Ski Build Expo

As a fully-fledged expo project, Ski Build Expo was first organized in 2005 within the framework of Moscow Ski&Board Salon trade fair, when it highlighted the construction and operation sector out of the wider field of skiing sports industry, thus forming a dedicated venue for effective business communication. The Ski Build Expo forum is Russia’s unique project dedicated to mountain engineering technologies. This event, held for the ninth time around, introduced a new format of interrelation and intercommunication between the market players of the industry of Alpine engineering, as well as ski resort design, construction, and management.

Ski Build Expo unites the companies that specialize in the equipment and services in the following directions:

• Design. Architectural proposals and concepts
• Ropeways
• Snowmaking systems
• Skiing safety
• Avalanche prevention
• Grooming of ski slopes Construction of snowparks
• Admission systems
• Telecommunication facilities
• Fast food and restaurants
• Service and rental of ski resorts
• Slopes for children, artificial coating
• Administrative bodies
• Educational centers. Personnel training.

Moscow Ski&Board Salon trade fair also features the project named “Mountains of Russia and the CIS countries” – a collective stand meant to unite and showcase the representatives of Russia’s mountain regions to form the unified information field. The partners of the project are Russian Union of Tourist Industry and RATA News newspaper.

The organizers of Ski Build Expo have also created the media project “SalonExpo E_Journal”, a newsletter that covers the all-season mountain resorts, news of tourist market, and sports industry.

All these are the effective tools for promoting your company on the market, forming the unified construct of the development of ski resort infrastructure in cooperation with local authorities, the opportunities to develop your business in the communication and technical spheres, as well as the exchange of experience.

Facts and figures:

• SkiBuildExpo is a specialized forum on ski resorts, legislation and investments in the sphere of ski resorts construction.
• The forums attracted 45 leading manufacturers 650 representatives of investment companies and technical specialists of ski centers & complex.
• For every forum the Organizers chose a new subject: from technical to legislative.
The subject for the fifth forum is creation of specialized action before a high years building, operational season.


WHY “SKI BUILD EXPO” AND “Moscow Ski & Board Salon”?

Originally, “Ski Build Expo” was organized as a forum and a workshop dealing with the most up-to-date and topical matters of ski resort engineering, construction, and operation in Russia, the infrastructural development on the whole, and ski and all-year resort management issues. The event venue was the conference hall of Chamber of Commerce of Russian Federation.


THE AUTUMN OF 2012  WILL SEE “SKI BUILD EXPO” IN A TRADITIONAL  FORMAT.

Within the framework of “Moscow Ski & Board Salon 2012”, Russia’s largest exhibition dedicated to the engineering and construction of sport objects, for the second time around, “Ski Build Expo” will be staged as an independent section representing the industry of Alpine engineering (construction, service, operation, and management of ski resorts).

As a separate branch, “Ski Build Expo” will showcase a new section featuring the construction of alternative and “extreme” sport venues (skate and bicycle parks, rock-climbing walls, their construction and their integration into cityscapes) – ExtremeBuildExpo.

The organizers of “Ski Build Expo” are taking their exhibitors to a new level and give them the opportunity to take part in the project that really pays off.


THE WHOLE BRANCH GATHERS TOGETHER HERE

“Ski Build Expo” annually attracts the top players of Alpine engineering and construction industry.
The overall area of “Ski Build Expo” section amounted to more than 1000 qm (the grand total Moscow Ski and Board Salon 3 500 qm).

The participants of “Ski Build Expo – 2012” are the most popular and stable companies of the Alpine engineering branch. “Ski Build expo – 2012” is primarily focused on the productive professional work of its exhibitors and visitors. No non-specialist visitors are allowed. The first two days of the exhibition are reserved for the trade specialists only. The organizers send out the invitations to trade specialists well in advance.
The optimum dates of the exhibition (October 2011) allow the trade specialists to form their business offers and get them ready for expo presentation at “Ski build expo – 2012” to their best advantage, as well as to settle the issues pertaining to the summer season.
Our experience is the recipe for the success of your business at “Ski Build Expo”!

