CeMAT will focus on smart supply chain solutions

Organisers have chosen "Smart Supply Chain Solutions" as the theme for CeMAT 2016, to be held in Hannover, Germany from 31 May to 3 June next year.

Dr. Andreas Gruchow, a member of the managing board of Deutsche Messe, says the show will present automation and integrated control solutions for tomorrow's intelligent, digital logistics processes.

"The scope will extend far beyond mere logistics optimisation solutions because the digitisation trend is revolutionising entire value chains and creating completely new business models," he says. "CeMAT has a vitally important role to play in this revolution because it is the only trade fair that provides a global perspective on the technology trends involved."

CeMAT is expected to attract around 1,000 exhibitors from every corner of the globe and is encouraged by the rate of sign-ups to date, which Gruchow says is up 10% from the same time two years ago.

Debuts at CeMAT next year will include Manitou and Feralco from France, Ningbo from China and Fantuzzi from Italy.

Among the new features next year will be a dedicated Cranes and Lifting Equipment Pavilion.

According to organisers, the two biggest display areas at CeMAT will again be the Move & Lift and the Store & Load showcases. Move & Lift presents the latest innovations in materials handling and lifting technology, including industrial trucks, cranes and lifting equipment, aerial work platforms, continuous handling systems and port handling equipment. Store & Load, meanwhile, is dedicated to automated warehousing systems. It features exhibits of rack systems, factory equipment, pallets, containers, loading and unloading equipment and complete warehousing and loading systems.