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"Innovative Products and Business Opportunities" will be the core theme of Windoor Expo China 2017, which will take place at the Poly World Trade Center in Guangzhou, China from 11 to 13 March, 2017. Organized by Citiexpo, this annual window, door and facade trade show will bring together 560 international and local exhibitors who would welcome an expected 60,000 visitors comprised of architects, builders, contractors, fabricators, manufacturers, real estate developers, traders and other industry players from all over the world. The 23rd edition of Windoor Expo promises to reveal innovative products and bring business opportunities for attendees with different sourcing projects. Innovative Products At present, China is the largest market for fenestration products in Asia, due to its rapid industrialization and constant economic growth. To realize smart building elements and systems, and enrich living comfort with better security and energy management solutions now are the trends in the China's industry. The Star Galaxy (Innovation Zone) showcasing the new and innovative technologies and solutions in window and door hardware and equipment, building envelope, aluminum profile and structure sealant will take center stage at Windoor Expo again. The innovative products with advantages on optimizing building performance and functionality, maximizing energy and operational efficiency and increasing safety and security for greater occupant comfort will meet and also lead the industry needs. Featured exhibitors and brands include, ASSA ABLOY Guoqiang Hardware Technology, Brilet Windows & Doors System, DSM China, Fischer (Taicang) Fixings, HOPPE (Shanghai), Kinlong Hardware Products, Press Metal International, Schuco International (Beijing), Siegenia-Aubi Hardware, Technoform Bautec Hong Kong, Xinyi Glass Engineering, and many more. Visitors can expect to meet the most significant brands and suppliers offering their newest products. Visit www.windoorexpo.com to find more on the updated exhibitor list and product profiles. Business Opportunities Aside from the wide array of newest technologies which will be showcased by the exhibitors, an interesting and relevant series of conferences will cover extensive topics on engineering design including these three keynote sessions, Anti-Typhoon, Prefabricated Building and Curtain Wall New Technology, and enable participants to learn more on the latest industry innovation, whilst providing them with an opportunity to benchmark and grow their businesses.

Yu will discuss Huawei’s pioneering global model for information and communications technology (ICT) and vision for the future of mobile Arlington, VA – 11/22/2016 – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ today announced that Richard Yu, CEO, Huawei Consumer Business Group, will deliver a keynote address at CES® 2017. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, CES will run Jan. 5-8, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Yu will deliver his keynote at 2 PM Thursday, January 5, 2017 in The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom. During his address, Yu will showcase Huawei’s vision for a more global model of innovation, which taps into the strengths of each country and region and encourages collaboration with the adoption of the latest technologies and techniques. Through his keynote, attendees will learn about Huawei’s plans for the future of mobile – one that integrates the latest in artificial intelligence, virtual reality and connected technologies and pairs them with elite global partnerships and sustainable product development. “Mr. Yu has emerged as a leading visionary in the technology industry,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “He has worked with Huawei since its inception, and has helped shape the fast-growing brand that Huawei is today. Under Mr. Yu’s leadership, Huawei stands among the pioneers of mobile technology and remains a champion of connected work with endless possibilities. CES is where that connected world comes together. We look forward to welcoming Mr. Yu and Huawei to the CES stage.” Huawei launched its Consumer Business Group in 2003. Since then, it has emerged as one of the top three smartphone brands, and has pushed the industry forward through meaningful and innovative consumer technology. Huawei serves over 170 countries and more than one third of the world’s population. Richard Yu began his career at Huawei over two decades ago in 1993. He has since held several titles with Huawei, including CTO of Wireless R&D, and director of the GSM/UMTS technical sales department. In 2006, he was appointed president of Huawei’s Wireless Network product line, and was nominated as president of the European region in 2008.

