Latest and trendiest sign advertising technologies come to Thailand as Sign Asia Expo `07 attracts international exhibitors
Released on = August 22, 2007, 7:53 pm
Press Release Author = IBRIX Co., Ltd.
Industry = Advertising
Press Release Summary = Major international companies from Asia and Europe are all grabbing the opportunity to make an indelible mark in the global sign advertising industry by showing off their latest technological products at Sign Asia Expo '07 which will be held on September 27-30, 2007 at the Hall 2-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani as Thailand plays host to a premier international sign technology-focused grand trade exhibition.
Press Release Body = THAILAND, August 22, 2007 - Major international companies from Asia and Europe are all grabbing the opportunity to make an indelible mark in the global sign advertising industry by showing off their latest technological products at Sign Asia Expo '07 which will be held on September 27-30, 2007 at the Hall 2-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani as Thailand plays host to a premier international sign technology-focused grand trade exhibition.
Promising to offer network opportunities among industrial manufacturers, suppliers and buyers around Asia and Europe, Sign Asia Expo '07: The Gateway of Asian Signage Industry has already received positive response from international companies who have eagerly reserved premium spots in the exhibition area, confirming Thailand's position as a regional hub in this industry.
"Thailand is one of the fastest growing market in the region and because of this, most people would like to widely advertise their products and companies in this kind of market setting," commented Ms. Ann GC Ng, Business Development Manager of Neschen AG who is among the major exhibitors in the event. Neschen's latest fire retardant wallpaper for digital printing on both Solvent and UV Ink will be among its flagship products that will go on display.
European company Kömmerling Kunststoffe has also joined the bandwagon, citing Thailand's notable trend of having a yearly growing market for high quality products.
"As global player and market leader in Europe, we have to be at the forefront of this event as we offer a high range of different sheets products on a steady high quality level with more than 50 years of experience in the PVC products. Our highlight for the show is our KÖMATEX dp sheets especially developed for Digital flatbed-printer," Mr. Patrick N. Slarko, General Manager of the Business Unit of PVC Sheet, said, adding that he is also expecting to gather information about the market demand, products, competition and new developments in Sign Asia Expo '07.
Local and international visitors are expected to be treated to live demos and presentations of new innovations in printing technologies & services, material suppliers, advertising displays and electronic signage as exhibitors sees the event as the platform to launch their latest products.
Ms. Susan Tan, Regional Sales Manager of Alcan Singapore, is among those who are taking their companies' newest offerings to the market via Sign Asia Expo '07.
"Thailand is one of the countries which have the biggest potential in the S.E. Asia region. It is continuously adopting new media and local players are also making effort in educating the market. Thailand has a higher acceptance of new ideas and media compared to other market that is why we are looking at a good return of investment from joining this event. We are sure that we will attract interest to our flatbed machines which has good printability without requiring any pre-treatment," Ms. Tan added.
Agreeing that the event would open opportunities of widening their client base, new comers to Thai market, like Esko, are taking the opportunity to expose their brands. Maepim Co. Ltd., the dealer of Esko-Graphics who is also among the major exhibitors will even give away free samples during the event.
"We would like to see more potential buyers from this exhibition. As Esko brand name is still relatively new to this creative market, we hope that through this exhibition, more people will get to know us," Mr. Apiwat Sinchai of Maepin said.
Also betting on Thailand's leaning towards the use of latest quality products at reasonable prices is Gandinnovations with its President, Mr. Hary Gandy, taking the company exhibit for the first time in Thailand.
"We hope to introduce Gandinnovations to the Thai market and show the printing companies here that Jeti printers made by Gandinnovations are among the world's latest and most reliable printing technology," commented Mr. Gandy who is also launching its UV ink that emits no pollution into the air.
Heytex Technical Textiles (ZhangJiaGang) Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned German manufacturing company located in China which is supplying German quality product and service of European standards will also take its products for the first time in Thailand as it sees market potential, geographical importance and availability of distributors in Thailand.
"Our superflat and super smooth premium quality sign lamination equipment for the digital and screen printing will offer much to the market as it is one-of-a-kind in this industry," Mr. Percy Lee, Heytex General Manager said, adding that he expects increased sales and product development opportunities like all other exhibitors joining the grand event. Sign Asia Expo '07 is organized by IBRIX Co., Ltd. and is co-organized by Asia Sign Association (ASA), Advertising & Sign Producer Association (ASPA), Thai Inkjet Club (TIC) and Thai screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association (TSGA) and supported by Department of Export Promotion (DEP) and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) (TCEB).
Interested exhibitors, please contact IBRIX Co., Ltd. at Tel. +662-641-4381, Fax. +662-641-4381 ext. 13 or e-mail us at mkt@ibrix.co.th or visit www.signasiaexpo.com for more information about Sign Asia Expo '07.