Water Expo China is Attracting more than 450 Exhibitors

Water Expo China & Water Membrane China, is attracting more than 450 exhibitors to its 2012 show which will be held at the China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China from 29 – 31 October.

The three-day show is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society and the Membrane Industry Association of China. The event is approved by China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology, and sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources. It is the first water business exhibition and the only government approved event where exhibitors and visitors can meet with key government decision makers, collect valuable market information and network with industry peers. It’s also a key event for meeting new agents and distributors and connecting with existing business associates.

This year's 22,000 sqm show will have exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including group pavilions from: Germany: organised by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs , Infrastructure, Transport and Technology, in cooperation with Bayern International, Bavarian Bureau for International Business Relations; Japan: organised by the Japan-China Economic Association; Switzerland: organised by Swissenviro.ch and Taiwan region: organised by the Taiwan Drinking Water Equipment Association

Chinese exhibitors include Beijing Capital Water, Beijing Control Ease Automation Software, Beijing WellinTech Development Co Ltd, Duoyuan Global Water Inc, Focused Photonics, Sandong Jingjin Environmental Equipment Co Ltd, Sanlixin, Xinxing Pipes Co Ltd and Yiwen.

Commenting on the show, Mr Li ZanTang, Secretary General of CHES said: "By 2020, China aims to expand coverage of the public water supply network to 95 percent of urban areas. Working towards this goal, under the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), almost RMB 410 billion will be spent to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in cities and towns. Additionally, almost RMB 430 billion is being invested nationally to improve urban sewage treatment and recycling facilities. This is providing a wide range of opportunities for domestic and international companies who want to assist China in upgrading its water facilities.”