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Energy-Efficient Building in Hot Climates needs Integrated Building Solutions

In co-operation with the Bahrain Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Nürnberg Global Fairs is organising a new exhibition on intelligent building in Manama, Bahrain in December 2005. The partner of the accompanying conference at Intelligent Building Middle East (IBME) is the Bahrain Society of Engineers. Technical support for the event is provided by Dr. Helmut Hohenstein, member of the Institute for Corporate Research and Management (ifu) at the University of Halle-Wittenberg, independent consultant to the window, glass and facade industry, and Chairman of the International Advisory Committee, and by Dr.-Ing. Werner Lang, independent architect of Munich and expert on intelligent building systems in hot climates, who has been appointed as member of the International Advisory Committee.

Interview with Dr. Helmut Hohenstein and Dr.-Ing. Werner Lang, International Advisory Committee

Dr. Hohenstein, Dr.-Ing. Lang, what is the background for an exhibition of intelligent building technologies in the Middle East?

Helmut Hohenstein: The building industry boom in the Gulf region has long ceased to be a secret, on the contrary: Reports on impressive building projects and immense investments in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain or Qatar can be currently found in the media almost every day. The climatic conditions in the regions are, however, extreme: The Gulf region is located in the earth’s 'sun belt', in which a daytime temperature of 45 degrees in the shade is not unusual in summer and the nights can be cold. The challenge is therefore to find a design that can cope with these difficult conditions, provide comfort and at the same time save the limited natural resources available like oil and gas. This design should use the solar energy that is available in abundance in the most varied ways possible - solar cooling is just one keyword here. Energy-efficient building coupled with a high degree of comfort for the user is accordingly required - Intelligent Building Middle East focuses on suitable approaches for intelligent building in hot climates.

Werner Lang: Problematic in this region is particularly the design practice based on the American example: For instance, the outside of the building consists of a static enclosure with a large proportion of heat-repellent glass. Inside the building, there are cooling systems for cooling the rooms heated by the remaining rays of the sun, people and artificial light sources. The result is an extremely unfavourable energy audit: Cooling a room by only one degree requires almost four times as much energy as would be necessary for heating the same room by one degree. Intelligent building enclosures and integrated building technologies are therefore especially important in this region. IBME 2005 creates a suitable platform for companies offering such technologies.

How do you compare Intelligent Building Middle East with other building exhibitions in the Middle East?

Helmut Hohenstein: You are obviously referring to the Big Five in Dubai. It was never intended to compete with this large combined exhibition, which covers a broad spectrum of extremely varied industrial products. IBME (in contrast) focuses on the entire value creation chain from developers to recyclers: A strong orientation towards the building enclosure with all the associated technologies enables a design appropriate to the region and its conditions - this is aimed at very innovative, technology-orientated persons and companies.

Werner Lang: The difference here is the concept: The exhibition, conference and special shows aim to combine the latest knowledge, products, research findings and implemented projects with architects, planners and technology-orientated companies in the worldwide building industry. It is a question of considering and presenting ‘intelligent building’ from various viewpoints in order to convey a comprehensive picture of the potential of future-orientated building in hot climates.

Which countries and regions are covered by the exhibition?

Helmut Hohenstein: Bahrain offers exhibitors at the exhibition attractive access to the whole Gulf region and the Arab world, which covers as many as 300 million people. The exhibition is also aimed at the so-called MENA countries (Middle East and North Africa), a total of 24 countries ranging from Iran and the North African countries like Syria and Lebanon to the Indian subcontinent. A look in the direction of rapidly developing India must certainly also be allowed for such a specialised technology exhibition like IBME.

How does an international exhibition in the Middle East differ from a German building exhibition?