Russia	Alpine Ski Industry Union	Alpine Ski Industry Union is the association of ski resort developers as well as other mountain industry companies. The union's primary objective is to meet the needs of its members and to foster, stimulate and promote growth in the industry.
Russia	Alpine Ski Technical Centre	The company delivers the process equipment for the mountain-skiing centres: snow-compacting machines, Towing, seat lifts, baby-lifts, Systems slopes covering with snow, The equipment for service and hire, The equipment for arrangement of lines, Spare parts to the equipment, Complex designing of the mountain-skiing centers. ARECO and SUFAG snowmaking systems.                                Snow-compacting machine for biathlon complexes RABBIT.
Sweden	Alvenius	Alvenius is a supplier of quick connected steel pipe systems. Within Snowmaking mostly used for transportation of water to the snowguns. Alvenius FlowMax takes a different approach to steel piping systems, and combines all the advantages you need for economic snowmaking. Lightweight, low flow resistance, easy-to-install and an unbeatable service life are properties that are built into every meter of FlowMax pipes. Alvenius FlowMax pipes are made of high-quality Swedish steel, with a minimum tensile strength of 420 MPa and pressure-handling up to 80 bar. All pipes are pressure tested before delivery, and comply with PED 97/37/EC. Alvenius are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
Austria	AST Eis-u. Solartechnik	Since 1986, AST successfully produces ice rinks based on the principe of absorber mats. Thanks to ist high qualified collaborateurs and to qualitativ materials, AST has been certified regarding to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 and became market leader in the production of mobile ice rinks in Europe.
Austria	Belutti Planen GMbH	0
France	CCI De La Savoie / French Mountain Group	French center of excellence (in Rhône-Alps) for mountain management & equipment & sports & outdoor gears. Promotion of the French know-how, interface with professionnals and distribution network. The best French expertise for tourism & mountain projects. More information on www.cluster-cim.fr or contact@cluster-cim.fr.
Switzerland	CSA	0
Russia	CWA Constructions SA	CWA - We move guests, hearts and minds. CWA is the worldwide leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of vehicles for people mover systems. Such as gondola cabins, aerial tramway cars, funicular coaches, shuttles and monorails. REALISATION - Our creativity will realize your project FUNCTIONAL RELIABILITY -Through innovation and development RELIABILITY - Leaders through experience CWA Constructions, a traditional Swiss company, provides top services – every where and at all times.   Company SKADO is the official representative of CWA in Russia and CIS. F: 0041 62 205 60 06 Mail: info@cwa.ch Web: www.cwa.ch
Russia	Datakrat	Integrated automation of ski resorts on the basis of pay access system “SkiBars2” - automation of control of access to skilifts - automation of ski passes selling points with the employment of various paying systems (incl. deposit) - automated cash registers -automated rental points - automated storage rooms - automation of selling points, bars, and hotels - automation of skating rink and chargeable parking lots Our 11-years’experience in the field of developing and implementing the pay access systems for mountain resorts lets us perform the functions of a financial consultant and technical expert in the area of the effective implementing of IT solutions and integrated automation of ski resorts. “SkiBars2” is a software product that is used at more than 50 mountain resorts of Russia and CIS countries.
France	Dianeige – MDP	0
Russia	Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group	The Doppelmayr/Garaventa Group is the world quality and technology leader in ropeway engineering. Our world leadership in the ropeway construction market is based on the knowledge of our customer's needs as well as professionalism and precision in performance. The Group develops efficient passenger transport systems for summer and winter tourism resorts as well as passenger transport systems for the urban environment, airports, shopping malls, sport complexes, adventure parks, trade fairs and other facilities with corresponding transport requirements. Furthermore, the Group also offers innovative cargo transport systems, parkings. The Group has production facilities and sales and service locations in over 33 countries of the world and to date has built more than 14,200 installations in over 86 countries. Company SKADO is the general representative of Doppelmayr/Garaventa in Russia and CIS (Doppelmayr-Russia).
