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Leading domestic and international companies have been snapping up stands to participate at this year’s Stadia & Arena event in Japan.
The conference and exhibition is expected to be the largest ever gathering of sports venue industry professionals in the entire APAC region.
The Sports Business Japan/Stadia & Arena conference and exhibition will take place at the Saitama Super Arenain Japan in November.
The event will run from 19-20 November 2019, with a site tour on Monday, November 18.
The venue for the 2019 event is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Chūō-ku, Saitama City, Saitama, Japan.
The arena features a gigantic moveable section of seating which can reduce capacity for smaller events and create a more intimate setting.
Japan will host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020.
Some of the companies booked to exhibit at the show include:
Natural Grass – stand number Q1
Natural Grass have developed the most advanced reinforcement technologies for football and rugby pitches. Designed to reduce the carbon footprint and the use of water while increasing athletes’ performance, those hybrid grass technologies equip the most demanding clubs across the world.
By introducing state-of-the-art technologies (not only hybrid grass, but also marketing or medical technologies, all related to sports pitches), Natural Grass is at the forefront of developing cutting edge sports venues. The company is recognized for its innovative vision, sustainable commitment and forward-thinking technologies.
http://www.naturalgrass.com/en/
Signature Systems Group– Stand Q5+Q6
Signature Systems Group designs and manufactures the industry’s strongest and most durable event flooring systems to protect delicate natural and synthetic turf. With fast installation and dismantle times and reuse for many years, Signature products provide a dramatic return on investment. With Signature stadium products you can install chairs and staging, drive forklifts, move vehicles, and place equipment over turf, track, or sensitive surfaces without causing damage while ensuring the safety of guests and workers. Trust your field to the world’s largest manufacturer of natural and synthetic turf protection systems.
https://signaturecorp.com/stadium/
Kotobuki Seating is a manufacturer of public chairs founded in 1914. As a pioneer of public seating, We have been engaged in various buildings and structures, including major theaters, stadiums and arenas with five major domes, and famous school facilities in Japan. Through our group companies in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, and Korea, Our delivery destinations are spreading worldwide.
https://www.kotobuki-seating.co.jp/en/
CHUBU CO., LTD.
CHUBU provides integrated system engineering at every level of turf development, operation and management. Our products is used in a wide range of facilities such as stadiums, golf courses, school lawns, public green spaces, home gardens, etc.
If you are interested in receiving further information about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities please contact Sam Wibrew – s.wibrew@hgluk.com
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