APE 2004 to be held at Kuala Lumpur in April
Express Pharma Pulse - Page No. 14, Date-November 13, 2003
ASIA Pharma Expo 2004 (APE2004), a three-day international exhibition, will be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from April 21, 2004.
According to a press release received here, the exhibition, is exclusively focused towards pharmaceutical allied industries featuring pharma processing, packaging machinery and materials, biotechnology, alternative medicines, API, drug intermediates, healthcare products, environmental control equipments and services, analytical laboratory services and supplies, software for pharma industry and management trade publications, technical publications, trade associations, consultants, etc.
Bhullar, ABC Exhibitions, Malaysia, the Organiser of APE2004 informed that the event is the concurrent exhibition with the 9th Southeast Asia Healthcare Show, and being supported by Government, Trade Associations, and various Embassies, that include Ministry of Health, Malaysia Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries (MOPI), National Sports Institute, British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur, The American Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, Austrian Embassy Office of the Commercial Counselor, Embassy of Switzerland, Kuala Lumpur.
Reveling the importance about the APE2004, the first ever-international exhibition of Malaysia, Paresh Jhurmarwala, Global Pharma Expo, India and the Worldwide Sales Agent of APE2004 said, Malaysia presents the best opportunity for expansion in to SE-Asia with the market growth rate of 10 per cent for the pharma industry. The set-up of total 254 pharma formulation units accounting the estimated turnover: US$ 790 million Malaysia has become one of the first countries in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASIAN) to gain the membership in Europe's Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PICS) in January 2002.
The recognition has enabled Malaysian pharma companies more easily to export their products to PICS members, mainly in the European Union.
Visitors expected include pharma, cosmetic, alternate medicine and food industry. International participation is expected at APE2004 from Pharma fraternities of countries like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, and China. APE2004 offers the ideal opportunity to meet the decision makers of every discipline.
More information about APE2004 can be accessed from http://www.asiapharma.org the exhibition website or contact the Worldwide Sales Agent,
M/s.GPE EXPO PVT. LTD.
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Near Judges' Bungalows,
Bodakdev, AHMEDABAD - 380 015. India
Tel.: +91.79.4000..8233 / 4000.8254
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Malaysia to host Asia Pharma Expo 2004
Express Pharma Pulse - Page No. 19, Date-November 13, 2003
MALAYSIA is coming up with the first ever international exhibition on pharmaceutical industry. This trade show is to be held in conjunction with the 9th Southeast Asian Healthcare Show and Conference 2004.
The exhibition is supported by the government; trade bodies, the industry and the embassies will have pharma, cosmetic, alternative medicines food as categories. Along with Malaysia, China, India, Singapore, European Union, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, Shri Lanka etc., will be held during April 21-23, 2004.
The exhibition targets to showcase the best in Pharma allied sector, packaging machinery, packaging materials, lab instruments & lab ware, APl, Drug intermediates, additives, excipients, biotechnology, environment control equipment & service.
WHY MALAYSIA?
Malaysia presents the best opportunity for expansion in to SE-Asia
The market growth rate of the Malaysian pharmaceutical industry is 10%
Total 254 pharma formulation units
Estimated turnover: US$790 million
Malaysia has become: one of the first countries in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) to gain the membership in Europe's Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme: (P1CS) in January 2002. The recognition has enabled Malaysian pharma companies more easily to export their products to PIC/S members, mainly in the European Union.
Exhibition supported by the Government, Trade Associations, the Industry and the Embassies.
ABC Exhibition has tied with Global Pharma Expo to organize and promote Asia Pharma Expo 2004. Backed by many years of experience in organizing such trade events and shows, ABC Exhibition is known to invite decision markets in all its events. Set in the region’s most important market, they can leverage on the technology and know-how to offer truly international output. ABC Exhibitions is known to have the biggest endorsement lineup, which is why it is the most reliable and efficient which it comes to international events as these.
GLOBALPHARMA
Global Pharma Expo has been successfully conducting event for the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Chemical, Processed Food and Beverage Industries for around a decade.
International business alliances with top-notch exhibition counterparts have successfully managed events like INTERPHEX, international Pharmaceutical Industry Congress and the biggest event in South East Asia this year- the Asia Pharma Expo 2003 organised by the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries.