Panasonic to receive special recognition as sole company with 50 consecutive years New York, NY – 11/10/2016 – As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, CES ® will recognize 37 influential companies that have exhibited at CES for more than 40 years. Ten of those were at the first CES in 1967 and will again be at CES 2017 in January: 3M, Lenovo, Memorex (now MEM-CE), Philips, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Voxx International and Westinghouse. Panasonic is the sole exhibitor to have exhibited in all 50 consecutive CES shows, and will receive special recognition onsite. “CES has been the proving ground for innovators for 50 years and has grown from a top destination for mainly audio/video retailers and distributors to a global gathering place for the entire innovation ecosystem,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) TM. “In addition to the traditional tech players, CES now draws from nearly every major industry. We are honored and humbled to celebrate this core group of exhibitors who have been with us from the start.” CES also will celebrate the individuals who have attended CES for extended runs. During the registration process for 2017, attendees can self-select the number of years they have attended the show. Onsite recognition ribbons will be available in five year increments to identify how long each person has supported CES. The first CES was held in New York City and featured 117 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees. Hot products in its first year included black-and-white TVs, transistor radios and stereos. CES now features more than 3,800 exhibitors featuring the latest in robotics, wearables, augmented and virtual reality, entertainment and content, drones and driverless technology and attracts more than 165,000 attendees. For more information and/or to register for CES 2017, visit CES.tech. CES 2017 will run January 5-8 in Las Vegas, NV.

Norwalk, CT (November 7, 2016)—Reed Exhibitions announced today that Kimberly Fox has joined the National Hardware Show team to lead the brand's buyer programs and extend its strong relationships with hardware and home improvement professionals. Fox comes to the National Hardware Show with over 20 years' experience in the tradeshow industry as a well-respected sales leader and innovator, continually focused on fostering strong relationships with her customers and partners. Kim's background includes 6+ years of matching buyers with sellers in her role as National Account Manager on Reed's One2one Summit business. Understanding what customers are selling and knowing how to connect them with the relevant buyers will be an immediate asset to the NHS event and industry. "I'm looking forward to learning as much as possible about the industry, understanding what the future looks like and how NHS can help drive their businesses— focusing on feedback and direct input from our customers. I'm confident that my experience and a fresh perspective will help develop new relationships and programs to meet the needs of this evolving industry," says Fox. Rich Russo, Vice President of the National Hardware Show said, "Kimberly has been a perennial leader throughout Reed Exhibitions and the various industries she's worked in. We are thrilled to have her on board with the National Hardware Show and look forward to her strengthening current and developing new relationships in the industry while also focusing on new programs to better support our customers' needs." Kim will kick off her role visiting key buyers and actively participating in industry events. She is eager to become attuned to the needs of the industry and how the National Hardware Show can innovate to meet challenges and changing needs. She can be reached at [email protected]. About the National Hardware Show® The National Hardware Show celebrates a rich history spanning over 70 years of serving the home improvement marketplace. From its early beginnings in New York during the post-World War II housing boom and eventual move to Chicago in the 1970s, to today's current location in Las Vegas, the National Hardware Show continually evolves through the industry's involvement, commitment and passion to improving America's quality of life through their homes. Today, the National Hardware Show is the place for global manufacturers, associations, organizations and the media to unveil their new products, ideas and insight to a broad spectrum of home improvement resellers. For more information on the National Hardware Show, visit nationalhardwareshow.com.

HCMC, October 2016 - The latest edition of four mega exhibitions “METALEX Vietnam 2016,” “Business Alliance 2016 for Supporting Industry,” “NEPCON Vietnam 2016,” and “Industrial Components & Subcontracting Vietnam 2016” was once again a resounding success. There are 18,637 enthusiastic manufacturing industrialists passed through the turnstiles at this major celebration, which was held from October 6 to 8. During this 2016 edition of the Show, visitors had a chance to meet, speak with and gain invaluable insight from more than 500 industrialist exhibitors, partners and experts. The four events hosted 3,139 exhibitors using more than 500 booths, 11 international pavilions that brought steady growth over last year's event and spotlighted the influence of Vietnam's industry and its product appeal across the region. 