en.Wedoany.com Reported - The INTERMAT Paris 2027 exhibition will focus on sustainability in the construction industry, with the theme "The Construction Industry Meets the Challenge of Sustainability," emphasizing the three pillars of economy, environment, and society.
Five major industry associations—C-MAT, EVOLIS, DLR (French Equipment Rental Association), FFB (French Building Federation), and FNTP (French Federation of Public Works)—are collaborating to drive the industry's sustainable transformation while maintaining competitiveness. This edition will provide a space for dialogue, demonstrations, and breaking down barriers both in France and internationally, offering stakeholders insights into strategic activities aimed at positioning sustainability as a solution to energy, technological, and human resource challenges.
The industry's transition to a more sustainable model requires economic balance. Amid Europe's climate goals, rising investment costs, and the need to maintain corporate competitiveness, economic sustainability has become a key prerequisite for transformation. The EU has set an ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but for manufacturers, companies, rental firms, and equipment suppliers, the question is no longer whether to commit, but how to achieve it.
The industry must simultaneously reduce its carbon footprint, meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, and continue production. The European regulatory framework is reshaping the industry's internal balance, increasing the burden of administrative obligations, and highlighting the importance of stability in protecting investments. Low-carbon equipment remains more expensive than traditional solutions, meaning public procurement can shape the market by steering tenders toward low-carbon options. Equipment financing is critical, and while the European market is gradually recovering, the investments required for transformation remain substantial. In this context, rental plays a key role in facilitating access to equipment while keeping investment costs low. According to Philippe Cohet, President of DLR, approximately 80% of machines are currently obtained through rental.