Austria	Duktus	The Duktus Group develops, produces and markets high-grade ductile iron systems for transporting water and for laying deep foundations for buildings and other structures. As Duktus, Buderus Gussrohrtechnik and Tiroler Röhren- und Metallwerke TRM are growing together. Under the Duktus trademark, the group of companies is now presenting itself to the world with a single name. The durability of the material, the innovative technologies used in the products and professional expertise in our customers’ areas of application have made us the leading problem solver in the water industry and in deep foundation engineering. The robustness of the material and the flexible socket system, together with fast and easy assembly and installation have made DUKTUS (formerly TRM) the market leader for pipes and shaped fittings for snow-making equipment in Austria. Also Europe is a big and important market for us. Projects in Russia, Romania, Belarus, Ukraine and lot of more .... approve the quality of our products!
Russia	Ecosign	Ecosign (ECOlogical DeSIGN) Mountain Resort Planners Ltd. was formed in 1975 to achieve two corporate objectives: Design the most efficient, humanly pleasing mountain resorts in the world. Utilize high technology tools and sensitive design to balance human activity with the natural environment. Ecosign has firmly established itself as a leader in the design of successful, award winning and profitable mountain resorts completing over 360 resort development projects in over 33 countries spanning 6 continents as well as the design of 4 Winter Olympic Games and several World Alpine Championships venues. Creative…innovative and courageous are words used by our clients to describe our services and design solutions. Ecosign’s professionals have the same qualities and remain committed to assisting our clients through these dynamic and challenging times for the resort business. Company SKADO is the official representative of Ecosign in Russia and CIS.
Italy	EOS	0
Russia	Ertel	Ertel Company is a reliable partner for finding the solutions of integrated automation of sports structures and ski resorts, as well as providing safety equipment for them.
Russia	Fatzer	Firmly bound by tradition. The company, originally named Seilerei Fatzer, was founded in Romanshorn, Switzerland in 1836. Today, the sole business of Fatzer is developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality wire ropes worldwide. Years of strong commitment to our business goals and clear concentration on the market have made Fatzer a leading producer of heavy-duty ropes - next to ropes for passenger and material transportation we also manufacture ropes for winches. As a competent partner for ropeway constructors and operators we offer custom-made solution for perfect fit. Due to long-time experience and technical know-how our team is always prepared to provide individual rope services. We offer consultancies, installation and maintenance work as well as professional training courses. Our quality assurance system based on ISO 9001/2000 ensures the highest standards at every development and production level. Company SKADO is the general representative of Fatzer in Russia and CIS.
France	IMSRN	0
Austria	Interalpin	World largest and most important trade fair regarding ropeway systems, artificial snow and mountain area management.
Russia	ISD	Pay-access systems for mounting skiing resorts, sports complexes and entertaining centers. The equipment and decisions from conducting Russian and foreign manufacturers. Pay-access system gives an opportunity of the control and management of information streams of various components of structure of a mounting skiing resort connected in a complicated computer network: access on lifts, systems of hire, a parking, restaurants, shops, hotels. Using of the qualitative software, and also modern communications, such as the Internet, make this system one of the best.
Austria	ISR	ISR is the leading international medium for the whole of the ropeway industry and related fields, with regular editions in German/English and German/French plus specials in Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Czech, Romanian, Bulgarian and Turkey. The Russian special has been published by Bohmann Verlag since 1995, a great achievement in terms of publishing and journalism and one that enables western companies to present their products and services on a market with an exciting future. In the course of its history, ISR has promoted and helped shape developments in the ropeway industry, and in mountain and winter tourism throughout the world. ISR has developed into a trade journal which – as a multilingual publication – is read in all ropeway countries of the world.