18,637 trade visitors from 48 different countries came to collect information on the in-trend business opportunities. The growth of visitors from the Europe and America was especially evident as Vietnam's new opportunity and investment began to kick in. Mr. Isara Burintramart, Managing Director of Reed Tradex Co., Ltd. said that “We selected Vietnam not only for being Asia’s top destination for investment but also for its growing role as a manufacturing hub. Industrialists know that opportunities are here, and they will need to move quickly no matter how rapidly the changing business environment may be. I believe the powers of 4 events combine will not only foster better collaboration and communication between industrialists but will also encourage the exchange of best practices among local and overseas business delegates”. After one glorious day of showing the great performance of all high precision spin tops which was made from high-tech CNC machine, “Koma Taisen” Competition announced the new champion, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province Vocational College, Team 2. The arena was packed with industrialists celebrating metalworking excellence in design and craftsmanship. Huge business delegation from different industrial sectors attended Engineer Master Class and Technology Presentations by HEXAGON, INDUSTRIAL ONE and TRUMPF. Industry experts offered a glimpse of the future by presenting ideas and technologies that impact the future of manufacturing. However, the “Hand soldering competition” which was co-organized by Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC) and Reed Tradex to recognize the best skills in hand soldering complex printed board assemblies. Hand soldering of high density printed boards demands highly skilled operators to ensure a zero-defect soldering process. Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh Thuo from Spartronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. has won the trophy along with a certificate and cash prize from the 3-day competition. This year, the show resulted with a great success with lots of active business talks and exhibitors’ voices that prove their satisfaction for the show. Mr. Virendra Gupta, Deputy Director General of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) shared “With government supporting policies and implementing reforms, I believe this is a perfect opportunity for India firms seeking to expand and develop partnerships with potential Vietnamese companies. As a result, we decided to join METALEX Vietnam in order to bring India’s machine tools and metal forming manufacturers closer to local industrialists and expand our customer base in ASEAN.” Mr. Park Young Tahk, Executive Vice Chairman of Korea Association of Machinery Industry (KOAMI) said that “Vietnam is one of Korea’s important overseas markets for machinery and metalworking solutions. Hence, we decided to bring 12 companies under the Korea Pavilion at METALEX Vietnam in order to raise awareness of Korean technologies, and develop strong yet resilience business relationships with potential customers.” Mr. Tatsuya Noma, Senior Director, Commerce and Industry Division, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government has optimist sharing about the show “METALEX Vietnam is a great opportunity for visitors to get acquainted with the technological capabilities of SMEs in Tokyo. We believe that high quality-products from Tokyo Pavilion can help local Vietnamese companies to grow and also encourage new players to enter the supporting industries.” Mr. Ronnie Wong, Chief Operating Officer of Association of Electronic Industries (AEIS) shared his opinion that “The electrical and electronics industries in Vietnam are going at a tremendous speed. They are prominently promoted by the Government. Vietnam needs the supporting industries to accelerate the growth. AEIS has bring 25 companies Nepcon Vietnam to support the industries, as well as looking to set up branches and in joint venture with Vietnamese.” Mr. Alex Ko, Chairman of Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) shared “For the past 70 years, TAMI has always provided the best support to its members in expanding to overseas markets like Vietnam. The improved business environment, pro-growth fiscal policies and free trade agreements, has increased our members’ confidence in seeking investment opportunities in Vietnam. Thus, attending METALEX Vietnam 2016, we can help our members, who are more than ready, to introduce high quality products and build partnerships with local industrialists” Ms. Paiyada Hanchaisuksakul, Director of Small & Medium Industrial Institute, The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) shared “Many Thai small and medium-sized enterprises have been actively searching for new markets and opportunities in ASEAN. Vietnam is one of their selected destinations since it offers favorable business policies, and the advantage of FTA. This year also marks up the 40 years diplomatic relations between Thailand – Vietnam, in this regard, the Small & Medium Industrial Institute under The Federation of Thai Industries has leaded 19 companies specializing parts and components manufacturing to join Thailand Pavilion.” Next year's Metalex Vietnam will open with a splash once more from 4 - 6 October 2017 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), helping the industry to create business opportunities. Nepcon Vietnam 2017 will celebrate its 10 years anniversary and back again to Hanoi, held 13 – 15 September 2017 at Hanoi International Center For Exhibiton (I.C.E., Hanoi). For more information, please refer to the website www.metalexvietnam.com and www.nepconvietnam.com

The word System became first known to fenestration professionals in the year of 2000 when Schüco came into the Chinese market. But what are global trends in windows and doors systems? How is windows and doors system research and development done? How should the production of system windows and doors be managed properly? How should enterprises prepare well in technology development and design? Neither these questions, nor the gap between China and overseas companies, was taken seriously by Chinese fenestration companies in the last decade. People were busy completing construction or meeting deadlines, while the quality of windows and doors went unheeded by the regulators, house developers or contractors. Now everything has changed! More and more fenestration companies have begun to readapt themselves to market demand, open their in-house laboratories and increase investment on R&D. With more than 200 exhibitors displaying their latest system windows and doors at Fenestration China 2016 from Nov. 9-12, the Chinese system windows and doors industry will usher in her own golden age. The market share of system windows and doors is expected to increase from 0.5% to 30% in the next decade. This will undoubtedly create