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SIMTOS 2018

May 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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As many as 1,222 companies from 35 countries have showcased products keeping pace with the rapidly changing manufacturing environment.

This year’s exhibition was meaningful as the numbers of visitors that had been sluggish due to the recession in the manufacturing industry in recent years has turned into a recovery and the exhibition regained its stature of accommodating 100,000 visitors again in four years. SIMTOS 2018 was attended by approximately 103,000 visitors, which was an increase of 5.4% compared to last year.
Prominent visitors to SIMTOS 2018 included buyers from those emerging demand regions such as Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe whose markets are difficult for Korean companies to access. A buyer from Oman remarked, “Since we have used Korean machine tools, I have high confidence in Korean products. I believe that they are price-competitive and the quality is as high as any machine tools from advanced countries. Through this visit to SIMTOS, we hope to supply excellent Korean products to the Oman market.”
Behind such active participation of foreign buyers with high purchasing-power lies the effort of the Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (KOMMA), the organizer of SIMTOS, to invite buyers from months before the exhibition. Through Matchmaking4U, a matching program between participating suppliers and buyers that has been verified over a long time, KOMMA managed the targeted foreign buyers from the time of the exhibition to on-site consultation during the fair. A large number of buyers’ conferences held in SIMTOS has led to actual contracts, thus directly contributing to the profit generation of exhibitors.


The exhibition concept of many companies participating in this event held in the winds of change of the “4th Industrial Revolution” featured primarily the 4th Industrial Revolution and Smart Factory. Exhibits varied from equipment integrated with ICT technology to automation parts, measurement systems, and tool management systems.
In particular, the Special Exhibition Hall for the 4th Industrial Revolution, opened for the first time this year, attracting attention by demonstrating trial performances centered on processing equipment and suggested ways to build more realistic smart factories. One visitor remarked, “Although the smart factory has been controversial for a long time, I still consider that most talks are not beyond conceptualization. Taking a look around at this exhibition, however, it dawned on me how SMEs need to approach smart factory construction.”
While SMEs’ interest in factory automation is increasing more sharply than ever before in line with the policy issues such as rising minimum wages and shortening working hours, the global equipment manufacturers participating in SIMTOS 2018 largely showcased compact automation and complex solutions. Major machine tool manufacturers such as Doosan Machine Tools, DMG Mori, Yamazaki Mazak, Hyundai Wia, and Hwacheon have exhibited a large number of products using automation applications such as Gantry robots and multi-pallet systems, attracting keen attention from the visitors.
Suppliers of automated cutting equipment such as Bystronic, AMADA Korea, H. K., J. Trump GmbH Korea introduced automation and complex solutions including folding machine automation models for removable robot system and modular multifunction equipment that can implement various functions by attaching a module to a punching machine.
Other exhibits included numerous products released in response to the increased demand for processing equipment for difficult-to-cut materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composite materials, and nickel alloys. In addition, considerable attention was paid to highperformance and high-stiffness equipment as well as machining simulation software to prevent unnecessary cost and reduce time wastage by minimizing errors while processing high-cost difficult-to-cut materials.
SIMTOS 2018 has provided more than 30 events such as the 4th Industrial Revolution Conference and the CAD/ CAM Conference and a variety of accompanying events including a photo zone, stamp tour, and technical tour, offering abundant attractions and entertainment.

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SIMTOS 2018

March 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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The Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show 2018 (SIMTOS 2018) has become even more special thanks to the operation of more special pavilions by various countries.

