During an auction of sports switters, including Hans Vanaken and Remco Evenepoel, an impressive amount of 43,000 euros was collected for the Children’s Cancer Fund. The well-known race and renovation family De Planckaerts also visited the fair.
But Matexpo is mainly about networking and innovation. Companies show their newest gadgets, with more and more focus on sustainability. This year, for example, JCB won an award for a combustion engine based on hydrogen, a scoop in the sector. For many construction and transport professionals, Matexpo is also a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and discover the trends of tomorrow.