Asian exhibitors help to make
APEX 2001 a sell-out
Commitments from Asian companies have helped to ensure that
APEX 2001 is officially sold out. All 170,700 sq. feet of exhibition
space at the IPC SMEMA Council Electronics Assembly Process
Exhibition and Conference (APEX), which will take place at the
San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California on 14th
-18th January 2001, have now been reserved by 380 of the leading
players in the world's electronics assembly market.
Building on the popularity of APEX 2000 amongst Asian visitors,
nearly 15 per cent of the floor space for 2001 has been reserved
by Asian companies. Asian companies exhibiting at APEX 2001
include: Fuji; Panasonic Factory Automation; Sanyo High Technology;
Juki Automation Systems; Samsung Technology; and Seika Machinery
"The high percentage of floor space requested by Asian
exhibitors and the speed at which the event has sold out proves
that the IPC SMEMA Council has created the premiere trade show
in the electronics assembly industry," said Lisa Griffin,
IPC director of assembly industry programs.
"APEX was created as a response to an industry need for
a trade show that is cost-effective and fair for exhibitors,
and highly focused on the products and technologies of the electronics
assembly industry. The level of response from Asian exhibitors
clearly illustrates that the IPC supports the whole of the industry,
not just those that have large budgets."
One exhibitor from APEX 2000 that has signed up again for APEX
2001 is Speedline Technologies. The general manager of Speedline
Technologies Asia, Peter Tan, commented, "APEX 2000 was
a very successful event. We had a lot of interest from customers
and prospects and a large number of visitors to our stand had
made the trip from Asia.
"Speedline Technologies Asia will be devoting a lot of
personnel and resources to APEX 2001 because we're convinced
that once again Asian visitors will use it as the place to find
out about the latest information and get an insight into the
technologies that will make the biggest impact on our region
in 2001."
Visitors at APEX 2000 felt that a visit to the show was both
informative and educational.
"APEX was really worthwhile. It was great sharing information
with other people in the same boat you're in," said Ed
Drouet, senior engineer, The Boeing Co. "The workshops
had good content and good presenters. There was enough time
to really talk to people. Even the lunches were just right.
APEX met and surpassed my expectations."
John Mszal, an engineer at Grayhill Inc, said "The range
of courses, the different technologies, it was incredible. The
courses I took on Troubleshooting, Stencil Printing, and Reflow
were great. We're new to SMT mixed technology and I needed a
lot of information. In one seminar, I got it all. It was terrific."
About IPC
The IPC is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive
excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member
companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection
industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing
and electronics assembly. As a member-driven organisation and
leading source for industry standards, training, market research
and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programmes to meet
the needs of a US$33 billion industry that employs more than
330,000 people in the United States.
APEX has been organised by the IPC SMEMA Council in response
to an industry need for a trade show that is cost-effective
and fair for exhibitors, and highly focused on the products
and technology of the electronics assembly industry. This approach,
coupled with a premier conference program, organised by the
industry, delivers the most attractive package to exhibition
visitors. APEX features all segments of the electronics assembly
industry, from bare boards to tested assemblies.
In advance of APEX 2001, IPC has issued a call for papers, and
is seeking papers in all areas of electronics assembly technology.
For a complete list of topics, visit the APEX 2001 website at
www.apex2001.org. Abstracts
for paper presentations are due immediately, and should be submitted
with a brief biography by e-mail to Martin Barton, APEX conference
director, at martinbarton@home.com.
Abstracts should not be faxed.
Issued by Always Communications on behalf of TechWorks Asia
Annie Ho
Always Communications
Tel: (852) 2855 7819
Annieh@agrapha-group.com
IPC
Clint Gendusa, Media Relations Manager
Tel: 1 847 790-5371
Fax: 1 847 509-9798
ClintGendusa@ipc.org
TechWorks Asia
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