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The bauma 2007 28th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Materials Machinery, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles and Construction Equipment proved to be the most successful edition in the exhibition's history.

Held this past April in Munich, Germany, the show outstripped the 2004 event in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor and visitor numbers. It hosted a record 500,000 attendees, representing a roughly 20% increase. The proportion of international visitors reached 160,000, or approximately 30% of the total.

The event also featured 3,041 exhibitors covering 180,000 sq. meters of hall space and 360,000 sq. meters of outdoor exhibition space.

Following is just a small sampling of products presented at bauma 2007. For more information on any of these products, just turn to the reader service card following page 12.

Dynapac LG300 Plate Compactor
The LG300 forward and reversible plate compactor is suited for soil applications, road repair, maintenance work and general compaction tasks. Speed and compaction depth are regulated via hydraulic servo control technology of the electric element. This ensures plate motion maintains a consistent level of smoothness. The design includes a strong, shock-resistant steel cover to protect vital components.