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The 19th Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair was held June 10-13 in Beijing.
With a 38,000m2 exhibit floor, and 800 company exhibits, it had about 5 times the floor space of Japan's International Welding Show, and about 4 times the number of company exhibits.
However, this year had about 20% less floor space than last year, 20% fewer companies than in Shanghai last year, and 15% fewer companies than in Beijing last year.
There were fewer crowds in the exhibit hall than in past years. It seemed like visitors decreased more than the floor space.
It was not crowded in the exhibit hall. Visitors did not seem as eager as in past years. It seems like this exhibition has turned a corner.
Our company has increased its types of production in China. Our exhibit introduced recommended materials for each industry, and welding bead samples. We had welding demonstrations by our welding robot system and welding technicians.
We hope for a stronger economy next year. Our group of companies will keep working to provide good quality products.
Naoto Terachi
Marketing Planning Section
Welding Business
KOBE STEEL, LTD.