The Intermat 2012 show opened its doors at the Paris Nord-Villepinte Exhibition Centre!

Between April 16th to April 21st, 2012, all professionals from the construction equipment sector will be at the Intermat 2012 show, that will take place at the Paris Nord-Villepinte Exhibition Centre. 200,000 visitors are expected at the manufacturers' stands to admire their latest solutions and innovations. This construction equipment exhibition is also a perfect opportunity to meet and greet the winners of the Intermat Innovation Awards.

Volvo, Atlas Copco, Doosan, and many others: the most famous brands display their latest innovations at Intermat

Volvo will present to the public its new D-Series wheeled excavators. Doosan is to exhibit its wheeled excavators and wheel loaders. During the exhibition, Atlas Copco is expected to launch its latest drilling machine. At the same time, the new Putzmeister truckmounted concrete pump will also be revealed at the Intermat 2012.

Various equipment for earthmoving, mining and quarrying, lifting, etc. The professionals will be able to find any construction equipment they might need at Intermat 2012.

The Winners of the Intermat Innovation Awards 2012

The Innovation Awards jury consists of 12 European experts from the fields of research and industry. There are three awards in each category (for each equipment type). Also, a special Environment Prize was awarded this year to IMER Group for its electric handling equipment Carry 105.

The Gold Awards 2012

Components, equipment and tooling: Arcure for Blaxtair (an obstacle detection device)

Construction equipment: Mills for Tourechaf (shoring tower)

Civil engineering, Mining and Quarrying equipment: R.Brunone for its innovative SB SPAR belt conveyor and Volvo Construction Equipment for its Volvo A40F Full Suspension articulated dumper with on board weighting system.