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Caring & Sharing |
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At a sharing session held yesterday afternoon, Mr Wei Yu Lin, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd., shared his vast retail experience in heathcare products with the audience, giving his views on the market potential for medical products in the Chinese mainland.
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Hear What Exhibitors Say |
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"We manufacture a new type of medical dressing that uses collagen. We are attending the fair for the first time, and our goal is to promote the brand and product awareness. We believe that the fair can help us put out the message that Malaysia has the capability to produce this type of product - our dressings use collagen derived from cattle, rather than horses, which is much more expensive, or pigs, which people are wary of for religious reasons. We have come to this fair because Hong Kong is a gateway not only to Southeast Asia, but also the Chinese mainland - it provides a one-stop sourcing centre for buyers. We've had a good response regarding our product - we've seen buyers from the Chinese mainland, Japan and Thailand, among others. We met with a United Kingdom company that is keen to represent us in that market and we will definitely follow up with that. We've also had media interest, with interviews conducted by television and newspaper journalists. The event is well organised - staff have constantly been in touch with our team in the run up to the show."
Noor Mohamed B. Mohamed Haniba, Chief Operation Officer, Bio-Collagen Technologies SDN. BHD., Malaysia
"Eufoton manufactures lasers for surgical and dermatological applications. Our products are made in Italy and exported around the world. This is not just our first time to exhibit in Hong Kong, but first show in Asia. The demand for this type of product is increasing in this part of the world, which is why we decided to attend. The Chinese mainland in particular is becoming a big market for us, we already have distributors there and want to find more in the region. We see opportunities to find partners from Indonesia, Thailand, Korea and Australia in particular. We are happy with the set up of the show - everybody has been very helpful."
Dr Paolo Cossich, Export Manager, Eufoton S.R.L., Italy
"We specialise in weighing and sensing technology, and at this fair we are showing our medical and healthcare equipment, ranging from bathroom scales and baby scales to products for hospital use. We joined last year's inaugural fair and this time we have returned with a booth twice as big. This is the only event of its type in Hong Kong; the territory itself is an important market for medical devices, with various stakeholders such as the universities and R&D companies working together, while HKTDC puts a lot of emphasis on helping with the marketing of the industry, and this fair is testament to that. Fook Tin is here to promote its company and its products - it's about making connections. We find that the quality of the visitors to this show is very high - they are focused and know what they are looking for. Last year we made some big business contacts here. I feel that it has become more internationalised this year, with more visitors from the United States and Europe alongside those from Southeast Asia."
Dr John Y. Chai, Managing Director, Fook Tin Technologies Limited, Hong Kong
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Displaying Products in Use |
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Exhibitors made the most of a great opportunity to introduce their latest products or services, and interact with buyers at the Exhibitors’ Forum at the Oasis Area, Hall 3F yesterday.
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Product Platform |
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Two central product displays feature items in two product categories: the first features geriatrics items, and the second includes gastroenterology and hepatology devices and supplies.
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Hear What Buyers Say |
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"Megro is a medical wholesaler based in Germany. This is my first visit to the fair and I am looking to source medical disposables. I decided to make the trip here because the fair is close to all the Chinese producers - a few of them exhibit in Europe, but not so many, and here you can meet them. I have made some good business contacts here and I will follow up with them. I am satisfied with my visit - the organisation is very good."
Helmut Krebber, Purchasing Manager, Megro GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
"This is my second visit to this fair - I like to come to Hong Kong to do business because people understand English and through them one can do business with the Chinese mainland. Here there is a big variety of suppliers. I have come to look for medical disposables - the health category in India is growing, with more and more hospitals opening. I did business here last year and will likely do so this year, too. The facilities here are good and the fair is well organised by HKTDC."
P. S. Sidhu, Director (Tech), Beejay Realm Inc., India
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Biomedical Engineering International Conference (BME2010 Hong Kong) |
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In order to bring medical professionals together and provide a platform for them to exchange news and views on the latest developments, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council is sponsoring the Biomedical Engineering International Conference (BME2010 Hong Kong), held concurrently with the Medical Fair. This conference started with an opening ceremony, following which proceedings got underway with keynote presentations on research and regulations in biomedical engineering.
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| From left: Prof John Chai, Chairman, Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association; Ir Chan Hung-cheung, Stephen, JP, Director of Electrical & Mechanical Services, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Ir Dr Chan Fuk-cheung, Senior Vice President, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers; Dr York Chow, GBS, JP, Secretary for Food and Health, The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mrs Agnes MAK, JP, Executive Director, Hong Kong Productivity Council; Dr WL Cheung, Director (Cluster Services), Hospital Authority; Mr Lawrence Yipp, Director, Exhibitions, Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Ir Prof William Lu, Chairman, Biomedical Division, The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and Conference Chair of BME2010. |
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Pro Thomas L. Clemens, Director, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, USA, gives the keynote address at the Biomedical Engineering International Conference. |
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Regulatory Update |
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Mr Jack Wong, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Asia and General Manager, Hong Kong in BSI (British Standards Institution) presents an update on the latest regulations governing medical devices in Asia, with a focus on Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. |
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What's On - 4 November |
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Free Gift on Offer |
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Simply present this email printout, your business card and buyer badge to redeem your FREE Tea Cup Set while sourcing the latest medical products. Look for the “Buying Mission Service Counter” at Hall 3F (Booth No. 3F-H01).
*Free gifts are redeemable on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last. Each buyer is entitled to one souvenir only.
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Act Now for FREE Admission! |
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For trade visitors, register now for your FREE admission badge through one of the three following channels:
Smartphone Info Site - download HKTDC FAIRS at iPhone App Store, BlackBerry App World or Android Market;
Mobile Info Site - visit hktdc.com/wap/en; or
SMS your email address to 6390 0701
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Opening Hours |
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Fair Dates |
Opening Hours |
Buyer Registration Hours |
| 4 November (Thu) |
9:30am-6pm |
9am-5:30pm |
| 5 November (Fri) |
9:30am-5pm |
9am-4:30pm |
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Intensive Worldwide Publicity |
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| Each year the HKTDC creates an intensive marketing campaign targeting buyers worldwide to ensure the success of the fair. Take a look at the promotional boards at the Expo Drive Entrance, Level 2 Mezzanine, Hall 3B Concourse, Hall 3F Concourse and inside Hall 1C. |
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Extra Sourcing Opportunities |
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Three other fairs are being held in the same week, offering additional business prospects.
Free admission. For trade visitors aged 18 or above only.
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The Eco Expo will be open to the public with free admission on 6 November. |
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The Wine Fair will be open to the public aged 18 or above with tickets on 6 November (admission is HK$200). |
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Free Official Magazine (Full exhibitor list included) |
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Don't forget to collect your FREE copy of the HKTDC Enterprise - Medical Devices and Supplies, the official magazine of Medical Fair which includes the full exhibitor list, fair information and floor plan at the Buyer Registration Counters, HKTDC Buyer Centre and Information Centres, while stocks last!
Browse electronic version or download iPad version of HKTDC product magazines now (search for "HKTDC" in the App Store).
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hktdc.com Free Sourcing Service |
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Now you can locate the right products you need by getting a list of relevant exhibitors with booth numbers and product photos at the fair. Look for this friendly sign at the fairground.
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Enquiry Contact |
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Customer Service Line: (852) 1830 668
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