Trevor Crawford, Ipex 2010 events director say for many Chinese manufacturers, Ipex 2010 will mark their second or third show which demonstrates the overall growth of their international graphic arts offerings.
He says, “A number of Chinese suppliers less well known internationally will also use Ipex as a global launch pad. We’ve already exceeded the number of exhibitors from China that participated in 2006, having currently 30 companies contracted compared to 27 in 2006.”
Crawford continues, “Demand remains high and we expect the overall numbers of exhibitors from this region to significantly rocket in 2010.”
Of all Chinese manufacturers confirmed so far, joint venture companies Shanghai Electric Corporation (SEC) and Goss International Corporation have secured the biggest footprint with 1,000sqm of floor space. They will use Ipex’s international role to promote the merged business, according to organisers.
Chen Da Xiong, chairman of Shanghai Electric Printing and Packaging Equipment Manufacturing Group says, “Ipex 2010 is the ideal platform for us to showcase our strong capabilities and demonstrate our growing product portfolio and differentiating technologies to the international graphic arts community.”
Ipex organisers say they are working in close partnership with PEIAC, the Printing and Printing Equipment Industries Association of China, to help exhibitors maximise their participation at the show.
Wang Demao, vice chariman executive of PEIAC says, “As organisers of two international exhibitions, China Print and Print China, we understand the tremendous contribution to the development of global printing industries made by Ipex over the years.”
He continues, “That’s why we are lending our support once again to Ipex 2010 by organising for Chinese companies to exhibit their products at the show. We estimate that the total Chinese exhibition area will reach 2000sqm.”
Other major Chinese players have confirmed their attendance including post-press manufacturer JMD Machinery Corporation, as well as printing, packaging and consumables suppliers UP Group.
Others include Shanghai Eureka Machinery, Shanghai Hongjing Printing and Packaging Machinery, The Second Film Factory of Lucky Group, Shanghai PrintYoung, Chengdu Xingraphics, Zhejing Zhengrun Machinery and Zhejiang Konita New Materials.
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