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A CMEF Report by Julk, France
China International Medical Equipment Fair: CMEF 2006 Spring is expected to host over 2,000 medical device exhibitors from 25 countries worldwide and attact more than 50,000 visitors from 69 countries and over 45 provinical groups.The fair will occupy 80,000 m2 at the ShenZhen Convention and Exhibition Center April 26-29,2006.
Shenzhen -- My hometown
The one-time fishing village of Shenzhen, singled out by late Chinese paramount leader Deng Xiaoping, is the first of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of China. It was originally established in 1978 due to its proximity to Hong Kong. The SEZ was created to be an experimental ground of capitalism in communist China. The concept was proved to be a great success, propelling the further opening up of China and continuous economic reform. Shenzhen eventually became one of the largest cities in the Pearl River Delta region which is one of the economic powerhouses of China and is the largest maufacturing base in the world.
About CMEF:
CMEF- Your best source for medical devices of world class standard at an affordable price!
CMEF is not only the largest medical device show in China, but also in Asia, with altogether 137,000 ㎡ space in 2005. Taking place biannually in spring and autumn, the event showcases the widest collection of international and local manufacturers of medical devices for hospitals. It is the only event that is fully representative of the China medical devices manufacturing market with 1,770 exhibitors and 47,000 professional visitors from 63 countries and over 40 provincial groups in China taking part from all parts of China.
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Exhibitor Profile:
Medical image devices;
Medical electronics Equipment;
Surgical and emergency treatment devices;
Laboratory and clinic testing devices;
Medical optical devices;
Hospital equipment, nursing and diagnostic devices;
Mechanical viscera, therapy and healing devices;
Medical designing and manufacturing;
Ambulances and medical vehicles;
Communication and Information Technology,
Other services
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Leading exhibiting companies included:
Siemens, Philips, GE, Roche, Johnson & Johnson Medical, Drager, Hitachi, Toshiba, Aloka, Sony, Olympus, Zeiss, Erbe, Datex-Ohmeda, Pentax, Samsung, Fuji, Shimadzu, Kodak, Agfa, Wandong, Neusoft, Anke, Mindray, Xinhua etc.
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Decision-makers and purchasing directors from the domestic and foreign hospitals;
Domestic and international distributors and agents of medical equipment manufactures;
Research institutes and media; etc
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About China:
CHINA --- Land of opportunity for medical device suppliers:
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The Chinese market for medical equipment and supplies is estimated at US$2.6 billion in 2005. This market continues to boom, with continued investment from overseas along with substantial domestic production. Imports have grown rapidly in recent years, breaching the US$2 billion in 2003, dominated by expensive high-end products, over half the import total comprising X-ray apparatus and electro medical equipment. Imports account for 85%-90% of the market.
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A large and aging population, rising living standards and expectations of healthcare provision together with the current low penetration of medical device combine to make China a huge and attractive import market.
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Chinese Government initiatives aimed at creating a better operating environment are making China more conductive to overseas suppliers.
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About ABHI:
The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is the trade association for medical device technology in the UK.
The ABHI is for the first time coordinating the British group and UK pavilion for the medical device sector at CMEF. There will be 13 British exhibitors providing 234 products and services.
Companies exhibiting
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