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An agreement was signed today, on the second day of SaMoTer 2026, between the organizers of the triennial international construction and earthmoving machinery exhibition and the leading Italian association in the construction equipment sector. Objective: Strengthen the role of the event as a landmark platform for the sector in Italy and abroad.

The triennial international construction machinery exhibition opened today. All the top names in the sector at Veronafiere: 526 companies from 22 countries, 6 show halls and three outdoor areas for a total of 52,000 square metres of exhibition space. Focus on innovation, sustainability, digitalization, and operator training.

The inauguration of the triennial international construction sector exhibition is scheduled at 11:00 in the “SaMoTer Arena” (Show Hall 9).

526 EXHIBITORS AND TOP BUYERS INVITED FROM 23 COUNTRIES FOCUS ON THE CONSTRUCTION SITE OF THE FUTURE

In the outdoor area of the International Exhibition 6-9 May The Triennial Exhibition of Construction Machinery Exhibition in Verona offers hands-on and learning experience covering the most innovative technologies for increasingly connected, automated, and safe construction sites of the future.

Italian exports in the sector held firm at 3.2 billion euros in 2025 (–0.5%). Growth in earthmoving is supporting the sector, while global uncertainties and less dynamic demand are having a negative impact. Positive signals from several international markets.

The networking event organized by Veronafiere welcomed exhibitors and journalists from the Italian and international trade press to preview innovations and technologies in the construction sector as part of the run-up to the 32nd SaMoTer scheduled in Verona. 6-9 May 2026.

The main brands in the sector all set to attend the International Construction Equipment Trade Show in Verona (6-9 May 2026): from CGT to Komatsu, Hyundai and Kobelco, as well as the return by Volvo CE.

The construction machinery sector began the year on a positive note, with 9,946 site vehicles sold on the Italian market between January and June, closing the first half of 2025 with at +3% compared to the same period 2024.

During the run-up to SaMoTer 2026, Veronafiere is delighted to launch the new training hub supporting evolution in the construction machinery sector.

The event will focus debate in the sector on topics such as digitalisation, environmental sustainability, innovation, de-carbonisation, climate-neutral construction processes, professional training and safety.

Construction machinery: Italian exports growing. The Italian market will maintain the high sales volumes achieved also in 2024

Veronafiere strengthens its involvement in the construction value chain with Paving Show, the new b2b event specializing in equipment, raw materials, technologies and services for the road paving sector.

The 2024 forecast report analysing the performance of the construction machinery sector prepared by Unacea (National Union of Construction Machinery) and Cer (Centro Europa Ricerche) indicates a downward trend in certain segments of the sector, which in the course of the year may be followed by a physiological slowdown in the construction cycle, which will nevertheless remain robust in overall terms.

The 31st SaMoTer construction machinery exhibition closed today at Veronafiere after attracting more than 40,000 specialist visitors over the five days of the event from 91 countries, with Germany, Spain and France in the first three places in terms of number of arrivals. There was also good attendance from Asia, Africa, North and South America

Without data control, construction sector companies cannot accurately assess and improve their performance and this makes growth more complicated. Today, however, constant and continuous performance monitoring is possible thanks to technology, although it must be fully understood before being implemented

Five points for inclusion in the agenda in what was defined at Samoter - the international construction machinery exhibition scheduled in Verona until 7 May - as the 'Marshall plan' for the Italian building industry. The meeting was attended by Stefano Patuanelli, member of the Senate Budget Commission, Hector Rosato, Foreign Affairs Commission and Secretary of COPASIR, and Pier Paolo Giovannini, National Council of Surveyors

Out of 536 exhibitors at SaMoTer, 115 are international from 23 countries. Top buyers from 36 target markets selected and hosted in collaboration with ICE-Trade Agency are also attending the event in Verona. Unacea: Italian exports of construction machinery in 2022 came to 3 billion euros (+9% over 2021); the balance of trade is in the black by almost 1 billion euros

There is a new paradigm In the construction world: to limit soil consumption as far as possible, each new project must involve the demolition of the pre-existing one. A stage that until recently was thought could be improvised; however, today, thanks to a virtuous path of innovation, it has to uphold precise and very high safety, environmental and regulatory standards

Technology and digitization help improve safety in the workplace because they enable the implementation of preventive measures to reduce accidents, theft and damage. However, on their own, these items are not enough: it is essential to raise awareness among operators at all levels

Exhibiting companies incentives are needed to facilitate the transition to hybrid or electric operating machinery

The construction machinery sector got off to a good start in 2023: with 5,313 construction site vehicles sold on the market between January and March, closing the first quarter with an increase of 5% over the same period in 2022

Digitisation is making its way into construction sector in its own right and does so by providing technologies applicable not only for medium-large construction sites but even smaller work areas

The energy transition is already but it will take a few more years must pass before we see effective changes. Alongside technology, incentive policies and the need for cultural change will also be decisive, especially in southern European countries

The Award, founded in 1973, goes to the dual-national (French-Italian) public promoter responsible for the construction and management of the international section of the Turin-Lyon railway line, thereby joining a long and authoritative list of award winners

The triennial international exhibition scheduled until Sunday 7 May was inaugurated today

Verona, Italy │ 3-7 May 2023

536 exhibitors from 23 countries at Veronafiere 3-7 may. Construction machinery: production, exports and markets grew in 2022.

Conventional and floating plant: a solution with positive economic, social and environmental impact. Debate at the last webinar during the run-up to Samoter.

SAMOTER 2023: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SITE OF THE FUTURE

The third webinar during the run-up to samoter summarised solutions for making sector more efficient and safer

Sixteen winners in the various competition categories, plus a design award

The second webinar in the run-up to SaMoTer looked into the benefits of innovation tools: productivity and safety in the foreground

The first webinar in the run-up to Samoter took a look at electric, hybrid and hydrogen issues.

Machinery 4.0 and digital control technologies at work. In the forefront: CGT S.p.A., the historic Caterpillar dealer and supplier of cutting-edge solutions for more efficient and sustainable construction sites.

January will see the start of a series of meetings dealing with current topics in the sector. Key words: safety, innovation, digitization and green transition

A venue for discussion and dialogue with a massive emphasis on innovation, an exhibition area with tailor-made spaces combined with professional training and update courses.

SALES UP BY 12.7% IN THE FIRST TWO MONTHS OF 2022 WORTH 418 MILLION EUROS

The Veronafiere event will focus on construction machinery of the future: h2m and m2m technologies, efficiency, safety and sustainability. The road map of run-up events in 2022 gets going with a new SaMoTer Day appointment in Rome

Training is the keyword for digitalization