SHANGHAI, China, July 12, 2005 (Xinhua-PRNewswire) -- PSC 2005 -- China's No.1 International Exhibition on Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems will take centre-stage in Shanghai on July 13-16 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Since its last staging, the size of the exhibition has increased by 50% and has since gathered the support of over 100 local and international media.
PSC 2005, the 6th International Exhibition on Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems and General Machinery, comprises six related industry profiles namely, Pumps & Systems, Valves & Piping, Compressors & Systems, Fluid Power, Control & Instrumentation and General Machinery. Held concurrently are Chemtec China 2005, Watertech China 2005 and Envirotec China 2005.
This industry-to-industry exhibition will host more than 500 participating companies from nearly 100 countries and regions, out of which 80% are overseas exhibitors. PSC 2005 is set to draw over 20,000 industry professionals and trade visitors within China and the Asian region.
"With the different regions in China undergoing different pace of growth, development and revitalization programmes, PSC 2005 provides a business platform for international companies to tap on the abundant opportunities in the industrial, manufacturing and engineering industry/sectors offered through the various markets within China," said Ms Dilys Yong Mee Hiong, Group President of HQ Link Pte Ltd.
The exhibition is organized by HQ Link Group and Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. join it as co-organist. HQ Link Group has also brought the PS Show Series to various strategic locations in Asia. Among the established PS Show Series are the PSA Show Series in Singapore (Asia's Largest International Exhibition on Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems), the PSC Show Series in China (China's No. 1 International Exhibition on Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems) and the PSV Show Series (The International Exhibition on Rotating Equipment; Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems; Fluid Power and Control Systems & Instrumentation in Vietnam). In addition, the debut staging of PS India (The International Exhibition on Rotating Equipment; Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems; Fluid Power and Control Systems & Instrumentation in India) and PS Middle East (The International Exhibition on Rotating Equipment; Fluid, Air & Gas Handling Systems; Fluid Power and Control Systems & Instrumentation in Middle East) will take place this year. Since PSC landed China in 1999, HQ Link Group and Shanghai International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Have continued to hold the exhibition successfully.
Exhibition Highlights
PSC 2005 has garnered some of the most prevalent exhibitors to showcase their products and services, which consist of a good mix of both international and local industry players. International companies with a significant presence at the exhibition include Grundfos Pumps, KSB Shanghai Pump, ITT Industries, FS-Elliott, GHH-Rand, Mann+Hummel Filter Trading, Iwaki Pumps, Kobelco Compressors Manufacturing, Spirax Sarco, SPX Air Treatment, Festo, Hoerbiger, VMC Shanghai, Dajing Pump Trade, Hamilton-Sundstrand Industrial, Baldor Electric, Ace Equipment, Ranhill KWI, Winston Engineering (Singapore), Italian companies like Pedrollo, FINI, Zilmet and Mas Pompe Sanyii (Turkey), out of many others.
Prominent Chinese companies in PSC 2005 include Shanghai East Pump Group, Shanghai Liancheng, Shanghai Kalee, WenLing TonTop Pumps, Shanxi Fans, Shanghai United Compressors, Shanghai Schneider-Sunshine Compressor, Shanghai Gadelius Electronic Machine, KCM Valve and Shanghai Haochao among their other counterparts.
This year PSC 2005 will see four national / group pavilions from Germany, Korea, Singapore and Italy. Leading the group is the Germany pavilion organised by VDMA -- Compressors, Compressed Air and Vacuum Technology Association, VDMA -- Pumps + Systems Association and VDMA -- Valve Manufacturers Association. The Singapore pavilion was organised by Singapore Manufacturers' Federation, and the Italy pavilion by the Federation of the Italian Association of Mechanical & Engineering Industries (ANIMA) and The Italian Pumps Manufacturers Association (ASSOPOMPE). The formation of the Korea pavilion also had great support from the Ansan City Government.
PSC 2005 Industry Seminars
The four industry seminars themed Pumps Market and Standardisation, Fluid Technology, Pumps Usage for the Chemical Industry and Compressors Market and Technology are specially structured for participants to get the latest market and product information from expert industry speakers, network with speakers, industry peers and competitors, and to understand the intricacies of the Chinese market.
Other value-adding activities
The Exhibitors' Presentations are an avenue for visitors and industry peers to learn more about the latest products and services available in the market.
A Plant Visit to Shanghai Shidongkou Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant is open to both exhibitors and visitors to learn first-hand on the process of waste treatment. It is also an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the structure and operations adopted in China.
Visitors who wish to meet specific Exhibitors and vice versa, can take part in the Pre-qualified Business Meetings which are specially arranged beforehand to ensure an efficient and effective meeting to cultivate a potential business relationship.
All in all, PSC 2005 will be an asset to both local and international exhibitors. International exhibitors will have the benefit of gaining valuable insight into China's booming market, readying them for the upcoming business challenges. It is a platform to facilitate partnership, technology exchange and dealership and to explore setting up manufacturing facilities in China. While, the local Chinese exhibitors could take this opportunity to establish networks, showcase their available equipment and services and take advantage of the immense amount of business opportunities that could be provided by the global market.
For more information and updates on PSC 2005, please visit www.psc2005.com.
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