Intermat is an international exhibition of equipment, machinery and techniques for the construction and materials industries. Started in 1988 it is held every three years. The 2012 exhibition (16 to 21 April 2012), like its predecessors, was held at the Paris Nord, Villepinte exhibition center and covered 375000 m2. There was a special 30000 m2 outdoor demonstration area, were equipment could be seen in operation. In 2009 the exhibition had over 1470 exhibitors, 67% of whom were international, and attracted more than 200000 international visitors were expected in 2012. (For more information on the show visit www.khl.com)
2010 Haiti earthquake From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The 2010 Haiti earthquake was a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 Mw earthquake, with an epicenter near the town of Léogâne, approximately 25 km (16 miles) west of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The earthquake occurred at 16:53 local time (21:53 UTC) on Tuesday, 12 January 2010. By 24 January, at least 52 aftershocks measuring 4.5 or greater had been recorded. An estimated three million people were affected by the quake; the Haitian government reported that an estimated 316000 people had died, 300000 had been injured and 1000000 made homeless. The government also estimated that 250000 residences and 30000 commercial buildings had collapsed or were severely damaged. The earthquake caused major damage in Port-au-Prince, Jacmel and other settlements in the region. Many notable landmark buildings were significantly damaged or destroyed, including the Presidential Palace, the National Assembly building, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral, and the main jail. Among those killed were Archbishop of Port-au-Prince Joseph Serge Miot, and opposition leader Micha Gaillard. The headquarters of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), located in the capital, collapsed, killing many, including the Mission's Chief, Hédi Annabi. Many countries responded to appeals for humanitarian aid, pledging funds and dispatching rescue and medical teams, engineers and support personnel. Communication systems, air, land, and sea transport facilities, hospitals, and electrical networks had been damaged by the earthquake, which hampered rescue and aid efforts; confusion over who was in charge, air traffic congestion, and problems with prioritisation of flights further complicated early relief work. Port-au-Prince's morgues were quickly overwhelmed with many tens of thousands of bodies having to be buried in mass graves. As rescues tailed off, supplies, medical care and sanitation became priorities. Delays in aid distribution led to angry appeals from aid workers and survivors, and looting and sporadic violence were observed. On 22 January the United Nations noted that the emergency phase of the relief operation was drawing to a close, and on the following day the Haitian government officially called off the search for survivors.
Facts & figures Date: Tuesday, 12 January 2010 Magnitude: 7.0 Mw Depth: 13 km (8.1 miles) Epicentre: 18.457°N 72.533°W Countries or regions: Haiti, Dominican Republic Max. intensity: MM X Peak acceleration: 0.5 g Tsunami: Yes (localized) Casualties: 316000 deaths (Government figures)
The APEX Show, 2011 (14 Sep 2011 - 16 Sep 2011) was held in Maastricht, Netherlands. Access International, the official magazine of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), is the main sponsoring publication for APEX 2011. The magazine is the world's leading access equipment journal and is widely read throughout the world. The Access International team, and staff from the magazine's publisher, KHL Group, were at the 2011 show, reporting on the event.
KHL publishes 10 international construction magazines Access International, American Cranes & Transport, American Lift & Handlers, Construction Europe, Demolition & Recycling International, International Construction, International Construction China, International Construction Turkiye, International Cranes & Specialized Transport and International Rental News.
With readership targeted at both the mature construction regions of the world and those of the developing regions Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America and large parts of Asia, which are currently witnessing strong growth in construction activity.
In addition to its magazine portfolio, KHL has several weekly e-newsletters, including World Construction Week, European Rental News and World Crane Week.
KHL publishes 10 international construction magazines Access International, American Cranes & Transport, American Lift & Handlers, Construction Europe, Demolition & Recycling International, International Construction, International Construction C...
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