WCA January 2017

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IWCS and UL team up for China symposium

programme includes core courses in fibre, copper, materials, and new courses on the issues and technologies of high concern such as codes and standards. A supplier exhibition displays the latest products and services from the important suppliers in the cable and connectivity industry. The IWCS Symposium Committee generates a high calibre programme for each year’s conference, with over 100 papers and presentations in 20 compelling sessions over three full days. The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable & Connectivity Symposium is an opportunity to explore discussions on regional topical issues, learn about new technologies and network with global industry colleagues. IWCS – USA Website : www.iwcs.org

logical to establish this regional event in China as the premier venue to learn of new technologies in cable and connectivity materials, products, processes and applications,” he added. “IWCS is the most renowned and influential global symposium organiser in the field of connectivity technologies, and we believe that IWCS is the most effective at presenting technical papers.” In the technical conference, speakers present peer reviewed papers on timely, informative topics selected from hundreds of submitted abstracts from top firms around the globe. A keynote speaker addresses the attendees at a plenary luncheon. The executive track features prominent speakers and topics of interest to general and commercial management. The professional development

THE UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable & Connectivity Symposium is the premier Asian venue to learn of new technologies in cable and connectivity materials, products, processes and applications. IWCS Inc, producer of the International Cable & Connectivity Symposium, and UL, a global independent safety science company, have collaborated to establish a regional Asian conference in Shanghai, China. The UL and IWCS China 2017 Cable & Connectivity Symposium is the region’s leading forum for the exchange of information on technical innovations and solutions in the industry. Based on the IWCS educational symposium format, the China symposium will be held from 25 th to 27 th April 2017 at the Marriott Shanghai City Centre. “We were pleased to be asked by UL, a prominent and respected global organisation, to offer this additional regional conference in China,” said Robert Wessels Jr, chairman of IWCS. “This is our 65 th year of the global symposium conducted in the United States and we are now looking forward to presenting topics to a broader audience in Asia, particularly to those who cannot travel here.” The IWCS Symposium has been the leading worldwide conference for peer reviewed papers and presentations on technologies and trends in cable and connectivity for the communications, data, electronics, power, industrial, automotive and aerospace industries. L F Lai, vice president and general man- ager of UL’s Wire and Cable division agrees, adding: “The IWCS Connectivity Symposium is an internationally reputable conference for the wire and cable industry with a well-established history.” Reliable and higher speed connectivity is an increasing need, which is being fulfilled by the fast development of emerging technologies from global industry players. “As China is the largest market for wire and cable connectivity with the strongest need for acquiring the knowledge of latest innovations, it is

Malaysia conference for lubricant manufacturer

❍ The Metalube team at the conference in Malaysia

UK lubricants manufacturer Metalube hosted a conference at the Saujana Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for its Asia team. Delegates travelled from Turkey, UAE, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and China, covering almost the entire region. Douglas Hunt, commercial director, said: “This type of event is valuable in so many ways. It gives us a platform to train our Metalube teams, share new product developments and to highlight sales techniques. However, most importantly it allows our employees, who are scattered across the region, to meet up, form relationships and convey their personal experiences.” Metalube manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils and maintenance lubricants as well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming oils. The experienced exporter has offices in China, India, Brazil and UAE. Metalube Ltd – UK Website : www.metalube.co.uk

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