SIMTOS has presented new forms of industry exhibitions to visitors and exhibitors every year. This fact was enough to entice many visitors and exhibitors, which inspire other industry exhibitions. SIMTOS 2018 to be held this time resolutely veered away from a practice where industry exhibitions are held by items and enhanced the convenience of visitors and exhibitors by arranging exhibition spaces by continents.
“There are three reasons why this year the organizers decided to run SIMTOS as special halls by continents,” commented an official of SIMTOS. “The three reasons are the arrival of the fourth industrial revolution, the characteristics of exhibition items, and the safety and capacities to supply affiliated facilities of the Second Exhibition Hall at KINTEX.”
According to the official, the characteristics of the fourth industrial revolution are the convergence of industries, products, and technologies, and a collaborative system. Therefore, it is necessary to move its focus to complex solutions that are characterized by the convergence, intellectualizing and collaboration of processes from products. Therefore, the SIMTOS organizers have pursued such changes to show the convergence of solutions by continents in existing exhibitions of certain items.
This year’s SIMTOS will offer an opportunity for visitors and exhibitors to understand how manufacturing powerhouses in the world are preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution via the Special Fourth Industrial Revolution Pavilion, which will enable visitors to grasp the flow of the global Fourth Industrial Revolution at a glance.
The SIMTOS organizers launched the Special Smart Factory Pavilion in the exhibition in 2016, which was introduced at the previous exhibition as a special project planned as a pilot project. As the Special Smart Factory Pavilion was attempted for the first time it was not quite perfect, but there were many people who praised the new attempt,” explained an official of the SIMTOS Organizing Committee. “The Special Fourth Industrial Revolution Pavilion at the Second Exhibition Hall will consist of eight sectors such as cooperative robots, engineering software, networks, IoT, and complex solutions, which are important components of the fourth industrial revolution under the theme of smart factories, digital and connection by expanding the scope of Smart Factory. More than 40 companies and consortiums have already completed their applications.”

 

Making SIMTOS 2018 Win Hearts of Visitors

SIMTOS has been using the MM4U (Match-Making for You) System to match exhibitors and companies before the start of the exhibition. From the previous exhibition, SIMTOS organizers made the system more convenient by putting the system online.
“MM4U, which was offered online during SIMTOS 2016, lacked the management of effective support for business meetings as exhibitors increased 168% and buyers more than doubled from the previous exhibition,” said an official of SIMTOS. He added, “We will improve the MM4U matching system by way of voluntary decision-making between exhibitors and buyers and implement services to enhance satisfaction through the operation of paid premium services in addition to general services.”
The Premium service provide services differentiated from general services in terms of inviting buyers, the number of matching applications that can be allowed and alarm functions. In addition, in order to invite big overseas buyers, the SIMTOS organizers dispatched market survey teams to five major emerging markets (South Africa, Iran, the UAE, India and Vietnam) in 2017, visited local companies and related organizations and held import and export fairs there.
The Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (KOMMA) identified 50 dealers and buyers and conducted 200 preconsultations for them and will invite them to SIMTOS this year. “Our association has 20 agents who attract buyers composed of demand industries and dealer organizations in 10 countries including Turkey, Thailand and Brazil,” commented a representative of SIMTOS.

 

SIMTOS 2018 Expects More Than 100,000 Visitors

“I think that SIMTOS is a good venue, and it is an exhibition that strives to be the best,” said an official of the SIMTOS. “The association also supports other exhibitions and productions. However, in order to understand industrial trends in manufacturing and manufacturing technology and build networks, it is necessary to visit SIMTOS.”
The first goal is to get visitors to agree on this idea and the second is to strengthen and expand direct invitations to those in demand industries such as the automobile, machinery, electronics, electricity, IT, semiconductor, display, metal, steel, renewable energy, space and aviation, and medical industries.

 

Demand for Machine Tools Increases in Various Industries

“The slogan of SIMTOS 2018 exhibition is Capture the Future: the 4th manufacturing and manufacturing technologies connected with the 4th industrial revolution at SIMTOS 2018. Now is an era when industrial boundaries are falling down. We expect a rise in the participation of various industries that want to connect the fourth industrial revolution with their production and manufacturing technology,” the official explained.
“SIMTOS is already the largest production and manufacturing technology exhibition in Korea,” the official remarked. “It is difficult to mention a certain number, but the goal of the SIMTOS is always to be the most satisfying production and manufacturing technology exhibition.”

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2018 Automotive Weight Reduction Technology Fair

March 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment

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Next-generation Car Technology Innovation at a Glance!

