Technology Systems & Management for the World of Water -- Your Gateway to a Better Future

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam, Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Widely renowned as the country's No.1 international water, wastewater and industrial wastewater treatment and purification show, VIETWATER 2013 Expo & Forum will return to Ho Chi Minh from 16 to 18 October at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC).

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With over 270 exhibitors from 30 regions and international pavilions from Germany, Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Hungary, Singapore and Taiwan, VIETWATER 2013 will present a comprehensive event that will showcase a wide range of services, technologies, systems, purification processes and equipment for the integrated water and wastewater industry... all under one roof! The event will also be a special B2B professional platform to help exhibitors meet with the right buyers at the right time.

The 2013 event is once again hosted by the Vietnam Water and Sewerage Association (VWSA) and supported by the Ministry of Construction for Vietnam and the South-East Asian Water Utilities Network (SEAWUN). The opening ceremony will be presided over by Mr Cao Lai Quang, VWSA Chairman and Vice Minister, Ministry of Construction of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Also included will be the 5th Vietnam Water Industry Conference, a special presentation of high quality conference sessions co-organised by VWSA, with the aim of helping participants find appropriate solutions to business challenges. The conference will feature a variety of topics on the theme "Technology Systems & Management for The World of Water".

"The VIETWATER 2013 Expo & Forum is the place where you will find solutions to many of your business problems, develop mutually beneficial business partnerships and connect with your target market," said Mr Tran Quang Hung, VWSA Vice Chairman. "The whole event is focused on providing the best solutions for the choice of technology and equipment supplies and introducing advanced science to the water and sewerage industry. VIETWATER also creates many commercial opportunities, and business development is made possible for exhibitors. We expect the 2013 show to replicate the success of previous events."

With such prestigious acknowledgment, VIETWATER 2013 Expo & Forum will be the essential enabler for industry players to grow and leverage their business due to Vietnam's rapid economic and social development.

VIETWATER 2013 is set to surpass its previous record by expecting over 9,000 visitors. Sponsors and major international exhibitors include Grundfos, Tsurumi, Prominent, Endress+Hauser, Lotus Green Technology, Swing Corp, Tabuchi Corp., Jebsen & Jessen, Shinmaywa, Festo, JFE Engineering, JFE Advantech, Tsukishima Kikai, Sawatech, Veolia Water, Kobelco Eco-Solutions, Yokogawa, Pedrollo, Fusheng, AVK, GE, VAG, Aliaxis, Wilo, Balem, ABO Trading, Horiba, Mann+Hummel, HOMA, VAF, Global Water Solutions, Shinmaywa, Fujikin, Metawater, Warm Group and many others.

VIETWATER 2013 presents a perfectly unique avenue for exhibitors, delegates and visitors to meet and connect through multiple networking opportunities, as well as for the privilege of experiencing firsthand the launch of new product features and innovations that have yet to be introduced in the market.

Please visit the VIETWATER 2013 website at www.vietwater.com for further details.

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