HANNOVER FAIR’03 – April 7 – 12
Exhibitors at Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells present customer-oriented B2B and B2C applications
- Focus is on Product Reliability and Process efficiency
- Networking at established H2/FC platform featuring 16 countries
At the annual HANNOVER FAIR 2003, April 7-12, in Germany, the Group Exhibit on Hydrogen + Fuel Cells (H2/FC) organised by Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR, brings together international players of this emerging industry. The setting looks promising: Eight simultaneous trade shows including topics like “Factory Automation”, “Micro Technology” and “Energy” and 7.000 exhibitors offer a platform for decision-makers from different industrial backgrounds. About 250.000 commercial trade fair visitors are expected at the biggest industrial and energy fair worldwide.
International meeting point
The Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells with around 90 exhibitors out of 19
countries is an established part of the “Energy” trade show . The
Group Exhibit teams up an international mixture of organisations including global
players, as well as, SME’s and research institutions. All phases in the
H2/FC production cycle, from R&D and manufacturing to customer satisfaction,
are visually displayed. In addition to the 10 countries which have traditionally
exhibited in the past, Armenia, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Russia will
join in for the first time. All exhibitors will showcase their most recent developments
in H2/FC applications, components, materials & peripherals. As a result,
the Group Exhibit shows the advancement of H2/FC products/services on their
way to commercialisation.
Ready - Steady - Go!
Fuel Cells convert hydrogen fuel and oxygen into electricity, heat and water.
Hence, the next challenge ahead is to translate H2/FC expertise into applicable
products and services to be efficiently integrated by the consumer into his
daily activities. Two key factors, illustrated at the Group Exhibit - Hydrogen
+ Fuel Cells, seem to be decisive; product reliability and process efficiency
to attain mass production.
This year, HydrogenSource, South Windsor, USA displays the first stand alone
fuel cell processor with a specific potential for stationary energy supply applications.
The fuel processor reforms hydrocarbon fuels into a mixture of gases and hydrogen.
Hydrogen will be the essential ingredient for energy production with Fuel Cells.
In relation to former years, this processor contributes to lower total system
costs, making it more suitable for introduction to the market as early as 2003.
Also present at the H2/FC Group Exhibit will be FutureCarbon’s, Bayreuth, Germany development of carbon nanomaterials as input for fuel processors achieving considerable process efficiencies. Furthermore, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy, Freiburg, Germany demonstrates a camcorder that is run by a fuel cell. Last Year, this product was rewarded the 3rd place in the Competition on Fuel Cells 2002in Stuttgart for its true potential for actual mass production.
To increase reliability of the product itself, Axane, Sassenage, France tested communication devices operated by Fuel Cells under extreme conditions at the North Pole. In Hannover, Axane will showcase their promising results.
The final steps towards commercialisation are mirrored by an increasing demand
for testing systems as will be shown by FuelCon AG, Magdeburg, Germany. Offering
further assurance, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany presents solutions to
hydrogen related safety procedures at the H2/FC Group Exhibit.
In general, this year’s Group Exhibit shows that members of the H2/FC
value chain, from development to customer service, are on the verge of introducing
their products to the consumer.
Talking business
At the daily Forum, located in the centre of the Group Exhibit, industry leaders
discuss the final challenges of commercialisation. All attendees have the chance
to interact and exchange ideas to create added awareness for the use of hydrogen
and Fuel Cells. Of high value and timely importance, these topics are especially
interesting for invited VIP’s from governmental administrations, politics
and industry, as well as, thousands of media representatives coming to HANNOVER
FAIR 2003.
But it doesn’t stop there. The key to new ideas and concepts are informal
gatherings. Therefore, all exhibitors of the Group Exhibit Hydrogen +Fuel Cells,
come together during our famed “Networking Evenings” where new ideas
and partnerships are bred.
New and as an added benefit to all H2/FC attendees, there will be a concurrently
run conference “Excellence in Fuel Cells”, Fuel Cell Summit and
Workshops, April 9-11, 2003 organized by EyeforFuelCells, London, UK.
Success based on experience
Since HANNOVER FAIR 1995, the Group Exhibit - Hydrogen + Fuel Cells has developed
into an important feature in this emerging industry. Initiator Arno A. Evers
FAIR-PR, Starnberg, Germany, and his team host this unique platform combining
cost and time efficiencies in obtaining customer contacts. Being part of this
Group Exhibit at HANNOVER FAIR creates synergies in creating a common place
for H2/FC products reflective of the slogan: “Go to where the Market is!”
For the latest information about the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells and the exhibitors please go to: www.hydrogenambassadors.com
guided press tour:
Sunday April 6, 2pm, hall 13, Booth F66, forum
opening press
conference:
Monday April 7, 10am, hall 13, Booth F66, forum
press contact:
Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR
Tobias Renz
Tel.: +49 (0)8151-998923
Mobil: +49 (0)177-5218535
Fax: +49 (0)8151-9989243
e-mail: tobias@fair-pr.com
www.hydrogenambassadors.com
Achheimstr. 3
82319 Starnberg
Germany
Status January 31, 2003