In this era, where next-generation green technologies are in the limelight worldwide, a lot of attention has been paid to technologies focusing not only on the emission of carbon dioxide but also on promoting efficiency.
Under the slogan, “In pursuit of innovation of next-generation automobile technology,” the 2018 Automotive Weight Reduction Technology Fair was held at Kintex II, Ilsan Korea, from February 7 to 9, welcoming auto-industry insiders and workers.
Opening its doors for the third time this year, this exhibition presented a variety of latest technologies for the next generation of the automotive industry ranging from lightweighting processing technologies and molding equipment such as carbon fiber composite materials, fiber reinforced plastics, lightweight classes to various analysis and inspection equipment and software technologies.
During the exhibition, the Materials Machining System Fair was also held featuring light metals, processing equipment, and industrial 3D printers. Also accompanied was the Korea-EU Automotive Lightweighting Technology Advancement Forum attracting a lot of visitors.
In this exhibition hosted by the MICE Forum and conducted by the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) Composite Technology Research Center, Frank Henning, Vice-President of the Fraunhofer ICT, a German research institution for chemical technology, and LuIse Karger, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, delivered presentations on the subject of advanced technologies and global trends for automotive lightweighting, heralding a new paradigm.

In addition, the Engineer Open Technology Seminar was held in the exhibition hall, providing an opportunity for sharing information among companies that developed new products and new technologies.
An exhibition official explained, “The 2018 Automotive Weight Reduction Technology Fair was a meaningful event where one could see lightweighting materials and equipment such as carbon fiber composite materials, fiber reinforced plastics, lightweight classes that attract worldwide attention all at one place. It will make this exhibition that leads the development of automotive lightweighting technology at home and abroad and upgrades itself year after year.”

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EXCO, Korea’s Top Destination for Exhibitions, Conventions and Meetings

January 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiryEXCO was first opened as a regional convention center in 2001 and has been faithful to its role and function as a local landmark while devoting itself to its original task of promoting business opportunities for local SMEs and local culture.
Over the past years, not only has the number of events and visitors increased dramatically, but also the construction of the second exhibition hall was confirmed in the last year in order to meet the growing demand for exhibitions. This has marked a milestone in its advancement as an exhibition center. By December 2020, EXCO will offer exhibition space of 30,000m2 on the first floor to satisfy the requirements of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy for a global top exhibition center. Therefore, EXCO is anticipated to be able to create synergy effects from the enlargement and transform into an international exhibition center.

 

Actively Nurturing Future Growth Engine Industries – Future Automobile, Water, Medical, Robot, IoT, etc.

In addition to upgrading the existing core industries such as textiles and machinery, EXCO is also focusing on laying the groundwork for the expansion of the exhibition center to keep pace with changes in the industrial structure of Daegu City that seeks to become a city to lead the 4th Industrial Revolution. Such efforts include planning new exhibitions on the future growth engine industries such as future automobile, water, medical, robot, and Internet of Things (IoT), and expanding the pre-existing exhibitions in terms of both quantity and quality.
Having been recognized for successfully planning and organizing the exhibitions and conferences exclusively for the Daegu and Gyeongbuk industries, EXCO plans to keep up this trend in 2018.
As a starter, it will categorize exhibitions into: Business Events – Green Energy Expo, ICT Convergence Expo Korea, Fire & Safety EXPO KOREA, Daegu International Future Auto Expo, Daegu Automatic Machinery Expo; Public Events – Daegu Flower Show, Daegu Baby&Kids Fair, Daegu Pet Show, Daegu Urban Agriculture EXPO, Daegu Christmas Fair; Exhibitions Focused on Internationalization – Daegu International Beauty Expo, K-Food Expo, Medi Expo, etc., which are preparing to advance overseas step by step. The company devotes itself to exploring customized development strategies for each event and raising satisfaction of the participants through globalization of the fair and active buyer development.

