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The Hall of the building and the kitchen manage to overcome the difficult crisis doldrums

CONSTRUTEC and Sici overcome the hurdle of the crisis

Ricard Arís22/10/2010

October 22, 2010

With a construction market still suffering from the effects of the bursting of the bubble, it was difficult to predict the outcome of the 2010 edition of Construtec. However, the Hall has been able to adapt to the times and survive in a period of crisis that will still take a long time.

Despite having lost influx compared with previous years, this issue of Construtec and Sici succeeded in that about 20,000 visitors come to see the latest news that were presented there. Much of these developments were aimed towards the improvement of thermal insulation and energy saving.

CONSTRUTEC once again became a meeting point for large and small companies.

This same energy conservation was one of the most listened values during the technical conferences, as well as the use of materials like galvanized steel and the need to adapt to the rules of sound insulation of buildings. In this sense, the fair visitors were unable to attend a Conference on solutions of thermal insulation for the certification and rehabilitation of buildings, organized by the National Association of manufacturers of insulating materials (Andimat).

On the other hand, the Spanish Association of manufacturers of bricks and tiles from clay cooked (Hispalyt) held a workshop on certification of installers companies of the Silensis system, used in brick with high sound insulation walls. CONSTRUTEC occupied about 8,000 meters of exhibition and more than a third of its exhibitors are foreign companies from some 20 countries, including Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands and Belgium.

Good results sets

On October 8 closed its doors the international lounge of the Integral kitchen, Sici, with an influx of 19.712 professionals. It's the first time that takes place in parallel with Construtec, seeking to take advantage of the synergies that exist between them, and in order to offer a space of first-order business. In addition, this space was the scene of a meeting of special interest to the collective of architects: the third International Congress of architecture.

The stand of Sika was one of the most visited in Construtec.

In regards to Sici, lounge closed with an influx of 7.160 visitors, thereby reinforcing its consolidation as the first commercial reference and business sector. In addition, they should add 30% of the visitors to the Hall of the construction - 3.765 people-who also attended the fair. For Francisco Escolano, teak, "the expectations of visitors have been largely overcome." "This shows, in my view, the determination of the sector to overcome these times of adversity, showing a high professional level, with interest by the news that these providers add to the market".

By origin, Madrid was the province greater percentage of visitors recorded in Sici 2010, with 36% of the total. This followed Toledo, with a 4.5%; Barcelona, 4%, and Valencia, with 3%. In so far as to the international arena, Portugal, Italy, France and Germany were the countries with the highest number of visitors.

CONSTRUTEC and Sici totaled almost 20,000 visitors from both pageants

A Sixth Edition to retrieve the illusion

Organised by Ifema and promoted by AMC, the Spanish Association of furniture manufacturers of kitchen, this Sixth Edition, held between 5 and 8 October, welcomed the participation of 46 exhibitors, and more than 75 brands, which presented its new 5,400 square metres net exhibition. From Teka they claim that "in this edition has stressed, above all, the innovation shown by present suppliers, both in terms of product, as with the approach of new business proposals."

Some stands of Construtec stood out for its attractiveness and innovation in the design.

A call that has highlighted not only the widespread satisfaction of exhibitors, those who claim to have met his expectations, if not also the optimism and enthusiasm of professionals. In this sense, Camilo white, Bossia, points out that "the expectations have been covered by number of visitors and professional alike". "We are very happy because good contacts have been made and we have loyal to our distribution network".

"In addition, we have perceived very excited about what's new." "Recovering the illusion in the sector". For his part, Luis Miguel Cancio, Cancio, added that: we are very happy with this call. "Has been good the influx of public and customers eager to know what's new"; "and José Ignacio Hernández Díez corner, says: our objectives have been met we have managed many contacts".