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56th International Engineering Fair

Measuring, control, automationand regulation technology

International Engineering FairEngineering Fair

September 29th – October 3rd 2014Brno, Czech Republic

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� the leading industrial trade fair in Central & East ern European Countries , 1,800 exhibiting companies, 75,000 visitors

� large international participation - 50% exhibitors, 1 5% visitors from abroad� a unique platform for presenting and obtaining the very latest industrial know-how

� the synergetic effects of concurrent presentation o f key areas of industry

� presentation of comprehensive system solutions goin g beyond the bounds of individual branches

� the attendance of large numbers of trade profession als and an excellent visitor

International Engineering Fair

� the attendance of large numbers of trade profession als and an excellent visitor structure, an international public from all branche s of industry

� the majority of visitors come to the event with the intention of investing, 66% of visitors have an influence on decision makin g relating to investments, 40% are representatives of top management

� strong media coverage – 420 accredited journalists f rom the Czech Republic and abroad

� a high-quality expert programme of conferences, sem inars, discussion forums and workshops, networking at a high level

Auspices:

Confederation of Industryof the Czech Republic

Czech Chamber of Commerce

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� Mining, metallurgical, ceramic and glass engineering� Materials and components for mechanical engineering� Drives, hydraulics and pneumatics, cooling and air-conditioning

technology� Power engineering and heavy-current electrical engineering� Electronics, automation and measuring technology

Product Categories

56th International Engineering Fair

� Electronics, automation and measuring technology� Ecological technology� Transportation, handling, industrial packing, warehousing and

logistics� Research, development, transfer of technologies, financial and other

services� 9th International Machine Tools Exhibition IMT� 4th International Plastics, Rubber and Composites Fair PLASTEX� 5th International Surface Technology Fair PROFINTECH� 15th International Foundry Fair FOND-EX� 22nd International Welding Engineering Fair WELDING

49th InternationalMachine Tools Exhibition

� one of the most significant machine tools shows by CECIMO members

� a complete assortment of metal machining technologies, from accessories to automation

2012 figures:� 534 exhibiting companies from 24 countries

� 75,849 visitors from 62 countries

Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2013

Partner:

Association of EngineeringTechnology www.bvv.cz/imt

� 75,849 visitors from 62 countries

� foreign participation: 54 %

The largest foreign participation: Germany (130), Italy (39), India (29), Switzerland (27), Slovakia (12), Austria (8)Represented countries: Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, USA.

CECIMO – European Association of the Machine Tool Industries

Held with the support of:

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� Machine-tools

� Forming machines

� Equipment and accessories for metal-working and forming machines

� Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

� Precision tools

� Measuring and checking instruments for machining and tooling

IMT Profile

� Measuring and checking instruments for machining and tooling

� Service and repairs of machine-tools and forming machines, reworked machines

� Offer of production capacities in the metal-working and forming sector

� Hand-operated tools

� Institutions, literature and services in metal-working and forming sector

622nd International Welding Engineering Fair

Fair Profile:� Flame welding, surfacing and oxygen cutting machinery and equipment� Arc-welding, surfacing and cutting machinery and equipment� Resistance welding machinery and equipment� Machinery and equipment for pressure welding� Machinery and equipment for other methods of welding, cutting

and soldering� Welding glow machinery and equipment

www.bvv.cz/welding

WELDING 201282 exhibitors from 17 countries38% from abroad

� Welding glow machinery and equipment� Additional and auxiliary materials� Robots, manipulators and accessories for welding technologies� Welded structures, subsupplies of welded parts� Research, consulting, services, literature, education, institutions

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Fair Profile� Foundry equipment – design, construction, production

and engineering � Melting plant equipment, refractories� Metallic charge materials, chemical foundry products� Patterns, core boxes, permanent moulds, moulds and accessories� Aids and auxiliary materials for moulding halls and core rooms� Casting machinery, equipment and accessories

15th International Foundry Fair

� Casting machinery, equipment and accessories� Robots, manipulators and accessories for the foundry� Castings� Scrap and machines for scrap processing� Research, consulting, services, literature, education, institutions

Partner:Foundry Association of the Czech Republic

www.bvv.cz/fondex

FOND-EX 201292 exhibitors from 9 countries46 % from abroad

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4th International Plastics, Rubber and Composites Fa ir

Fair Profile� Polymers – raw materials and auxiliaries

� Machines and equipment for processing of plastics and rubber

� Moulds, tools and jigs

� Composite materials

� Semi-finished and finished composite products

� Semi-finished and finished plastic and rubber-based products

� Machines and equipment for recycling and re-using of plastic and

PLASTEX 2012

258 exhibitors from 19 countries

48 % from abroad

� Machines and equipment for recycling and re-using of plastic and rubber waste materials

� Computer, testing and measuring technologies for plastics and rubber

� Research, services and insstitutions in plastics andd rubber

www.bvv.cz/plastex

Partner:

Association of Plastics Industry

of the Czech republic

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Fair Profile:

