Exhibitions / Congresses

MATEXPO 2011

Belgium, Kortrijk - 7th to 11th September 2011
34th international trade fair showcasing machinery and equipment for the construction industry, industry and the environment.

The latest machines, techniques and equipment from the construction sector will be on display: heavy plant for road-building and civil engineering, construction vehicles, site equipment, scaffolding, building hoists, elevated work platforms, fencing, formwork, sweepers and cleaning machines, construction materials, accessories and spare parts, specialist techniques, goods handling, machines for recycling demolition waste.
Date(s)
7th to 11th September 2011
Time(s)
TBA
Venue
Kortrijk Xpo Doorniksesteenweg 216 8500 Kortrijk – Belgium
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Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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