Group Exhibit Hydrogen and Fuel Cells at
HANNOVER FAIR 2003 with exceptionally international participation

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 7.000 exhibitors offering a platform for decision-makers from different industrial backgrounds. About 250.000 international commercial trade fair visitors are expected at the biggest industrial & energy fair worldwide.

The Group Exhibit Hydrogen and Fuel Cells with 90 participants out of 19 countries mirrors this inter-industry concept. The exhibition teams up an international mixture of organisations including big multinational companies, as well as, SME’s and research institutions. All phases in the H2/FC production cycle, from R&D to 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 join in for the first time. All exhibitors will showcase their most recent developments in H2/FC applications, components, materials, & peripherals while contributing to the advancement of H2/FC products/services on their way to commercialisation.

At the daily Forum, located in the centre of the Group Exhibit, top-level experts discuss the challenges of H2/FC commercialisation. All attendees have the chance to interact and exchange ideas to create added awareness for the general/commonplace 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 ’03.

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 ’95 , the Group Exhibit - Hydrogen + Fuel Cells has developed into an important feature in this emerging industry. As a unique platform, it combines cost and time efficiencies in obtaining customer contacts. Being part of this Group Exhibit at HANNOVER FAIR creates synergies in offering a common place for H2/FC products reflective of the slogan: “Go to where the market is!”

Status January 27, 2003