With a 30% increase in exhibit space, the 6th edition of MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND, International Exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment & Supplies, is sold out one month before the start of the event.
This increase confirms the event’s importance for Southeast Asia’s medical and health care industry. About 400 exhibitors from some 20 countries will display their latest technologies from September 12 – 14, 2013 at the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre in Bangkok.
“Since MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND’s start in 2003, the trade fair has taken the lead to drive the medical and health care industry forward by providing regional interaction and networking. Over the years, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND has seen significant growth and participation from the international arena, particularly from Europe and North Asia. We are delighted with the considerable expansion of the trade fair, which strongly reflects the robust market interest in medical and health care in the growing markets of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Through MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013 we aim to bring international, regional and local manufacturers and suppliers together to drive the industry further, and to showcase technology and innovation for countries like Thailand while remaining at the forefront of a competitive marketplace,” stated Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia.
MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013 will also feature more and new country participations. France will take part in form of a country pavilion for the first time. Seven companies will exhibit within the French Pavilion, jointly organized by the Trade Commission of the French Embassy in Thailand, the Thai Medical Device Technology Industry Association and the ASEAN Federation of Medical Device Industry.
In addition, MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013 has also attracted a large number of national pavilions and country groups from Austria, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
The focus of MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013 will be equipment for a wide variety of applications, ranging from accident and emergency to laboratory rehabilitation, supplies for ophthalmic, pharmaceutical and orthopedic use as all well as communication and IT equipment. Visitors can expect to see more medical suppliers from Europe, specifically from Germany and Belgium, as well as Asian neighboring countries such as South Korea and Taiwan.
With the Thai government’s goal of transitioning the country’s economy from labor intensive to knowledge-based (with emphasis placed on high-tech and high-value industries), MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013 will be held at an opportune time. The medical devices and equipment sector is among the top ten focus industries of Thailand’s Board of Investment.
Cost-effective and high-performance solutions will be important issues at the trade fair, presented by exhibitors ranging from manufacturers and processors to suppliers particularly from the medical device and medical technology sector.
Some highlights on the trade show floor will include:
BCR-Therapie (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Making its Thai debut at MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013, BCR-Therapie will introduce its new micro-current based pain management technology developed and patented in Germany. This technology is an effort to produce a replica energy that closely resembles the body’s own energy, which is then applied to the pain affected area. Visitors can experience this automated, natural, non-invasive and pain-free acupuncture called “German acupuncture without needles” first-hand at the exhibition.
Physiol S.A.
The Belgian company PhysIOL, world-leading manufacturer of intraocular lenses and implants for cataract surgery, will introduce their latest innovations: FineVision, the first trifocal diffractive IOL which significantly improves vision at all distances; Ankoris, a toric IOL with optimal rotational stability, and PodEye, a 100% glistening-free hydrophobic IOL.
Origin Scientia Pte Ltd
This Singapore based life sciences company specializing in insect-based innovations and R&D, will showcase its leading product MediFly – sterile medical grade maggots for Maggot Debridement Therapy. The company uses modern science to harness and define beneficial elements and applications throughout the natural world concerning better wound care standards and practices.
Viroblock S.A.
Swiss healthcare company Viroblock has developed a novel antiviral technology that is both broad spectrum and rapidly acting for its anti-viral mask. This revolutionary new respiratory mask traps and kills more than 99.9% of H1N1 virus passing through the air. Viroblock is currently extending the aerobiology testing to include other viruses. The company is also bringing this technology on the market in a range of air filtration products.
Anatolia Geneworks
First time exhibitor Anatolia Geneworks is biotechnology market focused by designing, developing and manufacturing real-time PCR kits, nucleic acid extraction kids and automated acid extraction instruments. This young Turkish company is one of the few companies in the world with the ability to create turnkey solutions for real-time PCR applications.
Two conferences about advanced rehabilitation technology and hospital management will complement the exhibits:
Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Conference (ARTeC) 2013
Jointly organized by the Royal College of Physiatrists of Thailand, the Thai Rehabilitation Medicine Association and Messe Düsseldorf Asia, ARTeC 2013 will be held from September 12 – 13. Keynote speakers will include Prof. Marta Imamura, the President of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) as well as specialist from Germany, Taiwan and Thailand. Geared towards resident trainees, junior and experienced physiatrists as well as other professionals involved in the field of medical rehabilitation, ARTec 2013 will consist of a series of lectures and workshops on advanced technology and emerging trends in modern rehabilitation medicine – including segmental neuromyotherapy, musculoskeletal ultrasound, advanced management in swallowing difficulty after a stroke, and robotics and brain stimulation technology in neurological rehabilitation.
Hospital Management Asia (HMA) 2013
From September 12 – 13, HMA 2013 will present “how to” tools and topics for senior executives through a combination of plenary sessions, workshops and demonstrations about the latest best practices for hospital management.
For further information on visiting or exhibiting at MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2013, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: info@mdna.com; Visit our web site http://www.mdna.com; Subscribe to our blog at http://blog.mdna.com;Follow us on twitter athttp://twitter.com/Medical_MDNAsource: http://www.healthcarepackaging.com / HealthCare Packaging / Home> Supplier News / August 06th, 2013
