Industrial Automation Vietnam 2008 focuses on improved manufacturing methodologies

Co-located with Elenex Vietnam 2008, Building M&E Vietnam 2008, and Securitex & Fire Vietnam 2008, the first Industrial Automation Vietnam 2008 will be staged from 17-19 September 2008 in the Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition & Convention Centre (HIECC). Covering a combined area of 7,000 m2, the show offers a highly exclusive platform for industry stakeholders to expand business potentials and meet with 7,000+ visitors. Designated for specifiers from core sectors including automotive; building & construction; electronics & engineering; food & beverage processing; transport and logistics amongst others, the show is conveniently located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City where owners, specifiers, engineers and system integrators are able to evaluate the latest automation technologies and options for improved productivity in their operations. Industrial Automation Vietnam 2008 will include participation by industry leading names including ABB, Festo, Panasonic, Siemens and Schneider, as well as leading suppliers under the umbrella of the PROFIBUS organization. On the threshold of transformation, Vietnam is the fastest growing ASEAN countries and is targeting to become an industrial nation by 2020. With annual Foreign Direct Investment exceeding US$14 billion and rising labour costs the need for automation technologies is a priority for the manufacturing sector. In Ho Chi Minh City, specialization in certain sectors is also evident with concentration on the electronics/ICT, mechanical engineering, chemicals and food processing industries. For further details on the show please visit www.iavietnam.com or email Ben Wong, benwong@vietallworld.com. Festo Pte Ltd Festo, headquartered in Germany, has claimed to be the world誷 leading innovator and manufacturer of pneumatic products. Now, Festo means more than just pneumatics. It is the name of a company which prides itself in providing solutions to control technology problems worldwide. Festo has a range of products from pneumatic drives, air preparation units, electrical drives, valve & valve terminals, clean room product, sensors & vision systems and vacuum technology. In an effort to develop innovative learning system for automation technology, the company conducted courses and supply automation training equipment to industries and institutes. Festo Pte Ltd

Tel: +84-8 740 6909 Fax: +84-8 740 6910 E-mail: philip.tan@vn.festo.com Website: www.festo.com Booth No.: G08 Contact Person: PhilipTan / HoangYen / Joanna Nguyen

Phoenix Contact (SEA) Pte Ltd The compact Profibus DP/V1 bus coupler IL PB BK DI8 DO4-PAC enhances the range of flexible inline automation modules from Phoenix Contact. The additionally integrated inputs and outputs make the bus coupler suitable for space-saving and cost-effective applications. As the first component in an innovative generation of bus couplers, this device serves as a data link between the modular Inline system and the Profibus master. With eight digital inputs and four digital outputs, this module can also handle some of your automation tasks. At just 80mm, the module frees up space on DIN rail systems that you can use for additional Inline automation terminals. Phoenix Contact (SEA) Pte Ltd

Tel: +84-8 820 7807 Fax: +84-8 820 7713 E-mail: tthdo@phoenixcontact.com.vn Website: www.phoenixcontact.com Booth No.: H13 Contact Person: Huong Do or Thao

Rittal GmbH & Co. KG Rittal will be showing its innovative Top Console solution. This innovation offers a host of convincing benefits: Many configuration options, flexibility and a new design. The company will also exhibit its RiNano coating of the condeAdidas