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The Stadia & Arena Japan Conference and Exhibition 2018 is just weeks away and Event Director Neil Levett, who has recently returned from a site visit to Japan, says interest in the event is sky high. Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Canada, Mexico and the United States, following a vote at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow. Read more
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Leading domestic and international companies are continuing to book stands to participate at this year’s Stadia & Arena Japan event in Osaka.
The conference and exhibition is expected to be the largest ever gathering of sports venue industry professionals in the entire APAC region.
The event will run from 30-31 August 2018 at the Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center.
This week we profile two returning exhibitors:
Terraplas – Stands I1, I2, I3
Terraplas is the undisputed ‘World Leader in Turf Protection’. Having pioneered the first protection system for quality stadium turf in 1991 (that is still in use today!), Terraplas continues to lead the industry through continuous innovation in cutting-edge design, production and material technology, allowing stadiums and arenas internationally to make the best possible use of their facilities for special events, whilst maintaining the highest standard of playing surface.
Learn more at www.terraplas.com
Trocellen – Stand F5
Trocellen is a manufacturer of cross-linked PE foams. With more than 600 employees at eight sites, the company has been present in the artificial turf shock pad business for more than 25 years. Its ProGame brand provides long-lasting, high quality solutions for pitches.
For more information, please visit www.trocellen.com.my
With over 60 sports projects currently planned or under development in Japan, this year’s Stadia & Arena Japan 2018 event offers international companies a unique opportunity to develop key relationships in the fastest growing sports market in the world.
If your company has an interest in working on projects in Japan and other APAC countries, please contact Sam Wibrew to discuss current stand availability and sponsorship packages.
Direct Tel: +44 (0) 208 133 7678
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