480 international companies and brands
21 countries represented over 30 000 exhibitions
14 100 professionals from over 58 countries
The biggest platform for international exchange in the mountain equipment industry

An outstanding verdict for SAM 2008, the biggest worldwide event for the players in the mountain equipment industry

The 18th SAM, renamed appropriately enough the 'World Exhibition of Sustainable Development in the Mountains', has ended on a very positive note. The exhibition brought together 500 exhibitors and brands over a surface area of 30,000 m² (an increase of 10%). Attendance was also up, by 17%, with 14,100 trade visitors coming to Grenoble from 58 countries.

In the context of company groupings and concentration, the exhibition's excellent results and growth are an indication that the mountain equipment industry is in very good health.

Exhibitors praised the excellent quality of the exhibition and in particular of the visitors that came over the three days. A number of contracts were formalised, particularly with foreign investors. The SAM has once again confirmed its place as an unmissable worldwide event.

SAM Party
Thursday 24 April 08 from 8 pm (first floor of Alpexpo)
An opportunity to spend the evening in your Dacha on the banks of the Volga

An invitation to mystery, art and luxurious pleasures…. drifting along on the intoxicating sound of violins and clarinet… you'll be carried away by the warmth of the culinary creations inspired by Russian, Slavic and Baltic cuisine, by sharp vodkas and fine wines, and by the tableaux vivants created by expert hands.

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Why come to the SAM ?

Consumers change, and their expectations change too.

The compagnies of today are conceiving and developing the products of tomorrow, taking into account both technological changes as well aschanges in thinking and behavior.

The SAM is the ideal place to discover not only the latest products and all of the services but also to make direct contact with all of the players in the mountain economy.

15 exhibition areas

• Ski lift installation and equipment
• Equipment for snowmaking and ski piste winter maintenance
• Equipment for snow clearance and winter road serviceability
• Safety and rescue equipment
• Equipment for improving and maintaining land in mountainous regions and difficult areas
• Leisure/Sports : facilities and equipment
• Information/signage
• Monitoring, measuring and instrumentation systems
• Equipment and facilities for managing water and waste in the mountains
• Urban planning / housing / hotels / environment / engineering
• Communication and promotion of mountain-based tourism
• Land use planners and institutional development partners
• Consultant service
• Aeronautical work in the mountains

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480 international companies and brands 21 countries represented over 30 000 exhibitions 14 100 professionals from over 58 countries The biggest platform for international exchange in the mountain equipment industry

SAM PartyThursday 24 April 08 from 8 pm (first floor of Alpexpo)An opportunity to spend the evening in your Dacha on the banks of the Volga

Why come to the SAM ?

15 exhibition areas

480 international companies and brands
21 countries represented over 30 000 exhibitions
14 100 professionals from over 58 countries
The biggest platform for international exchange in the mountain equipment industry

SAM Party
Thursday 24 April 08 from 8 pm (first floor of Alpexpo)
An opportunity to spend the evening in your Dacha on the banks of the Volga