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HANNOVER MESSE 2008: EFFICIENCY REDEFINED

10 agship international trade fairs, 1,000 themed special presentations and forums: HANNOVER MESSE is the No.1 event of the year for business and industry, and the most important platform for technical innovations. Whether youre interested in the latest trends in automation, technologies for maximizing energy efciency and security, state-of-the-art automotive solutions or customized PLM or ME systems, a trip to Hannover always pays dividends. Browse through the brochure and choose the hot topics that interest you in 2008. You could well nd that a visit to HANNOVER MESSE is the most productive business trip you make in 2008.

THE HIGHLIGHTS YOU WONT WANT TO MISS

Production and Process Optimization Product Development . . . . . . . . . Technical Buying . . . . . . . . . . . . Information Management . . . . . . . Capital Goods Industry . . . . . . . . Process Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . Automotive Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . 7 . 9 11 13 15 17 Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . Pipeline Projects . . . . . . . Cross-Industry Highlights . . Event Highlights . . . . . . . Internet and Services . . . . Services for Visitors . . . . . Hall Plan, Tickets and Prices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 21 22 24 26 28 31
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PRODUCTION AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

DISCOVER THE LATEST AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR PRODUCTION

Long-term success depends on taking the initiative and investing in pioneering innovations aimed at improving energy efciency and streamlining production processes. If you want to reduce your costs, take a look at whats on offer in these display categories:

Robot-assisted automation Mechanical engineering solutions Industrial communication/Fieldbus technology/Wireless technologies Industrial identification Industrial PCs & infrastructure Industrial Ethernet

Electric drive systems/ Motion control IT in industrial automation Micro-materials processing Mobile robots & autonomous systems

Find out more about Production and Process Optimization at: www.hannovermesse.de/prozessopt_en

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

42,000 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS AWAIT YOUR DISCOVERY

At HANNOVER MESSE youll have your nger on the pulse. Only here will you nd the latest developments from all sectors of technology assembled under one roof. Theres plenty to inspire you in these and other display categories:

New industrial materials and processes Fastening systems Micro- and nanotechnology Micro-materials processing Adaptronics Product design

CAD/Simulation/ Software development R&D support services Certification/Standardization/Patents Technology transfer

Find out more about Product Development at: www.hannovermesse.de/produktentwicklung_en

TECHNICAL BUYING

WELCOME TO HANNOVER, THE CAPITAL OF GLOBAL SOURCING

Hannover is an engineers dream when it comes to nding exactly the right component or material. Get the facts to back your buying decisions with a complete overview of the available resources in these and other display categories:

New industrial materials and processes Systems supply Contracting Workpieces/Primary products/ Semi-finished products/ Outsourced components

Energy services Engineering services Energy technology/Electrical engineering IT solutions

Find out more about Technical Buying at: www.hannovermesse.de/techeinkauf_en

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

BOOST YOUR PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY WITH TAILOR-MADE IT SOLUTIONS

Past experience has shown that the future belongs to integrated business processes. Seize this opportunity to improve the efciency of your production operation with the very latest information technology on display in these and other sections of the show:

PLM Product Lifecycle Management CAD/Simulations MES Manufacturing Execution Systems

ERP/PPS solutions IT in industrial automation IT-based services Software development

Find out more about Information Management at: www.hannovermesse.de/informationsmanagement_en

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CAPITAL GOODS INDUSTRY

A SOUND INVESTMENT: NEW PRODUCTS FOR THE MECHANICAL AND PLANT ENGINEERING SECTORS
Visitors come to Hannover to invest in the future. From product development to production automation and information management here youll nd the complete spectrum of technical innovations from companies exhibiting in these and other categories:

Measuring and control systems/ Sensor technology Energy and media supply Parts and components Industrial materials Production processes and solutions Maintaining asset values

Systems supply Automation solutions Energy efficiency IT-based services Electrical engineering/Electronics Research & development Industrial Building Automation

Find out more about the Capital Goods Industry at: www.hannovermesse.de/igindustrie_en

