Interest in China’s water industry surges with record number of exhibitors and visitors
40 sessions of valuable market insights
First time special display wall event
Aqua Star awards to be presented
The 2012 edition of Water Expo China + Water Membrane China opens today, 29 October 2012, at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China, with a record number of exhibitors due to a surge of interest in China’s water industry
Taking part in the opening ceremony were government officials and representatives from the show organisers and co-operating organisations and companies:
• Mr Li Guoying, Vice Minister of Ministry of Water Conservancy
• Mr Li Guoying, Vice Minister of Ministry of Water Conservancy
• Mr Li Guoying, Vice Minister of Ministry of Water Conservancy
• Mr Jing Zhengshu, President of China Hydraulic Engineering Society
• Mr Wang Shouqiang, former Vice Minister and Honorary Director of Ministry of Water Conservancy
• Mr Zhao Jungui, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of Petrochemical Association
• Mr Gao Congjie, Member of China Academy of Engineering
• Mr Li Zantang, Secretary General of the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society
• Mr Lu Xiaobao, President of the Membrane Industry Association of China
• Mr Stephan Buurma, Member of the Extended Board of Management, Messe Frankfurt GmbH
• Mr You Jinde, Secretary General of the Membrane Industry Association of China
• Mr Cao Jiansheng, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd
The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society and the Membrane Industry Association of China. It is approved by China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology, and sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources.
Importantly, it is the first water business exhibition and a government approved event where exhibitors and visitors can meet with key government decision makers, collect valuable market information and network with industry peers. It’s also a key event for meeting new agents and distributors and connecting with existing business associates.
The 22,000 sqm show opened with 450 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including national groups and pavilions from Austria, Germany, Korea and Taiwan region. It is estimated that 30,000 trade visitors from 36 countries and regions will visit the show including more than 50 domestic and international visitor delegations such as:
• Alliance University, India
• Beijing Chemical Business Association
• Beijing University of Chemical Technology
• China Instruments Industry Association Analytical Instruments Sub-committee
• International Private Water Association
• Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Shanghai Water Reclamation Trade Association
• Shijiazhuang Society of Environmental Science
• Tsinghua University
• Hebei University of Technology
Commenting on the show, Mr Li ZanTang, Secretary General of CHES said: “Water Expo China + Water Membrane China aims to assist the Chinese government in their desire to promote China’s water conservancy construction. Our show with its comprehensive exhibit profiles offers an effective business platform to make a greater contribution to China's economic construction.”
40 sessions of valuable market insights
During the show there are a number of events taking place offering a wealth of information. The most high profile event is the 7th China International Water Business Summit together with a number of other professional conferences which offer more than 40 sessions.
Mr Jason Cao, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd said: “Both the summit and other on-site events are offering a unique insight into China’s water market. Topics cover new market opportunities, industrial policy interpretation, water resource management, water investment and financing, and case studies and are invaluable for exhibitors wanting to do business in China.”
In addition, there were will be specialist conferences focusing on China’s membrane industry. Representing Water Membrane China, Mr You Jinde, Secretary General of MIAC said that topics include the latest in latest membrane technology. He added: “The show is an excellent meeting place for membrane industry players to present their latest products ranging from technologies for reverse osmosis membranes to ultrafiltration and nonfiltration membranes.”
To assist exhibitors to meet potential business partners, a round table conference called The International Business Matchmaking Forum is being held during the show. Its purpose is to introduce 10 professionals from different water industry segments to exhibitors to help increase their understanding of the business opportunities available in China’s diverse water market. It is a key event for companies to explore business opportunities.
First time special display wall event
Making a debut at the show are a number of special display areas around the show which will interest a wide range of industry people. These display areas are called:
• National Water Project Announcement Area
• National Seawater Desalination Achievement Display Wall
• Excellent Water-saving Program in Petrochemical Industries Display Wall
• The “Aqua Star” Awards Winner Announcement Wall
• Human Resource / Job Hunter Information Display Area
• Aqua Star awards to be presented
During Water Expo China + Water Membrane China, a number of Aqua Star Awards will be announced. This list is as follows:
• The Flagship Water Enterprise 2012
Beijing Capital Co Ltd
Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited
Beijing Poten Enviro Co Ltd
China Water Investment Co Ltd
General Water of China Co Ltd
Interchina Water Treatment Co Ltd
Sound Group
Tianjin Binhai Water Industry Group Co Ltd
Veolia Water
• The Professional Water Brand 2012
Andritz Technologies Ltd
Beijing Hanjian Heshan Pipeline Co Ltd
Bluestar (Beijing) Chemical Machinery Co Ltd
Hach Company
Sichuan Scimee Technologies Ltd
Xinxing Ductile Iron Pipes Co Ltd
Xylem (China) Co Ltd
• The Most Growing Water Enterprise 2012
Anheng Anheng WaterTest Co Ltd
Beijing Wanfotune Technologies Co Ltd
Beijing Wapwag Technology Co Ltd
CSD (Beijing) Environmental Protection Co Ltd
China Water Industry Group Limited
Ove Environmental Co Ltd
Sunda (Zhejiang) Environment Co Ltd
YIWEN Environmental Science Technology Co Ltd
• The Best Consulting Service Enterprise
Beijing Dayue Consulting Co Ltd
Beijing Ever Stone Environment Co Ltd
Beijing Yanyu Water Tech Co Ltd
Kadan Water (China) Investment Co Ltd
Shanghai Jiajie Eco-concrete Lawn Co Ltd
Shanxi Water Industry Investment Co Ltd
For more information about Water Expo China + Water Membrane China, please visit www.waterexpochina.com or email Ms Rebecca Zheng at rebecca.zheng@china.messefrankfurt.com.
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Background information on Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is Germany’s leading trade fair organiser, with 467.5 million euros in sales and 1,725 active employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and approx. 50 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2011, Messe Frankfurt organised 100 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds, featuring 578,000 square metres, are currently home to ten exhibition halls and an adjacent Congress Center. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com
Background information on the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society
The Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES), founded in 1931, is an academic organisation of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering professionals, affiliated with the China Association for Science and Technology. A comprehensive organisation, CHES has 100,000 individual members, 41 special commissions, nine working committees, 60 group members, and 31 local (provincial level) hydraulic engineering societies. It has become a significant force for China’s water resources science and technology development. CHES’s trade promotion arm, Beijing JiangHe BoHua Exhibition Co., has organised Water Expo China successfully every year from 1989 to 2007, and has built up close relationships with many associations, government organisations and manufacturers / companies in the water industry in China.
Background information on the Membrane Industry Association of China
The Membrane Industry Association of China (MIAC) is a state-level industrial society was established in 1995 by the former Ministry of Chemical Industry, the Chinese Academy of Science and the State Oceanic Administration and registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Representing professional and commercial entities in China’s membrane separation field, MIAC is a non-profit non-governmental organisation that operates under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. It is committed to protecting the legitimate interests of its members, the implementation of relevant policies and regulations in China, exchange and collaboration of the membrane industry in China and overseas, strengthening research and development in engineering and technology as well as promoting membrane industry development. MIAC has more than 400 members, most of whom are professional and commercial entities in scientific research, design, production, engineering and trading in the membrane industry. MIAC is also focused on early-stage evaluation of major membrane projects as entrusted by government departments and relevant companies.
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