Helmut Hohenstein: On initially exhibiting at an exhibition abroad, companies should particularly aim to leave a special impression in the country. The image plays a major role when exhibiting at events in regions like the Middle East - German companies should therefore decide on a professional, well-prepared presentation. Especially abroad and in particular at technology exhibitions, the presentation must also reflect the efficiency of German companies, which are regarded highly in the Middle East. This is possible at manageable cost - in Bahrain, for example, by exhibiting in the Bavarian company pavilion - and is often decisively influenced by the persons and technologies present on the stand at the event. The multistage concept together with the special show and conference takes this into account.

How far has the planning of the accompanying conference progressed?

Werner Lang: The conference organised parallel to IBME will attain a very high level, even compared with American and European standards. The exchange of views takes place in the fields of politics and finance, architects/planners and developers, and science and industry. A total of eight keynotes are offered, ranging from building components and cooling systems to simulation tools and building projects actually realised. Well-known companies and experts are currently very keenly interested in taking part as speakers. A provisional conference programme is expected to be fixed by mid May. Details about the conference can be seen at http://www.intelligent-building-middle-east.com.

Finally, your advice to German companies?

Helmut Hohenstein: European and especially German companies enjoy an excellent reputation in the Gulf region - this results in pleasant, open-minded and very dependable business relationships. Forthcoming investments in the region are a tremendous opportunity for German companies. Safety in Bahrain also leaves nothing to be desired - I find the present discussion about the Arab world in the German media biased and damaging. The exhibition visitors will come to appreciate the pleasant business climate and the high standard in Bahrain in every way.

Tel +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-86 97
Email: mailto:frank.venjakob@nuernbergglobalfairs.com

BPF Countdown to Chinaplas 2005

British companies wanting to exhibit at Chinaplas 2005 are urged to use the BPF’s well recognised Export Support Service as the show is now virtually full.

At the time of writing, the show is 90% full; however the BPF has reserved space which is available to companies wishing to establish a presence at China’s premier plastics show. If you are interested in taking part in the show please contact the BPF’s Trade Executive Stephen Hunt on 0207 457 5044 or email mailto:shunt@bpf.co.uk.

China is the world’s second largest producer of plastics products and the second largest consumer of polymer in the world, Chinaplas is the largest Plastics Trade Show in the Asia Pacific Region. The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has been involved since the 1980’s, co-ordinating UK Pavilions at the show for the past 8 years.

Chinaplas 2005 (21-24 June) is an annual show taking place every other year in Shanghai and moves on the interim years between Guangzhou and Beijing. This year Chinaplas will take place in Guangzhou which is the capital of the province known as the 'plastics capital' of China - Guangdong. Out of China's 23 provinces Guangdong alone accounts for over a quarter (25.5%) of China's plastics production and this is a figure that is rising each year. In 2003, the total turnover of the plastics products industry in Guangdong increased by 14.62% and currently stands at nearly £5bn.

Chinaplas currently ranks in the top 5 Plastic Trade Shows in the world and is growing in size and popularity each year. Of the 20+ Plastic Trade Shows that take place in China annually, Chinaplas is the only show that is officially sponsored by EUROMAP (European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics & Rubber Industries). Each year Chinaplas attracts nearly 15,000 people daily through its doors with nearly 1000 companies exhibiting each year.

Nine Good Reasons why to Attend GPD 2005 in Finland

Tampere, Finland, is the destination, Friday June 17th – Monday 20th 2005 is the time, for the this year's biennial GPD Conference & Glass Product Exhibition Workshops. Organiser Jorma Vittkala has outlined the reasons for attending this important event:

1. Meet all your global key suppliers or customers at same place
• Save money and travelling time – everybody you need to see and meet from the field of glass processing technology, glass, manufactures raw materials, machinery, tools, chemicals, design, coatings etc.

