composites show & conferences
Singapore June 26, 27, 28, 2012
JEC Asia will be held for the first time in June in Singapore during June 26-28. Reflecting the growth in composites in Asia, the lectures and the main show will be based on three themes, namely, aeronautics maintenance repair overhaul (MRO), electric cars and wind-powered energy.
The whole subject of automation will be addressed across the board both for small-run, high technology structures and for parts for the mass market. Raw materials, resins and fibers will receive a great deal of attention in this region known for its high requirements, with a special focus on composites made from plants.
Stimulated by the sharp economic growth and rapid urbanisation in the emerging markets of the Asia Pacific region, the increase in demand for advanced composite materials has remained very steady. In 2010 world production of composites increased by almost five per cent to reach eight million tons. The Asia-Pacific region alone represents 38 per cent of total volume, mainly due to the unprecedented growth in the Chinese and Indian markets.
According to the annual survey of the composites market carried out by JEC, which with 250,000 users worldwide is the largest organisation representing the composites sector, Asian production should reach 43 per cent of the global production of composites by 2015.
“The composites market is growing fast in most developed regions around the world, which in large part is based on industrial development in Asia”, says Frédérique Mutel, President and CEO of JEC. “The market is increasingly in demand of advanced composites for a wide range of applications. We believe composites will see sustained growth in the construction, aeronautics, automotive, wind-power and electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) sectors in Asia over the next five years.”
Last year, the show attracted over 7,000 professional visitors from 51 countries, 76 per cent of them from the Asia-Pacific region.
“The high attendance of professionals and decision-makers from Asia convincingly demonstrates that JEC Asia is the only professional event that can bring in everybody in the regional composites value chain”, adds Mrs. Mutel. “Following the previous four sessions, JEC Asia 2012 will highlight the latest technologies, the technical content and the innovative approaches that are making the news in composites, also offering a unique platform for exchanges of information and exploiting new commercial niches.”
Malaysia has been selected as the Country of Honor for JEC Asia 2012 based on various criteria, in particular the rapid growth potential of the local composites market, and the solid network established between the worlds of science, technology, R&D, teaching and industry.
Over the last 15 years JEC has developed lasting contacts with a large number of professionals and organisations in the Asian composites industry. With the selection of Malaysia as the Country of Honor in 2012, JEC Asia 2012 seeks to promote the products, technologies, research and professional skills on which current developments in composites are based in Malaysia.
The composite industry employs 550,000 professionals worldwide and generates 72 billion Euros worth of business.