Russia	ISS	ISS Ltd produces on own floor spaces the following assortment of products for mountain-skiing slopes: slalom poles - for snowboards and nurseries, snow drift and delimitation fence – differentiating and safety, net/fence-pole, snowtubings with rigid bottom, rescue sleds, protection mats, start and finish panels. Our company represents the following companies in Russian Federation: DEMAC Srl - GmbH. (Italy) –snowmaking systems LST Seilbahntechnische Anlagen GmbH (Germany) – gondola, chair lifts and towing lifts; TAG Heuer SA (Switzerland) – professional sport timing systems Multi Skiliftbau GmbH (Germany) – The worldwide most successful and economical ski lift system up to 350m / 1.150ft for ski schools and family skiing, even for areas with little snow; Sulzberg Sport GmbH - The new generation of storage systems for the future-oriented ski rental service. Kaser GmbH (Italy) - belt conveyors to run up and down.
Russia	Kador V	Main activities: manufacturing and construction of ropeways, development of all-season ski resorts, supplying, assembling, and start-up of snowmaking systems, supplying of snow groomers, supplying pof spare and replacement parts for ropeways, snow groomers, and snowmaking systems, supplying of equipment for ski resorts.
Russia	Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG	Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG is the leading supplier of all-terrain vehicles for the environment, nature and recreation. All production provides the highest quality of ski routes -it gives maximum pleasure from various sports. The snow grooming vehicles Pisten Bully also provides transportation of cargo in the snow-covered terrain; this makes it indispensable by carrying out of rescue operations.
Austria	Meingast	MEINGAST is specialized in Ski-Run Safety Systems both for Racing and Public Use. Our Ski-Run Safety Systems are specially designed according to terrain and customer requirements. FIS - A-Safety Net Constructions, B-Mobile Safety Nets, Delimitation Nets,Crash-Padding of the newest generation, Slalom Poles are just a few of our product lines. Working closely with the International Ski-Federation FIS,  frequently special safety - products are designed, developed out of more than 40 Years of experience that proof the excellence of MEINGAST products.
Italy	Neveplast	0
Russia	NK Sport	“NKSport” company specializes in design and implementing of ski resort animation centers “Kinder Club” for teaching skiing to children. Our company provides turnkey service solutions – from the development and the master plan of the venue to the organization of the administrative work. The goal of the program is developing the children’s service sector and the promotion of ski resorts with children and their parents. The children’s service program, presented under the trademark of “Penguin BOBO Club” includes the fully-equipped venue, animation for the sports exercises, multi-level strategy of group instruction, training of children’s instructors, products for children, a fairytale hero, as well as the decorating of the children's room and office. Since 2007, “NkSport” has been representing the Austrian company “ITS–SPORT&FUN” in Russia. The program is adapted to Russian specifics, while at the same time it keeps the benefits and advantages of the long-standing European traditions in instructions for children. Presently, “Kinder Club” program has been joined by 3 Russian ski resorts: “Volen” (Moscow region), “Puzhalova Gora” (Vladimir region), “Igora” (Saint Petersburg). Respectfully yours, Yuri Valuev General Director of “New Concepts for Sports” Company
Russia	Ratrak Service	Delivery the equipment for mountain-skiing complexes and the centers of winter rest: New snowgroomers machines Ohara Corporation, Japan; New and second-hand snowgroomers machines; Diagnostics and repair snowgroomers machines, on our repair base or departure of experts the customer; The equipment for snowmaking the companies TPS-Snowtechnik (AUS); Bächler (CH), Gemini (AUS) Lifts Graffer (ITA), baby-lifts; The equipment of service and hire.
Russia	Redaelli Tecna S.p.A.	Italian company Redaelli (part of the Severstal-metiz Group of Companies) - one of the world leaders in wire rope manufacture - offers a wide range of high-tech specialized wire ropes for cableways and passenger transportation systems. High product quality and unique experience set Redaelli apart from other wire rope manufacturers: today more than 3,000 passenger transport cableways worldwide are equipped with Redaelli wire ropes. Also the Company offers its clinets comprehensive technical support: a properly dedicated, well trained and experienced team provides installation, maintenance and all the controls using modern equipment. Redaelli products and services are distributed in Russia through Severstal-metiz.
