Hong Kong, November 2013.

Water Expo China + Water Membrane China China National Convention Center, Beijing, China 2 – 4 December 2013

Show hosts a record number of international and regional pavilions and groups Debut of Special Industry Zone highlights government agency and association support Annual summit and on-site conferences offer important networking opportunities Largest number of pre-registered show visitors and buyer groups This year’s Water Expo China + Water Membrane China is hosting a record number of international and regional pavilions and groups when it opens 2 – 4 December at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, China. There will be pavilions and groups from Australia, Germany, the German state of Bavaria, Japan, Taiwan region and the UK. Their exhibitors are looking for business opportunities and seeking agents at China’s most comprehensive meeting platform for the whole water industry chain. Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES) and the Membrane Industry Association of China (MIAC), the three-day Water Expo China + Water Membrane China is approved by China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology, and sponsored by the Ministry of Water Resources.

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Page 2 Water Expo China + Water Membrane China Beijing, China, 2 – 4 December 2013 Commenting on the show, Mr Jason Cao, Senior General Manager for Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd said: “Buyers will be impressed by the record number of international and regional pavilions and groups and their exhibitors who are looking for opportunities with domestic industry players. For example, we have a large and first time pavilion from Australia with 12 exhibitors, and the German Bavarian Pavilion has seven exhibitors.” The high-level Australia Pavilion is organised by the Australian Trade Commission / Australian Embassy Commercial Section, the Australian Department of Industry, and the Australian Water Association. Exhibiting in the pavilion are: Aquation Pty Ltd, BioOrganics Group Pty Ltd, Clean TeQ Limited, Creative Water Technology Ltd, Environmental Engineers International Pty Ltd, Envirostream Solutions, Foreshore Protection P/L, One Water Naturally, Optimatics, Rubicon Water and Water Data Services Pty Ltd. The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology, in cooperation with Bayern International, Bavarian Bureau for International Business Relations has organised the German Bavarian Pavilion. Its exhibitors are: AKW A+V Protect Industry GmbH, Aquagroup AG, Grünbeck Wasseraufbereitung GmbH, GWT – German Water Treatment GmbH, Ecoquant GmbH Sikotec GmbH and Step Systems GmbH. In addition, the other pavilions and groups are from: • • •

Germany: Organised by the German Industry & Commerce Greater China, Shanghai Japan: Organised by the Japan-China Economic Association Korea: Organised by the Korea Environment Corporation

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Taiwan Region: Organised by the Taiwan Drinking Water Equipment Association UK: Organised by British Water and UK Trade & Investment. British Water Chairman, Mr Mark Lane will attend the show.

Furthermore, there is an international pavilion which has five exhibitors from Germany, Korea, Malaysia, the UK and the US. By grouping together these exhibitors can attract more attention to their products and technologies as well as having access to an exclusive information stand within the pavilion. Debut of Special Industry Zone highlights government agency and association support This special zone features exhibitors who are attending Water Expo China + Water Membrane China as a result of government agency and association cooperation. The zone supporters include: • • • • • • •

Association of Irrigation & Drainage Enterprise, China China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai Sub-Council China Instruments Manufacturers Association, Analytical Instruments Sub-Association China Water Industry Association CCES Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Institute of Exploration Technologies Shanghai Water Reclamation Trade Association Technical Committee of Component and Instrument, Chinese Association of Automation

Mr Li Zantang, Secretary General of the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society commented: “Our Special Industry Zone reflects the achievements that have been as a result of connections

Page 4 Water Expo China + Water Membrane China Beijing, China, 2 – 4 December 2013 made at Water Expo China + Water Membrane China. It also shows that the water industry business is booming and that everyone is working together to improve China’s water environment.” Da Yu Yearly Award 2013 makes its debut at Water Expo China. In addition, project designers or contractors will be part of a booth in Hall 4 highlighting the latest water projects in China. It provides an opportunity for all attendees to learn more about the different types of water projects, to find out the project demands, and to network with those involved. Annual summit and on-site conferences offer important networking opportunities Running concurrently with Water Expo China + Water Membrane China is the highly respected 8th China International Water Business Summit with more than four sessions offering a valuable perspective into the trends of China’s water market. This year’s topic is “Water Crisis: China’s Current Situation and Future Choices,” and will be covered in these sessions: • • • •

China Water Ecology Conference Comprehensive Control and Ecological Restoration of Middle and Small Watersheds and Urban Rivers Water Resources Information and Digital Water Conservancy Water Price Reformation

In addition, there will be 55 other professional conferences, presentations and seminar sessions held during the show, giving a further insight into China’s water industry: •

