21 countries • 15,000 sqm, 5,000 sqm outdoor area and 3km of tracks


• Seminars, workshops and technical demonstrations


off by a press conference and a fi rst guided tour around the fair. All registered visitors and exhibitors are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremony.


VDEI sponsorship prize 2013


On the occasion of the 26th iaf – International Exhibition for Track Technology, the Association of German Railway Engineers (VDEI e.V.) will again be awarding the coveted VDEI sponsorship prize. This prize is awarded to outstanding, future-orientated projects originating from students and young engineers.


The award of the sponsorship prize is


intended to encourage the innovative work and motivated thinking of young people in the system of rail transport.


The projects and ideas are given wide publicity and in the best case this may promote their realisation beyond the award of the prize. In this way the VDEI, as the vocational association of railway engineers, specifi cally supports the committed younger generation.


We look forward to seeing you in Münster! More on the iaf event on page 193.


FOR MORE INFORMATION


For the detailed programme, further information and registration visit: W: www.iaf-messe.com


rail technology magazine Apr/May 13 | 185


All images © VDEI / Peter Grewer


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