a multibillion-dollar market! According to the statistics, the newly completed commercial residential buildings in China measure a total windows and doors area of about 1,030 million square meters every year. So far system windows and doors are only accounting for 0.5% of this total. Although the construction industry was experiencing a severe downturn in recent years, the application of system windows and doors in construction projects has been increasing, particularly in economically advanced regions like Eastern China and Northern China and in high-rise apartments as well as in detached houses. “In pursuit of better building quality, system windows and doors have been adopted in all new Landsea (a famous real estate developer) projects and furthermore a set of technology and supplier evaluations system has been set up,” said Shu Jian, Deputy General Manager of Landsea. The year 2015 was a turning point - China saw a first wave of demand for windows and doors replacement . A huge number of windows and doors installed in the1990s are very dilapidated and therefore the replacement demand of the mass market is still booming. Moreover, the well-educated post-1980s and post-1990s are becoming the mainstream consumer population. They have a stronger desire for quality life and a more discerning eye for premium products than any previous generations. For this reason, almost all upmarket fenestration enterprises are going to shift their focus from the project contracting market to the retail market. To name a few, Schüco opened its first technology experience center next to Metro Line 11, Shanghai. Shunda, a China-based windows and doors manufacturer giant, founded a windows and doors museum years ago. A high quality awareness is becoming the predominant consumer habit in wide parts of the Chinese population. As Mr Zhe Liu, the secretary of China Construction Metal Structure Association, said: ”The total amount of China’s existing buildings equals 6 million square meters. Many of them need replacement of its windows, which is generating a huge demand in the windows market .” 3 Unique System Windows and Doors Models The Chinese market is dominated by three typical system windows and doors business models: 1. Independent system suppliers. The majority of them are R&D-oriented enterprises and boast a robust R&D and technical support system, with the abilities to impart a whole set of technologies and management methodologies to window processing enterprises. Representatives: Schüco, YKK 2. Material suppliers evolving into system suppliers. These companies are mainly material suppliers. They develop systems primarily for the purpose of increasing their sales figures of their core products , for example, profile products or hardware. Representatives: ROTO-ROTOi, Giesse-GOS, Shide 3. Windows and doors enterprises evolving into system suppliers. In the past these companies mainly sold assembled windows and doors and now get committed in system R&D. Representatives: Shunda, Milux ,Jiayu , Orvill Technology Gap - Business Opportunity for European Enterprises Taking into account the above mentioned three business models, there are perhaps not more than 100 system fenestration enterprises in China. Can these companies cater the demand of a trillion yuan market? As a matter of fact, there are nearly 40,000 windows and doors processing enterprises in China and most of them are lacking the necessary technical knowhow. The expertise in exporting entire systems undoubtedly means a great opportunity for European enterprises. European windows and doors enterprises will be able to establish brand recognition and step into the market quickly with the help and a trustful partnership with those Chinese standouts. Companies from Germany realized this development many years ago. Therefore 17 German enterprises use the opportunity to exhibit in the “German Pavilion” at Fenestration China 2016 which became the most important platform for them to intensify their market presence and their long term relationship to Chinese partners. On 31st May ,2016, China Federation of System Windows and Doors was established with more than 100 members , and was asked by Ministry of Construction of P.R.C. to draft a Technical Guide of System Windows and Doors as the industry standards. This should ensure a proper development of China’s fenestration market and will improve the quality of home-made windows and doors products. Hu Baosheng, General Manager of Shenyang Ledao, a System windows and doors supplier, said: “The gaps between Chinese System windows and doors and Europe System windows and doors are clearly. In view of the huge untapped market in China, we wish to forge ties with overseas System windows and doors supplier - both in technical R&D and in market expansion.” All in one! -- System windows and doors gathering at Fenestration China, the largest fenestration expo in Asia Fenestration China, Asia’s largest fenestration trade fair held in each November, has become the most important annual event for the fenestration industry. Fenestration China 2016 will be held at China International Exhibition CenterNew Venue, Beijing between 9 and 12 November 2016. International system windows and doors enterprises, including YKK, Aluk, Wicona, Hueck and ROTO, and Chinese system windows and doors players like Joydon, CIVRO, Jiayu, Ledao, Huachang, Weiye, Huajian, will occupy half of the exhibition space and debut with their latest products and innovative sales strategies. Meanwhile, ten thousands of windows processing enterprises will be present to seek technical solutions and more than 4000 sellers from oversea including Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Eeastern Europe as well as South America are expected to show up. Ms. Yi Zhang, the director of the organizing committee, Beijing International UnionExpo Co., Ltd, once said in an interview: ”Fenestration China has gone through constant development of 14 years. By gathering technicians and purchasers from real estate, architects and construction fields, FC now serves as an excellent exchange platform with solutions for Windows, Doors, and Curtain Wall systems.