2. Improving the processing performance - practical case studies & workshops
• how to save money in production/projects, quality, standards, CE etc.
• coated glass handling and practical test run etc.
• 18 different workshops
• 12 case studies

3. Efficient use of time - from Friday to Monday
• Maximising your daily business time, networking and pleasure time

4. The latest market and technology know-how
• New business ideas and related high technology, processes, products etc.

5. Learning by best practises makes sure your organisation keeps developing
• GPD offers a cost-effective way to educate your personnel

6. Unique networking – 1000 specialists from over 60 countries
• Meet professionals and use the opportunity for opening the channels for personal information flow

7. Comprehensive factory visits and exhibition show room
• Opportunity to see the latest innovations of pre-processing, tempering, printing and modifications and upgrades

8. Cost effective trip to Tampere
• Apex flight tickets from Europe cost 200-400 Euro and hotels 90-120 Euro/night. Don’t miss the opportunity to gather essential information from multiple sources. Make sure you are one of the 1000 top professional in the world
• only one good hint to production or business will pay back your trip and you still have your new network!

9. More detailed information http://www.gpd.fi

Tampere, Finland, June Friday 17th – Monday 20th 2005
Conference & Glass Product Exhibition
Workshops June 16-17, 2005

Second GP&T Event Promises Boost for Flat Glass Specialists

Glass Processing & Technology (GP&T) exhibition is set to provide a further boost for the flat glass industry when it takes place at the NEC Birmingham UK on 17th, 18th and 19th May 2005, the second event in the series. Widely hailed a success by exhibitors and visitors alike following its launch 18 months ago, GP&T went on to be honoured as the Best Launch for a trade show by the Association of Exhibition Organisers, which represents the exhibition industry itself.

Now, in the run up to the 2005 event organisers EMAP Maclaren report stand sales already ahead of the last show despite there being five months to go. ‘Most of the big names have already signed up again, or are expected to,’ commented Steve Redman, Event Manager. ‘GP&T is already larger than last year, so visitors can be certain of a worthwhile visit.’

GP&T was established following one of the most extensive research projects undertaken in recent years by EMAP Maclaren, which is a division of one of Britain’s biggest exhibition specialists. The results confirmed the organising team’s belief that there was a need for an exhibition and conference forum as the processing and specification of flat glass becomes increasingly complex following legislation and regulation in all areas of building and construction.

GP&T will therefore follow a similar format to that established with the first event, with a large business-to-business exhibition, in-hall events showcasing glass crafts and specialist skills, and a seminar programme aimed at glass professionals. The Architects Pavilion, which succeeded in attracting full houses throughout most of the last event, will take place once again. Programmes will be published in February.

Further information can be found on the GP&T web site at http://www.gptexhibition.com, on which visitors may pre-register, and potential exhibitors obtain details about taking part in the event. The site offers a number of innovations, such as links that automatically paste the event in users’ Outlook diaries, and alert friends and colleagues.

Kombimatec Exhibits at Fensterbaus' Frontal Moscow Window Show Again

The second Frontal Window Exhibition, the Russian exhibition organised by Fensterbau, Germany, was held in the new exhibition complex in Moscow this January.

Although it was minus 15 degrees celcius and snowing heavily there were probably twice as many visitors as attended the first Frontal held last year.

With adverse weather conditions, as they expect at this time of the year, building activity is curtailed and they use the lull in business as an opportunity to visit shows and research ways to develop their businesses.

Kombimatec machines have been exhibited in St. Petersberg and Moscow every year since 1997. Kombimatec is a well-established name with Russian window fabricators.

The Kombimatec EV470 CNC automatic cleaner received a great deal of attention because it can easily cope with the cleaning of the new range of profiles with large rounded decorative surfaces that are being introduced into the Russian market.
Kombimatec will be seen again this year in Moscow in early April at the Mosbuild Building Exhibition show. The weather should then be a little more inviting.

GTI Kombimatec has an extensive partner reference list and invites all window fabricators & profile suppliers to visit the design and manufacturing plant in Luton, England to see machines being built to high exacting standards. Please call 01582 455 934 to arrange a visit or alternatively view products on-line at http://www.kombimatec.com.

Caption: Andrey Chudin, Silverdale, Kombimatecs' representative, demonstrates the Two Head Corner Welding Machine to a Russian Window Fabricator at the Frontal Show in Moscow.


