International Exhibition for Construction Equipment & Technology
at TOKYO BIG SIGHT 14-17 JULY, 1999

Outline of Conet'99 Japan

Organizer's Message

A word about CONET '99
Since its establishment in 1949, the Japan Construction Mechanization Association has contributed in many ways to research on and the diffusion, improvement and development of machines and construction methods, all aiming to promote mechanization of our building industry. In doing this, we are most grateful for the guidance and cooperation received from the many persons and organizations concerned.
Our association has organized construction machinery exhibitions as part of our activities for fully a half-century, and "CONET '99" marks the 37th in the series since the first one held in 1949.
Joined mainly by makers and users of construction equipment, CONET is the largest fair of its kind in Asia and features a host of machinery and related technology, ranging from giant automated machines to related appliances, robots and the latest devices for building.
On the threshold of the 21st century, we face a wave of construction-related factors never experienced in recent years, such as economic confusion both at home and abroad, globalization of environmental measures, and administrative and financial reform. Held under the trials of change, CONET '99 heralds technological innovation in the coming century.
In addition, CONET '99 has the distinction of feting the golden jubilee of our association, and special attractions like a "Theme Plaza," "Corner for Classic Construction Machines," "Construction Technology Corner," "Intelligent Construction System Corner," "Trial Operation of Machines and Equipment" and a "Construction Machine Design Project" will be featured. A highly unique show, CONET '99 is a fair no one having an interest in construction should miss.
We believe that, as an event marking the turn of the century, CONET '99 will provide an excellent opportunity for construction and related-industry experts and fans to gather and promote even greater innovation through learning and collaborating. At the same time it will help waft a refreshing breeze into our industry and introduce our superior building equipment and technology to Japan and the world.
Be sure to visit CONET '99!

Conet'99 Events guide

The world's most advanced construction machinery and technology!
The latest in excellent products by Japanese and foreign firms!
CONET '99, Asia's biggest construction equipment and related technology show, offers invaluable information to everyone in and interested in the construction industry.
As a special function to fete the 50th anniversary of the Japan Construction Mechanization Association (JCMA), CONET'99 will feature an array of superb attractions:

• Theme Plaza:

  In the middle of the Expo site, the Theme Plaza represents the crux of the whole fair: "Construction - Free Exploration." A show with a plethora of monitor images will entertain visitors with information on the "Now and Future" of construction and its machinery. Professionals can't miss the appeal of future construction machine designs by college students. Others can vie in a quiz to win prizes. In the vast exhibition site, the Theme Plaza will serve as a base for "Free Exploration" and describe all that's happening at the fair. The Theme Plaza: a great place packed with fun for all.

• Classic Construction Machine Corner

  To help commemorate JCMA's golden jubilee, examples of construction machines of forty to fifty years ago will be displayed. A taste of nostalgia for those who remember.

• Construction Machine Design Project

  This project will feature ideas for construction machines of the 21st century by students of industrial design. Twenty students from the Tama University Faculty of Product Design will compete. Based on the present state of construction sites from the viewpoint of industrial design, presentations using models, renderings and computer graphics will show how future construction machines should be.

• Construction Technology Corner

  A leap from the past into the future!
  Here you can see the advanced construction technology of Japan's top sixteen contractors, who never stop challenging technical innovation to cope with society's diverse and highly sophisticated contemporary needs, such as living in symbiosis with nature, automation, saving resources and energy, safety improvement and more thorough recycling.

• Intelligent Construction System Corner

  Under the current trend of CALS/EC for construction, more and more new forms of information-incentive technology and IC cards are being applied to construction machines. See them at this fascinating display of what we can look forward to in 21st century building projects.

• Trial Operation of Machines and Equipment

  Machines like a mini-excavator, hydraulic excavator, crane, vibratory roller and rough terrain hauler will be available for trial operation at a special outdoor sight.
  Be sure to try your hand at working these up-to-date construction machines!
  A contest using a mini-excavator and crane will be held for persons having an operator's license. So if wanting to test your skill, don't forget to bring it.

TOKYO BIG SIGHT Access Guide

About 20 min. by
"YURIKAMOME", Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Shinkotsu
(Shinbashi St. to Kokusai-tenjijo-seimon St.)

About 6 min. by
"RINKAI FUKUTOSHIN LINE"
(Shinkiba St. to Kokusai-tenjijo St.)

Direct Shuttle Bus
About 65 min. from Narita Airport
About 20 min. from Haneda Airport
About 15 min. from Tokyo City Air Terminal
(Hakozaki)
City Bus
About 25 min. from Hamamatsu-cho
About 35 min. from Tokyo St. (Yaesu Exit)

TOKYO BIG SHIGHT: http://www.bigsight.or.jp/

HOTEL INFORMATION

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