China and Asia Wire and Cable Forum 2013

Summit Highlights:
Ø Overview of China wire & cable industry during 11th FYP and investment prospects in China’s 12th FYP
Ø Technology improvements and high quality represent the future of China Wire & Cable industry trend
Ø The continuing evolution of materials & processing technology for extruded power cables
Ø Exploring the Asian market and the market fundamentals in the major energy and communication cable markets
Ø Non-Compliant Cable: Understanding the Risks & Avoiding Liability
Ø Wiring for commercial applications: The influence of regulations on the future demand for low smoke zero halogen compounds and its impact on wire & cable
Ø Innovative and high quality cables for automotive industry – meeting requirements and challenges
Ø Improved wire and cable performance using specialty polymer modifiers
Ø The growth of wind energy – What benefits will it bring for the cable industry?
Ø Specialty wire & cable development trend
Ø Wire & Cable raw materials --- Effective Response to Volatile Market Changes
Ø Market Overview for Cable Accessories & Manufacturing Technologies
Ø Sustainable functional additives for cable application
Ø High Performance Fiber Optics & Fiber
Ø Wire and Cable Insulation and Jacketing --- Lifecycle Assessments for Selected Applications

China has now surpassed the United States to become the world’s largest wire and cable manufacturer. In 2011, the wire and cable industry’s output was worth more than 1.1 trillion yuan ($176 billion), according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. The industry boomed in the past few decades on rising demand as the country expanded its power grid, developed the information and telecom sector, upgraded power equipment, and needed energy saving equipment.

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