� Machinery and equipment for cleaning and treatment of surfaces

� Electroplating equipment and accessories

� Lacquering systems, enamelling systems, plastic coating systems

� Coating materials, putties, thinners, solvents

� Equipment for chemical and heat treatment of surfaces

� Laser and plasma coating technologies

5th International Surface Technology Fair

� Laser and plasma coating technologies

� Special systems for surface treatment

� Robots, manipulators and accessories for surface treatment

� Offers of facilities for outsourcing in surface treatment sector

� Research, consulting, services, literature, education, institutions

www.bvv.cz/profintech

PROFINTECH 201290 exhibitors from 12 countries48% from abroad

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Presentation of industrial Automation across all pr oducts categories of MSV

6th run of the specialized project

Benefits for exhibitors of automation technology:

� visibility of automation within the MSV portfolio and in the exhibition halls

AUTOMATIZACE 2013229 exhibitors from 12 countries26% from abroad

MAIN TOPICMAIN TOPIC

Measuring, control, automationand regulation technology

� visibility of automation within the MSV portfolio and in the exhibition halls

� emphasis on automation in MSV promotion and publicity

� targeted professional MSV visitors reached with information on industry news and trends in industrial automation

� competition for the best exhibit in the field of automation (MSV Gold Medal)

� attractive supporting programme – vision in automation, automation as a tool for cost reduction and efficient use of all resources, raw materials and energy.

Co-organiser:

Czech and Moravian Electrical and Electronic Association

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International participation

Czech Republic - gateway to Central and Eastern Europ elocated in Central Europe, neighbouring countries: G ermany, Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary

FOREIGN EXHIBITORSMSV 2012 – largest foreign participants � Germany 337 companies� India 129 companies� Russia 90 companies � Slovakia 66 companies� Italy 65 companies� Austria 44 companies

FOREIGN VISITORSMSV 2012� Slovakia 64%� Poland 8%� Germany 6%� Hungary 4%� Russia 3%� Austria 3%

International participation

� Austria 44 companies� Poland 12 companies

MSV 2013 – largest foreign participants� Germany 255 companies� Italy 78 companies� Slovakia 76 companies� Switzerland 37 companies� Austria 42 companies� Russia 36 companies� Poland 22 companies� France 22 companies

� Austria 3%� India 2%

MSV 2013� Slovakia 72%� Poland 6%� Germany 4%� Austria 3%� Russia 3%� Hungary 2%� Italy 1%� Turecko 1%

In a study conducted by Ernst & Young, Czech Republi c has been identified as core marketwith significant potential for export

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� 71,447 visitors from 55 countries

Visitors from abroad:� 6,968 registered foreign visitors, i.e. 9.8 %.

Exhibitors total:

� 1 482 exhibiting companies from from 28 countries

Exhibitors from abroad:

� 676 foreign exhibiting companies,i.e. 45.6%

Visitors total:

MSV 2013 – Facts and Figures

Visitors´opinion poll

96% of exhibitors confirm the significantbusiness value of their trade fair participation

62% evaluate the visitors as the right clientele

64% are content with the participation in the fair

75% are going to take part in the next year’s fair

96% of exhibitors made contacts with potential Czech or foreign customers

30% of exhibitors closed or began dealings on export contracts

Most exhibitors consider the participation in MSV one of the most important marketing tools.

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� In the Czech language, the city of Brno is synonymous with exhibitions. No wonder that 90% of the Czech

Located between Prague, the Czech capital and Bratis lava, the Slovak capital, Brno is acknowledged as the “The Trade Fairs Capital”.

Central European Exhibition Centre

with exhibitions. No wonder that 90% of the Czech population relate the city to exhibitions and trade shows.

� Brno is the Czech Republic's No. 2 business city – a city of commerce, logistics, and education. The city's six universities make Brno a knowledge hub for IT, biotech and medical research.

� Conveniently located, Brno is within easy reach of 5 Central European capitals: Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Ljubljana, and southern Poland.

� Airport - Prague or Vienna

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� hosts 50 international trade fairs and exhibitions annually

Trade Fairs Brno is the largest exhibition centre i n Central & Eastern European Countries and the leading organize r of prominent B2B events

Central EuropeanExhibition CentreCentral European Exhibition Centre

annually

� presents 24 prominent trade events in Central Europe, and 43 leading trade shows in the Czech Republic

� more than 1 million visitors annually, 12,500 exhibitors occupying 450,000 sq m of net exhibition space annually

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ContactsContacts

� Press and Public RelationsJiří ErlebachTel.: +420 541 152 836Fax: +420 541 153 044E-mail: jerlebach@bvv.cz

� Stand construction and services for exhibitorsJiří Zemčík

Trade fair organizer

BVV Trade Fairs BrnoVýstaviště 1CZ – 647 00 Brnowww.bvv.cz/msv

� Fair organisation Pavel Dokládal

Contacts

Jiří ZemčíkTel.: +420 541 152 821Fax: +420 541 153 044E-mail: jzemcik@bvv.cz

Pavel DokládalTel.: +420 541 152 571Fax: +420 541 153 044E-mail: pdokladal@bvv.cz