Nowadays, “new economy” is always a hot topic of the world. On an executive meeting of the State Council, Premier Li Keqiang re-explained the concept of “new economy”, and highlighted “new energy auto” as a landmark of “new economy”. The meeting also determined the measures of continuing to support new energy auto industry and to promote green development based on structural optimization. Lightweight of Automobiles Drives Large-scale Production of Aluminium Alloy Castings As the development of “new energy auto” is increasingly highlighted, a faster lightweight and energy-conservation development of automobiles has been seen in the world. In recent years, castings of magnesium and aluminium alloys, as the most important factor of lightweight development of automobiles, have achieved rapid development and gradually replace iron and steel castings. According to some statistics, currently, the castings of magnesium and aluminium alloys account for 13% to 19% of the total casting products in big casting-production countries, and the ratio is even up to 30% to 40% in some countries like Italia, while in China it is yet less than 10%. It can be predicted that to cater to the trend of international development, there will be a growing demand on castings of magnesium and aluminium alloys year by year. To meet the demand of lightweight development of automobiles, it is inevitable that the development of castings of magnesium and aluminium alloys will tend to large scale in the future. “Castings Zone” Settings – Aluminum China 2016 Is More Forward-looking It is worth noting that auto application enterprises have been yet able to complete casting processing during purchasing of raw materials generally, so the costs of time and communication are always at a high level. This problem exists in many similar enterprises in their advance purchasing. As today’s biggest aluminium industry platform in China, China International Aluminium Industry Exhibition (“Aluminium China” for short) is extremely forward-looking. In response to the changes of requirements in application industry, Aluminium China 2016 innovates the “Castings Zone”, which breaks through the old exhibition pattern only focusing on materials and technologies, and increases the special platform for downstream casting processing enterprises to show their technologies and carry out cooperation. It also builds a channel between material purchasing and technological processing, enabling purchasers to lock processing enterprises easily. “The previous exhibitions only showcased new materials , technologies and finished products of enterprises, while at this time the “Castings Zone” emerges, which fills in the blank of castings of earlier events, so that enterprises do not need to seek processing enterprises any more after purchasing on the exhibition, really implementing one-stop service from purchasing to processing,” said by the sponsor of the exhibition, who added: “We hope that the “Castings Zone” is not only oriented to purchasers, but also provides more exhibition space for the enterprises specialized in processing to enable them to cooperate proactively instead of passively waiting for orders, and to seek a bigger development space through the platform of aluminium exhibition.” Supply-Demand Balance – Aluminium China Promotes Sustainable Development of the Industry “Wherever there is demand, there is supply. A balance between supply and demand is a necessity for sound and healthy development of the whole industry. The new breakthrough of Aluminium China 2016 lies on that it is an forwarding-looking international exhibition platform, and builds a channel between supply and demand, making producing enterprises and application enterprises to attain sound development,” said by an expert in the industry. “We hope that the exhibition can dig out more industrial development requirements and make its contributions to the development of Chinese aluminium industry,” he added. It is reported that the 12th Aluminium China will be held from July 12 to 14, 2016 at Shanghai International Expo Center, in which the “Castings Zone” will be designed to show the cutting-edge processes and technologies of castings of magnesium and aluminium alloys, and the exhibition will join hands with manufacturers, purchasers and processers to boost the green, healthy and sustainable development of Chinese aluminium industry. If you have missed the exhibition or been too busy to experience its lively atmosphere or learn about its international up-to-date products, please click here to view the pictures of aluminium exhibitions 2014 and 2015...

