WCA September 2008

wire China 2008

The world’s wire industry is heading for Shanghai

(VOEDKM/AWCMA), International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association-France (IWCEA-France), Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA) have expressed continued support for the event and will organise national pavilions for their respective countries. By the end of June 2008, nearly 700 exhibitors had confirmed their participation. All available space was fully committed and a waiting list of interested, potential exhibitors was created. Across the two shows, wire and Tube, a total exhibition area of 43,000m 2 has sold out. Who should visit? Visitor pre-registrations are reflecting the target audience, with delegates from the wire and cable industry; iron, steel and non-ferrous metals sector; aerospace and automotive supply industries; electrical and construction sectors as well as trade associations, technical institutions and universities. Sharing and learning – the seminar series Though not confirmed at the time of going to press, the seminar series, to be run concurrently with the exhibition, will be finalised in time for visitors to plan their itinerary. The series was a great success in 2006 when 22 forums, conferences and technical seminars, held in parallel with the trade fair, enhanced the professional calibre of the event and raised a good deal of interest among trade visitors. On the following pages is a complete listing of exhibitors participating at wire China 2008, correct at time of going to press; this is followed by a section where exhibitors at the event describe the new technologies that will be on show.

From September 23 rd to 26 th 2008, the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) will play host to the concurrent wire and tube trade shows, wire & Tube China 2008. Organised jointly by Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd and Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute, this year’s show is expected to exceed the visitor and exhibitor numbers of 2006 when 615 exhibitors welcomed more than 30,000 visitors over the four exhibition days. Expectations are high, given the success of the previous events. Amidst a period of strong demand in wire and cable, and fast growth in the wire and cable industry in East China, wire China 2008 will provide an important trade and exchange platform for China and Asia. Who’s exhibiting? International and domestic companies within the sectors of wire manufacturing and finishing machinery development and supply, process technology, materials, special wires and cables, test engineering

and measuring and control technology – amongst others – will be demonstrating their latest products, services and expertise throughout the event. Trade associations including the International Wire & Machinery Association (IWMA), International Wire and Cable Exhibitors Association (IWCEA) and its affiliated German Wire and Cable Machine Manufacturers Asso- ciation (VDKM), Austrian Wire and Cable Machinery Manufacturers Association

For more information on wire China 2008 and the latest exhibitor list, please visit the official website. The site also includes comprehensive information for show

visitors and useful travel information. Dates : 23 rd – 26 th September 2008 Website : www.wirechina.net

Location : SNIEC (Shanghai New International Expo Centre) Shanghai, PR China Organisers : Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd and Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Exhibition times : 9.00am to 4.30pm every day Entrance fee : Free via registration

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