Asian Paper 2008 Draws In Large Crowds

The Asian Paper 2008, held April 23-25 in Bangkok, drew a crowd of 5,019 trade visitors from 67 countries.

 In surveys conducted by the organizers, trade visitors, conference delegates and exhibitors of supplies and equipment all expressed a high level of satisfaction with Asian Paper 2008. All were also very happy with the new venue this year, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in downtown Bangkok which is easier to reach from downtown hotels.

The 212 exhibiting companies covered a floor space that was 20 percent larger compared to Asian Paper 2006, according to event planners.

The conferences attracted a large number of attendees, with 150 senior level delegates participating at the Senior Management Symposium (SMS) and 161 technical and operating professionals taking part in the New Applied Technology (NAT) conference.

The organizers cooperated closely with the Thai Pulp & Paper Industries Association (TPPIA) to promote the event to pulp and paper makers across the industry. Besides the TPPIA, numerous other Asian paper associations including the Asian Institute of Technology; Taiwan Paper Industry Association; Malaysia Pulp & Paper Manufacturers Association; Korea Paper Industry Cooperative; Indonesia Pulp & Paper Association; Indian Paper Manufacturers Association; Federation of Paper Traders’ Associations of India; India Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association and the Vietnam Pulp & Paper Association supported the event.

Asian Paper is Asia's most complete event for the paper business, including the exhibition, the high level management symposium and the technical sessions, according to event planners.

Asian Paper 2010 is scheduled for April 21-23, 2010 in Bangkok.

For more information about Asian Paper is available at www.asianpapershow.com.