 

 

Aiming at killing two birds with one stone – profitability and publicity – through globalization and community cooperation

The 1st Daegu International Future Auto Expo (DIFA) and the 1st Daegu Christmas Fair held last year were well received by domestic exhibition experts and EXCO was recognized for its ability to plan and hold new exhibitions. In particular, DIFA has established itself as a small but strong motor show at home and abroad, pioneering forays into niche markets differentiated from the existing motor shows.
In addition, EXCO is also making efforts to hold large-scale international conferences that have been providing the impetus for the development of new exhibitions through strengthened cooperation with the Daegu Convention Bureau. EXCO also intends to promote international conferences related with local and future growth engine industries based on the experience from organizing three energy-related international events including the World Energy Congress Daegu (WEC Daegu 2013), 7th World Water Forum, and 2021 World Gas Conference.
EXCO’s CEO Sang-Wook Kim explained, “EXCO is aiming for the qualitative growth of business in the aspect of being a partner for development of local SMEs. Exhibitors and visitors participating in the event play a major role by revitalizing the local economy through customer satisfaction. We will continue to position ourselves as the best international exhibition and convention center in Korea by taking this year as the foundation of EXCO’s second leap forward.”

 

Major Exhibitions in 2018

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BEXCO, Aiming to Become a Global MICE Platform in 2018

January 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiryBEXCO (Busan Exhibition & Convention Center), as a landmark of Busan, an international maritime city and a hub of logistics in Northeast Asia, launched its successful history as a global-standard convention and exhibition center with the Busan International Motor Show in September 2001.

BEXCO features a large, pillar-free exhibition space that is fully flexible for any size of event, meeting rooms, outdoor exhibition space, modern facilities, convention halls and auditorium for large-scale international conferences and meetings.

With its innovative facilities, excellent accessibility, and superb customer service, BEXCO accommodates large-scale international exhibitions, including the biennially hosted Busan International Motor Show, Korea Railways and Logistics Fairs, Offshore Korea and Marine Week.

 

 

In addition, BEXCO has established itself as an exhibition convention center with unparalleled competitiveness in Northeast Asia by hosting international conferences and events, such as the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Final Draw Event, ICCA Annual Congress 2003, ITU Telecom Asia 2004, APEC 2005 Korea, ILO Asia and the Pacific Conference 2006, IFI Congress and World Interior Design Competition 2007, World Festival of Traditional Sports 2008, Third OECD Global Forum 2009, IPCC Congress 2010, Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness 2011, 95th Lions Clubs Int’l Convention, IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2012, IUSSP International Population Conference 2013, The 10th General Assembly of the World Council of Churches 2013, 2014 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference, 2014 ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit, 2015 IDB-IIC Annual Conference, ITU Telecom World 2017 and more.

BEXCO is situated in the heart of Busan’s fastest-growing and most dynamic area. The Center features convenient amenities, beautiful scenery of nature and beaches of Haeundae and Gwanganri, 5-star-hotels and more accommodation to suit all budgets, shopping centers and other attractions for leisure and vacation.

Additionally, its state-of-the-art facilities enable BEXCO to host any kind of exhibition. The pillar-free exhibition space can withstand five tons of weight per 1m2 for heavy equipment. BEXCO also provides easy vehicle access for exhibits, booth construction and breakdown, a wide variety of choices for events with modern and advanced facilities including plumbing system, electricity supply, and communications system on-site. Each exhibition hall features a ceiling height of 12.5 – 22.5m, making it perfect for international largescale trade hall. The complete view of the exhibition hall from the organizer’s offices help the organizers remain in touch with the exhibition visitors and the exhibitors.

To meet the needs for bigger exhibition and meeting space, construction of the new exhibition halls and auditorium were completed in June 2012. BEXCO has expanded 20,000 square-meters of exhibition space and an auditorium that accommodates 4,000 people. With the new buildings, the Center will be able to host a wide variety of international events and provide the highest level of service, ensuring BEXCO remains a symbolic landmark of Busan’s and a global MICE platform.

