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December 2006
by Kerry L. Clines, Associate Editor |
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Bauma 2007, the 28th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Construction Equipment, is one of the most important trade fairs for construction/ mining machinery, equipment, and technology in the world. It’s also the largest show of its kind in the world. From April 23 through 29, companies from around the world will gather at the new Munich Trade Faire Centre in Germany to exhibit their current product innovations, latest technology trends, and services. |
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Exhibits Bauma — with 540,000 square meters of exhibit space — promises to be the largest show ever. That means more exhibitors (about 3,000 are expected), more innovations, and more international attendance (48 countries), providing the perfect place to gather information about the industry’s latest developments. The exhibition area, including the halls and open-air site, will be accessible on one level, making it faster and easier for visitors to get from one area to another. The road that separated a part of the outdoor display from the rest of the site in 2004 will be integrated into the show, which means there will no longer be any need for footbridges. Traffic on the road will be diverted for the duration of the fair. The range of products and services on display will be oriented to four new categories intended to make it easier for visitors to find their primary areas of interest. The categories include the following:
The mining sector will present an overview of the latest technologies for surface mining, underground mining, and tunnel construction, as well as processing and conveying technology. Special mining areas will feature mining technology in Hall C2; processing technology in Hall B2; and tunnel construction in Hall C3. International pavilions The international pavilions are in great demand for 2007; many countries asked for more space than they had in 2004. The countries represented in the pavilions include Brazil, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, India, Korea, Spain, and the United States. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will once again host the North American Pavilion, which features mostly smaller companies from North America that are trying to break into the international market. A complete list of companies exhibiting in the North America Pavilion can be found in an accompanying sidebar titled North American Pavilion. Some North American companies that will not be exhibiting in the North American Pavilion include Astec, Caterpillar, Columbia Machine, Johnson Crushers International, Gomaco, Kolberg-Pioneer International, Multiquip, and Telsmith. A complete list of exhibitors with booth numbers, as well as a map of the exhibit areas, can be found on the Bauma Web site at www.bauma.de. Partner region The partner region concept was initiated by the conceptual sponsor, the German Engineering Federation, to bring together different business communities, connect people, and help to make contacts that have a lasting effect. The partner region for 2007 is the Arabian peninsula, with the main focus on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as the biggest countries in that area. This region is an area where rapid development is taking place and where impressive construction projects are underway. These projects require modern and up-to-date equipment. Delegations of high-ranking business people and political representatives from these areas are expected to be in attendance, providing an opportunity to establish business contacts. Registration For more information about the show, or to register for the event, go to the official Web site at www.bauma.de. A one-day ticket costs 22 Euro; 18 Euro if purchased in advance. A three-day ticket costs 45 Euro; 39 Euro in advance. Reduced ticket prices are available for groups and for students. North America Pavilion
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Reprinted from Aggregates Manager Magazine |
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