Industry Events April 2005
Energy-Efficient Building in Hot Climates needs Integrated Building Solutions In co-operation with the Bahrain Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Nürnberg Global Fairs is organising a new exhibition on intelligent building in Manama, Bahrain in December 2005. The partner of the accompanying conference at Intelligent Building Middle East (IBME) is the Bahrain Society of Engineers. Technical support for the event is provided by Dr. Helmut Hohenstein, member of the Institute for Corporate Research and Management (ifu) at the University of Halle-Wittenberg, independent consultant to the window, glass and facade industry, and Chairman of the International Advisory Committee, and by Dr.-Ing. Werner Lang, independent architect of Munich and expert on intelligent building systems in hot climates, who has been appointed as member of the International Advisory Committee. Interview with Dr. Helmut Hohenstein and Dr.-Ing. Werner Lang, International Advisory Committee Dr. Hohenstein, Dr.-Ing. Lang, what is the background for an exhibition of intelligent building technologies in the Middle East? Helmut Hohenstein: The building industry boom in the Gulf region has long ceased to be a secret, on the contrary: Reports on impressive building projects and immense investments in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain or Qatar can be currently found in the media almost every day. The climatic conditions in the regions are, however, extreme: The Gulf region is located in the earth’s 'sun belt', in which a daytime temperature of 45 degrees in the shade is not unusual in summer and the nights can be cold. The challenge is therefore to find a design that can cope with these difficult conditions, provide comfort and at the same time save the limited natural resources available like oil and gas. This design should use the solar energy that is available in abundance in the most varied ways possible - solar cooling is just one keyword here. Energy-efficient building coupled with a high degree of comfort for the user is accordingly required - Intelligent Building Middle East focuses on suitable approaches for intelligent building in hot climates. Werner Lang: Problematic in this region is particularly the design practice based on the American example: For instance, the outside of the building consists of a static enclosure with a large proportion of heat-repellent glass. Inside the building, there are cooling systems for cooling the rooms heated by the remaining rays of the sun, people and artificial light sources. The result is an extremely unfavourable energy audit: Cooling a room by only one degree requires almost four times as much energy as would be necessary for heating the same room by one degree. Intelligent building enclosures and integrated building technologies are therefore especially important in this region. IBME 2005 creates a suitable platform for companies offering such technologies. How do you compare Intelligent Building Middle East with other building exhibitions in the Middle East? Helmut Hohenstein: You are obviously referring to the Big Five in Dubai. It was never intended to compete with this large combined exhibition, which covers a broad spectrum of extremely varied industrial products. IBME (in contrast) focuses on the entire value creation chain from developers to recyclers: A strong orientation towards the building enclosure with all the associated technologies enables a design appropriate to the region and its conditions - this is aimed at very innovative, technology-orientated persons and companies. Werner Lang: The difference here is the concept: The exhibition, conference and special shows aim to combine the latest knowledge, products, research findings and implemented projects with architects, planners and technology-orientated companies in the worldwide building industry. It is a question of considering and presenting ‘intelligent building’ from various viewpoints in order to convey a comprehensive picture of the potential of future-orientated building in hot climates. Which countries and regions are covered by the exhibition? Helmut Hohenstein: Bahrain offers exhibitors at the exhibition attractive access to the whole Gulf region and the Arab world, which covers as many as 300 million people. The exhibition is also aimed at the so-called MENA countries (Middle East and North Africa), a total of 24 countries ranging from Iran and the North African countries like Syria and Lebanon to the Indian subcontinent. A look in the direction of rapidly developing India must certainly also be allowed for such a specialised technology exhibition like IBME. How does an international exhibition in the Middle East differ from a German building exhibition? Helmut Hohenstein: On initially exhibiting at an exhibition abroad, companies should particularly aim to leave a special impression in the country. The image