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PROCESS INDUSTRY

MAKE LIFE EASIER FOR YOURSELF: WITH SOLUTIONS FROM THE PROCESS AUTOMATION EXPERTS
Only at HANNOVER MESSE can you get a complete overview of the latest process engineering components and solutions designed to optimize your production processes. So its hardly surprising that success automatically follows. Discover engineering highlights in these and other display categories:

Measuring and control systems Asset management Process control systems Wireless technologies Industrial communication

Engineering & services Actuator systems/Servo components/ Valve systems Hygienic Design & Cleanroom Technology

Find out more about the Process Industry at: www.hannovermesse.de/proindustrie_en

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS: FINE-TUNE YOUR PRODUCTION

Technology keeps the world moving including the specialists from the car-making and component supply industry who travel to Hannover every spring. Come and join them, and gather inspiration from the numerous innovative ideas for product development and process optimization in these and other display categories:

New industrial materials and processes Workpieces/Primary products/ Semi-finished products/ Outsourced components CAD/Simulation/ Software development Micro- and nanotechnology

Outsourced components and systems Complete manufacturing and automation solutions Mechatronics Micro-materials processing Adaptronics Research & development

Find out more about the Automotive Industry at: www.hannovermesse.de/automotive_en

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ENERGY

SECURING TOMORROWS ENERGY SUPPLIES TODAY

Everyone is talking about energy efciency, security of supply and the energy mix of the future. Get the facts for yourself in Hannover, where these issues are explored in depth. Discover tailor-made solutions for your needs in the following display categories:

Electrical energy technology Measuring and control systems/Sensor technology Power stations, power station technology & heating technology Renewables Grid management and business process management

Energy buying Energy management Hydrogen + Fuel cells Bio-fuels Energy services

Find out more about Energy at: www.hannovermesse.de/energie_en

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PIPELINE PROJECTS

WELL MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD WITH INNOVATIVE PIPELINE SYSTEMS

Welcome to the global marketplace for new developments in pipeline technologies. This is the only place where the complete value-adding chain for oil, gas and water pipelines is documented from start to nish. Find the latest solutions to optimize your production operation in these and other display categories:

Pipeline technology in planning and management Piping Grid management Pipeline integrity management systems

Liquid primary products/Accessories Storage (cavern systems, tank systems, storage depots) Pipes and fittings Exploration and production Liquified natural gas (LNG)

Find out more about Pipeline Projects at: www.hannovermesse.de/pipelineprojekte_en

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CROSS-INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS

PARTNER COUNTRY JAPAN

Following Russia, India and Turkey, Japan is the ofcial Partner Country for HANNOVER MESSE 2008. With its dynamically innovative culture, Japan is the perfect match for the worlds top gathering of technological innovators. In the land of the rising sun, new ideas are not only developed but also put into practice and faster than anywhere else. Tap into the market potential of one of the worlds major economic powers and use this opportunity to make new business contacts in the Far East at HANNOVER MESSE. Welcome to the land where innovations are part of everyday life! www.hannovermesse.de/japan_e

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CROSS-INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD ENERGY DIALOGUE

The central technology convention at HANNOVER MESSE 2008: On 22 and 23 April senior decision-makers from business and government will be giving talks and joining in panel discussions on the subject of power station technology and the future of distribution grids. For full program details and registration, go to: www.world-energy-dialogue.de

TectoYou
The future belongs to the young: TectoYou seeks to give young people a taste for technology, forging a valuable link between schools and the business world. The action program with workshops, seminars and guided tours is aimed primarily at youngsters between the ages of 15 and 21. Registration for school parties and other information at: www.tectoyou.de

WoMenPower
The congress WoMenPower is Germanys leading platform for the exchange of know-how among professional women. Hear prominent speakers, sponsors and experts of both sexes as they explore the theme Harness the potential Live life to the full. Male participants are particularly welcome. www.hannovermesse.de/womenpower

