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| 2009 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair Opens Successfully |
Closes with Expressions of Optimism for the Industry's Future Prosperity |
| Tremendous Response with Record-breaking Booth Rebooking Rate |
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| (Hong Kong, 17 December 2009) Now in its eighth year, the 2009 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair (2009 HKPCA & IPC Show) reinforced its reputation as the flagship trade show for sourcing and technology exchange in Southern China for the PCB and EA industry. The Fair resulted in an encouraging turnout, with more than 30,000 visits recorded despite the difficulties faced by the industry. The Fair was successfully held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China, from 2 to 4 December under the theme “Join Hands Leap Ahead”. |
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| The emphasis of this year’s show, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA), the Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangzhou Sub-Council (CCPIT-GZ), was on building closer collaborative links throughout the supply chain to withstand the current market downturn and strengthen the industry in preparation for the expected economic recovery in 2010. According to on-site surveys, visitors found the show an excellent forum for exchanging ideas and information, seeking out new business partners, developing fresh opportunities, and bringing themselves up to date on the latest technology and product trends. |
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| Visitors and Exhibitors Confident of Market Recovery |
| Visitors and exhibitors alike expressed optimism about the outlook for the industry next year, with general expectations of an upturn in demand. More than 350 exhibitors, including 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, made the show a sellout for the second consecutive year, with over 1,000 booths being rebooked for 2010 during the show days. |
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| In on-site interviews, exhibitors were strongly appreciative of the show’s value as a platform to interact with clients and industry participants. Mr. Perry Chan, Training Manager - Electronics of Atotech, commented that “the show helps us to increase awareness and to promote our products”. He predicts positive growth in China for the next 3 to 5 years, with an ample supply of talent, equipment & resources. Mr. Hamed El-Abd, President of WKKD, remarked that he was happy to be at the show again as it helps his company find right and new customers. He expects future development of the PCB industry in China to be good as everyone in the world now looks to China, where it is easy to manufacture as everything is readily available at a competitive price. |
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| International Technical Conference Looks to Successful Future |
| Focusing on Market, Technology and Collaboration as the three keys to the success of the PCB industry, the concurrent International Technical Conference also looked towards a brighter future. China’s expanding domestic market was stressed by several Conference speakers as the key to future industry growth. Mr. Anthony Hilvers, Vice President of Industry Programs, IPC, pointed out that China was now the world’s largest PCB producer, while Mr. H.W. Kong, Honorary Chairman of the HKPCA, highlighted opportunities arising from the country’s move to 3G telephony and growing demand for electronic products, saying that: “PCB manufacturers with a sound financial position, wide product range, quality products and professional services will have a higher chance to reap the benefits owing to their close-to-market advantage”. Mr. Eric Fung, HKPCA Vice-Chairman, reinforced this message, pointing to favorable Chinese government policies, and also stressed the importance of other developing markets. |
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| 2010 Show to Highlight Growth Opportunities |
| The recovering market, and particularly the growth of demand in China, will set a positive tone for the 2010 PCB and EA Fair, under the theme “Inspiration, Integration, Progression”. The Fair, which will again be held at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from 1 to 3 December 2010, will focus on the new growth opportunities opened up by market recovery following the consolidation period of the past year. |
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| For more information on the show, please visit www.hkpca-ipc-show.org. |
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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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