What is MANUTENTION?

MANUTENTION 2012, all the Intralogistics Chain expertise.

For its 31st edition, MANUTENTION 2012, the international exhibition for Material Handling and Logistics Equipment and Systems, will be held from November 19th-22th, 2012 at Paris Nord Villepinte, in tandem with the international Packaging Exhibition EMBALLAGE.

These new dates and this new environment give MANUTENTION enhanced stature to better highlight and promote intralogistics, Supply Chain and the comprehensive product offering of more than 250 international exhibitors catering to the needs of all markets.

With its comprehensive offering, MANUTENTION 2012 is definitely for its 26,000 expected trade visitors the must-go-to event dedicated to internal logistics for warehouse, factory and workshop optimization. A necessary visit to get a complete insight into intralogistics, which is an essential link in the value chain of industrial companies from all sectors (textile, chemical, pharmaceutical, food-processing, industrial goods, consumer goods...), as well as service, retail and transport companies.

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Who visitsSynergy with the Emballage Exhibition

Who exhibits at MANUTENTION 2010?

250 exhibitors representing 8 business sectors for a complete offering:

Handling / Lifting Manual and powered lifting equipment, overhead travelling cranes, lifting tables, elevating work platforms, securing and safety equipment and accessories...	Industrial Trucks and Components Powered, tow, carrier, hand-operated trucks; pallet trucks, stackers; components and attachments ...
Storage Equipment and Racks Fixed, static shelving/racking; mobile, rotating, dynamic storage systems; containers, boxes, pallets ...	Warehouse Equipment Equipment safety and personal protection; warehouse items; maintenance; workshop equipment ...
Logistic Services Logistics consulting, engineering, maintenance, equipment rental, other services ...	Continuous Handling Equipment and Sorting Machines for Unit Loads Mechanical, pneumatic handling equipment; sorting machines; parts and components...
Automated Systems Storage and retrieval systems; palletizing systems; manipulators and robots; AGVs; manufacturers-integrators; handling and sorting systems for baggage, cardboard boxes, tote boxes; vehicle loading and unloading automated systems ...	IT Systems Warehouse, inventory, order management softwares; order picking; flow management; identification solutions and equipment; on-board computers ...

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Who visits the exhibition MANUTENTION?

A multi-sector exhibition for all user markets

• Services, administration, collectivity
• Transport and logistics
• Negociation, distribution, commerce
• Industry
• Handling, storage, packaging
• ...

Visitors involved in equipment selection and purchasing decisions

• 87% of visitors represent management roles of which 22% at general manager positions
• 29% of visitors are decision makers in the buying process
• 43% of them take part in the decision making process
• 62% of 2010 visitors had an investment project

Very small businesses and multinationals alike are concerned with intralogistics!

• 1 - 19 employees: 28%
• 20 - 99 employees: 22%
• 100 - 249 employees: 14%
• 250 - 499 employees: 8%
• 500 employees and more: 28%

A forum for exchanges for professionals

• North: 44%
• West: 17%
• East: 13%
• Center: 9%
• South-East: 11%
• South-West: 6%

20% of foreign visitors 

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 Personalized advice to strengthen your strategy

MANUTENTION is both a business exhibition and a source of information on market trends thanks to 3 new events:

	MANUT' ATELIERS (workshops & conferences) A programme of presentations and workshops entirely dedicated to the industry's topical issues.
	MANUT' DEMO Tests and demonstrations of equipment in operation, and recreating a warehouse environment which meets today's challenges and complies with functional, safety and environmental standards.
	MANUT' EXPERT Experts will be available to provide individual advice adapted to all company sizes. Whether you are a very small business or a SME – Do not hesitate to take advice from the experts present in this area and get a pre-diagnosis tailored to your business.

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With Manutention & Emballage, double your competitiveness

Co-located with the Packaging Exhibition, MANUTENTION offers a comprehensive vision encompassing all aspects from handling to packaging, from storage to labelling and product traceability, through all the intralogistics chain stages - thus reinforcing the impact of both exhibitions on all industrial, retail and service sectors.

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