MATEXPO 2011: 7th to 11th September 2011
Matexpo 2011, 34th international trade fair showcasing machinery and equipment for the construction industry, industry and the environment
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFwkFMNnD5Q&feature=player_embedded
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What ?
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. |
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Who ?
All professionals from the building sector and industry.
Specific target groups will be invited to attend the special Encounter Days, based on the theme for that day. (see elsewhere). |
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Opening hours
| Wednesday 7th September 2011 |
10.00 am – 7.00 pm |
| Thursday 8th September 2011 |
10.00 am – 7.00 pm |
| Friday 9th September 2011 |
10.00 am – 8.00 pm |
| Saturday 10th September 2011 |
9.00 am – 7.00 pm |
| Sunday 11th September 2011 |
9.00 am – 5.00 pm |
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Where ?
Kortrijk Xpo
Doorniksesteenweg 216
8500 Kortrijk – Belgium
(E17 Ghent - Lille, Paris / exit 2 "Kortrijk-Zuid") |
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When ?
7th to 11th September 2011 |
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Breakdown of exhibition areas
All six exhibition halls will be in use. The external stand space will also be used to its maximum. This means there will be a total display area of 13.5 hectares, with 9.9 hectares in the open air. Hall 1 : construction machinery
Hall 2 : construction machinery, road-building and civil engineering
Hall 3 : road-building and civil engineering
Hall 4 : the environment, recycling and construction vehicles
Hall 5 : construction vehicles
Hall 6 : goods handling, sweepers and cleaning machines The external stand space is reserved for large equipment used for construction, road-building and civil engineering.
The symposiums, breakfast debates and Encounter Days will take place in Kinepolis and at the Meeting Centre Kortrijk Xpo. |
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Catering
- There is a restaurant in the Meeting Centre Kortrijk Xpo.
- Beverages and snacks may also be obtained in:
- "Atrium" (access from Halls 1, 2 and 4)
- "'t Ketelke" (Meeting Centre Kortrijk Xpo).
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Parking
Visitors to Matexpo may use the various car parks located in the vicinity of Kortrijk Xpo. (3€ per day per car). A free shuttle service will operate between the car parks and the show. |
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Entry price
Entry costs € 15. |
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Pre-registration
Registering in advance gives visitors free entry to MATEXPO and avoids time spent waiting when entering the show. |
http://www.matexpo.com/
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