plays a major role when exhibiting at events in regions like the Middle East - German companies should therefore decide on a professional, well-prepared presentation. Especially abroad and in particular at technology exhibitions, the presentation must also reflect the efficiency of German companies, which are regarded highly in the Middle East. This is possible at manageable cost - in Bahrain, for example, by exhibiting in the Bavarian company pavilion - and is often decisively influenced by the persons and technologies present on the stand at the event. The multistage concept together with the special show and conference takes this into account. How far has the planning of the accompanying conference progressed? Werner Lang: The conference organised parallel to IBME will attain a very high level, even compared with American and European standards. The exchange of views takes place in the fields of politics and finance, architects/planners and developers, and science and industry. A total of eight keynotes are offered, ranging from building components and cooling systems to simulation tools and building projects actually realised. Well-known companies and experts are currently very keenly interested in taking part as speakers. A provisional conference programme is expected to be fixed by mid May. Details about the conference can be seen at http://www.intelligent-building-middle-east.com. Finally, your advice to German companies? Helmut Hohenstein: European and especially German companies enjoy an excellent reputation in the Gulf region - this results in pleasant, open-minded and very dependable business relationships. Forthcoming investments in the region are a tremendous opportunity for German companies. Safety in Bahrain also leaves nothing to be desired - I find the present discussion about the Arab world in the German media biased and damaging. The exhibition visitors will come to appreciate the pleasant business climate and the high standard in Bahrain in every way. Tel +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-86 97 Email: mailto:frank.venjakob@nuernbergglobalfairs.com BPF Countdown to Chinaplas 2005 British companies wanting to exhibit at Chinaplas 2005 are urged to use the BPF’s well recognised Export Support Service as the show is now virtually full. At the time of writing, the show is 90% full; however the BPF has reserved space which is available to companies wishing to establish a presence at China’s premier plastics show. If you are interested in taking part in the show please contact the BPF’s Trade Executive Stephen Hunt on 0207 457 5044 or email mailto:shunt@bpf.co.uk. China is the world’s second largest producer of plastics products and the second largest consumer of polymer in the world, Chinaplas is the largest Plastics Trade Show in the Asia Pacific Region. The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has been involved since the 1980’s, co-ordinating UK Pavilions at the show for the past 8 years. Chinaplas 2005 (21-24 June) is an annual show taking place every other year in Shanghai and moves on the interim years between Guangzhou and Beijing. This year Chinaplas will take place in Guangzhou which is the capital of the province known as the 'plastics capital' of China - Guangdong. Out of China's 23 provinces Guangdong alone accounts for over a quarter (25.5%) of China's plastics production and this is a figure that is rising each year. In 2003, the total turnover of the plastics products industry in Guangdong increased by 14.62% and currently stands at nearly £5bn. Chinaplas currently ranks in the top 5 Plastic Trade Shows in the world and is growing in size and popularity each year. Of the 20+ Plastic Trade Shows that take place in China annually, Chinaplas is the only show that is officially sponsored by EUROMAP (European Committee of Machinery Manufacturers for the Plastics & Rubber Industries). Each year Chinaplas attracts nearly 15,000 people daily through its doors with nearly 1000 companies exhibiting each year. Nine Good Reasons why to Attend GPD 2005 in Finland Tampere, Finland, is the destination, Friday June 17th – Monday 20th 2005 is the time, for the this year's biennial GPD Conference & Glass Product Exhibition Workshops. Organiser Jorma Vittkala has outlined the reasons for attending this important event: 1. Meet all your global key suppliers or customers at same place • Save money and travelling time – everybody you need to see and meet from the field of glass processing technology, glass, manufactures raw materials, machinery, tools, chemicals, design, coatings etc. 2. Improving the processing performance - practical case studies & workshops • how to save money in production/projects, quality, standards, CE etc. • coated glass handling and practical test run etc. • 18 different workshops • 12 case studies 3. Efficient use of time - from Friday to Monday • Maximising your daily business time, networking