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Time for the big gathering
Dear Readers
When you receive this issue, it will probably be just a few days left before the start of the Bauma exhibition. Or, you will have picked up the magazine in our stand at the show. This whole magazine is more or less completely dedicated to Bauma. Although it is the responsibility of PDi to cover this mega-show on behalf our readers, I’ve found that it’s not so much something that we have to do, but also something that we need to do.
Bauma completely dominates this spring, at least in our business. But I have said this before. More and more, big shows tend to dominate things, which is both good and bad. The bad part is that it is almost like there is nothing besides the big shows, and yet many contractors are unable to attend them due to the costs as well as the linguistic problem. Not everybody speaks English. The local shows will still play an important role, even though the attention is directed towards the large shows.
Another bad thing with mega-shows is that they sometimes take a toll on you both physically and psychologically as they really make you very tired. To be able to see everything at Bauma really takes a lot of planning and walking. So bring good shoes and painkillers if you are coming.
But there is, of course, a lot of good things with shows like Bauma too. First of all, it is a nice atmosphere to come to Munich. When you take in the good feeling that comes with looking at new products, you feel better about the market’s future. That feeling is not an illusion. This special PDi Bauma issue is full of proof that both our manufacturers and contractors believe in the future, and that an upturn in the economy is approaching. Some markets are already seeing clear signs of that. And a show of Bauma’s size can play a role in speeding up the recovery. For contractors, exhibitions often provide a chance for a good deal, and this year’s Bauma with the rather slow economy certainly offers those chances. So for you, who plan on upgrading your machinery, bring your wallet.
I also want to mention that this Bauma also is special, as IACDS will organise their seminars in conjunction with the show. A number of interesting speeches related to professional concrete sawing and drilling will be held. The seminars are free of charge but you need to register at www.iacds.org. Don’t miss this chance. A list of the different speeches can be found on page 67.
Even though this issue is full of information about Bauma, you find a number of other interesting stories. We have two special features about new breakers, and new mobile recycling and screening equipment. In addition, we have a number of reports like one on the new Swedish demolition contractor DemCom, and another on the manufacturer of the smart quick coupling system OilQuick, plus the story about the Dutch diamond tool manufacturer Diacom. And, of course, there is the 30-plus pages Bauma Show Special.
If you do attend Bauma, I would like invite you to visit the PDi booth, if. You find me and some of my colleagues in hall A1 booth 132. Finally, enjoy this issue, Bauma and the spring.
Jan Hermansson
Editor-in-Chief
Jan.hermansson@pdworld.com
Published: 2010-04-13 11:09:55
Updated: 2010-04-13 11:10:03
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