International earthmoving and building machinery exhibition
March 2-6, 2011
Closing data for the 2008 edition of the International Earth Moving Site and Building Machinery Exhibition
Samoter - More than 100 thousand visitors
Up by 10% compared to the 2005 edition with a peak of +20% for operators from East Europe and Asia.
The Show closed last 9 March at VeronaFiere after five days of intense activity: SAMOTER can now summarise the 2008 edition - where the most significant result concerns visitor numbers - more than 100 thousand to set a new attendance record.
The increase over the 2005 edition was more than 10%, with peak figures (of up to 20%) for international operators, especially from East Europe and Asia.
The event, which boasts the patronage of CECE (European Committee of Site Machinery Manufacturers' Associations) and the Ministries of Infrastructures, Transport, Employment and Social Security and International Trade, welcomed 1026 exhibitors (+3.5% over 2005), of which 30% international from 36 countries, over a net exhibition area of more than 130 thousand square metres (+13.5%). There were also more Italian and international journalists than ever, up by 80% (602 accredited journalists, of whom 40% international), 50 Italian and international media partners (press, web and TV) ensuring resounding success.