focuses on energy
MIDEST, the industrial subcontracting exhibition, will run from 19th
– 22nd
1,721 (64% French) companies exhibited from 46 countries and no fewer than 39,347 professionals visited from 78 countries. This year, MIDEST says it will once again be working hard
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to attract visitors particularly from new or developing sectors, that could offer real and profitable sales opportunities. New features at the show include a focus on one of the
sectors of the future: energy, and for the first time the show’s country of the year will be from outside Europe - South Africa. Once again this year subcontractors will be able to choose
between three exhibition options - from an individual stand in their own sector such as metal processing, electronics and electricals, wood processing and microtechniques; an individual stand in one of the 10 trade villages; or with a joint venture pavilion.
MIDEST 2013 will be held in conjunction with MAINTENANCE EXPO, the total maintenance solutions show, and TOLEXPO, the international exhibition of production equipment for working metal in sheets, coils, tubes and sections.
November 2013 in hall 6 of the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, France.
very year MIDEST brings the world of industry together and, even though the economic situation was already difficult, the 2012 show demonstrated a remarkable stability in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor numbers.
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Intersolar Europe to showcase latest trends
On June 19th – 21st 2013, the international
solar industry will once again shine its spotlight on Messe München, Munich, Germany, for Intersolar Europe.
Around 1,500 exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services in the fields of photovoltaics (PV), PV production technology, energy storage systems and solar thermal technology. Exhibiting companies can benefit from 121,000 square metres of exhibition space in 12 halls and a large outdoor area. Over 60,000 industry professionals from 160 countries are expected at the three day event. Those wanting to discover the international solar industry’s
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latest trends and technologies should be sure to visit the innovation exchange in hall B2, booth B2.450, where exhibitors will showcase their innovations during 15 minute presentations. Innovative technologies in the fields of PV and energy storage systems, substructures for commercial roofs, as well as new inverter functions, will be showcased. The Intersolar award ceremony will take place on June 19th
from 4:30pm at the innovation exchange, and will be presented to international companies that have demonstrated innovative strength with outstanding services and products.
Ferroforma attracts 13,000 visitors
The 20th Ferroforma/Bricoforma trade show, held at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Spain, on 12th - 15th
March attracted 13,000 trade visitors from 61 countries. E T
xhibitors included leading domestic brands in hardware, and DIY and industrial supplies from 26 countries. 31 percent exhibited industrial supplies and
construction supplies, 25 percent exhibited hand tools,
25 percent exhibited electrical machinery and woodworking machinery, 11 percent presented locksmithery and iron fittings, 10 percent showcased hardware and household items, 9 percent exhibited climate control, decoration, electricity and gardening, and 6 percent were fixings exhibitors. Ferroforma/Bricoforma saw visitors from Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Turkey,
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Algeria, Morocco, Mexico, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Sudan and Cyprus. Exhibitors, manufacturers and distributors rated the event
as satisfactory in view of the deals concluded in the course of the week. The areas rated as being of most interest for visitors were hand and power tools, locksmithery, fittings, handles, strongboxes and mailboxes, industrial supplies and woodworking machinery and accessories. The event is calculated to have brought in over 10 million euros
in revenue for the area around the BEC, mainly for the Basque Autonomous Community.
edition of Fastener Tech™
On-line registration is now open for the fourth edition of Fastener Tech™, scheduled to take place in Rosemont, Chicago, USA, from 10th
- 12th June 2013, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
he schedule includes meetings and presentations by various associations, including Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) and the Mid-West Fasteners Association. SUR/FIN 2013 and an NFDA meeting are also being
co-located. SUR/FIN 2013 is presented by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF), and is the surface finishing industry’s largest trade show and conference. Fastener Tech™ attendees will be allowed to visit the SUR/FIN 2013 exhibits at no
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additional charge. The National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA) has
scheduled its meeting partly in conjunction with Fastener Tech™ 2013. “We chose this time and location for many reasons,” explained NFDA president Jay Queenin of Specialty Bolt & Screw. “The greater Chicago area is an easy travel destination for NFDA members and by adding our meeting to the fastener tech show we hope to increase the value to our meeting attendees.”
isitors from all over the world can expect the solar industry’s latest trends and products to be on display, with exhibitors presenting the most innovative technologies, products and solutions at the innovation exchange.
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