 

Major Exhibitions in 2018

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SETEC Evolving into Seoul’s Cultural Hotspot Beyond Merely an Exhibition and Convention Venue

January 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment

https://korean-machinery.com///inquirySETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention) is a major convention center in Seoul, Korea, which has served as a premier business platform for new growth engine industries and settlement business of the Seoul Metropolitan Government by providing various opportunities for successful business.
Run by Seoul Business Agency (SBA), SETEC has grown as a specialized exhibition center with the aim of fostering Seoul’s strategic industries by hosting a wide range of related trades shows, expos, and events.
SETEC, located in Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, consists of three exhibition halls with a total area of 7,948 square meters and subsidiary facilities such as organizers’ offices, waiting rooms for VIPs, support office, and press room.

 

 

With easy access to public transportation, SETEC is the ideal venue for hosting various kinds of events

With easy access to public transportation such as the subway and the benefit of an entire one-floor exhibition space, SETEC has a great reputation for hosting large-scale events smoothly.
With its three exhibition halls, SETEC ensures a variety of space uses, while the adjacent Yangjae Stream provides visitors to the exhibition with a new experience making it an environmentally-friendly exhibition center along with access to nature in the heart of the metropolitan area.

 

 

As a reliable partner for SMEs, SETEC provides various kinds of support for enterprises

SETEC hosts more than 80 expos and events in such diverse fields as architecture, baby goods, franchise and IT businesses, attracting 7,400 SMEs on average annually. SETEC is involved in not only helping SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) increase exports and find new overseas markets but also in providing marketing support.
The conference room that can accommodate 120 people is located on the second floor separately with three exhibition halls on the first floor so that it can be the perfect location for conducting related seminars concurrently during exhibitions.

 

SETEC wins first prize in recognition of its outstanding brand differentiation, quality, and loyalty

SETEC was awarded the first prize in the exhibition & convention section in the 13th Korea Prestige Brand Awards, held on March 23, 2017. This is another splendid achievement following its winning the first prize in the exhibition & convention section in the Korea Master Brand Awards four years in a row from 2013 to 2016. This has given SETEC another opportunity to be recognized as a flagship exhibition and convention center of Seoul.
SETEC also plans to briskly develop its own trade shows and offer further support for exhibitions of public benefit as a business partner of SMEs, with the goal of becoming a place for Seoul citizens to utilize at the same time.
SETEC has achieved a superior track record with the highest operating rate among the exhibition and convention centers in Korea by handling the organization systemically in terms of flexible manpower management and custom-tailored service since it was taken over by KOTRA in 2005.
For promoting exploration of new markets for SMEs and vitalization of the MICE industry, SETEC focuses on fostering new exhibitions in the higher value-added fields such as culture & arts, Hallyu (the Korean Wave) and beauty industries and offering differentiated services through specially planned exhibitions and joint organization of various exhibitions.
Moreover, it is working on promoting diverse exhibitions of public interest, serving as a venue for ordinary citizens to enjoy as well.

 

Major Exhibitions in 2018

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KINTEX, Global Top 20 Exhibition & Convention Center

