The 2006 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair (“HKPCA & IPC Show”), the annual eminent tradeshow and conference dedicated to the PCB & EA industries, was completed with tremendous success. Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association Limited (HKPCA), IPC, Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Guangzhou Sub-council (CCPIT-GZ), the 3-day event was held on 6-8 December 2006 at Guangdong Modern International Exhibition Centre, Houjie, Dongguan, China.

In the fifth-year running, 2006 HKPCA & IPC Show has marked a new record-breaking milestone for the show series. A total of 391 international and local exhibitors participated to showcase the latest technologies, materials, equipment and products of the industry. 1,080 booths were taken showing not only a growth rate of 20% compared to the 2005 show, but with a heartening surge of 100% over its debut edition in 2002. Thanks to the notable success of comprehensive marketing programs, the number of visits reached a record high of 32,418 this year.

Featured with the theme of “Development from the Event”, HKPCA & IPC Show continues to serve as an excellent regional platform in Southern China - the world’s PCB production hub. Concurrently held with the show, the International Technical Conference and On-Site Forum has recorded overwhelming responses with more than 1,780 attendees. The enthusiastic participation in Golf Tournament and Welcome Cocktail also contributed to the remarkable success of the show.

High number of global brands in attendance proves the show’s growing importance. Renowned market players included Atotech, C Sun, C & G, Elec & Eltek, Gainford, Grandmake, Han's, Hitachi Via Asia, Jadason, Luther & Maelzer, Mania, Meadville, Ofuna, Orbotech, Rohm and Haas, Schmoll, Techwise, Universal P.C.B, Viasystems, WKK, Yan Tin, and a lot more. Both exhibitors and visitors highly commended the show. According to the on-site exhibitor survey, over 90% of the exhibitors were satisfied with the exhibition, in terms of pre-event services, publicity as well as visitor quality and quantity.

“Hitachi attaches great importance to the HKPCA & IPC Show. The show keeps booming that provides compelling evidence of success. We are also impressed by the raising technology level of the visitors.” said Mr. Takeo Ueno, President of Hitachi Mechanics, in the on-site exhibitor interview.

“Dongguan is one of the key electronics production hubs in Southern China with significant growth. Many local manufacturers, as well as those from Hong Kong and Taiwan, bring in new technologies and therefore boost the industry development here.” said Mr. QiZong Hong, General Manager of Ofuna Technology, “HKPCA & IPC Show creates a great networking platform for Ofuna to explore a wealth of business opportunities in Southern China, and that’s why we decided we must present at this show.”

Mr. Natan Winner, Country General Manager, China & Hong Kong of Orbotech Electronics, shared similar views. “HKPCA & IPC Show provides an unique occasion for Orbotech to share experience with customers. This year’s show is extremely good since we have met many customers and managed to close several deals. We are expecting the continuous growth of the show along with the market expansion.”

HKPCA & IPC Show will enter a new era in 2007 with new exhibiting venue and new vision. The show will be held on 5-7 December 2007 and move to Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China. The moving of the show will better serve the exhibitors and industries due to the proximity to robust PCB and EA manufacturing hub. Over 700 booths have been reserved for the 2007 show well-demonstrating the strong support of the industry players to the venue move. Together with the profound theme of “The Time of New Vision”, HKPCA & IPC Show commits to deliver a new vision and be the pioneer of the industry development.

For more comprehensive information, please visit www.hkpca-ipc-show.org.

Keywords : International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair, HKPCA & IPC Show

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