Appointed by many organizations nationally and internationally, GPE can proudly boast of its Business Association with REED Exhibition Companies Limited (UK), ADVANSTAR Communication Inc.(USA), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), Publishing houses (Marketing magazines like Contract Pharma, Clean Rooms, Food and Drug Packaging, Manufacturing Chemists etc.)
Global Pharma Expo’s credibility rests on its efficient and experienced people power, which specializes in event management, media, marketing and publishing. Years of networking across the globe have established in-depth business channels, resulting in many successful collaborations and events every year.
The twin shows unveil in Kuala Lumpur
Thursday, April 22, 2004 08:00 IST
Our Correspondent
Mid Valley Exhibition Centre at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is all set to host what is known as the biggest trade show in the South East Asia. The four-day gala of the leading players of the health care industry in the region is scheduled to start on April 21.
ABC Exhibitions of Malaysia has teamed up with Indian organiser Global Pharma Expo to bring together the twin mega shows-South-East Asian Healthcare Show and Asia Pharma Expo.
The South East Asian Healthcare Show has established itself in Kuala Lumpur for the past eight years as a dedicated trade event. Whereas, Asia Pharma Expo will be held for the first time in SE-Asia.
According to International Sales Director of ABC Exhibitions, Singh Bhullar, "The synergy generated by these twin shows, definitely benefits both exhibitors and visitors by providing a complete product profile under one roof."
Kuala Lumpur- Gateway to SE-Asia
Situated in the heart of South East Asia, with a vibrant economy, and a sophisticated English speaking business climate Kuala Lumpur is the ideal location for such a trade show, says Global Pharma Expo's CEO Paresh Jhurmurwala.
Besides, with an expanding 10 per cent growth in the pharmaceutical market, Malaysia presents the best opportunity for expansion into SE-Asia.
The total 254 pharma formulation units operating in the country works on an estimated annual turnover of US$ 790 million. Malaysia has become one of the first countries in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASIAN) to gain the membership in Europe's Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) in January 2002. The recognition has enabled Malaysian pharma companies more easily to export their products to PIC/S members, mainly in the European Union.
Indian Industry, a major player
With Global Pharma having an Indian base, the strongest ever participation by India has come about, indicates Jhurmurwala. And after all, Indian industry over the past few years has shifted its focus towards its SE-Asian neighbours, especially Malaysia.
Bilateral trade between India and Malaysia amounted to some RM12 billion in 2003 with Indian exports reaching RM2.55 billion and imports from Malaysia at RM9.53 billion, he said.
Asia Pharma Expo
Consistently working towards building a global pharma society, Asia Pharma Expo has brought together a guild of manufacturers, pharma publishers, R&D analysts, associations and environmentalists over the years. The show has also helped in expanding knowledge, know-how technology and opportunities in the pharma sector.
After the success of the event in Bangladesh in year 2003, Asia Pharma Expo chooses Malaysia as its venue to target the South Asian-Market.
In this first ever mega show of Malaysian pharma industry, supported by governments, trade organizations and embassies, visitors expected from pharma, cosmetic, alternate medicine and food industry.
Exhibitor's Profile include plant and Machinery for Pharma Production; Infrastructure & Accessories; Packaging Materials & Machinery; Lab Instruments & Labwares; API, Bulk Drugs, Drug Intermediates, Additives, Excipients; Formulations; Alternative Medicines; Water Treatment and Waste Management; Bio-technology; Healthcare Products; Research & Development, CRO; Quality Control; Environment & Pollution Control Equipments / Services;Technical Publications; Trade Associations & Trade Promotion Bodies; Professional Associations; Safety Equipments and Software for Pharma Industry & Management ABC Exhibitions with years of experience in organizing such trade events and shows, is known to invite decision makers in their events.
Global Pharma Expo has been successfully conducting events for the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Chemical, Processed Food and Beverage Industries for around a decade.
APE2004 Exhibtion is supported by: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE); Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA); Malaysian Organisation of Pharmaceutical Industries (MOPI); Malaysian Doctors Cooperative;Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA); British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur; The American Embassy, Kuala Lumpur; Austrian Embassy Office of the Commercial Counselor; Embassy of Switzerland, Kuala Lumpur and National Sports Institute Germany, India, Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, Malaysia, Thailand, Iran, PR China, the Netherlands, Indonesia, Finland and Italy are participating countries. Visitors are expected from India, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Iran, Europe, Thailand etc.
