Next year Fira Barcelona will launch InstalMAT, the first Installation Material Trade Fair born under the sponsorship of Construmat. It should take place from the 14^th to the 17^th of May 2008 at Gran Vía fairground, and according to predictions its first edition should receive 300 exhibitor companies in a total area of 20,000 sqm. The main goal of this event, which will profit from Construmat’s experience and knowledge in the sector, is to offer integral solutions for installers needs, as well as other professionals, such as wholesalers and distributors, architects, builders, engineers and energy supply and distribution companies.

With InstalMAT, which will take place on alternate years with Fira Barcelona, is betting on a highly specialized trade fair in one of the fastest growing sectors of the moment. Its offer includes products, materials and services in such sectors as air conditioning, heating, water, gas, electricity, domotics, telecoms; renewable energies, security, regulation and control and fixing tools.

According to Fira Barcelona’s press release, besides a commercial platform, InstalMAT aims at being a knowledge, debate and reflection forum, allowing all those interested to be up to date on new trends and innovations in a sector constantly changing. For this, a complete and wide program is being drafted by the most important associations in the sector, which will offer added value for visitors. The industrial and residential installation industry is nowadays the backbone of a fast growing market.