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16 Wire & Cable ASIA – January/February 2017
Industrynews
THE UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable &
Connectivity Symposium is the premier
Asian venue to learn of new technologies
in cable and connectivity materials,
products, processes and applications.
IWCS Inc, producer of the International
Cable & Connectivity Symposium, and
UL, a global independent safety science
company, have collaborated to establish
a regional Asian conference in Shanghai,
China.
The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable &
Connectivity Symposium is the region’s
leading forum for the exchange of
information on technical innovations and
solutions in the industry.
Based on the IWCS educational
symposium format, the China
symposium will be held from 25th to 27th
April 2017 at the Marriott Shanghai City
Centre.
“We were pleased to be asked by UL, a
prominent and respected global
organisation, to offer this additional
regional conference in China,” said
Robert Wessels Jr, chairman of IWCS.
“This is our 65th year of the global
symposium conducted in the United
States and we are now looking forward
to presenting topics to a broader
audience in Asia, particularly to those
who cannot travel here.”
The IWCS Symposium has been the
leading worldwide conference for peer
reviewed papers and presentations on
technologies and trends in cable and
connectivity for the communications,
data, electronics, power, industrial,
automotive and aerospace industries.
L F Lai, vice president and general man-
ager of UL’s Wire and Cable division
agrees, adding: “The IWCS Connectivity
Symposium is an internationally
reputable conference for the wire and
cable industry with a well-established
history.”
Reliable and higher speed connectivity is
an increasing need, which is being
fulfilled by the fast development of
emerging technologies from global
industry players.
“As China is the largest market for wire
and cable connectivity with the
strongest need for acquiring the
knowledge of latest innovations, it is
logical to establish this regional event in
China as the premier venue to learn of
new technologies in cable and
connectivity materials, products,
processes and applications,” he added.
“IWCS is the most renowned and
influential global symposium organiser
in the field of connectivity technologies,
and we believe that IWCS is the most
effective at presenting technical
papers.”
In the technical conference, speakers
present peer reviewed papers on timely,
informative topics selected from
hundreds of submitted abstracts from
top firms around the globe. A keynote
speaker addresses the attendees at a
plenary luncheon.
The executive track features prominent
speakers and topics of interest to
general and commercial management.
The professional development
programme includes core courses in
fibre, copper, materials, and new
courses on the issues and technologies
of high concern such as codes and
standards. A supplier exhibition
displays the latest products and
services from the important suppliers in
the cable and connectivity industry.
The IWCS Symposium Committee
generates a high calibre programme for
each year’s conference, with over 100
papers and presentations in 20
compelling sessions over three full
days.
The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable &
Connectivity Symposium is an
opportunity to explore discussions on
regional topical issues, learn about new
technologies and network with global
industry colleagues.
IWCS – USA
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UK lubricants manufacturer Metalube hosted a conference at the Saujana Hotel in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for its Asia team. Delegates travelled from Turkey, UAE,
India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and China, covering almost the entire region.
Douglas Hunt, commercial director, said: “This type of event is valuable in so
many ways. It gives us a platform to train our Metalube teams, share new product
developments and to highlight sales techniques. However, most importantly it
allows our employees, who are scattered across the region, to meet up, form
relationships and convey their personal experiences.”
Metalube manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils and maintenance
lubricants as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils. The
experienced exporter has offices in China, India, Brazil and UAE.
Metalube Ltd – UK
Website:
IWCS and UL team up for China symposium
Malaysia conference for lubricant manufacturer
❍ The Metalube team at the conference in Malaysia