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May 06, 2013
Mexico is fast becoming a hot spot for trade show companies looking to expand their portfolios into the Latin America market, with Reed Exhibitions acquiring Expo Nacional Ferretera, the largest event in the region serving the hardware, construction and electrical markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The show draws 80,000 buyers from 30 countries and 1,300 exhibitors to a 50,000 net square meter (538,195 net square feet) showfloor at Expo Guadalajara.
"Mexico is an attractive, long-term market for Reed Exhibitions and with these two leading brands - both enjoying synergies… more
May 06, 2013
Some 30 Navy Chiefs, Coast Guard Directors-General and heads of maritime agencies in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide will be taking part in IMDEX Asia 2013 May 14-16 at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC) in Singapore.
IMDEX Asia 2013 also will showcase a lineup of warships from around the world with the participation of 15 warships from nine countries including Australia, France, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States and Singapore.
In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to see, for the first time, USS Freedom, which has just arrived in Singapore.… more
May 06, 2013
More than 400 companies are scheduled to exhibit at Messe Duesseldorf Asia’s wire Southeast ASIA 2013, 10th International Wire & Cable Trade Fair for Southeast Asia and Tube Southeast ASIA 2013, 9th International Tube & Pipe Trade Fair for Southeast Asia on tap Sept. 17-19 in Bangkok.
wire and tube Southeast ASIA 2013 is expected to outperform the successful 2011 edition with the participation of higher profile large international companies, approximately 15 percent of which are first-time exhibitors.
Seven country group exhibits from Austria, China, Germany, Italy, Singapore… more
May 06, 2013
With the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference and Exhibition at Chicago’s McCormick Place this week, it was perfect timing to announce the venue has committed to obtaining 100 percent of its electricity from wind power.
“We are committed to having renewable energy as part of our comprehensive efforts to implement environmentally-friendly, sustainable practices,” said David Causton, general manager of McCormick Place.
… more
May 06, 2013
The 35th Asia Pacific Dental Congress (APDC 2013) will be arriving to the Malaysian shores again for the fourth time in two decades.
Supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), the APDC 2013 is on tap this week at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Organised by The Malaysian Dental Association (MDA), a member of The Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF), the APDC 2013 gathers speakers to present their current findings on various dental disciplines, as well as to instill the need for education and knowledge sharing.
With the theme “Synergizing Practice… more
May 06, 2013
Messe Frankfurt-organised Intertextile Beijing Apparel Fabrics concluded this year to a show-record 1,300 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions – up 2.5% over the previous year.
The three-day event, running from 27th to 29th March 2013, attracted 25,000 visitors to the China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC) in Beijing. Messe Frankfurt reported the top 10 participating countries/regions of visitors were from mainland China, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, the U.S., Turkey, Russia, Taiwan, India and Pakistan.
Messe Frankfurt also highlighted the increased participation of European… more
May 06, 2013
According to an article in The South China Morning Post, the Hong Kong Government’s Planning Department has earmarked a location adjacent to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre(HKCEC) to build a new six-story convention complex. According to the planning proposal, construction of the building will sit atop a new subway station scheduled for completion by 2020 – when construction of the convention centre can begin.
The Government has so far said the complex will only be used for conventions and meetings, and will not be a phase three expansion of the HKCEC. The complex… more
May 06, 2013
NASDAQ-listed Global Sources announced an agreement has been made to acquire a proportion of the Shenzhen International Machinery Manufacturing Industry Exhibition (SIMM) and its related trade shows. According to the terms of the agreement, Global Sources will acquire a 70% stake in the Shenzhen International Machinery Automation Exhibition and the Shenzhen International Mould Making Technology & Product Exhibition, and a 56% stake in the Shenzhen International Cutlery & Tools Exhibition and the Shenzhen International Metal Processing… more
May 06, 2013
The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the province of Phuket hosted the first in the seminar series “Phuket – Towards Sustainable MICE City” to help promote the south-western coastal destination as a MICE hub.
More than 100 delegates from the public and private sectors in Phuket and neighbouring provinces attended the seminar themed “Charming Andaman”, where TCEB highlighted Phuket’s six major attributes: 1) Adventure activities, 2) History and culture, 3) Experience and knowledge, 4) Green travelling and sustainable meeting, 5)… more
May 05, 2013
In its 8th year, InfoComm China 2013 continues to grow, drawing 19,431 attendees, a 20-percent increase compared with the 2012 show, to the China National Convention Center in Beijing.
The three-day annual pro audiovisual show, held in early April, has grown so much since its inception that next year it will fill the entire CNCC, according to show organizers.
"We are really thrilled by this year's success, as it once again proved companies in China are recognizing the importance of pro AV in providing a competitive edge to their businesses,” said Richard Tan, the show’s… more
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