GLASSTECH ASIA 2007 RETURNS TO BANGKOK WITH ENTHUSIASTIC BACKING FROM EXHIBITORS

With the increase in demand for glass products in Thailand and South East Asia, the organisers of GlassTech Asia have announced the exhibition’s 6th presentation to be held at Bangkok in November this year. Conference & Exhibition Management Services and the Singapore Glass Association have announced at the press conference that GlassTech Asia 2007 will take place at Challenger Hall I, Impact Arena Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, from 15-17 November 2007. According to the officials from Thai Glass Dealers Association, the production of flat glass is projected to increase 5.2% per year through 2008 to 48.3 million metric tons, of which around 34 million tons will be high quality float glass. The market for architectural glass is also forecast to grow 5.4% per year through 2008 to US$53 billion; benefiting from the greater use of value-adding glazing products such as laminated, tempered, mirrored glass and double-glazed insulating glass units which have become increasingly popular in developed countries. A recent study from the Freedonia Group has forecast that Asia will continue to offer strong annual gains, in particular the markets of China and India. In 2005, GlassTech Asia ended its 3 day Bangkok exhibition with orders totaling US$ 15 million (baht 540 million) from both Thai and international buyers. There were 352 exhibitors from 30 different countries with a staggering 5,800 visitors, local and international. Edward Liu, Managing Director of Conference & Exhibition Management Services said, “Following the success of GlassTech Asia 2005 which was held here, I am very pleased to once again bring back GlassTech Asia 2007 to Bangkok”. Incorporating the 3rd presentation of HollowGlass Asia 2007, GlassTech Asia 2007 will play host to 10,000 international, regional and local trade visitors and 400 exhibiting companies from 30 countries. Being the largest glass exhibition in ASEAN and South Asia, and the second largest in the whole Asia-Pacific region, GlassTech Asia is strongly supported by the glass associations from Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States, China and Japan. This year’s exhibitors have registered with keen support. Industry giants such as Bystronic Asia Pte Ltd, Dow Corning, Malaysia Sheet Glass/Nippon Sheet Glass, Saint Gobain, Solutia Inc. and Tamglass Bavilloni have all expressed their strong confidence in GlassTech Asia with significant advance booth space bookings. Mr. Vithaya Sintharapantorn, Director Exhibition Sector of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), said “the demand for glass around the world continues to increase and GlassTech Asia 2007 is an excellent meeting point for regional distributors to get the latest updates on products and services. Under the role of TCEB, our aim is to bring this exhibition to an international level as we further promote Thailand as an international hub for conventions and exhibitions.” Supported by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), GlassTech Asia promises to assist exhibitors build brand awareness and enhance business transactions. For exhibition or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mr. Steven Tan or Ms Christine Ching, Tel: +65 6278 8666 or Email: [email protected] or [email protected] . For Thailand, please contact Ms Kesinee W. Tel: +66 2455 9344 or Email: [email protected] . About Conference & Exhibitions Management Services (CEMS) Established in 1980, CEMS is a regional organiser with a global perspective. A key player in Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) industry in Singapore, CEMS has vast knowledge and experience in organising and managing exhibitions, conferences and other special events for government agencies, associations and enterprises. Its business activities span many countries in ASEAN, including Singapore and Thailand, China in North Asia, and India and Pakistan in South Asia. In October 1997, CEMS achieved the distinction of being the first professional conference and exhibition organiser in Singapore to obtain the ISO 9002 certification. The company’s portfolio of exhibitions includes Enviro Asia, Fire & Rescue Asia, Games Convention Asia, Homeland Security Asia, Safety & Security Asia and the Singapore International jewelry Show in Singapore, GlassTech Asia in Thailand and Beijing International Tourism Expo in China. About Singapore Glass Association Singapore Glass Association was formed on 14th July 1969 with the following objectives and aims: - To promote better relations and understanding amongst the glass and glazing trade - Development of facilities for training - Look after the welfare of members - To implement development plans or commercial activities - To provide facilities for physical culture, music and other kinds of recreational actitivies - Other activities as deemed beneficial and good for the Association. With the objectives in mind, Singapore Glass Association co-operated with CEMS and launched the first presentation of Glasstech Asia in 1998 and since then, created an active platform for the glass industry to exchange ideas and technology. For media enquiries please contact: TQPR (Thailand) Tom Van Blarcom / Pavinee Kiatsrichart Tel: 0 2260 5820 Fax: 0 2260 5847-8 E-mail: [email protected]

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