wire Tube Southeast Asia 2011 sees double digit growth

20 September 2011 - wire Tube Southeast ASIA 2011 impressively confirmed its ranking as the region's leading platform for the wire, cable, tube and pipe industries with record figures of 392 exhibitors and more than 5,300 quality trade visitors from around the world. The exhibitions, which took place at BITEC (Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre) from 13-15 September 2011, exceeded expectations once again with visitorship that saw an increase of 20% from 2009, and an increase in overseas visitors by some 60%.

ASEAN visitors inclusive Thailand accounted for about 80% of the total visitor attendance, signifying that ASEAN buyers view Thailand as the leading forum for trade and business and the gateway to Southeast Asia for product distribution in the region. Numerous discussions took place on the show floor during all exhibition days which greatly boosted the professional atmosphere of the exhibitions. Many new high quality visitors came from around 40 countries including China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and the Middle East.

The response from the local, regional and international sectors to wire Tube Southeast ASIA this year has driven the exhibitions to yet another important stage in its strategic development. Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia commented: "The results of this year's wire and Tube Southeast ASIA proves that business in the wire, cable, tube and pipe sectors in the region is expanding strongly, driven by continued economic growth in Thailand and the Southeast Asian region. As the leading forum for buyers and sellers of the latest manufacturing equipment and technology across these sectors, we are pleased with the double digit growth both in terms of quality visitor turnout and exhibiting companies."

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Highlights from this year's exhibitions, included eight national pavilions and groups from Austria, China, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, and USA, and visiting delegations from Malaysia, India, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam. There was also a creative design showcase on stainless steel industrial products presented by members of the Thai Stainless Steel Development Association  (TSSDA). >> INSERT QUOTE from TSSDA

The opening ceremony attracted more than 300 guests, and was officially opened by Pongthep Jaruampornpan, deputy director-general, department of industrial works of the ministry of industry. Ringling extended a special welcome and appreciation to international buyers that visited Thailand, wishing them rewarding business transactions and an enjoyable experience in the city of Bangkok. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, director of domestic MICE at TCEB (Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau) also took to the stage to comment, "wire Tube Southeast ASIA has proven to be the region's flagship wire and tube trade fairs and we are truly honoured by such strong confidence in Thailand. It is a solid testament to the country's highly profitable wire and tube industries." Official industry partners from all over Europe and USA participated in this grand event to cut the ribbon and kick-start three days of vibrant business.

The growth in the number of international visitors attending was due in no small part to the success of the technical seminar series held in July this year in Jakarta, Taipei and Seoul which placed a spotlight on leading companies including EDER Engineering, Maillefer SA, Maschinenfabrik NIEHOFF, Reber Systematic, Rosendhal Maschinen and SIKORA AG.

Messe Dusseldorf Asia has announced dates for wire Tube Southeast ASIA 2013 - 17 to 19 September at BITEC, Bangkok, with a number of key exhibitors already showing strong commitment to return in 2013.

More information on the results of wire Tube Southeast ASIA 2011 will be released in the post-show report next month.