January 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiryKINTEX has been increasing the number of events held, such as 265 exhibition hall events, 1,003 conference room meetings, and 130 shootings of TV CF and drama locations through the end of 2017, showing remarkable achievements every year. As a result, notwithstanding the exhibition and convention center of larger than 100,000m2, of which the scale is 15 soccer fields, the operation rate remarkably reached almost 60 percent as of last year. The area of KINTEX is three times as large as that of COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, and the annual use area converted into the rate of operation is 23 million m2, which is the biggest in Korea.
In May 2016, KINTEX successfully held the 2016 Rotary International Convention, which was the largest ever in the history of Rotary’s international conventions. It attracted ‘ASEAN POWER WEEK’ which had previously been held only in the ASEAN region, such as in Thailand, Malaysia etc., thereby letting the world know about KINTEX as a premier international convention and exhibition center. The 2016 SIMTOS, one of the world’s four major machine tool exhibitions and the largest exhibition in terms of single area, was visited by more than 600 actual buyers from various countries including India, Vietnam and Indonesia, where the demand for machine tools and the relevant products has increased significantly in recent years. In addition, as a culture complex, KINTEX holds various culture experience programs and concerts, such as the KINTEX Spoon Art Show, Korea Christmas Fair, etc.
Also, internally, the number of exhibitions conducted by KINTEX increased drastically from nine in 2014 to 21 in 2017. Typically, KINTEX participated in the Seoul Motor Show and Seoul Food, which are two of the five major exhibitions in Korea, as a joint organizer, thereby demonstrating and strengthening its exhibition capacity. KINTEX held ‘K-Beauty Expo Bangkok’ in Thailand in September last year, and held another ‘K-Beauty Expo’ in Vietnam last year, thereby helping Korean SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) participating in the exhibitions to develop their overseas markets.
KINTEX continues its efforts to become one with the local community. Since 2015, KINTEX has been holding ‘The Super Mom Fair’ for helping career-interrupted women find new work, along with Ilsan Ajime, which is the biggest online community in the region of Goyang City. Last year it donated all of the profits to Goyang Youth Shelter, a social service institution in the region, and community service centers, thereby walking the path of coexistence with the community. KINTEX has been continuing a scholarship project for supporting the study of excellent youth in the region of Goyang City and Gyeonggi-do for 10 years since its establishment.
For the first time in the exhibition industry of Korea, KINTEX uses retired professional manpower as expert advisors for its exhibition business marketing and has dispatched career-interrupted women to the wedding and catering business where women’s unique sensibility can be utilized, considering that the interest in re-entry of career-interrupted women’s advancement in society is growing. KINTEX, as the representative convention and exhibition center in Korea, will keep on expanding these social contribution projects in order to contribute to the community.
Meanwhile, as the business plan for constructing the third convention and exhibition center of KINTEX passed the deliberation stage by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, it has become possible to carry forward the construction of the third convention and exhibition center in accordance with the “Basic Plan for the Construction of the General Exhibition Center in the Metropolitan Area” set up at the time of the establishment of KINTEX. As it is anticipated that KINTEX’s exhibition centers will be saturated in 2020 with its rate of operation increasing up to 70%, KINTEX must start arranging for construction of the third convention and exhibition center without delay.
Now, with construction of the third convention and exhibition center in 2022, KINTEX will secure an exhibition area of 178,000m2, getting ranked among the top 20 in the world. In addition, by establishing a hotel along with the third convention and exhibition center, KINTEX will increase visitors’ time to stay in Goyang downtown and heighten the economic ripple effects through the community.
The Techno Valley of Northern Gyeonggi-do planned to be created in the region of Janghangdong in 2020 is expected to transform the whole area of KINTEX into a center of the “fourth industrial revolution.” In 2021, the GTX A Line reducing the travel time between Samseong Station in Seoul and KINTEX to just 20 minutes will be opened, and the complex transfer center will be constructed at the GTX KINTEX Station. Thus, the whole area of KINTEX is expected to become a hub of traffic and culture.

 

Major Exhibitions in 2018

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Korean Exhibition Industry Maintains Its Fame As a “Golden Goose”

January 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment

https://korean-machinery.com///inquiryThe exhibition industry, often referred to as a “Golden Goose,” is attracting worldwide attention. Korea’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) industry also seeks to revitalize the exhibition industry through a project plan to expand the infrastructure such as the construction of the COEX Jamsil and the 3rd KINTEX exhibition center.
Combined with cultural heritages accumulated over thousands of years and exciting modern attractions, state-of-the-art convention facilities and affordable accommodation, Korea’s MICE industry makes the country one of the fastest emerging MICE destinations in the world.
According to the results of the Korea Exhibition Industry Statistical Survey (2016) published by the Association of Korea Exhibition Industry (AKEI) on September 28, 2017, a total of 568 exhibitions were held in Korea in 2016. The average number of exhibitors was 151 and the average number of visitors was 13,388. This indicates an increase in the number of exhibitions, average exhibition area, and average number of visitors compared to 2015. In particular, the number of exhibitors increased. In addition, the domestic organizers’ overseas expansion showed a significant increase compared to that of previous years. The total sales of the industry in 2016 totaled KRW3.454 trillion, exceeding the KRW 2.11 trillion of the flourishing film industry in Korea.

