WCA September 2016

Rapid growth and ‘green’ focus spotlights Asia Industry 4.0, regenerative power and growth, it seems, are nothing new these days. Changes are happening quickly within the industry – and perhaps nowhere more so than in Asia. It does seem fitting that the industry turns its attention to both China and India, with the staging of wire China and Wire & Cable India at the end of September and beginning of October. China’s growth seems to have been unparalleled for many years now – and this will again be reflected in this year’s exhibition, with a further decade forecast of increasing demand for wind power, solar power and nuclear power, all placing demands on the wire and cable industry. This is also set against the backdrop of growing awareness for green and energy-saving development. Our coverage of the exhibition starts on page 82. Just a week or so later, the Indian subcontinent is thrust into the limelight with the staging of Wire & Cable India in Mumbai. Growing steadily over a number of years, this show in many ways highlights all the advantages available to both domestic companies and investors alike.

This year more than 400 exhibitors from 25 different countries will be heading for Mumbai, some of which can be found in our preview section which starts on page 99.

David Bell Editor

When and where 2016 2-5 October IWCS – symposium and trade exhibition – Rhode Island, USA Organisers : IWCS Tel : +1 717 993 9500 Email : phudak@iwcs.org Website : www.iwcs.org 2016 5-7 October Wire and Cable India – trade exhibition – Mumbai, India Organisers : Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt Ltd Fax : +91 112 697 1746 Email : info@wire-india.com Website : www.wire-india.com

2017 23–25 March TEL – trade exhibition – Istanbul, Turkey Organisers : Voli Fuar Hizmetleri Fax : +90 212 604 5051 Email : info@voli.com.tr Website : http://tel-fair.com

2016 25–29 October EuroBLECH –

trade exhibition – Hanover, Germany Organisers : Mack Brooks Exhibitions Ltd Fax : +44 1727 814 401 Email : info@euroblech.com Website : www.euroblech.com

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Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2016

Photo credit: bigstockphoto.com, “Providence, Rhode Island”, Photographer: Sean Pavone