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News Release from: Reed Exhibitions (UK)
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 02 June 2005
Nepcon UK moves back to Birmingham
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed its intention to transfer the UK's only dedicated electronics exhibition from the Brighton Metropole to the more extensive arena of the Birmingham NEC.
Following a highly successful Nepcon 2005, Reed Exhibitions has confirmed its intention to transfer the UK's only dedicated electronics exhibition from the Brighton Metropole to the more extensive arena of the Birmingham NEC Nepcon UK moved back to Brighton in 2003 to scale the event to the reduced market size at that time
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The industry experienced a period of consolidation, but since that time and the emergence from the downturn Nepcon has been able to attract over 100 additional represented companies and generate a year on year growth rate of 10%.
To ensure continuing high standards, the organisers have recognised the need for transition from the confines of the Brighton venue as the UK electronics industry returns to impressive form.
Given the unique requirements of the event, Reed reckons the NEC is the logical choice to accommodate Nepcon's position within the high-tech industry and as a platform from which to launch future development.
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Although Reed expects Nepcon to extend its reach across the whole of the UK as a result of the NEC's central positioning, visitors from the North will benefit especially from the move.
The NEC has recently embarked on a GBP 40 million upgrade that will serve to enhance its ability to accommodate Nepcon and its visitors through vastly improved facilities.
Under the current programme of change, Andrew Morris has been appointed to the position of NEC CEO.
Speaking recently, Morris reinforced the positive changes: "The programme will help create a character, environment and identity that is unique to the NEC, one that puts the visitor experience first".
The emphasis on the overall "visitor experience" is a philosophy that will ultimately resonate for the Nepcon visitor.
Nepcon 2006 is scheduled to take place on 10th and 11th May 2006, with the following year's show set for 1st and 2nd May 2007.
Nepcon's future strategy includes potential new developments such as discounted rates for forthcoming events, cost effective standardised stand options and a move to colocate with other complementary events.
For the immediate future, with its new home confirmed as the NEC, the event looks poised to attract a wider audience.
Nepcon serves primarily to link electronics assembly professionals from across the UK, enabling them to converge at a single platform rich with opportunities to investigate process solutions, technological innovations and legislative progress while networking with industry representatives.
Within its industry, Nepcon is universally renowned for its ability to provide a cost efficient format and high level of customer service from an environment optimised to meet the demands of electronics industry professionals.
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