Exhibitions / Congresses

Expo Madagascar ' 10

Madagascar, Antananarivo - 6th to 9th May 2010
The Expo Madagascar ' 10 -International Trade Exhibition is all set to present over 10,000 products, equipment and machinery from over 30 countries.Trade visitors from all over South & Central African countries are being invited dirtectly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Madagascar, South Africa, Mozambique & Zaire.

Though Madagascar by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighbouring countries. In 2007, imports of the country rose to over US$ 2 billion, thus making it a very attractive market for foreign exporters.
Date(s)
6th to 9th May 2010
Venue
PDE Centre
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Movers & Shakers
Mike Barker Mike Barker
President and CEO Swisslog Americas, Swisslog
Vice president, Newgentech Material Handling India
Sales representative, Alabama and Panama City, Thompson Lift Truck
Chief marketing officer, Bobcat Company

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Lift Technologies Inc.
Global leader - manufactures masts, carriages, sideshifters & fork positioners
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