Conexpo/IMAG

Inaugural Conexpo Latin America a Success

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The exhibition center Espacio Riesco in Santiago de Chile consisting of several concrete buildings was an ideal venue of Conexpo Latin America

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Many trade show attendees visited the German pavilion under the aegis of IMAG, VDMA and AHK in hall 3, with several exhibitors coming from German-speaking countries

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Sabine Adrian from the Economic Department of the German Embassy in Chile (left) gathered information from Alesandra Rico, Sales Manager at Weckenmann Anlagentechnik

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Many Chilean manufacturers of precast concrete elements showcased their solutions – including Tensocret for the construction in earthquake-prone regions – at the associated Expo Hormigón

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The lectures and seminars of the Edifica congress were also integrated in Conexpo

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The inaugural Conexpo Latin America was a success with strong exhibitor support, valued industry cooperation, and positive reaction from attendees. Nearly 32,600 registrants from more than 90 countries attended the event, exceeding organizers’ original expectations. In addition to the host country of Chile, significant numbers of professional attendees came from throughout the region. The top five Latin American countries besides the host country (in order) were Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia.

Conexpo Latin America was held October 21-24, 2015 in Santiago, Chile (Espacio...