The 17th International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference (MTA Vietnam 2019) returned to Ho Chi Minh City on July 2, gathering more than 500 exhibitors from 22 countries and territories.
HCM City (VNA) – The 17th International PrecisionEngineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference (MTAVietnam 2019) returned to Ho Chi Minh City on July 2, gathering more than 500exhibitors from 22 countries and territories.
The four-day event, organised by Informa Markets Vietnam atSaigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC), features a wide range ofproducts including metal cutting, metalforming, metrology, cutting tools,ancillary and supporting equipment.
With the aim to introduce new technologies to Vietnam, the“We are INDUSTRY 4.0 ready!” programme which displays innovative equipment andcost-effective ideas provided by the leading Industry 4.0 suppliers, isofficially launched for the first time.
MTA Vietnam has become an effective annual exhibition andpromotion event for Vietnam’s industry and gained international prestige,according to Informa Markets general manager BT Tee.
This year, over 80 percent of exhibitors are from foreigncountries, 40 percent of them being small- and medium-size suppliers.
The exhibition includes 14 international group pavilionsfrom the United Kingdom, Germany, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore,Thailand and more. It is expected to be a good chance for Vietnamese firms tolearn from international experience and seek business partnership andtechnological transfer.
This year, Taiwan (China) runs the largest pavilion,showcasing latest smart machines and equipment, said Karen Pai, Deputy ExecutiveDirector of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). The “TAITRASmart Machinery” seminar is also hosted to help Taiwanese businesses introducetheir products and find ways to access Vietnamese market, she added.
The MTA Vietnam 2018 drew 11,131 trade visitors from 32countries and territories, an increase of 7.05 percent from the previousedition. - VNA
425 Vietnamese and foreign enterprises joined the International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition and Conference (MTA Vietnam) 2017 that opened in HCM City on July 4.
A wide range of intelligent machinery, equipment and solutions for the manufacturing value chain are on display at the International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition which opened on July 3 in HCM City.
The 17th edition of the International Precision Engineering, Machine Tools and Metalworking Exhibition & Conference (MTA Vietnam 2019) scheduled for July 2-5 in Ho Chi Minh City.
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A booth at the MTA Vietnam 2019. (Photo: VNA)
