To Another Milestone Samoter 2008

Samoter, the three-yearly International Exhibition of Earthmoving, Site and Building Industry Machinery, patronized by the Committee for European Construction Equipment (CECE)–is today recognized as the international forum for the construction sector and its allied trades, reports Mariya Rasheeda.

The 27th edition of Samoter, to be held from 5 to 9 March 2008, covering an area of 350,000 m2, will promote numerous initiatives, meetings and comparisons between companies, trade associations and opinion leaders; thereby, confirming its role as a landmark for the development of the industrial international system.

The future and technological innovation come together during an exhibition that perfectly responds to the needs and requirements of a market experiencing continual evolution. Samoter is a fundamental landmark for understanding the changes taking place in the site and building sector all over the world.

Samoter 2008 boasts of an impressive convention program designed to provide a wide-ranging overview of the sector in its entirety; from presentations of the latest technologies to analysis of new and interesting topics. Today more than ever before the event is an ideal partner for companies and trade associations and a landmark for development in the international industrial system. A role that promotes, together with major partners, meetings and comparisons between the main players in the value chain.

Numerous innovative activities are scheduled for the 2008 edition of Samoter samoter specials, press days, seminars and round tables bringing markets and companies even closer together.

Samoter special approaches dedicated to individual trade sectors such as earthmoving, concrete, road building, drilling, crushing, hoisting, vehicles, and components besides rental and safety. Every single sector is specifically differentiated in graphic terms to help visitors and exhibitors identify their points of interest; all 8 sectors are identified by graphic symbols and colors to facilitate recognition. Theme days dedicated to every sector will join themerelated itineraries through dynamic events, seminars and conventions.

An impressive calendar of Seminars and Meetings will tackle topics of major current interest, such as discussions focusing on safety in building sites, tunnels, underground works and problems affecting the production systems in the concrete value chain. “Security in building sites” is also the main theme of every sector, a transversal subject for each of the Special Days.

The event will also highlight communication through the Press Days dedicated to Italian and international journalists invited to attend presentations of innovation on show at Samoter. The Exhibition Centre also offers visitors and journalists the chance to see vehicles and machinery in action in the specific demo area.

Samoter 2008 enjoys its strength through the patronage and support of CECE (European Committee of Site Machinery Manufacturers’ Associations), and also of ANCE, Atecap, Consiglio Nazionale dei Geologi, Sig, Siteb and trade associations such as Aisem, systems Anfia, Ascomac– Cantiermacchine, Comamoter and Ucomesa.

Last 2005 edition gained a considerable success: more than thousand exhibitors, 306 foreign exhibitors from 36 countries in an area of almost 105 thousand net squared meters.

The most important companies of the industry, taking part with their European headquarter to the exhibition: Komatsu, CNH (New Holland Kobelco– Case), Volvo, Caterpillar, JCB, Hitachi, Liebherr, Cifa, Iveco, Scania, Daimler-Chrysler, Man, Marini–Bomag, Sim– Gruppo Ammann, Berco, Italtractor, Merlo, Bosch Rexroth Spa (winner of the 2005 Samoter Technical Innovation Award), Bernardi Impianti International and so on.