HCM City (VNA) – The 17th Vietnam International Exhibition on Machine Tools & Metalworking Solutions for Production Upgrade (METALEX Vietnam 2024) kicked off on October 2 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Under the theme "From Lines to Cycle – Building a Carbon Neutral Manufacturing Legacy", it brings together over 200 brands from 20 countries and territories, including China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Singapore, Germany, Italy, and India. Exhibitors primarily target the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and metalworking industries, showcasing advanced automation solutions, production control systems, and cutting-edge machinery.
According to Vu Trong Tai, General Director of RX Tradex Vietnam, METALEX Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's leading annual exhibitions in the field. The organisers hope that this year’s edition will not only enhance the competitiveness of the supporting industry but also contribute to promoting sustainable development and the circular economy.
Lasting to October 4, it also features a series of specialised seminars focused on the latest trends, such as sustainable manufacturing, the future and challenges of the metalworking industry, and human resources development solutions as the sector is transitioning to a circular economy.
Matsumoto Nobuyuki, Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in HCM City, a co-organiser of the supporting industry show SIS 2024 within the ongoing METALEX Vietnam, highlighted that the event facilitates connections between Japanese and Vietnamese firms as well as their exchanges of technology transfer and sustainable production solutions.
Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee, praised METALEX Vietnam 2024 as a prestigious platform for local and international enterprises to seek partnerships, improve production capabilities, and deepen integration into the global supply chain./.