China’s Drought Relief Drilling Technology and Equipment

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Development Forum The 2nd Water Quality Monitoring Technology and Management Conference Automation Technology and Instrument Application in Water Industry Forum Membrane Technology Conference China Irrigation Conference Sustainable Water and Wastewater Solutions– Exploring UK / China Collaboration Australian Water Solution Seminar

Commenting on the Membrane Technology Conference, organiser Mr You Jinde, Secretary General of MIAC said: “Like last year, our conference with concurrent sessions, will be held over two days. Once again we have been able to secure top domestic and international speakers who will share their expertise, new products and technologies, and trend forecasts with an eager to learn professional audience.” There is also a key event called the 4th International Water Business Match-making Forum for companies wanting to explore business opportunities. The event features professionals and buyers from different water industry sectors who will meet with 30 overseas and domestic exhibitors to help them better understand the opportunities arising from China’s water industry and to explore more business opportunities. Another highlight of the show is the 2013 Aqua Star Yearly Awards which will be announced during the opening of China International Water Business Summit. The highly respected government recognition awards honour the best water companies in China in the following categories:

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The Flagship Water Enterprise The Professional Water Brand The Most Growing Water Enterprise The Best Consulting Service Enterprise

Largest number of pre-registered show visitors and buyer groups More than 50 visitor delegations will attend Water Expo China + Water Membrane China as a result of cooperation with associations, industry agencies and organisations, institutes and media. The delegations cover the spectrum of: • • • • • • •

Water authorities / bureau / water management officials Water related design institutes / research and scientific institutes professionals College and university professors and doctors Water solution provider and equipment buyers Nation-wide environment protection industry visitors Textiles / dyeing / pharmacy / paper making / printing / electronics / chemicals / food and beverage industry users Environmental protection zone / base / park professionals

As part of promotional activities to attract more domestic and international visitors to the show, a comprehensive campaign was launched which resulted in a new show record for pre-registered visitors. International and domestic visitors were offered the chance to win a trip to the show if they pre-registered before a certain date. In addition, 150,000 invitations to buyers were sent out and the response was positive. These activities are expected to attract a record number of 35,000 visitors from 38 countries and regions.

Page 7 Water Expo China + Water Membrane China Beijing, China, 2 – 4 December 2013 The international prize of a return economy airfare and three night’s hotel accommodation was won by Mr Milan Svoboda, Business Director with Czech Republic company ENVI-PUR, s.r.o. In addition, five Chinese visitors had the chance to win trips to Water Expo China + Water Membrane China. For more information about Water Expo China + Water Membrane China, please visit www.waterexpochina.com or email Ms Rebecca Zheng at [email protected]. - end Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's leading trade show organisers with 536.9 million euros in sales and 1,833 active employees worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and approx. 50 international Sales Partners, giving it a presence for its customers in more than 150 countries. Events “made by Messe Frankfurt” take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2012, Messe Frankfurt organised 109 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds, featuring 578,000 square metres, are currently home to ten exhibition halls and an adjacent Congress Center. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com Background information on the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society The Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society (CHES), founded in 1931, is an academic organisation of Chinese Hydraulic Engineering professionals, affiliated with the China Association for Science and Technology. A comprehensive organisation, CHES has 100,000 individual members, 41 special commissions, 9 working committees, 60 group members, and 31 local (provincial level) hydraulic engineering societies. It has become a significant force for China’s water resources science and technology development. CHES’s trade promotion arm, Beijing JiangHe BoHua Exhibition Co., has organised Water Expo China successfully every year from 1989 to 2007, and has built up close relationships with many associations, government organisations and manufacturers / companies in the water industry in China. Background information on the Membrane Industry Association of China The Membrane Industry Association of China (MIAC) is a state-level industrial society was established in 1995 by the former Ministry of Chemical Industry, the Chinese Academy of

Page 8 Water Expo China + Water Membrane China Beijing, China, 2 – 4 December 2013 Science and the State Oceanic Administration and registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Representing professional and commercial entities in China’s membrane separation field, MIAC is a non-profit non-governmental organisation that operates under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. It is committed to protecting the legitimate interests of its members, the implementation of relevant policies and regulations in China, exchange and collaboration of the membrane industry in China and overseas, strengthening research and development in engineering and technology as well as promoting membrane industry development. MIAC has more than 400 members, most of whom are professional and commercial entities in scientific research, design, production, engineering and trading in the membrane industry. MIAC is also focused on early-stage evaluation of major membrane projects as entrusted by government departments and relevant companies.