New Delhi, November 24, 2008—Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA) the only association representing the interests of the printed circuit board (PCB) industry has endorsed the 15th edition of COMPONEX NEPCON, New Delhi, a business–to–business international trade fair organized by Reed Exhibitions to serve the electronics and Surface Mounting Technology (SMT) industry. As a result of this development, IPCA will have its pavilion comprising of various members from PCB and EMS industry with COMPONEX NEPCON in order to meet the growing knowledge requirements of printed circuit and interconnection techniques through this mega international fair.

IPCA partners COMPONEX NEPCON INDIA 2009 to promote learning and advance education in the science and application of electronic packaging namely printed circuit and inter-connection techniques, along with encouraging production in the PCB Sector. Commenting on the tie-up, the President of IPCA, Mr. Anil Kumar says, “IPCA aims to promote the state-of-the-art PCB technology and associated businesses in the country, for us COMPONEX NEPCON is the ideal platform to further interests of the PCB industry. I am delighted to enter into this partnership with Reed Exhibitions India and I am sure together we will have a platform which will provide unmatched value to the sector”

With the entry of some MNC and NRI (non resident Indian) companies into India in early 90s, new set of home-grown entrepreneurs and young management teams infused fresh lease of life into the PCB industry. Thereafter, exports started picking up and quality reached world class standards. Mergers and acquisitions helped domestic companies reach new heights. Today, India’s position in the global PCB market is an impressive USD 350 million in terms of revenue, against a demand of USD 2000 million, however far below China’s USD 1700 million and North America’s USD 4494 million. Platforms such as COMPONEX NEPCON encourage business and growth of the sector. Some of the major players in the Indian industry are AT&S, Shogini Technoarts, Circuits Systems, Epitome Components, CIPSA, HI-Q, etc.

Mr. Mandeep Singh, COO & Director, Reed Exhibitions India says, “Reed Exhibitions recognizes IPCA as the premier trade body and the tie-up will act as a catalyst for the PCB sector in giving a fillip to this industry which is in a promising stage in India. IPCA expo will further lend momentum to the growing demand for more investments in this sector. This partnership will encourage new business opportunities for exhibitors and visitors at COMPONEX NEPCON INDIA 2009.”

The 15 edition of COMPONEX NEPCON is located in the National Capital Region of India. New Delhi, from being known primarily as the seat of the Indian Government, has transformed itself into an attractive destination for new investments in the electronics components and SMT trade and industry. IPCA Expo has been organized in the south – Bangalore for the past few years, and this is the first time it comes to North India. Companies from the electronic industry, semiconductors, power electronics, electronic display, printed circuit boards, test & measurement instruments etc. come and display their products in COMPONEX NEPCON. People from across different sectors like Information Technology, Communications Technology, Medical Technology, Electrical & Electronics Technology and Engineering Institutions come together in the exhibition.

About COMPONEX NEPCON

COMPONEX an established trade show for over 15 years has emerged as an undisputed leader in exhibitions for electronic components and production equipment catering to the Indian industry. While NEPCON the global brand of electronics exhibition from the Reed Exhibitions portfolio serves the electronics and SMT industry with footprint in 8 countries and thus offering its customers vast value in terms of international trends and global contacts. COMPONEX NEPCON emphasizes on offering exhibitors, visitors and the industry the power of ‘NEW’– new businesses, new products, new trends & technologies, new contacts and new ideas. Quality participants gather to showcase products, do business, and discuss industry developments and network for future growth. World-renowned industry leaders present the latest industry thought and forums are tailored to visitor requirements. Reed Exhibitions ensures that, year after year, COMPONEX NEPCON is considered the industry's window to future “New”.

About IPCA

The Indian Printed Circuit Association, established in the year 1985 is a voluntary, non-profit, service oriented, professional organization, formed with the sole objective of promoting the state-of-art PCB design, technology and manufacture in the country by mutual exchange of ideas and technical interaction arranged through seminars, conferences, educational programmes and international tradeshows. An electronic design wing of IPCA was added to it in the year 2001 with the formation of Electronic Designers Council of India (EDCI) as an affiliate member of the IPC Designers Council to join the global society of designers dedicated to further the electronic design requirements. Membership of IPCA is open to PCB designers, manufacturers, end users, manufacturers & suppliers of equipment, raw materials and their authorized representatives who devote their time, toil and talent to the progress of PCB technology in the country. IPC, USA and IPCA have agreed to establish a joint venture called the Industry Association Training Centre and since 2006, such a Training Centre has been established in order to conduct IPC Standards certification courses in India on various IPC specifications, to begin with for IPC 600 A and IPC 610 D for the technical personnel of the industry in India.

About Reed Exhibitions

Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leading events organiser. In 2007, Reed Exhibitions brought together over six million industry professionals from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organised by 39 fully staffed offices. Reed organises a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. Its portfolio of over 500 events serves 47 industry sectors, including aerospace & aviation, automobiles, building & construction, electronics, energy, engineering, entertainment, environment, food & hospitality, gifts, healthcare, IT, jewellery, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, property, manufacturing, medical education, packaging & converting, printing & visual communication, security, sports & recreation, travel.

Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. As a result, many Reed events are market leaders in their field.