Southeast Asia's Longest Running Trade Show for Beauty Industry Offers a Plethora of Opportunities in 2016 Edition with a Great Exhibitor and Features Line-up

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- beautyexpo 2016, firmly established as the leading and longest running event for the beauty industry in Malaysia and the region prepares to present the industry with a larger event this year with 443 brands represented on the show floor spanning over 10,000 sq m as it opens its doors to visitors at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 14 to 17 October 2016. Organised by UBM Asia, the event this year will add several new features and showcase areas in direct response to market needs, potential and growth. Aside from the main exhibition which will feature over 200 participating companies representing 22 countries, several speciality zones including beauty, hair, make-up and nail zones it will also include pavilions representing Korean, Taiwanese, Thai and Singaporean manufacturers and suppliers, and a dedicated product demo and seminars area. The 2016 edition will also include new and first-time participating companies with product categories such as Halal and Bumiputera products, working in close collaboration Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and in-line with Malaysia's aspirations to become a leading global producer of Halal products and services, a market which is estimated at USD945.8 million in Southeast Asia and is expected to reach USD1037.7 million by the end of this year (2016).  

Visitors flock to beautyexpo in Kuala Lumpur annually to source for products and meet suppliers and manufacturers of beauty products and equipment

Also debuting at the event this year will be an exclusive 'Health and Wellness Zone' for the progressive 'new healthy' market and will include a range of products such as vitamins, nutrition, antioxidants, age-based nutrition, energy and stamina, weight management, and fortified foods and beverages. Taking place alongside the event on the show floor during the 4-day event will be several competitions organised in conjunction with leading industry associations. For the very first time the organisers have launched beautyface Embroidery-Malaysia International Embroidery Competition co-organised with Beauty World Lifestyle, Brow Art Asia & Singapore Aesthetic Education Pte Ltd. Another most anticipated competition held every year at beautyexpo is the APHCA Hair & Makeup Competition which will run-concurrent with Pertandingan Inovasi Seni. This competition is co-organised with Asia Pacific Hairdressers & Cosmetologist Association (APHCA) and supported by Bumiputera Hairdressing Association (BUHA) and Malaysia Bumiputera Make Up Artist Association (MBMUAA). Both new and returning visitors to the event can expect an enthralling event with several new features and plenty of innovative beauty products showcased exclusively at beautyexpo over the event period.

"Visitors to Beauty Expo 2016 can expect a great line-up of exhibitors, competitions, seminars, product-demo areas and networking opportunities. This year the new product zones and brands are a result of a year-long market research and promotion to meet the potential of the beauty industry in Malaysia and the region. We are very fortunate to receive the support of Asia Pacific Hairdressers & Cosmetologist Association (APHCA), Bumiputera Hairdressing Association (BUHA), Korea Cosbeauty Industry Cooperative (KCIC), Malaysia Bumiputera Make Up Artist Association (MBMUAA), SME International trade Association of Malaysia (SMITA) and Spa & Wellness Association Malaysia (SWAS) as the event grows year-on-year offering beauty industry professionals with a much deserved platform for learning, promotion and attracting talents to meet changing consumer needs ", commented Mr M Gandhi Managing Director- ASEAN Business, UBM Asia.

beautyexpo16 is a free-to-attend event which will be held from 14-17 October at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. For more information and exhibitor list visit www.beautyexpo.com.my

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beautyexpo is the leading and longest running event for the beauty industry in Malaysia and the region, participants at the 2016 edition of Beauty Expo will be able to experience more than just a trade show. With over 500 participating brands representing over 12 countries, bringing together the very best in beauty and wellness products from skincare products, cosmetics, nail care, bath, body and oral hygiene to packaging, ingredients, machinery and accessories. The event attracts over 17,000 visitors annually including wholesalers, distributers, agents and retailers of beauty and related products, owners of beauty salons, hair salons, nail salons and spas, stylists, make-up artists, beauty consultants, therapists, dermatologists, pharmacists and aesthetic doctors, sourcing managers, procurement heads, R&D managers and purchasing managers, and many others! For more information visit www.beautyexpo.com.my

About UBM Asia -- the show organiser (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is the largest trade show organiser in Asia and the largest commercial organiser in China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global network of 30 offices and 1,300 staff in 24 major cities. We operate in 20 market sectors with 230 exhibitions and conferences, 23 trade publications, 20 online products for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world.

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