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Marzo, una fecha clave para el sector de máquina-herramienta en la BIEMH 2006The BIEMH'06 is a strategic space, marked by a reasonable optimism.
March, a key date for the sector of machine tool in the 2006 BIEMH
The main countries of the world manufacturers of machine tools come together in which will be the first great international meeting for the year in his specialty: the Spanish machine tool biennial. Thus, from 6 to 11 March Bilbao Exhibition Centre offers all of their six flags the latest technical developments in the fields of machine-tool boot, metrology CAD/CAM/CAE, accessories, tools, distortion, laser, marking, automation, hydraulics, handling, robotics, pneumatic, welding to offer, Edition, a showcase of high-level industrial and technological and other machines. Until the 31st of January they had confirmed their participation about 1700 companies from 31 countries, who will occupy a total of 739 stands.
After the partial recovery of the European sector of machine tools in the past months and the opening of new market opportunities in a context of more normalized international situation, the BIEMH'06 is a strategic space, marked by a reasonable optimism. Establish new contacts, identify possible sellers or buyers, analyze opportunities for exports and imports and the advances in the sector are the main arguments that have been considered the 1659 signatures inscribed on it so far.
The sectors with higher levels of participation of enterprises shall be those of machine tool by booting, with 22 per cent of the total, followed by the tools for machine tools, with 18 per cent, in addition to the machine tool by deformation and machine tool accessories, which meet, each one, a 12 per cent. The rest of the sample shall be supplemented with other products such as electrical and electronic equipment, metrology and quality control, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, handling and robotics, services to the workshop and the company, CAD/CAM/CAE, other machinery and equipment, and welding and flame cutting.
Italy, Germany and Switzerland, leading countries that will bring its offer to the exhibition, will have a strong presence in the pageant, along with others such as France, United Kingdom, Portugal, Japan and United States. The foreign origin of 56 per cent of the firms registered in the ' 06 BIEMH confirms the high degree of internationalisation of the fair.
Outreach, also in visitors
Within the foreign visitors, the presence of the delegations of buyers is, for the quality of its members, a very important section for the event. Today are already 30 groups that have closed their visit organized the contest through this formula, directed buyers from around the world, primarily managers, owners of companies and commercial directors.
By the volume of professionals highlights this year delegations of Venezuela, Chile, Brazil and Argentina. For its part, Poland, Lithuania and Croatia part for the first time in this program, while Germany, Canada, Czech Republic, Israel, Portugal and United States be repeated assistance after the success achieved in previous years. The sectors to which belongs the majority of delegates registered at present - more than 300 - are molds and matrices, forging and casting, construction in metal, equipment, and automotive and automotive goods. Foreign professionals who visit the event in a particular way will be added to these delegates.
While the three main categories correspond to the machine tool removal, deformation and large in these two modalities, the jury may grant mentions special ergonomic paragraphs and security, formal, and communication
VIII Prize for design in machine tools
This year, DZ Design Center, in collaboration with the Association of machine tool manufacturers (AFM) and the own Bilbao Exhibition Centre, has convened the national prize of design in machine tools, which will fulfil its eighth edition. The awards ceremony will take place during the third day of the event, Wednesday 8th.
While the three main categories correspond to the machine tool removal, deformation and large in these two modalities, the jury may grant mentions special ergonomic paragraphs and security, formal, and communication. Applied to machine tools, the added value that design affects precisely improvements of aesthetic aspects, security, ease of use, ergonomics and maintenance, to supplement their technological development.
- 1,659 signatures from 31 countries spread over 739 stands had already booked their place in the pageant in January 2006.
- After the partial recovery of the sector, March is presented as a key date.
- The sectors with greater presence shall be those of machine tool by boot and tools for machine tools.
- Leading countries in the sector and buyers from around the world will meet at BEC.
- This year, the design award of DZ, which will comply with your 8th Edition will be delivered.
Related Companies or Entities
Asociación Española de Automatización y Robótica
Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Máquinas-herramienta, Accesorios, Componentes y Herramientas, AFM
