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| 2009 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair Opens Successfully |
with Emphasis on Closer Industry Collaboration |
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| (Hong Kong, 2 December 2009) The 2009 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair (2009 HKPCA & IPC Show) opened today at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China. The Fair, the flagship trade show in Southern China for the PCB and EA industry, will run until 4 December. Under the theme "Join Hands Leap Ahead," this year's show emphasizes closer industry collaboration throughout the supply chain in order to survive the current market downturn and emerge stronger in 2010. |
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| Ideal Platform for Technology Exchange |
| In her opening speech Ms. Ivy Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association, said, "With the presence of the full supply chain under one roof, the show serves as an ideal platform for product sourcing and technology exchange. As the most representative trade event in Southern China, the show will be an impetus and contributor to sustaining industry growth." |
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| Despite the economic downturn, the show is sold out for the second consecutive year, with over 1,000 booths taken by more than 350 exhibitors representing every stage of the supply chain, including raw material suppliers, manufacturers and equipment vendors. Exhibitors come from 15 countries and regions, including Australia, Austria, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK and the USA, and feature such major names as Atotech, C Sun, Dow (Formerly Rohm and Haas), Elec & Eltek, Han’s, Hitachi Via, Jadason, Kingboard, Meadville, Multek, Schmoll, Techwise, Vega, WKK, World Wide and many more. |
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| The show and its associated On-Site Forum and International Technical Conference, as well as additional social events including a Welcome Cocktail and Golf Tournament, will present an invaluable opportunity for industry participants to exchange ideas and information and develop new partnerships, enabling them to position themselves for the expected market rebound in 2010. |
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| International Technical Conference Reinforces Collaborative Theme |
| Addressing Fair visitors at the ceremony, Mr. Denny McGuirk, Chairman of IPC, Association Connecting Electronics Industries, told them, "You'll find thousands of colleagues here, each with his or her own expertise. By working together, we can all be stronger and more successful". Mr. McGuirk also stressed the benefits of the Technical Conference, describing it as, "an excellent resource for your company with a dynamic program on the markets and technologies where China excels". |
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| Focusing on Market, Technology and Collaboration as the three keys to the success of the PCB industry, the Conference’s Marketing Track will be addressed by major downstream customers elaborating on their needs and expectations for 2010. Meanwhile the Technical track will offer updates on the latest technical developments and research results in the industry. |
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| Strong Organization and Support |
| The show is jointly organized by the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA), IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangzhou Sub-Council (CCPIT-GZ). The show is honored to have prominent industry figures and officials to officiate at the opening ceremony. These include Shenzhen Science & Technology, Industry, Trade and Information Committee, Shenzhen Conference Exhibition Association, Taiwan Printed Circuit Association, Indian Printed Circuit Association, Institute for Supply Management Hong Kong and Guangdong Province Environmental Protection Industry Association. |
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| 2010 Show to Focus on Growth |
| The 2010 HKPCA & IPC Show, to be held at the same venue, the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, from 1 to 3 December 2010, will have the theme "Inspiration, Integration, Progression", and will showcase the new growth opportunities opened up by market recovery. It is expected to continue the tradition, started in 2002, of being the leading PCB and EA trade show for sourcing and technology exchange in Southern China. |
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| For more information on the show and the conference, please visit www.hkpca-ipc-show.org. The Conference agenda is available from www.hkpca-ipc-show.org/conference. |
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| About HKPCA |
| Established since 2000, HKPCA is a Hong Kong-based trade association dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights and interests of its member companies in the printed circuit industry. As the number of PCB manufacturers in China continues to grow, HKPCA organizes technical/business seminars, training courses, conferences and exhibitions in Hong Kong and mainland China on a regular basis to help members and other industry players to sustain their growth. For more information, please visit www.hkpca.org |
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| About IPC |
| IPC is a global trade association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 2,700 member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $1.7 trillion global electronics industry. IPC maintains additional offices in Taos, N.M.; Arlington, Va.; Garden Grove, Calif.; Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; and Shanghai and Shenzhen, China. For more information, please visit www.ipc.org |
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| About CCPIT-GZ |
| CCPIT-GZ was established in 1985. Over the past 20 years, CCPIT-GZ has been abiding by the principle of promoting international trade and cooperation, in addition to enhancing international communication and friendship. CCPIT-GZ has successfully organized various trade shows and authentication of export documents, training, information, consultation, mediation and arbitration of business disputes. For more information, please visit http://guangzhou.ccpit.org |
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