Press Hong Kong, January 2015 New China International Exhibition Center Keena Tsui Tel +852 2238 9970 Fax +852 2519 8632 Keena.tsui@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com www.messefrankfurt.com.hk www.waterexpochina.com WEC15_PR1.doc 2015 relocates to New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing Overseas and domestic pavilions keen on upcoming show China s Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan creates ample business opportunities for industry players Starting in 2015,, China s first water business exhibition, will take place from 18 20 November. To accommodate continual expansion, the fair will relocate to the New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC) in Beijing. Approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People s Republic of China, the show will be organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society. The three-day event covers 25,000 sqm exhibition space, and is expected to welcome over 500 exhibitors, 35,000 visitors and 60 buyer delegations. Mr Jason Cao, Chairman of the Board of Management for Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, commented: is highly regarded by industry professionals and this sentiment is reflected in the number of exhibitors and visitors that attended the 2014 show. We had 320 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, as well as 24,408 visitors from 40 countries and regions, including 50 domestic and international delegations. Mr Li Zantang, Secretary General of the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society, added: The show is continuously Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd 35/F, China Resources Building 26 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
Page 2 strengthening and this growth is driven by the Chinese government s forthcoming policies on managing the country s water sources and waste water treatment initiatives. Additionally, we have built up our cooperation with industry associations, business chambers, research institutions and other related institutions to promote Water Expo China as one of the most important and comprehensive meeting platforms for the water industry. The new venue, NCIEC, is a leading exhibition centre and one of the landmarks in Beijing. The first-class fairground, consisting of 16 halls spanning over a total area of 200,000 sqm, has hosted some of the top exhibitions, trade events, seminars and conferences in the country. It is conveniently located 15 km from the Beijing International Airport and near public transportation. Line 15 of the Beijing Metro connects the NCIEC to the city centre and various tourist attractions. Overseas and domestic pavilions keen on upcoming show A large number of international exhibitors and pavilions have confirmed their participation in the 2015 show, such as the Korean Pavilion that will return with a larger area than last year. Mr Jin Hai Ri, Exhibition Department Manager of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency and one of the Korean Pavilion organisers, expressed: With the increasing number of water improvement projects in China, the Chinese market is very important to us. We see great potential for Korean companies to expand in China through establishing partnerships and joint ventures. Domestic water-related organisations have also exhibited similar levels of enthusiasm towards the fair. The Shandong Pavilion has confirmed its participation in 2015 again and will feature leading companies such as Jinan Anjier Co Ltd, who has reserved a larger booth for 2015 at the 2014 show.
Page 3 China s Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan creates ample business opportunities for industry players The prevention and control of water pollution is currently one of China s key development focuses. In the near future, the Chinese government will launch a new policy to guide the country s water quality issues. Known as the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan, the initiative aims to protect water sources. By 2017, the investments for water conversation projects are expected to be worth close to USD 330 billion. Therefore, future business opportunities for industry players are vast. is recognised among industry players as a platform that cover the entire water value chain. To accommodate government targets for water pollution prevention, exhibits at the 2015 fair include: Water resources, water ecology and environment Water business Water conservancy Water treatment technology and water industry equipment Water information, automation and apparatus Membrane and water purification Flood prevention and drought resistance For more information about, please visit www.waterexpochina.com or email Ms Rebecca Zheng at rebecca.zheng@china.messefrankfurt.com. Details about Messe Frankfurt's environmental technology events can be found at www.environment.messefrankfurt.com, including information about partners, themes, topics and details about Messe Frankfurt's expertise in the field.
Page 4 end Environment In the Environmental Technology Division, Messe Frankfurt groups together eight trade fairs for water, waste, air and ground management, as well as renewable energies, and thus ranks among the world s leading organisers of events for environmental technology. With these events, Messe Frankfurt offers manufacturers and users in important growth regions, such as India and China, the chance to exchange information about environmental and resource-friendly technologies. In China three trade fairs cover the most important aspects of modern environmental management:, Eco Expo Asia and Building Solar China. In India, the trilogy of Watertech India, Wastetech India and Cleantech India is one of the sector s main meeting places. Waste & Recycling Expo Canada and Municipal Equipment Expo Canada are rounding off the portfolio of fairs in the Environmental Technology Division. The environmental-technology fairs are part of the Technology Business Unit of Messe Frankfurt, which is responsible for over 50 trade fairs around the globe. Further information can be found at www.environment.messefrankfurt.com. Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is one of the world s leading trade fair organisers, generating around 550* million in sales and employing more than 2,200* people worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and around 50 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 160 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2014, Messe Frankfurt organised a total of 120* trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.Comprising an area of 578,000 square metres, Messe Frankfurt s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. 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. *Preliminary figures (2014) Background information on the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society
Page 5 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, 9 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 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.