Corporate News - Marintec China 2009 - 40% increase in size and attracted 20% more trade visitors to celebrate its 30th Anniversary

Marintec China 2009, organised by UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com), a subsidiary of United Business Media, and the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, was held from 1 – 4 December 2009 at Shanghai, for its 15th edition, 30th anniversary.

The 4-day exhibition and conference were unveiled together by the honourable officiating senior officials from the industry, namely, Mr. Zhu Hongren, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Mr. Xu Zuyuan, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Transportation; Mr. Zheng Huiqiang, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress; Mr. Qian Yongchang, President of China Communication and Transportation Association, Former Minister, Ministry of Communications, PRC; Mr. Zhang Guangqin, Chairman, China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry; Mr. Tan Zuojun, Vice President, China State Shipbuilding Corporation; Mr. Li Guoan, Vice President, The Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Mr. Troels Lund Poulsen, the Minister, Ministry of the Environment, Denmark; Ms. Eva Cheng, JP, Secretary for Transport and Housing, HKSAR and Mr. John Botts, Chairman, United Business Media Ltd.

Occupying five halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, over 1,200 exhibiting companies met 42,689 visitors from around the world, a remarkable 20% increase compared to the last edition in 2007. Witharound 7,000exhibitor personnel on the show floor as well it shows that Marintec is the exhibition to attend. Mrs Marjan Lacet, Export Manager,Asiaof HME said: “Marintec is by far the best and largest maritime exhibition in Asia. The quality of visitors is extremely high. All the participants in the Holland Pavilion were very satisfied and positive about this edition. We surely will come back in 2011!” The extraordinary performance of the exhibition shows the world’s maritime industry that China is on the world stage. Marintec China has been renowned for its 30 years in the industry and has long been recognised by the industry as the most definitive maritime exhibition in Asia.

The thirst for market news was shown during the concurrent event – Senior Maritime Forum, held from 1-2 December 2009 at the Sofitel Shanghai Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong. The theme “Crisis, Challenges and Opportunities” was discussed by all the speakers at the Forum. The Forum was a full house and welcomed by the attendees that such insightful topics have been shared by a strong line-up of speakers from both the Chinese government and organisations and distinguished overseas associations and organisations.

Jimé Essink, President and CEO of UBM Asia, said: “Marintec China is now the world’s second most important shipbuilding event and the largest maritime event in Asia. Its success is attributed to the continuing support of Chinese Government ministries and departments throughout the years, and their kind assistance and advice in all aspects.”

Marintec China 2011 will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 29 November to 2 December 2011.

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For press enquiries, please contact:
Jennifer Law, Director of Communications, UBM Asia
Tel: +852 2516 1691
Fax: +852 3749 7342
Email: Jennifer.Law@ubm.com

Notes to Editor:
About UBM Asia Limited (http://www.ubmasia.com)
Owned by United Business Media Limited (UBM) listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 13 market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong. We have over 130 media products in three categories: trade fairs, print and B2B portals. As Asia’s leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in the two fastest growing markets in Asia: China and India, we stage the leading events of their kind across Asia. Our 110 events attract an annual attendance of 30,000 quality exhibitors and 1,270,000 visitors from all over the world to meet their target business partners face-to-face for business matching and networking. We publish high-quality trade publications for 191,000 industry professionals to capture the market trends and industry news. Complementing our exhibitions and publications are round-the-clock and industry-specific online B2B portals which provide a series of online trading networks, industry news hub and sourcing and marketing platforms for the world’s trade buyers and suppliers. We have over 650 staff in 15 major cities in Asia.

About United Business Media Limited (http://www.ubm.com )
United Business Media focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM’s businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists – with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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Corporate News 18/12/2009
Marintec China 2009 - 40% increase in size and attracted 20% more trade visitors to celebrate its 30th Anniversary
Marintec China 2009, organised by UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com), a subsidiary of United Business Media, and the Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, was held from 1 – 4 December 2009 at Shanghai, for its 15th edition, 30th anniversary. The 4-day exhibition and conference were unveiled together by the honourable officiating senior officials from the industry, namely, Mr. Zhu Hongren, Chief Engineer of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology; Mr. Xu Zuyuan, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Transportation; Mr. Zheng Huiqiang, Deputy Director of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress; Mr. Qian Yongchang, President of China Communication and Transportation Association, Former Minister, Ministry of Communications, PRC; Mr. Zhang Guangqin, Chairman, China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry; Mr. Tan Zuojun, Vice President, China State Shipbuilding Corporation; Mr. Li Guoan, Vice President, The Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Mr. Troels Lund Poulsen, the Minister, Ministry of the Environment, Denmark; Ms. Eva Cheng, JP, Secretary for Transport and Housing, HKSAR and Mr. John Botts, Chairman, United Business Media Ltd. Occupying five halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, over 1,200 exhibiting companies met 42,689 visitors from around the world, a remarkable 20% increase compared to the last edition in 2007. Witharound 7,000exhibitor personnel on the show floor as well it shows that Marintec is the exhibition to attend. Mrs Marjan Lacet, Export Manager,Asiaof HME said: “Marintec is by far the best and largest maritime exhibition in Asia. The quality of visitors is extremely high. All the participants in the Holland Pavilion were very satisfied and positive about this edition. We surely will come back in 2011!” The extraordinary performance of the exhibition shows the world’s maritime industry that China is on the world stage. Marintec China has been renowned for its 30 years in the industry and has long been recognised by the industry as the most definitive maritime exhibition in Asia. The thirst for market news was shown during the concurrent event – Senior Maritime Forum, held from 1-2 December 2009 at the Sofitel Shanghai Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong. The theme “Crisis, Challenges and Opportunities” was discussed by all the speakers at the Forum. The Forum was a full house and welcomed by the attendees that such insightful topics have been shared by a strong line-up of speakers from both the Chinese government and organisations and distinguished overseas associations and organisations. Jimé Essink, President and CEO of UBM Asia, said: “Marintec China is now the world’s second most important shipbuilding event and the largest maritime event in Asia. Its success is attributed to the continuing support of Chinese Government ministries and departments throughout the years, and their kind assistance and advice in all aspects.” Marintec China 2011 will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 29 November to 2 December 2011. - End – For press enquiries, please contact: Jennifer Law, Director of Communications, UBM Asia Tel: +852 2516 1691 Fax: +852 3749 7342 Email: Jennifer.Law@ubm.com Notes to Editor: About UBM Asia Limited (http://www.ubmasia.com) Owned by United Business Media Limited (UBM) listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia operates in 13 market sectors with headquarters in Hong Kong. We have over 130 media products in three categories: trade fairs, print and B2B portals. As Asia’s leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in the two fastest growing markets in Asia: China and India, we stage the leading events of their kind across Asia. Our 110 events attract an annual attendance of 30,000 quality exhibitors and 1,270,000 visitors from all over the world to meet their target business partners face-to-face for business matching and networking. We publish high-quality trade publications for 191,000 industry professionals to capture the market trends and industry news. Complementing our exhibitions and publications are round-the-clock and industry-specific online B2B portals which provide a series of online trading networks, industry news hub and sourcing and marketing platforms for the world’s trade buyers and suppliers. We have over 650 staff in 15 major cities in Asia. About United Business Media Limited (http://www.ubm.com ) United Business Media focuses on two principal activities: worldwide information distribution, targeting and monitoring; and, the development and monetisation of B2B communities and markets. UBM’s businesses inform markets and serve professional commercial communities - from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists – with integrated events, online, print and business information products. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, bringing buyers and sellers together, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.