EXCELLENT RESULTS AT WIRE AND TUBE CHINA 2008

At the recent concurrent staging of wire China 2008, The All China - International Wire & Cable Industry Trade Fair and Tube China 2008, The All China - International Tube & Pipe Industry Trade Fair, 1,098 exhibitors showcased their newest technologies on 618,945 square feet of exhibit space to over 30,000 visitors. The shows closed at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre with satisfied exhibitor and visitors, filled order books and an encouraging outlook for good post show business.

The wire and tube trade fairs were jointly organized by Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd., the Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute and the Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Both events were supported by Messe Düsseldorf in Germany as well as numerous national and international associations, including the Wire and Cable Industry Suppliers Association (WCISA).

wire and Tube China 2008 featured country group exhibits from Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Korea, Spain, the U.S. and Taiwan. The two special showcases “Chemical” and “Spring and Fastener” experienced rapid growth - the number of companies participating within the “Chemical” exhibit doubled compared to the 2006 event.

Visitors at both trade fairs included delegations from India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. In addition, there were also delegations from numerous provinces and regions from Mainland China. Attendees gave wire and Tube 2008 good ratings.

The exhibitors were pleased with their participation in wire and Tube China 2008 and praised the excellent business talks with the attendees, their level of decision-making authority and high international ratio.

The wire and Tube China 2008 exhibits were supported by forums, conferences and technical seminars. A special highlight was the 2008 China Wire & Cable Industry Conference addressing “Sense, Concept, Sustainable Development”.

wire and Tube China have grown considerably during recent years and have become the leading wire and tube trade fairs in Asia. The prosperous Chinese market was certainly helpful in this development. The production volume of Chinese wire and cable accounts for 20% of the global market, with an annual growth rate of 10%. China is also the No. 1 producer and consumer of steel pipe worldwide. Moreover, the huge number of Chinese infrastructure projects, the utilization of pipes in energy transportation, the increase of automotive manufacturing and the post disaster reconstruction efforts drive the demand and enhance the further development of the industry.

wire and Tube China will be staged again in September 2010 in Shanghai. For further information on visiting or exhibiting at wire or Tube China 2010, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com. Or visit the web site http://www.mdna.com.

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