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The Trade Show

With its 100% timber concept, the Carrefour International du Bois is the only tradeshow of its kind in Europe. Organised by Atlanbois and the Nantes - Saint Nazaire Port Authority, the event attracts great interest both in France and abroad. It has established itself as the leading trade show amongst timber professionals, bringing together over 500 exhibitors and almost 10,000 visitors from 60 countries over the course of three days.

- a host of institutional events run alongside the trade show there were
- almost 30 conferences, general assemblies and internal meetings in 2008
making this an extremely important event for decision makers and for the entire French and European timber industry.

The trade show supplies an ideal setting to keep up with new products and innovations in the construction industry with the Timber Techniques & Solutions area, attracting project managers, architects, quantity surveyors and designers, as well as any professional keen to adopt sustainable timber-based solutions.

 

The Trade Show

Timber Thechniques and Solutions area

2008 Trade Show Review

Pierre Piveteau, the trade show chairman and managing director of Piveteau Bois talks about the trade show from its beginnings right through to its 10th year.

An eco-designed trade show

In keeping with the material we promote, The Carrefour International du Bois is wholly committed to the concept of eco-design. Our goal is to: set a precedent for other trade shows and keep the environmental impact of the event down to a minimum. What is called for is a pragmatic approach that embraces steady and continual improvement in industry practice.

Our commitments for the 2010 show:

Optimisation of the communication tools

The communication documents are printed on PEFC certified paper using ecological inks, without varnishes and using a certified printer (Imprim vert).  The quantities have been calculated so as to ensure as little waste as possible.  Downloading from the internet site will be encouraged.  The indication signs on the show will be printed on recyclable materials.

Waste separation

All the carpeting used on the show will be recycled or re-used by various associations.  Recycling bins will be used during the building up, the duration and the dismantling of the show with the objective of recycling 40% of the waste generated on the show.

Economies in water and electrical consumption:

Natural lighting will be used in the hall when possible.  The pre-equipped stands have been designed so as to limit electrical consumption without altering the exhibitors' visibility.

A list of specifications will be issued to those building their own stands, with the aim of encouraging exhibitors to minimise the environmental impact of their stands.

Our efforts in this area are supported by EVEA, the eco-design and life-cycle analysis consultancy. They will be attending the exhibition to assess business practice and to identify any potential areas for improvement. This work is supported by and carried out in partnership with the ADEME Pays de la Loire (regional environment and energy agency).

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