Successful first edition for TECHNI-MAT

Most exhibitors agreed: after 6 months, finally an opportunity to meet clients and associates live once again. The beautiful setting, tight organization and strong content program created a positive atmosphere among the attendees. Also the visitors were pleasantly surprised by the diverse offer at the fair. In total, TECHNI-MAT welcomed 1,659 visitors. Everything also followed the strict rules of the fair protocol, after all, the safety of all participants is the priority for the organization. Gregory Olszewski, director: "Launching a new trade fair is always a challenge. In these times it is even more difficult, but we were convinced that TECHNI-MAT had to go ahead, in the interest of the industry. And then when you see that there is a good atmosphere and physical contacts are being made again, then you are glad that you persevered and that the market also followed." TECHNI-MAT is a new fair that focuses on techniques and materials for infra and structural engineering and is an initiative of InfraTech (Rotterdam Ahoy) and Matexpo (The Fair Experts). Kim Vrolijk, Exhibition Manager: "There was a clear need in Belgium for such an innovative platform. The fact that there more than 120 exhibitors were present at the appointment shows that TECHNI-MAT has taken its place as a meeting place for the entire sector. The extensive knowledge program was also a great added value." During the presentation of the first-ever Techni-Mat Awards, hijacked Stradus with CERO Paving the Sustainability Award road and CGK Maritime the Technical Award. Visitors cast their votes for one of the 6 nominees on Oct. 7. Stradus with CERO Paving also won the Audience Award. An extensive survey of exhibitors and visitors will be organized in the coming days. This will make it possible to gear the second edition even better to the wishes of the participants and partners. This second edition will take place on March 9 and 10, 2022.