Russia	Rosengineering	“ROSENGINEERING“ today is a successful, dynamically developing group of companies, which takes leading place in design, construction, and project management. One of the main company activities is engineering of sports facilities, including ski resort areas. For this purpose there were organized special project groups responsible for integrated master-planning, design, construction, procurement and exploitation of ski resorts. The great experience, which is accumulated for more than fifteen years of work allows organization to realize large projects as the General Designer and General Contractor.
Russia	Severstal-metiz Group Of Companies	The Severstal-metiz Group of Companies  - one of the key metalware manufacturers in Europe - offers a wide variety of steel wire ropes for ropeways and passenger transportation systems manufactured by Company's Russia-based production units as well as a range of specialized hi-tech wire ropes (more than 30 constructions) manufactured by the Italy-based Redaelli company (one of the world leaders in the segment, is part of the Severstal-metiz Group of Companies).Professional team of Severstal-metiz and Redaelli provides proper installation, maintenance and monitoring for wire ropes.
Russia	Skado	Leader in Russia and CIS countries in the design and construction of ropeways!  More than 45 years of work experience. Patented design. Own manufacture, Design and engineering bureau, construction department, service and after-sales service. We design, construct and equip the ski and tourist complexes with the whole range of equipment. Branch of activities: • Construction of ropeways;                                                        • Development of concepts and master plans for ski-resorts and tourist complexes;                                                                     • Snowmaking systems: engineering and construction;                                                             • Supply special equipment used in operation of ski and tourist complexes; • Snowgrooming vehicles, new and used equipment Warranty and postwarranty maintenance of the delivered equipment. Guarantee of quality from the world leaders in production of ski resorts equipment!
Russia	Snow City	Firm SnowСity proposes design and equipment of children's mountain-skiing towns and parks of the entertainments. We propose to equip children's town with the tow unsupported cableways of the type Babylift produced by us, which known under the famous brand GP-104. Our roads work in many ski centers of Russia. Capacity - 400-600 persons/hour Length of the slope   - to 350 m Hoisting speed - 1.6 m/s Required power - 2, 2-15Kw Inclination of the slope - to 220 You can so diversify your children's town by the following forms of our production: Transport belt conveyors  - the raising is carried out by conveyer belt; All-weather artificial slope cover – used for skiing, snowboard, tubes all the year round; Amusement installation “Toboggan run” – express highway for thrilling downhill rides on toboggan sleds (300 – 1200m); Figurines, trampolines, arch, hill - equipment for the children's parks; Systems of safety - network, counter, mats, helmets, signs.  Sports equipment - ski, snowboards, boots, sleds, snowtubes.
Russia	Snow Makers Inc., SMI	The SMI Company is a global supplier of cutting-edge snowmaking equipment, and construction and engineering services. We have served over 800 resorts around the world, from simple to very complex snowmaking system designs. SMI SnowMakers is a service-oriented firm, dedicated to creating and delivering energy-efficient, quality snowmaking solutions to our customers. Our customer-focused commitment to snow making innovation and technology, as well as our extensive history and range of experience, has made SMI a world-leader in snowmaking systems and services. Company SKADO is the general representative of SMI in Russia and CIS.
Italy	Stahlbau Pichler	For over 30 years now we have been planning, producing and constructing steel structures and curtain walls throughout Europe. We are active in the construction of private and commercial buildings industrial complexes, bridges and infrastructures. Starting in the 1970s as a small handicrafts firm, we have gathered strength and mastered the challenges of the market, investing in technological and design research, the development of the production chain, and the training and growth of human resources. Today, with over 200 employees and a track record of over 2,500 contracts completed, we can manage every phase of a project from the initial feasibility study to final construction, drawing on an annual production capacity of 25,000 tonnes of steel and 70,000 m2 of curtain wall. Our company is chosen by international architects and prestigious clients for its skill and reliability in creating fine works of contemporary architecture.
