The eleventh edition of “MECSPE” (www.senaf.it/MECSPE/117), the international exhibition of production technologies, will take place in Parma / Italy from 29-31 March 2012. Organised by Senaf (Milan / Italy; www.senaf.it), the event will be divided into eight thematic shows: “Eurostampi”, “PlastixExpo” – both focused on dies and pressing – “Subfornitura” (dedicated to sub-supplies), “MECSPE”, “Motek”, “Control Italy”, “Automotive” and “Logistica”. In addition, for the third consecutive year, the fair will coincide with “Impianti Solari Expo”, focused on renewable energies.

The transportation industry will take centre stage at the event, with a series of presentations and seminars dedicated to the car, motorsport, aviation, railway and nautical industry. Machinery and tools are another key focus, with the entire fairground divided into theme avenues, allowing companies to be co-located in the best contact. In addition, MECSPE will boast excellence squares that highlight the supply chain behind a given product, including household electrical appliances, micromachinings, mechanic innovation, as well as eco-sustainable production technologies. In addition, the fair will include working isles where companies will show how their machinery works.

According to data published by the Italian association of machines, technologies and tools Ascomut (Milan / Italy; www.ascomut.it), Italy’s machine tools market is expected to grow by 17.7% or almost EUR 4.5m in 2011. Against the backdrop of such promising expectations, the country’s flagship fair is sure to see visitor numbers rise once again over MECSPE 2011. All in all, 1,091 exhibitors showcased their products at this year’s MECSPE, which saw visitor numbers up 15% year-on-year over 2010, reaching 26,174. Total exhibiting space stood at 50,000 m².