Opening Press Conference

Monday, April 7, 10:00 am
at the Forum in the center of the Group Exhibit, Hall 13, Booth F66

In its 9th consecutive year, the Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells looks forward to presenting a dynamic display of the latest developments and various applications of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells at the HANNOVER FAIR 2003.

The Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells features 99 participants from 19 countries.

At this Press Conference representatives from relevant exhibitor groups present their H2/FC developments on the way to commercialization.

Participants

Francis Darchis from Air Liquide, France, is concerned with the supply of Hydrogen and the concepts for Hydrogen fuelling stations.

André Martin, Managing Director Europe and Transportation Programs of Ballard Power Systems Inc., the leading supplier of PEM Fuel Cell products

Philippe Paulmier, Sales Manager of AXANE Fuel Cell Systems, explains the marketing opportunities for the EVOPAC modular concept, which has variable uses and a range of energy production from 500W to 10kW.

Alexander Yuzefovsky, Managing Director of Independent Power Technologies Ltd., discusses the opportunities of decentralized energy supply for Russia. The Group Exhibit – Hydrogen + Fuel Cells is the right place to make contacts for possible joint ventures.

Kai Klinder, Head of Marketing and Sales from Vaillant GmbH, presents the third generation of fuel cell heating appliances on display. A further decrease in the size of Fuel Cells is to be expected in 2005.

Arno A. Evers, owner of Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR, opens the Group Exhibit – Hydrogen & Fuel Cells at the HANNOVER FAIR ’03. He also announces the official start of the Virtual Fair at www.virtual-fair.com. With nine years experience in organizing “real” fairs, Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR now offers a Fair Ground in the Internet – open and updated throughout the whole year.

Presenter:
Ulrich Walter
Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR, Germany