MTA Vietnamelevates local manufacturing standard

Use MTA VIETNAM as a platform to bridge local enterprises and foreign business partners to further establish Vietnam as an attractive investment destination in the eyes of the global industrial community. This is the message Mr. Nguyen Quan, Minister, Ministry for Science and Technology, had for manufacturing industry professionals that gathered for the opening ceremony of MTA VIETNAM2013.

After four successful show days, it is evident that MTA VIETNAM has held up its reputation as the country’s premier trade show and largest display of manufacturing solutions in Vietnam. This year saw a record number of more than 12,000 attendees comprising trade visitors, exhibiting staff, seminar speakers and delegates, competition participants and members of the press gathered at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre (SECC) for the 11th edition of the show from 2 – 5 July.

The local industry levels up
The manufacturing sector plays a pivotal role in the progress and development of Vietnam’s economy. The influx of foreign-owned manufacturing conglomerates setting up production bases in Vietnam has created new demand throughout the entire manufacturing value chain. Smaller firms wanting to keep up with the fast developing industry and local support services looking to join the global supply chain are taking ready steps to level-up their capabilities.

“Vietnam’s mechanical and production engineering capabilities have increased significantly over the last few years. Local manufacturing firms moving up the value chain and competing globally have created consistent, growing demand for new machines tools and equipment in Vietnam. MTA VIETNAM with its large percentage of international exhibitors is the ideal platform for technology sourcing.” said Mr. Tee Boon Teong, Deputy Chief Representative, Singapore Exhibition Services’ Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, organiser of MTA VIETNAM2013.

Major local buyers that were seen trolling the MTA VIETNAM2013 show floor include Duy Tan Plastic, HAI HA Machinery and Trading, Kien Giang, Mida Mold Precision, Saigon Precision, Soc Trang Mechanical, Mechanical, Vina Kyoei and Vietsopetro.

Veteran exhibitor and global machine tools leader, Dr. Christian Braun, Managing Director of DMG MORI SEIKI (SEA) gave his comments on the quality of visitors at MTA VIETNAM2013, he said: “It is evident that the local industry is developing towards a higher level of capability. The visitors we have met far exceeded our expectations – in terms of the type of customers, and the discussions we have had with them, showed that there is indeed a continuous growing demand for more sophisticated machines in the local market. As the leading provider of 5-axis machines, we are seeing a trend where smaller local manufacturers are showing greater interest and beginning to adopt more high-tech machinery that allows for better accuracy and greater integration of processes.”

Mr. Hisao Kawano, General Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Asia also commented on the growing popularity of his machines among local companies, he said: “MTA VIETNAM2013 is a show that connects the latest manufacturing solutions with Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.  As Vietnam’s manufacturing capability increases, Mitsubishi Electric’s MV Series of Wire-Cut Electric Discharge Machine (EDM) Systems - with its easy operation, complements Vietnam’s drive towards greater productivity. It has proven to be popular with the local manufacturing community and we have already sold quite a number of units!”

Exhibitors at MTA VIETNAM2013
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