14 July 2014, Shanghai, China – EMTE-EASTPO 2014, a strategic east-west partnership of two established machine tool show owners from Europe and China, opens its doors today at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Some 650 international manufacturers from 23 countries are showcasing their latest technologies and machinery from today to 17 July.
The biggest group of exhibitors are from China, representing 60 per cent of the exhibitors. Some of the participants, including many key European and Asian manufacturers, are exhibiting in pavilions organised by the respective trade groups from Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan.
EMTE-EASTPO leverages on the combined expertise and track records of its partners, CECIMO and EASTPO Culture Development Co., Ltd. CECIMO is the European Association of the Machine Tool Industries, and its 15 member associations from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom are supporting the exhibition.
Mr Filip Geerts, director general of CECIMO, said: “As the focus of the global machine tool industry shifts towards Asia, and the demand for European machine tools in China is strong, we are pleased to offer a promotional platform with the high quality standards that we have been used to in Europe for machine tool makers from all over the world. Today marks a milestone for us as we witness the opening of the first EMTE-EASTPO Machine Tool Exhibition in Shanghai.”
Other international speakers and moderators will provide expert views at the following sessions:
- Session 1: Machine Tools & Automation: 21st Century Global Trends and China’s Rising Issues
- Session 2: The Voice of Customers: Perspective from Producers and Suppliers
- Session 3: Keys to Success For Effective Production and Maximising Operational Excellence
Visitors can also attend a number of onsite meetings:
- "Market Expansion through Effective Distribution Channels" - EMTE-EASTPO 2014 - Exhibitors and Distributors Dialogue
- 7th Shanghai Mechanical Technology Seminar
- Green Initiatives - Low Carbon Development 2014 Shanghai Equipment Manufacturing Dialogue
On the eve of the exhibition, a Robotics and Integrated Applications of Metal Processing Machines Dialogue and EMTE-EASTPO 2014 1st EU-China Machine Tool Industry Capital and Technical Cooperation Summit were held.