Suntec Singapore inks 3-year deal with JEC Composites

It'll be the venue for global CONFEX events.

According to a release, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre (Suntec Singapore) announced a three-year deal with JEC Group reconfirming its position as the venue of choice for major global CONFEX events and the ideal partner for developing and growing events over time.

Convened by JEC Group, the world’s largest organization exclusively dedicated to the promotion of the composites industry, JEC Asia Composites Show & Conferences (7th edition in 2014) provides the continent’s premier venue for composites designers, manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their technologies, expand their expertise, network with a wide array of industry professionals and gain a competitive edge in this dynamic market. JEC Asia is the leading event in Asia-Pacific for composites professionals to network and share knowledge over three days of events, conferences and activities next November 17 – 19, 2014 at Suntec Singapore.“

We are delighted to continue with our long standing collaboration with Suntec Singapore, which has been our home since the first JEC Asia in 2008” said Mrs. Frédérique Mutel, JEC’s president and chief executive officer. “Since 2008, JEC Asia has not stopped growing its influence and network, allowing us to open JEC offices in Singapore in 2013 with staff dedicated to local and regional needs. Today, we are particularly excited to take full advantage of the many new enhancements that Suntec Singapore has put into place. Over the years we’ve been impressed by the facilities and service that Suntec Singapore has offered us and we look forward to continue working with the team to take JEC Asia to greater heights.”

In 2014, JEC Asia targets to attract 5,000 delegates and visitors and 300 exhibiting companies from 50 countries.

The growing interest in Asia is driven by the region’s key strategic position for the composites industry, having overtaken the Americas and Europe in terms of production. Asia represents 41% in production volume compared to 32% in the Americas and 20% in Europe and is expected to reach 50% by 2015. In 2012, out of an estimated €83 billion global composites market, €29 billion was generated in Asia-Pacific, i.e. 36% of the market against 34% in the Americas and 23% in Europe. Moreover, Singapore being one of the composites hubs for Asia Pacific, has been selected Country Guest of Honour for JEC Asia 2014.
“We are delighted to be chosen as the preferred venue for the JEC group in Singapore. Renewing ties with our long term partner and winning this event for the next three years is very gratifying” states Arun Madhok, CEO, Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, “On a personal note, JEC Asia has been a real eye opener for me. It boggles the mind just how important and ubiquitous composites are in our daily lives and even for a venue like Suntec Singapore.”

In choosing Suntec Singapore as their home for the next three years, the JEC Group will benefit from Suntec Singapore’s new technological advances including free WiFi for up to 6,000 simultaneous connections, a sophisticated digital screen network and the essential flexible customisable space necessary to host a wide variety of activities.

In particular, the ability to quickly switch room configurations and resize meeting rooms and conference halls was a key factor in JEC Group’s decision to enter into a long term agreement.

“We have big plans for the coming years” adds Mr Madhok, “With the support of our loyal clients, dedicated staff and a venue that is second to none, Suntec Singapore will continue to be the preferred place to meet in Singapore and Asia.”