SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- As part of the China International Industry Fair 2008 being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS), Industrial Automation Show (IAS) and Energy Show (ES) all kicked-off yesterday, proving to be a magnet for exhibiting firms, decision-makers, buyers and industry professionals in the fields of metalworking, machine tools, automation and energy technology. More than 1,200 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions are showcasing their products and solutions over a total display area of 79,500 square meters. More than 100,000 visitors are expected to clinch business in the fields of metalworking and machine tool, automation and energy.
World renowned domestic and overseas exhibitors such as, Shenyang Machine Tool, Beijing Hollysys, Trumpf, AMADA, Bystronic, Siemens, ABB, Rittal, Pheonix, TURCK, Lenze, FUJI Electric, China National Petroleum and China Huaneng Group have all come along with their cutting-edge products and technologies.
"Rapid trade development between China and Germany shows the Chinese market is becoming increasingly important for Germany. The combination of these three shows will surely consolidate the trade ties between Chinese and German enterprises," states Dr. Andreas Gruchow, member of the board at Deutsche Messe.
Once again over 500 exhibitors from across the globe are taking part in this year's MWCS, occupying around 40,000 sqm of display space. A highlight of the show is expected to be the laser-cutting sector, attracting numerous foreign and domestic exhibitors, including market leaders like Trumpf, AMADA, Bystronic, Hankwang, Mitsubishi, Mazak, Han's Laser, Unity Prima, Chutian and Huagong.
China, a leading country in the industry, boasts the highest growth rate in the industrial automation sector throughout the entire Asian region. The fast development in industrial automation upgraded IAS -- an international trade fair for production and process automation, electrical systems, robots, industrial automation software & IT and microsystems -- a key event in this sector throughout Asia. This year's edition welcomes 480 exhibitors in a display area of 32,000 sqm, embracing acknowledged international market leaders such as Siemens, ABB, Funac, TURCK, Rittal, and P+F, etc. The "Robot Sector" and "Industrial Safety" are the main themes of the fair. Visitors will once again experience a perfect binding of industry automation and factory automation which will be sure to uncover a new phase of automation application and industry upgrading.
As the only event in China that covers all the sectors of the energy industry, ES 2008 draws 150 exhibitors to the 11,500 sqm display area and will definitely provide an international communications and business platform of the highest standard in Asia, especially Chinese relevant enterprises and professionals. Statistics show that demand for electricity in China will rise by an annual average of 4.5% by the year 2030. The huge market potential presents an attractive proposition to global investors and equipment suppliers. The list of distinguished exhibitors includes such well-known names as China National Petroleum Corporation, China Huaneng Group and China Huadian.
Apart from the display of products and technology, a rich line up of events will be held for industrial promotion: Application of Laser Cutting Forum -- Focus on Auto and Aeronautics & Astronautics; 2008 International Metalworking Applied Technology Forum; Press Conference for EMO Milano 2009; 2008 International Robotics and Automation Symposium; Wireless Technology Forum; the 7th Seminar on MES (Manufacturing Executive System); and the 4th Forum on Power Distribution Intelligence. These conferences, focusing on current trends and hot topics in the fields of metalworking, automation and energy, will convene a great number of professionals and provide both exhibitors and visitors an ideal meeting place for technological and business exchanges.
MWCS, IAS and ES 2008 are co-organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover-Messe International GmbH, Hannover Fairs Shanghai Ltd and Shanghai World Expo (Group).
