Building on the success of SOLUTRANS, the global hub for heavy and light commercial vehicles, the French Bodywork Federation (FFC) has since 2018 organised the Industry Meetings (Rencontres de la Filière) in alternate years to the tradeshow. This day of exchanges between industry professionals dives deep into the major subjects that guide our professions. It is an opportunity to prolong the SOLUTRANS experience and together shape the future of goods transportation. The last edition was held on October 10, 2024 at Lyon's Matmut Stadium.
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Les Rencontres de la Filière by SOLUTRANS 

With the 2023 edition of SOLUTRANS setting new attendance records in terms of both visitors and exhibitors, The FFC capitalized on this success by inviting all players in the road haulage sector to a new edition of the “Rencontres de la Filière”.

This took place on October 10, 2024 at the Matmut Stadium in Lyon. It was an opportunity for companies in the sector to get together and take stock of the major issues facing their businesses, particularly in response to environmental, economic and social challenges. particularly in response to environmental, economic and social challenges.

Rencontres de la Filière: an unprecedented cycle of talks 

As has become customary, the “Rencontres de la Filière” offered the professionals in attendance the opportunity to attend a series of conferences focusing on the major issues affecting the TRM sector. Among the highlights were discussions on hydrogen and its challenges, combustion engines and the energy transition, artificial intelligence as a strategic tool, and the European Commission's initiatives.

The presentation of the “Homme de la Filière 2024” and SOLUTRANS 2025 also marked this edition, which concluded with a networking session and cocktail reception.

Download the Rencontres de la Filière report (in French)
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For further information, please contact

Frédéric Richard, Communications Director, Fédération Française de la Carrosserie:

[email protected]

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