The new section is designed to support Queensland’s growing electronics sector, which according to the state government, has achieved strong growth in employment, turnover and exports during the past decade.
Demand has been strong for niche products in areas such as telephony, photonics, power supplies, and monitoring.
According to Paul Baker, exhibition manager at organiser Reed Exhibitions, Queensland manufacturers are set to benefit from having access to a full spectrum manufacturing exhibition.
“By offering a full-spectrum manufacturing show, we’re able to provide a true one-stop shop for manufacturers,” he said. Baker is confident that the new electronics and electrical section will enjoy strong exhibitor support.
QMan 2008 has attracted support from a number of industry partners, including platinum sponsor Blackwoods, as well as the Association for Manufacturing Excellence; QMI Solutions; Instrumentation, Control & Automation Australia Inc (IICA); and the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group), which represents 10,000 employers in manufacturing, construction, automotive, telecommunications, IT & call centres, transport, labour hire and other industries.