WCA March 2014

Industry news Association on hand to help members at 2014 exhibitions

GIVEN the great success of the previous five editions, wire China 2014 will continue to lead the latest trend in China’s wire and cable industry. Organised by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co Ltd and Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute, the next show will be held 24 th to 27 th September 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and will continue to provide the wire industry the best trade and exchange platform in China and the whole of Asia. Similarly, Messe Düsseldorf, with its subsidiary, Messe Düsseldorf India, will be responsible for bringing in exhibitors from India and from all over the world to the fifth edition of Wire & Cable India 2014, to be held at the Mumbai Convention and Exhibition Centre 28 th to 30 th October. As a main international industry partner of Messe Düsseldorf, the International Wire and Machinery Association will be at both Shanghai and Mumbai exhibitions to support its members. Association staff will be on hand to provide on-site exhibition assistance and advice, and catering, Internet access and meeting room facilities will be available on the IWMA stand. Excellent IWMA exhibitor packages will be available to members and will include stand space, shell scheme, carpet, furniture, lighting, fascia panel, power and stand cleaning as well as the option for additional services such as on-stand translators, audio visual equipment and local poster printing. The association can also advise on logistical issues such as shipping of display material, hotel bookings, meet and greet service at the airport and visa invitation letters as required, all intended to take the stress out your exhibition preparation. Details of the exhibitor packages will be available soon, so look out for further information at www.iwma.org wire China 2012 attracted 903 exhibitors, among which 246 were international exhibitors. The gross exhibition area reached 86,500m 2 , and the net exhibition total area was 40,849m 2 . During the four-day show, wire China 2012, together with Tube China 2012, attracted 33,469 visitors from 85 countries and regions, including 3,902 trade visitors from overseas, representing 11.66 per cent of total visitor numbers. With 291 exhibitors from 25 countries covering 5,560m 2 of exhibition space, Wire & Cable India 2012 was the largest ever. The event featured country group exhibits from Austria, China, France, Germany, Italy and the USA. More than 10,500 visitors attended to view the latest technologies. International Wire & Machinery Association – UK Website : www.iwma.org

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