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region, there are still fundamental common denominators – and that is something worth communicating and sharing in a conference setting such as this. The differ- ent regional perspectives on sustainability challenges are very important in shaping discussions,” he said.
On the same note, Nava Chantanasurakon, Chairman, The Federation of Thai Industries – Iron and Steel Industry Club, and Keynote Speaker, stated that the conference was timely as Thailand is well on the way to moving modern energy and reducing CO2 emissions up the agenda, and to improve the production process for low-carbon manufacturing.
Bernd Lohmüller, Managing Director of Maschinenfabrik Niehoff, a leading sup- plier of machinery for the non-ferrous, wire, and cable industry, also offered his perspective on the conference. He shared, ‘Positioning the conference on the show floor was a good addition and significantly enhanced the visitor experience. The content presented was insightful, especially the contribution from the Thai presenters who offered deep local insights. Discus- sions around CO2 emissions reduction and energy efficiency also resonated deeply, as lowering CO2 emissions invariably leads
to reduced production costs. Overall, the concept of the conference greatly enriched the exhibitions.’”
For Maillefer Extrusion, one of the world’s leaders in wire, cable, pipe and tube pro- duction technologies, and also an industry forerunner on sustainability, according
to Henri Hackman, Sales Manager, Asia Pacific, “being able to promote the values of sustainability for now and in the future
is very important to us, so we look forward to the opportunity of collaborations such as this at the next edition.” 2 Both companies – Niehoff and Maillefer – together with FMS Force Measuring Systems AG, and Meta- lube Group, were among the line-up of IWMA member presentations as part of the conference programme on the second day.
Southeast Asia’s growing demand
Amid rapid urbanisation, infrastructure development, and increasing internet penetration in Southeast Asia, the demand for wire, cable, tube, and pipes have been on upward trajectory. Notably, in 2022, the Asia-Pacific region held the largest revenue share in the wire and cables industry, with over 37 percent market share. With infra- structure development being the focal point for Southeast Asia on the back of the pandemic, the region continues to solidify its global significance. Wire and Tube, and GIFA and METEC Southeast Asia 2023 pre- sented a timely opportunity for businesses in the relevant sectors to strengthen their foothold in the region.
wire and Tube Southeast Asia Press contact in Germany:
Petra Hartmann-Bresgen M.A.
Ulrike Osahon
Tel: +49 (0) 211/45 60 -541/ -992
E-Mail: HartmannP@messe-duesseldorf.de www.wire-southeastasia.com, www.tube-southeastasia.com
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