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Tube Southeast Asia 2023
The synergy with metallurgy and foundrytechnology at co-located exhibitions
Over three days, some 254 exhibitors from 27 countries demonstrated their technol- ogy, machinery, and innovations across multiple application sectors from automo- tive, building and construction, energy and gas, to users from metal and steel plants. wire and Tube Southeast Asia successfully presented a comprehensive platform for 6,350 trade visitors with 24 percent coming from overseas. Together with visitors for GIFA and METEC Southeast Asia, interna- tional visitors hailed from neighbouring Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, as well as China and India, among others. On the local front, there were also 54 visiting groups representing the key target sectors across wire and cable manufactur- ers, iron and steel and non-ferrous metal industry and from upstream supplier indus- tries. These included Bangkok Cable, Thai Summit Cable & Parts, The Siam Industrial Wire, Alphacast, PV Casting and Machine, TMT Steel Public and many others.
“While this year saw a more focused group of visitors, what truly stood out was the depth of engagement and the quality of dis- cussions on the show floor. It was evident that participants came with clear objectives and a genuine interest in collaboration.
The value of these interactions and the potential for lasting business relationships cannot be understated. We remain commit- ted to providing a platform for meaningful exchanges for the industries we serve,” said Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia.
As a first-time visitor, Professor Dr. Such- atvee Suwansawat, former President of
the Council of Engineers, Thailand, was deeply impressed by the international representation, particularly from Europe, and the extensive display of machinery and solutions on offer. “Witnessing such global interest from the exhibitors, right here in Bangkok, with a vast range of machines,
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products, and solutions, also highlights how fortunate the Thai and regional industries are to be able to experience such exhibi- tions. This is not just a sourcing ground; it
is also a unique opportunity for the local industry to learn, share, and embrace best practices.”
Reflecting a similar standpoint was Thai exhibitor Pine-Pacific Corporation, one of Thailand’s leading suppliers of both raw materials and equipment for the foundry industry, who remarked that this was also a good opportunity for the local industry
to meet and network with an international audience. 1 According to Itthinai Yingsiri, Managing Director, “for local companies, here you can explore more target groups and gain access to potential customers from other countries or from the Southeast Asian region without even having to travel abroad.”
Beyond showcasing innovations and solutions, the exhibitions were also about knowledge-sharing. The four co-located exhibitions included concurrent events such as conferences, technical presenta- tions, and business matching activities. One standout was the 2-day international con- ference titled ‘Towards a Sustainable Future – Transforming Challenges into Opportu- nities’, jointly organised by Messe Düssel- dorf Asia and the International Wire and Machinery Association (IWMA). Key topics revolved around sustainable growth and environmental responsibility, resonating with the region’s efforts towards economic growth paired with decarbonisation.
Commenting on some key takeaways from the conference, Don Neville, Chairman, IWMA, said he was very interested by some of the common challenges presented by the speakers. “Not just within this region but with other parts of the world too, despite the unique characteristics of each
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