ROBOCUP
Sport meets technology at the RoboCup German Open, where 150 teams from 13 nations go head to head in this unique international high-tech contest. Schoolchildren, students and young academics specializing in IT, computer science and articial intelligence test their skills in different disciplines (e. g. Soccer, Rescue). www.robocup-german-open.de
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY Hall 6 A cross-industry special presentation on the theme of Energy efciency in industrial processes, with innovations for every stage of the production cycle. GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM Hall 6 The perfect platform for making international contacts. This combination of exhibition, conferences and b2fair matchmaking event attracts decision-makers from all over the world. JOB & CAREER MARKET Hall 26 At the Job & Career Market you have an excellent chance of nding your dream job, whether with international concerns or innovative SMEs. NIGHT OF INNOVATIONS Hall 2 21 April 2008, starting at 6.00 p. m. The ofcial networking event for scientists and academics, business leaders and politicians. Cutting-edge technologies get top billing!
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TECH TRANSFER GATEWAY2INNOVATION Hall 2 From initial idea to nished product: the 2008 HERMES AWARD plus other innovative technologies and services. Key themes: patents, standardization, nancing, marketing. WORLD USER CLUB ASSET MANAGEMENT Hall 7 Plant asset management solutions in an exclusive setting: High-class platform for the presentation of profitability analyses and feasibility studies. APPLICATION PARK WITH AUTOMATION LIVE Hall 17 Impressive live demonstrations bring visitors face to face with the latest automation solutions. Key themes: robotic and assembly applications. MOBILE ROBOTS & AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS Hall 25 Intelligent mobile systems and components for industrial production, the public and private sector.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

SYSTEMS PARTNER MECHANICAL ENGINEERING/ AUTOMOTIVE Hall 4 Special display focusing on engineering skills for the future From single assemblies to complex systems: innovative value-adding partners present individual solutions for industrial production.

PLEASE NOTE: Q This list represents only a part of the complete events program. Q A regularly updated listing for the complete program can be found at: www.hannovermesse.de/events Q Subject to revision.

Parallel event: PROMOTION WORLD Hall 18 At the International Trade Fair for Promotional Products and Incentives youll nd all kinds of exciting new ideas for fostering customer loyalty. Friday 25 April 2008: reserved for trade visitors

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INTERNET AND SERVICES

THE SERVICES YOU NEED, WHEN YOU NEED THEM

Our online platform gives you round-the-clock access to a wide range of services and easy ticket registration all designed to help you make the most of your time at the show. Use your visit to prepare the ground for successful new business relationships: www.hannovermesse.com

MY HANNOVER MESSE
Our online search facility lets you nd exhibitors, products and events quickly and easily. Then you can simply transfer the details to your personal Trade Fair Planner. This offers you lots of useful options, including the export of contacts and appointments, plans to help you nd your way around the show, and a scheduler.

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INTERNET AND SERVICES

LEAD TRACKING YOUR ELECTRONIC CALLING CARD

We have developed smart technology that makes it easier to establish contact with selected exhibitors. By registering your ticket online at www.hannovermesse.com ahead of your visit, youll not only save time on the day, but youll also benet in other practical ways. At the entrance to the Exhibition Grounds well give you your own personal smart badge. This allows exhibitors at HANNOVER MESSE to target you directly and read off your contact details with a scanner.

HANNOVER MESSE GOES MOBILE

Now you can enjoy direct access to the main functions of our website via mobile phone or other mobile Internet devices. By going to mobile.hannovermesse.de you can conduct exhibitor and product searches and log onto the HANNOVER MESSE events database. At the touch of a button you can also download details of your scheduled appointments along with other useful information (service available as from the end of February 2008).
SSE 24 /7 HANNOVER ME out tickets, n ab for informatio bscriptions newsletter su registration, sides: be re mo ch and mu ermesse.com www.hannov

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SERVICES FOR VISITORS

TAILOR-MADE TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION OFFERS

SELECTED HOTELS These are hotels in Hannover and the surrounding area that are committed to providing the standards of accommodation and service that our trade fair visitors expect. You can nd a list of participating hotels, including details of room availability, at: www.hannovermesse.de/selectedhotels ACCOMMODATION Via Travel2Fairs you can book hotel rooms and private accommodation at favourable rates in a wide range of different categories.