12 April 2016 – In the face of increasingly volatile global commodity markets, Aluminium China 2016 will be focusing on opening up new business opportunities in the rapidly growing South East Asia markets. As one of the largest international aluminium industry events of the year, Aluminium China, from 12 -14 July at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, will bring together the complete aluminium value chain, from raw materials to primary aluminium and semi-finished and finished products. Visitors from over 60 countries will also be able to meet end-user application providers, equipment, technology and accessories suppliers, auxiliary materials manufacturers and consultancy, support services and import-export businesses. Moving beyond the event’s trademark branding and networking, Aluminium China is introducing new programmes to provide access to South East Asia. The Targeted Attendee Program (TAP) Diamond Club will connect senior industry professionals with defined purchasing and procurement plans, to key industry suppliers that can help deliver end-to-end solutions. In addition, Aluminium China is also introducing the ‘Country of Honour’ program to help both international and domestic businesses enter new markets and establish their brands across Asia. The initiative puts the spotlight on India, one of the biggest markets of the Southeast Asia, with a high demand for aluminium products and processing equipment driven by its rapidly growing consumption. In partnership with Aluminium China, India will host a guest meeting with industry experts, government officers and major industry players to analyse the opportunities and challenges of the Indian aluminium market. This will be supported by a factory visit to show the strength and quality of Chinese aluminium processes and products. In the future, the event intends to cooperate with more Southeast Asian countries to facilitate business relations. This targeted and market-driven approach is something that is unique to the ALUMINIUM CHINA 2016. “In the future we plan to extend our new South East Asia Country of Honour Program, to add international visibility to the aluminium industry within the region,” said Zang Xiaomeng, Senior Project Manager of Reed Exhibitions. “This will allow our local and international trade show visitors and exhibitors to explore opportunities and find solutions to challenges across Southeast Asia.” Reflecting the changing dynamics in the aluminium application sector, Aluminium China 2016 will feature a new ‘Castings Zone’, which breaks away from focusing only on materials and technologies and creates a special platform for downstream casting processing to build a channel between material purchasing and technological processing. Aluminium China 2016’s International Visitor Program offers tailor-made benefits to its international visitors who register at the Aluminium China official website. They will be provided with local travel allowance, VIP access to all on-site conference sessions, seminars and hospitality, along with organised factory visits around Shanghai. “This year, Aluminium China is expected to be more competitive and aggressive than ever because of the new market driven approach and huge participation of the material processing sector,” added Reed’s Zang Xiaomeng. About Aluminium China Aluminium China is a trading, sourcing, networking and branding platform for the entire aluminium industry value chain. Annually held in Shanghai, the event creates opportunities for the international and domestic aluminium community by linking buyers with material, technology and equipment suppliers and application buyers with emerging and established material processing solutions. To facilitate knowledge sharing and business networking the events organises product specific tours for international visitors and hosts world class conference & seminar programs. Organisers: Reed Exhibitions (China) Ltd. For more information on ALUMINIUM CHINA 2016 please visit: http://www.aluminiumchina.com/en/ Media Contact: Ms Crystal Guo Tel: +86 10 5933 9080 E-mail: [email protected]

With the rapid development of consumer electronics, with shorter life cycles and less time between upgrades, metal is increasingly replacing plastic as the shell material of choice, reducing costs and providing a lighter, slimmer and more environment friendly alternative. A look at some of the latest mobile phones in 2016 including LG’s curve screen, the Sony Xperia Z6 and HTC X9, along with Chinese brands such as LeTV Max Pro, Huawei Mate 8 and Lenovo K4, they all have one feature in common, a metal shell. Traditionally, metal shells for consumer electronics were made mainly of aluminium-magnesium alloy or stainless steel. However, with complicated processing technologies and high costs, aluminium alloy is now replacing aluminium-magnesium, offering a superior safety record and lower costs. This will be a key focus at the biggest aluminium industry platform in the world in July when Aluminium China in Shanghai will bring together electronics manufacturers and aluminium processing companies to showcase new performance standards, technologies and applications. “With the rise of consumer electronics, we will attract aluminium processing companies and leading suppliers as part of the effort to drive the application of aluminium in the electronics industry,” said Zang Xiaomeng, Senior Project Manager of Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of Aluminium China 2016. “Aluminium China attracts buyers of aluminium in the electronics industry, including shell makers of cellphones, tablets, notebooks and peripherals, as well as producers of AV, digital and other fast consumer electronics. We also host companies from the white goods and electronic component sectors. This event is truly the right place and time for ambitious industry players to gather, negotiate and conduct technical exchange.” Based