WCN Spring 2010

Events for Business, Technology and Education

Trade show success in Thailand Singapore-based Messe Düsseldorf Asia celebrated a highly successful wire and Tube Southeast ASIA 2009, arguably the region’s most successful wire, cable, tube and pipe platform. The trade fairs closed on an optimistic note, having attracted around 5,000 high calibre trade visitors and buyers from 57 countries and economies. Approximately 30% of the visitors came from outside Thailand. ASEAN visitors, including Thailand, accounted for about 85% of the total visitor attendance, suggesting that ASEAN buyers increasingly view Thailand as a hub for trade and commerce and a gateway for distribution. A significant number of visitors came from China, India, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East. The joint trade fairs attracted 305 exhibiting companies from 30 countries. Joachim Schaefer, managing director of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, commented, “Despite the global economic downturn, many companies have not lost sight of their intent to penetrate the regional markets of Asia, in particular the southeast Asian region, which is perceived by many as the land of opportunities.” Gernot Ringling, managing director of the Singapore-based Messe Düsseldorf Asia said, “wire and Tube Southeast ASIA are regarded by the industry as southeast Asia’s leading procurement ground for the latest manufacturing equipment and technology for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries. “Both the trade fairs have consistently addressed the rising demand by cutting edge manufacturers for effective and efficient solutions. We are pleased with the quality turnout.” Despite the challenging times, many exhibitors reported a high level of visitor interest in technological solutions, as well as brisk business from both local and overseas buyers.

2010 April

12-16 wire/Tube Düsseldorf 2010 Düsseldorf, Germany

Contact Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Fax: +49 211 45 6087 7793 Email: wire@messe-duesseldorf.de Website: www.wire.de

2010 May

12-13 WireExpo

Milwaukee, USA

Contact WAI Fax: +1 203 453 8384 Email: info@wirenet.org Website: www.wirenet.org

2010 September

21-24 wire/Tube China 2010 Shanghai, PRC

Contact Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Fax: +49 211 4560 7740 Email: wire@messe-duesseldorf.de Website: www.wirechina.net

2010 November

wire and Tube Southeast ASIA will return to Bangkok in autumn 2011.

18-20 Wire & Cable India 2010 Mumbai, India

Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd – Singapore Fax : +65 65 6332 9655 / 6337 4633 Email : wire@mda.com.sg Website : www.wire-southeastasia.com

Contact CII Fax: +91 22 2493 9463 Email: info@ciionline.org Website:www.ciionline.org

IWMA 40 th Anniversary & Düsseldorf Dinner 2010 Tuesday 13 April 2010, Düsseldorf Congress Centre, Germany Forthcoming IWMA Social Events

2011 January

8-11 Tekno / Tube Arabia Dubai, UAE

Contact IWMA Email: info@iwma.org Website: www.iwma.org

IWMA Golf Day 2010 Wednesday 9 June 2010, Fairhaven Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, Lancs. UK

2011 May

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Interwire Atlanta, Georgia, USA

IWMA 40 th Anniversary Drinks Reception Thursday 23 September 2010, IWMA booth, wire China 2010, Shanghai

Contact WAI Fax: +1 203 453 8384 Email: info@wirenet.org Website: www.wirenet.org

IWMA Dinner Dance 2010 Friday 26 November 2010, Royal Garden Hotel, London, UK

tbc wire/Tube Russia 2011 Moscow, Russia

Please contact the IWMA office for further details, Tel: +44 1926 834680 Fax: +44 1926 314755 Email: info@iwma.org or visit the website www.iwma.org

Contact Messe Düsseldorf GmbH Fax: +49 211 4560 7740 Email: info@wire-russia.com Website:www.wire-russia.com

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