For convention and exhibition organizers, as well as business travelers, this month’s Korea Buyers Guide covers major exhibition centers in Korea and how they are being better-equipped for international conventions and exhibitions.

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K-SAFETY 2017

October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment

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The largest tradeshow in Korea focusing on the safety and security industry

K-Safety Expo (Korea International Safety and Security Expo), the largest tradeshow in Korea focusing on the safety and security industry, will celebrate its 3rd edition this November. The show is hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, and Gyeonggi Province. K-Safety Expo will be held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) from November 15-17, 2017.

With a record-breaking amount of contracts – worth nearly US$160 million – signed last year, K-Safety Expo was highly praised for providing the most optimal platform for showcasing safety-related products and promoting trade. Last year’s event drew active participation by national delegations from countries including Bangladesh, Vietnam, Pakistan, Mongolia, the Russian Federation, Belarus and Mexico.

More international delegations and general visitors than last year are expected to take part in K-Safety Expo 2017 to get a first-hand look at the most cutting-edge safety and security technology and products. In particular, this year’s event will feature a large presence of IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence)-related exhibitors, in sectors including disaster prevention, security, maritime, traffic, hygiene/health and public service. Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety has recently confirmed its participation and is expected to showcase its integrated policing and security system which applies intelligent closed-circuit TV and collects imagery data based on IoT technology.

In addition to K-Safety Expo 2017, concurrently held at KINTEX will be ROTREX (International Road & Traffic Expo) 2017 and KCMIE (Korea Climate and Meteorological Industry Exhibition) 2017. ROTREX 2017 will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products in the field of roads and transportation including road construction and maintenance, road facilities and traffic signs, ITS, public transportation and bicycles, parking systems, and services, among others, as Korea’s largest exhibition in this important sector. KCMIE 2017 is a tradeshow related to the meteorological industry.

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TOOL TECH 2017

September 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment

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A Tool-specialized Exhibition

TOOL TECH 2017 will provide visitors a unique opportunity to have a closer look at every actual aspect of both Korean and foreign tools and the related industries including the trends of related equipment industries and technology development of cutting tools. On display will be about 45,000 items enabling visitors to get a birds-eyeview of the present and future status of Korean and foreign tools and related industries.

TOOL TECH 2017, which has been held biennially since 1989 as a leading tool exhibition, will be held on the largest scale from Oct. 24 to 27, 2017 at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang.

Korea Tools Industry Cooperative (KOTIC) will hold TOOL TECH 2017 in KINTEX, the biggest exhibition center in Korea. KOTIC consists of more than 200 companies manufacturing tools.

TOOL TECH 2017 is a toolspecialized exhibition, and the only one in Korea that exhibits high-speed steel tools, carbide tools, diamond tools in addition to working tools, electric power tools, pneumatic tools and other relevant tools. It takes place simultaneously with Korea Machinery Fair (KOMAF), and Korea Metal Week, providing participants with lasting synergy effects.

TOOL TECH has been designated as a “Promising Exhibition” by the Korean government since 2003, “Supporting Exhibition” by Gyeonggi province and “Internationally Endorsed Exhibition” by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). In other words, the Korean government has recognized TOOL TECH as a high level professional and promising exhibition.

Korea ranks 5th in the world in the motor industry that is a front/rear base of the tool industry; and 5th in the machine tool industry and the mold industry, respectively. The Korean tool market will be the center of the Asian tool market because it is forecasted to grow even more than 10% a year in various industries including shipbuilding, aircraft, semiconductor, electricity, electronics, construction, and the material industry, etc. In this situation, TOOL TECH 2017 will offer participants a good opportunity to meet the demands of the Korean tool market and other relevant machinery markets, which show their potentiality by growing 10% on average every year.

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