on an overview of the products on show at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the cost of metal shell models is down to approximately RMB 1,000 (USD 152) - not the steep price of flagship models. Also, aluminum alloy is replacing plastic as a greener, safer alternative and offering a sleeker look and feel that has a popular cosmetic appeal among consumers. Metal is expected to account for 38% of all shell materials in cell phones in 2016 (according to industry report). However, industry experts also warn that the full-scale adoption of metal shells is dependent on the industry overcoming technical challenges. Currently, few Chinese cell phone makers have the solution for product form-factor design and when it comes to punching, and full CNC, an inadequate number of Chinese phone makers have the technical capabilities to meet market demand, resulting in a lack of production capacity. Aluminium China 2016 can help bridge the gap between consumer electronics makers and technology providers. Focus on Southeast Asian Market and Aluminium Material Processing Aluminium China 2016 will feature leading aluminium material processing companies showcasing their strengths. The event will be a platform for companies in the transportation, electronics, packaging and construction industries, as well as other areas, to exchange with aluminium industry practitioners and experts. They will explore customized processing solutions and be matched with suitable high-quality material providers. “We will be launching Southeast Asia Country of Honour Programs, to add international visibility to the aluminium industry within these regions and allow visitors and exhibitors to explore opportunities and find solutions to challenges across Southeast Asia,” added Reed’s Zang Xiaomeng. “I hope Aluminium China 2016 will help expand markets and open up new applications for aluminium products. This will make the event more definitive of the industry, more international and more market-driven.” The 12th Aluminium China event will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center from 12-14 July. Among several anticipated highlights will be aluminium materials used in electronics and transportation, as well as aluminium application and processing technologies. The event will feature close bilateral collaboration between China and India, as well as nearly 1,000 companies from several dozen countries and regions. For more information on Aluminium China 2016, please visit: www.aluminiumchina.com/en/ Media Contact: Ms. Crystal Guo Tel: +86 10 5933 9080 E-mail: [email protected]

The 13th edition of the China International Machine Tool & Tools Exhibition (CIMES) will be held at Beijing’s China New International Center from June 22 to 26, 2016. CIMES is a truly global machine tool trading and sourcing platform in the world’s largest machine tool market: China. As Asia’s leading machine tool exhibition this year, CIMES 2016 will display the widest range of mid and high-end machine tools and tools from leading Chinese suppliers, as well as the latest high-end CNC and Automation technology from top international brands. Demand for machine tools in China is projected to increase 9.2 percent per year to 600 billion yuan in 2017 in the industrial machinery and transportation equipment industries, as well as in the electrical and electronics market. Chinese government also has put robotics technology development as an agenda in their 5 year plan. The domestic machine tool enterprises have accomplished transformation and upgrading by adjusting product structure, extending industrial chain, expanding overseas market, and innovating technologies. Meanwhile, many foreign companies are in an attempt to develop China's high-end machine tool market, such as aerospace, shipbuilding, automobiles, and rail transit. Building global networks through mergers and acquisitions will allow Chinese companies to position themselves well globally and also enable them to expand operations and core competencies. CIMES 2016 will be China’s largest machine tool event for the year with a 120,000sqm gross area. Additionally, 1,300 exhibitors and industry experts from over 30 countries/regions will display nearly 3,000 pieces or sets of machinery and tools at the show, including the latest metal cutting, metal forming, special purpose technology, tools, accessories and components, automation and NC systems and a huge variety of other exhibits. Compared to other machine tool events, CIMES focuses more sharply on business matching and is praised by machine tool companies with an ambitious business expansion plan for the China market. CIMES 2016 will deliver buyers from traditional application industries like automobile, aerospace, rail transit and shipbuilding. Buyers from fast-growing emerging industries like medical equipment and new energy also trust this event as a rich procurement channel. Moreover, CIMES will run a Diamond Club program for 1,500 senior business executives and host 500 buyers from across China, making every participant’s engagement with the show full of value and efficient. Between June 22 and 26, as well as being a vivid display of the latest manufacturing and processing innovations in the machine tool trade, CIMES will offer participants 20 conferences and at least 30 collocated technical seminars. These sessions, organized by industry groups, trade publications, academic institutions and high profile companies in the trade, will cover a wide array of the industry’s most advanced manufacturing technologies and applications. Over 20 years, CIMES has garnered widespread industry acclaim and support from the manufacturing sector, equipment users and local/international trade companies. After over twenty years of development, CIMES has now significantly enhanced its international profile. 2016 show will be a major highlight on the machine tools and manufacturing industry calendar.