Sunday, June 29, 2008 [ manilatimes.net ]
More than 1,000 manufacturers from around the world will showcase the latest construction products, services and technologies in the construction industry’s largest annual international event, the 18th Philippine International Construction Equipment & Building Materials Exhibition & Technology Forum incorporating HVAC/R Philippines ’08, Mining Asia ’08 and Modern Home Expo ’08 on November 13 to 16, 2008 at the newly constructed SMX Convention Center located beside the Mall of Asia. Philconstruct 2008 features more than 25,000 sq. meters of indoor and outdoor exhibition space showcasing the newest products, ideas, technologies from more than 800 exhibiting companies, the biggest exhibition of its kind ever put together in Philippine soil generating over $50-million worth of business and investments annually. “Philconstruct is one of the few trade shows around the world that has been selected by the prestigious CONEXPO organizers to partner with and featured at their mega shows in China and the United States,” said Anthony Fernandez, who heads First Balfour and president of the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), organizer of the show. “By partnering with PCA, we can make a significant contribution towards your product exposure and business success.”
Over 50,000 registered trade buyers from all over the country and around the region are expected to visit the show. Philconstruct is truly the country’s no. 1 exhibition and business conference.
PCA, being the core source and voice of the industry, will be working very closely with the Philippine Mine Safety & Environment Association, the Philippine Society of Ventilating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigerating Engineers and the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers to ensure the success of all its participants and an overall boost for the construction industry.
”At this early stage, over 700 booths and 100 commercial construction equipment will be on display both indoor and outdoor; representing products and services from 25 countries and product representations from China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, United States and the United Kingdom,” said Levy Espiritu, president of First Datem, Philconstruct chairman and PCA 1st vice-president. He added, “Seventy percent of the space were taken up by stalwart supporters who are coming back to build stronger partnerships and business ties while garnering more trade opportunities with industry players. There is no doubt that top-line trade buyers only come to Philconstruct.”
For more information, please contact our Event Manager: Global-Link MP Events International Inc. at Units 1003-04, Antel 2000 Corporate Center, 121 Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Philippines 1227 Ctc: Ms. Jing Lagandaon at Tel : (632) 750-8588 / 887-1304 Fax: (632) 750-8585 E-mail: info@globallinkph.com
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