Asia Water 2012 Set To Launch New Records

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

- Region's largest water industry event is drawing hundreds of international exhibitors to Malaysia

After many successful events, ASIA WATER 2012 is set to be one of the biggest and best shows in the exhibition's 14-year history. Six hundred and twenty-eight companies will be participating along with a significant group of new exhibitors. Over 12,000 visitors are expected from 40 countries around the world and National Pavilions will include displays from Singapore, Taiwan, mainland China, USA, Australia, South Korea, Austria and Denmark.

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The show has proven to be an invaluable one-stop destination for many leading international companies in the water and waste water industry. And today, it is recognized by professionals as the most established exhibition in the industry, presenting the best cutting-edge products, trends, and technologies.

With much of the developed world facing economic uncertainty, the ASEAN region remains one of the major growth areas on the planet. Coupled with this development, however, are problems of pollution, water drainage and rising energy costs. Inefficient use of water and deteriorating water quality still remain threats to 80% of the world's population, which is why Asia Water 2012 is so important.

REAL NEEDS… REAL OPPORTUNITIES

Asia Water 2012 will present many exciting opportunities for businesses with answers to water problems for all countries in the ASEAN region. And they're opportunities that will only grow as the Asean Economic Community (AEC) transforms the area into a huge free-trade zone by 2015.

"I am pleased that Malaysia is again hosting Asia Water Expo and Forum which has proven to be an invaluable platform for industry to get up to speed on the latest technological advances in all areas of water and its usage," Y.B.Dato' Sri Peter Chin Fah Kui, Malaysian Minister of Energy, Green Technology and Water Malaysia

"SEAWUN is pleased to support ASIA WATER 2012 which has proven to be an effective platform to develop business partnerships, build new contacts and be updated on the latest trends and developments,"  Mr Noupheuak Virabouth, President, South East Asian Water Utilities Network (SEAWUN).

This year's Expo and Forum will also be the setting for the 7th Asia Water Conference: "Sustainability and Efficiency" and the 2nd AWARE Conference which is themed: "Trans-boundary Water Related Disasters: Lessons to be Learned".

Over 100 Papers will be delivered at these presentations which will provide excellent networking opportunities for the hundreds of  industry professionals expected to attend.

"ASIA WATER Expo and Forum has proved to be an important meeting point for the industry and the Malaysian Water Supply Department is pleased to host it once again," Dr Hasnul B. Mohamad Salleh, Director General Water Supply Department of Malaysia.

"I am confident ASIA WATER 2012 will continue to be an important platform for the exchange of experience and know-how that will yield value in relevant areas for all participants,"  Dato' Ismail Kasim, Chairman, National Water Services Commission, Malaysia.

ASIA WATER 2012 will be held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia from 27-29 March 2012. The show is organized by United Business Media, part of United Business Media plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM has been the leading trade fair organizer in the region for the past 26 years.

Further show information is available at: http://www.asiawater.org

Contact:

UBM Malaysia
Marketing & Communication Department
Suite 1701, 17th Floor, Plaza Permata
6 Jalan Kampar, Off Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
T: +60-3-4045-4993
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E: info-my@ubm.com
W: http://www.asiawater.org