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
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