RAIL PACKAGES These travel-plus-accommodation packages are available at competitive rates from all German railway stations. AIR PACKAGES If required you can book your ight, accommodation and admission ticket in a single convenient package. ADDITIONAL SERVICES Car rental, shuttle service, group travel arrangements, baggage service, one-day excursions, interpreters, company visits, scheduled ights, helicopter charters, aircraft charters, etc. CONTACT DETAILS Travel2Fairs GmbH Europaallee 7, Messegelnde, 30521 Hannover, Germany Tel. +49 511 33644510 Fax +49 511 33644512 info@travel2fairs.com Reservations: www.travel2fairs.com

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SERVICES FOR VISITORS

ROOM RESERVATION AFTER ARRIVAL IN HANNOVER Exhibition Grounds: Travel2Fairs, Information Center (IC) Airport: Messe Service Center, Arrivals Level A Central Station: Hannover Tourismus-Service, Ernst-August-Platz/Luisenstrasse TRAVELLING BY TRAIN TO HANNOVER MESSE To nd out which trains take you directly to Hannover Messe/Laatzen station simply go to the website: www.bahn.de LOCAL TRANSPORT Q Central Station > Messe NORD: tram services 8/18/E (18 minutes) Q City centre > Messe OST: tram services 6/16 (23 minutes) Q Airport > Central Station (Hauptbahnhof): S-Bahn service 5 (16 minutes)

HELICOPTER SHUTTLE A helicopter shuttle takes you directly from Hannover Airport to the Exhibition Grounds. Flight time: 9 minutes. Reservations: Compass Air Charter Tel. +49 511 7245855 info@compass-aircharter.de Tips for motorists travelling to HANNOVER MESSE, plus information about special ights, foreign tour operators and bus charters can be found at: www.hannovermesse.de/visitorservice VISITORS LOUNGE Located in the Information Center (IC), this lounge is an ideal place to relax and hold talks in a quiet atmosphere. Information Center (IC)

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SERVICES FOR VISITORS

WELCOME TO HANNOVER
In addition to international trade fairs, the city of Hannover has a lot to offer in terms of culture and leisure activities. Further information about shopping, restaurants, nightlife, cultural attractions and after-work activities is available at www.hannover.de/hannovermesse. You can also download a handy pocket guide (available in German and English).

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HALL PLAN

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION INTERKAMA+ Leading Trade Fair for Process Automation (Halls 7 9, 11) FACTORY AUTOMATION Leading Trade Fair for Production Automation (Halls 8, 9, 11, 14 17) INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AUTOMATION Trade Fair for Integrated Industrial and Building Automation Systems (Halls 11, 14) DIGITAL FACTORY Leading Trade Fair for Integrated Processes and IT Solutions (Hall 17) SUBCONTRACTING Leading Trade Fair for Subcontracting Services, Materials, Components and Systems for Mechanical Engineering, the Automotive Industry and Plant Engineering (Halls 35)

ENERGY Leading Trade Fair for Renewable and Conventional Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (Halls 1113, 27) POWER PLANT TECHNOLOGY Leading Trade Fair for Power Plant Design, Systems, Operation and Maintenance (Hall 27) PIPELINE TECHNOLOGY Leading Trade Fair for Pipeline Technologies and Systems (Hall 27, Pipeline Park) MICROTECHNOLOGY Leading Trade Fair for Applied Microsystems Technology and Nanotechnology (Hall 6) RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY Innovations Market for R&D (Hall 2)

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TICKETS AND PRICES

TICKETS AND PRICES One-day ticket (advance sales) One-day ticket (at the ticket ofce) Five-day ticket (advance sales) Five-day ticket (at the ticket ofce) Concessionary one-day ticket (for schoolchildren/students, persons doing military service or alternative community service) Special ticket for TectoYou on 25 April 2008

21.00 26.00 48.00 57.00 11.50 2.50

ADVANCE TICKET SALES Internet: www.hannovermesse.de/tickets_e Tel. +49 180 5000689 (14 ct./min.)

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Deutsche Messe Messegelnde 30521 Hannover Germany Tel. +49 511 89-0 Fax +49 511 89-32626 hannovermesse@messe.de www.hannovermesse.com

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