Strong International Presence at Eco Expo Asia

So far 25 companies have signed up for the US Pavilion. These include:

• Apex Drive Laboratories Inc, a leading supplier of electric motor and generator technologies suitable for transportation and renewable energy applications;
• Baysinger Partners, a green building design firm, which specialises in urban-infill mixed-use retail, residential and office developments;
• SSI Shredding Systems Inc, is a renowned designer and manufacturer of industrial shredders, providing size reduction solutions from hazardous, medical and plastic waste to construction and demolition (C&D) shredders;
• Wahlco Inc, a major manufacturer of flue gas conditioning systems, which lower emissions of particulate and gaseous pollutants into the atmosphere

The organiser of the US Pavilion, Ms Kerry Bonner, Project Manager, Centre for International Trade Development, is confident American businesses will benefit from the synergy effects of Eco Expo Asia and the C40 Hong Kong Workshop on "Low Carbon Cities for High Quality Living".

Eco Expo Asia is a trade platform for the environmental industry. The 2009 event received 10,102 visitors from 105 countries and regions and over 40 buying missions representing more than 490 companies and 800 delegates. This dynamic trade show thus enjoys strong support from overseas exhibitors wanting to expand into Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and South East Asian markets. This year, the show will feature for the first time suppliers from the Netherlands and the Philippines, these will be joined by exhibitors from Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and the UK.

Returning for a second time to promote Spanish environmental capabilities is Ms Sandra Chan, Market Analyst-Chief Trade Officer, Economic and Commercial Office, Consulate General of Spain, representing the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade - ICEX.  

In addition, the organiser of the French Pavilion, Ms Orianne Chenain, head of Business Development, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong has confirmed a larger pavilion from France this year.

The return of the UK Pavilion has also been confirmed by UK Trade & Investment, organiser of the UK pavilion.