WCN Spring 2009

Preview of wire Russia 2009, 12-15 May, Moscow

The IWMA is offering its tremendous value ‘Caviar’ exhibitor packages for booths in prime positions in the hall, and organisations interested in exhibiting should contact the Secretariat as soon as possible. The principal sectors to be showcased at wire Russia 2009 are: Wire manufacturing and finishing • machinery Cable, fastener and spring • materials Materials, special wires and cables Measuring and control technology • Test engineering, and other specialist • areas For practical advice on exhibiting or visiting or for more information about 'Caviar' exhibitor packages please contact the Secretariat. • manufacturing machinery Process technology tools • • Auxiliary process technology

Moscow will provide the industries with an ideal platform to sell into this key market and establish important relationships. Since the inaugural event in 2003 wire Russia has grown by 40%. At the last concurrent exhibitions in 2007 there were 234 exhibitors from 29 countries as well as 13,500 trade visitors from all parts of the Russian Federation. wire Russia 2009, which opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hours, will be located in the well appointed Forum Hall. This bright andairyhallisanidealfacilityforexhibiting in the world class Zao Expocentr. The IWMA, which has sponsored every edition since 2003, will be exhibiting on an information booth with a range of support services for members and for its exhibitor group. Executive Board members, Terry Robinson and Steve Rika will run the IWMA stand.

Despite the global economic situation Russia remains one of the most attractive growth markets in the medium and long term. The ongoing need to modernise this huge country will stimulate demand in the machinery and equipment sector. Over the three years leading up to 2008 Russia’s GDP exceeded 6% with booming consumption and investments soaring by 10% per annum. Despite the economic problems that began in 2008 Russia will continue to expand its supply of energy and raw materials and therefore will require further substantial investments to build and develop its transport and conveyance capabilities. Doing business in Russia can present problems, but the concurrent wire and Tube Russia 2009 exhibitions in central

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May 12 – 15, 2009 Forum

Hotel Crown Plaza

Hotel Ukraine

May 12 – 15, 2009 Hall 7

North Entrance

May 12 – 15, 2009 Hall 3

West Entrance

Entrance Expocentr

South Entrance

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