Both exhibitions close with resounding success, gathering 11,976 visitors from 57 countries and 450 exhibiting companies from 27countries and regions in 3 days.

The exemplary trade shows Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia and Mostra Convene Expocomfort (MCE) Asia 2016 concluded on a high note on Sept 28. The three-day event brought together a total of 11,976 visitors across 57 countries from 7 to 9 Sept. The total of participation saw an 8% increase from 2015.

Held during the Singapore Green Building Week, the ninth edition of BEX and second edition of MCE Asia played host to 450 exhibiting companies from 27 countries and regions, including China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, and United States.

48 industry practitioners also shared insights on multiple verticals crucial to advancing the sustainability agenda at complementary seminars, Green View and Mostra Xchange. Some of the topics discussed were renewable energy, green architectures, smart technologies and energy efficient solution, as well as the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

As Southeast Asia’s leading green conventions, BEX and MCE Asia provided excellent touchpoints for industry stakeholders looking to gain a competitive edge and stand out in an increasingly saturated market. Reed Exhibitions recognizes this and with its refreshed Business Concierge programme, facilitated a total of 373 business meetings, with more than USD130mil expected in green building business transactions.

“In line with the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore’s recent efforts to encourage building users and owners to play a bigger role in the green building industry, we’re very proud to have created a platform through BEX and MCE Asia where the various stakeholders can come together to have a better understanding and awareness to transform spaces and buildings to be more environmentally-friendly,” said Reed Exhibitions business development director and project director Louise Chua, who is the organiser for BEX and MCE Asia 2016.

Echoing similar sentiments are Big Ass Solutions general manager David Willliams and Camfil managing director Florence Chan, both are returning BEX Asia exhibitors.

“BEX Asia was a great opportunity for us to highlight our energy efficient, smart building technologies like our fans and lighting to key stakeholders. We were able to build on existing business relationships, as well as forge new connections within the industry,” William said.

“Speaking at the Green View seminar allowed us to go beyond our product offerings and sustain discussions on issues that plaque the region such as the recurring haze situation, which emphasizes the importance of having not just timely and efficient solutions, but innovative ones,” Chan said.

Over at MCE Asia, the spotlight continues to be shone on how buildings’ cooling systems need to be improved and properly maintained to achieve energy efficiency.

“With a focus on all things related to the HVAC-R sector, MCE Asia provides a much needed sharing platform for knowledge and expertise on heating and cooling systems,” said Eura Drives chief executive officer Markus Yang.

“As the only edition in Asia, MCE Asia presents us with unique launch pad to position ourselves in key Asian markets and reach out to stakeholders in the tropical belt region,” said Reflex Winkelmann chief representative Daniel Testar.

BEX Asia and MCE Asia are the anchor events of the Singapore Green Building Week, alongside the International Green Building Conference (IGBC) organised by the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore (BCA).

The next editions of BEX Asia and MCE Asia will be held from 13 to 15 Sept 2017.

For more information on Singapore Green Building Week, International Green Building Conference, BEX and MCE Asia 2016, please visit www.sgbw.com.sg, www.bex-asia.com and www.mcexpocomfort- asia.com.