Wealth of information to be found at summit and conferences
Business Matchmaking Forum helps to explore new business opportunities
More than 50 visitor delegations are expected to attend the fair
Water Expo China & Water Membrane China, China's most important water industry platform is attracting more than 450 exhibitors to its 2012 show which will be held at the China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China from 29 – 31 October.
The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society and the Membrane Industry Association of China. The event is approved by China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology, and sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources. It is the first water business exhibition and the only 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.
This year's 22,000 sqm show will have exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including group pavilions from:
• Germany: organised by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs , Infrastructure, Transport and Technology, in cooperation with Bayern International, Bavarian Bureau for International Business Relations
• Japan: organised by the Japan-China Economic Association
• Switzerland: organised by Swissenviro.ch
• Taiwan region: organised by the Taiwan Drinking Water Equipment Association
Other exhibitors include:
• Australia: Rubicon Water
• Austria: Andritz, Anton Paar, BAUER, and s::can
• Czech Republic: Nafigate
• Denmark: Aquaporin A/S
• France: Arkema
• Germany: Erhard Armaturen GmbH & Co KG, Festo (China) Ltd and Passavant-Geiger
• Hong Kong: Water Galaxy
• India: C.R.I Pumps Pvt Ltd
• Japan: Biocera Co Ltd, Econity Co Ltd, Kubota Corporation, Polyglu International Co Ltd
• Korea: HANMEE Entec Co Ltd, SAM BO SCIENTIFIC Co Ltd
• Taiwan: Easywell Water Systems, East Chain Hardware, Goldstar Carbon Tech Inc, Hwa Ghih Technology Co Ltd, Ming Fung Enterprise Co Ltd and Wee Sheng
• USA: Biocleaners Inc and John Deere (China) Investment Co Ltd
Chinese exhibitors include Beijing Capital Water, Beijing Control Ease Automation Software, Beijing WellinTech Development Co Ltd, Duoyuan Global Water Inc, Focused Photonics, Sandong Jingjin Environmental Equipment Co Ltd, Sanlixin, Xinxing Pipes Co Ltd and Yiwen.
Commenting on the show, Mr Li ZanTang, Secretary General of CHES said: "By 2020, China aims to expand coverage of the public water supply network to 95 percent of urban areas. Working towards this goal, under the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), almost RMB 410 billion will be spent to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in cities and towns. Additionally, almost RMB 430 billion is being invested nationally to improve urban sewage treatment and recycling facilities. This is providing a wide range of opportunities for domestic and international companies who want to assist China in upgrading its water facilities.”
To facilitate business, the fair covers eight of the most important market sectors in China:
• Water solution and service provider
• Water purification and membrane
• Wastewater treatment and equipment
• Water information, automation and apparatus
• Pump, valves, pipe and fittings
• Water resource
• Water saving, irrigation, flood prevention and drought resistance
• Sludge treatment and disposal
Wealth of information to be found at summit and conferences
Running alongside Water Expo China + Water Membrane China is the 7th China International Water Business Summit and professional conference with more than 40 sessions offering a valuable perspective into the trends of China’s water market. Topics include:
• New water resources, framework and market opportunity
• Industrial policy interpretation and industrial market prospects
• New market opportunity – finding new water resources
• International water industry experience
• Onsite presentations
In addition there will be several on-site conferences to give further insight into China’s water industry:
• Shijiazhuang Environmental Science Society Communication Meeting
• Membrane Technology Exchange Conference
• Riverway Ecological Conference
• Japan Water Business Conference on Products and Services Promotion
• Water Quality Monitoring Technology and Management Forum
• 2012 Advanced Technology of Pumps and Valves Communication Meeting
• International Water Business Matchmaking Forum
Representing Water Membrane China, Mr You Jinde, Secretary General of MIAC said the latest membrane technology will be introduced during on-site conferences, such as:
• Latest progress in reverse osmosis membrane technology
• Application of new generation of Puron immersive ultrafiltration membrane
• Application of Vontron ultrafiltration membrane in water treatment field
• Applications of Woongjin CSM anti-pollution membrane and nanofiltration membrane in wastewater reuse fields
Business Matchmaking Forum helps to explore new business opportunities
The International Business Matchmaking Forum is a key event for companies to explore business opportunities.
The round table conference will feature 10 professionals from different sectors of the water industry. They will meet with overseas exhibitors to help them better understand the opportunities arising from China’s water industry.
More than 50 visitor delegations are expected to attend the fair
Commenting on the fair’s popularity Mr Jason Cao, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd added: “Water Expo China + Water Membrane China is becoming more popular, attracting an increasing number of visitors, including more than 50 domestic delegations, organised by Asia Environmental Protection, Beijing Association of Chemical Industry, China Association of Machinery Industry for Environmental Protection, China Water, China Water & Wastewater, Shanghai Water Reclamation Trade Association, Shijiazhuang Environmental Science Society, Tianjin Institute of Hydroelectric and Power Research, Seawater Desalination and Membrane Technology Research Center in Tianjin University and Water-Industry Market.”
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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