Seasoned trade show attendees may become blasé, but there's something really impressive about seeing new machines glistening in their livery and surrounded by weird and wonderful attachments.
CeMAT, as we report in depth in this edition, made its debut in Australia last week, with plenty to see, but not too many taking up the opportunity.
Despite the absence of some big-name manufacturers, there was a diverse range of equipment and a large variety of solutions - something for almost every materials handling need.
But it's not just about the product: the displays were manned by some passionate professionals who were clearly dedicated to their businesses and the industry as a whole.