and pleasure time 4. The latest market and technology know-how • New business ideas and related high technology, processes, products etc. 5. Learning by best practises makes sure your organisation keeps developing • GPD offers a cost-effective way to educate your personnel 6. Unique networking – 1000 specialists from over 60 countries • Meet professionals and use the opportunity for opening the channels for personal information flow 7. Comprehensive factory visits and exhibition show room • Opportunity to see the latest innovations of pre-processing, tempering, printing and modifications and upgrades 8. Cost effective trip to Tampere • Apex flight tickets from Europe cost 200-400 Euro and hotels 90-120 Euro/night. Don’t miss the opportunity to gather essential information from multiple sources. Make sure you are one of the 1000 top professional in the world • only one good hint to production or business will pay back your trip and you still have your new network! 9. More detailed information http://www.gpd.fi Tampere, Finland, June Friday 17th – Monday 20th 2005 Conference & Glass Product Exhibition Workshops June 16-17, 2005 Second GP&T Event Promises Boost for Flat Glass Specialists Glass Processing & Technology (GP&T) exhibition is set to provide a further boost for the flat glass industry when it takes place at the NEC Birmingham UK on 17th, 18th and 19th May 2005, the second event in the series. Widely hailed a success by exhibitors and visitors alike following its launch 18 months ago, GP&T went on to be honoured as the Best Launch for a trade show by the Association of Exhibition Organisers, which represents the exhibition industry itself. Now, in the run up to the 2005 event organisers EMAP Maclaren report stand sales already ahead of the last show despite there being five months to go. ‘Most of the big names have already signed up again, or are expected to,’ commented Steve Redman, Event Manager. ‘GP&T is already larger than last year, so visitors can be certain of a worthwhile visit.’ GP&T was established following one of the most extensive research projects undertaken in recent years by EMAP Maclaren, which is a division of one of Britain’s biggest exhibition specialists. The results confirmed the organising team’s belief that there was a need for an exhibition and conference forum as the processing and specification of flat glass becomes increasingly complex following legislation and regulation in all areas of building and construction. GP&T will therefore follow a similar format to that established with the first event, with a large business-to-business exhibition, in-hall events showcasing glass crafts and specialist skills, and a seminar programme aimed at glass professionals. The Architects Pavilion, which succeeded in attracting full houses throughout most of the last event, will take place once again. Programmes will be published in February. Further information can be found on the GP&T web site at http://www.gptexhibition.com, on which visitors may pre-register, and potential exhibitors obtain details about taking part in the event. The site offers a number of innovations, such as links that automatically paste the event in users’ Outlook diaries, and alert friends and colleagues. Kombimatec Exhibits at Fensterbaus' Frontal Moscow Window Show Again The second Frontal Window Exhibition, the Russian exhibition organised by Fensterbau, Germany, was held in the new exhibition complex in Moscow this January. Although it was minus 15 degrees celcius and snowing heavily there were probably twice as many visitors as attended the first Frontal held last year. With adverse weather conditions, as they expect at this time of the year, building activity is curtailed and they use the lull in business as an opportunity to visit shows and research ways to develop their businesses. Kombimatec machines have been exhibited in St. Petersberg and Moscow every year since 1997. Kombimatec is a well-established name with Russian window fabricators. The Kombimatec EV470 CNC automatic cleaner received a great deal of attention because it can easily cope with the cleaning of the new range of profiles with large rounded decorative surfaces that are being introduced into the Russian market. Kombimatec will be seen again this year in Moscow in early April at the Mosbuild Building Exhibition show. The weather should then be a little more inviting. GTI Kombimatec has an extensive partner reference list and invites all window fabricators & profile suppliers to visit the design and manufacturing plant in Luton, England to see machines being built to high exacting standards. Please call 01582 455 934 to arrange a visit or alternatively view products on-line at http://www.kombimatec.com. Caption: Andrey Chudin, Silverdale, Kombimatecs' representative, demonstrates the Two Head Corner Welding Machine to a Russian Window Fabricator at the Frontal Show in Moscow. RETURN TO HOME PAGE