Austria	SunKid	Based in the town of Imst in the breathtaking Austrian region of the Tyrol, the SunKid headquarters are located in the very heart of the Alps. World famous ski regions such as St. Anton am Arlberg, Sölden, Ischgl or Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are only a thirty minute drive away. Since its creation in 1996 SunKid has set itself the challenge of making the first and often most difficult steps towards learning to ski as much fun as possible. In cooperation with some of the most respected ski schools and ski regions in Austria and following our motto of “safety and comfort for fun in the snow” SunKid developed its revolutionary Wonder Carpet conveyor lift. Initially used for transporting toddlers and young children, it did not take long for guests and lift operators to realise the enormous benefits offered by the newly developed facility and today around 2.200 Wonder Carpets are in operation in 45 different countries worldwide serving a wide range of purposes. The day-to-day contact between SunKid and our clients all over the world helps us to regularly expand our wide range with new and innovative products including ski teaching aids, lift facilities, safety equipment and fun products. Among the numerous innovations developed in the past few years are our Rotondo ski and tubing carousel, a range of funky and colourful shapes and figures manufactured out of high-quality foam plastic and our summer and winter tubing facilities. Also included in the SunKid range are a variety of small ski lift facilities. Among these lifts are the specially-designed child-friendly ‘Pinocchio Lift’, the ‘Comfort Lift’ with its revolutionary disc-shaped seat as well as the ‘Swisscord Lift’ featuring a vertical rope re-feeding system which whisks the lifts back to the entry area 3.7 metres above the heads of the guests travelling on the snow below! All SunKid lifts are manufactured by our parent company Bruckschloegl and conform to the very highest safety standards (CEN certified). Our clients all over the world appreciate that SunKid does not simply sell a product, but also offers advice, support and customer service of the very highest standard. This attitude is particularly well reflected in our approach to the planning of children’s and adventure ski areas.
Russia	Taus	Main activities: manufacturing and construction of ropeways, development of all-season ski resorts, supplying, assembling, and start-up of snowmaking systems, supplying of snow groomers, supplying of spare and replacement parts for ropeways, snow groomers, and snowmaking systems, supplying of equipment for ski resorts.
Italy	TechnoAlpin A.G./S.p.A.	TechnoAlpin The world’s leading manufacturer of snowmaking systems. Fan guns; Lances; Electrants; Hydrants; Cooling towers; Meteo stations; Automation/ Data management; Plant construction; Snowmaking system engineering; Engineering drawings.
Italy	Vita GmbH	Vita GmbH was founded in 2005. The company is specialized to deliver and build infrastructures, drinking water systems, pumping stations and artificial lakes for mountain resorts and ski areas. The biggest contract is signed with the Ski complex Bukovel in Ukraine, where Vita had build the whole drinking water system for 10.000 inhabitants, pumping stations with a total electric power of 7.000kW, two artificial lakes (100.000m3) and 54km of snowmaking System. Actually Vita is building in Bukovel an artificial lake with 420.000m3, the biggest in Europe for snowmaking. The most important reference for Vita is the contract with the complex Rosa Khutor in Krasnaja Poljana - Sochi, where Vita GmbH builds 2 artificial lakes (70.000 and 60.000m3) for the Olympic Games SOCHI 2014.
Russia	Walltopia	Development, design and assembling of climbing walls, rope and adventure parks. Climbing walls, rope and adventure parks, alpine towers, ropes courses. “Solid safety line”. Maintenance support and scheduled technical servicing. Consulting service, personnel recruitment and training. We design on the basis of the requirements of European standards, GOST (All-Union State Standards) and SNiP (construction norms and specifications).
Russia	WINTERSTEIGER	WINTERSTEIGER is the world market leader in service and rental solutions for the entire ski and snowboard sport. Sport shops, rental stations, well known ski and snowboard producers as well as leading ski federations trust in the system solutions and first class service from WINTERSTEIGER. The product range: - Fully automatic service stations - Base and edge grinding machines - Base repair and binding adjustment equipment - Waxing machines - Rental software - Rental, depot and drying systems Representation in Russia OOO "WINTERSTEIGER", Business Center "ACADEMY", Krzhizhanovsky str., 14 build. 3, 117218 Moscow, Russia

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