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“Germany is an important market for MEI. We are well received
in the marketplace and continue to grow our presence.”
Nathalie Kervaon Marketing and Sales | MEI
Trade Shows | Germany
Optimism prevails ahead of IMA 2010
As IMA approaches, some of the biggest players in the industry have spoken of their optimism for both the Dusseldorf-based show and
the wealth of opportunities that the German market presents.
s far as the product range at IMA 2010,” tills ring in 2010. All in all, the spokesman Bernhard Eber 2009 we were able to expand machines. This will create
A
exhibitors at the according to Mario Hoffmeis- industry is looking into the stated: “The business situa- our position in the market. We new jobs in the industry. We
forthcoming IMA ter, director of communica- future with optimism. tion seems to be at a turning will continue to concentrate began apprenticeship train-
show are con- tions at Gauselmann. Another Christopher Röricht, direc- point. We hope that the posi- on the Admiral Crown cash ing in the new trades for 38
cerned, the event issue concerning all tor of product management at tive trends of the past few winning machines and also additional young people in
marks the start of a new, opti- exhibitors is the changeover NSM-Lowen Entertainment, weeks will prevail in 2010.” showcase new developments 2008. In August 2009, another
mistic, business year. IMA to the new Technical Ordi- said: “We expect a very posi- At IMA, Bally Wulff will in the change machine 57 apprentices started out in
2010, the international trade nance in Germany. Hoffmeis- tive trade fair. In terms of com- present the latest develop- sector.” the new trades.”
fair for amusement and ter continued: “With the pactness and calibre, there is ments in the multi-game Gauselmann spokesman At IMA 2010, show patron
vending machines, takes Merkur Ideal concept which probably no other opportu- sector. “Hardware and soft- Mario Hoffmeister added: the Union of the German
place from 19-22 January and we will be presenting at IMA, nity comparable to IMA when ware innovations will be “After decades of intensive Amusement and Vending
will once again see a number the changeover to 4.1 can it comes to meeting the entire offered for which the respec- negotiations, two new indus- Machines Industry (VDAI)
of new products and innova- take effect conveniently and potential customer spectrum tive licences have already try-specific trades were and organiser Reed Exhibi-
tions at the Düsseldorf Exhi- safely.” in the short space of a few been granted,” added Eber. finally launched in 2008: the tions Deutschland are
bition Centre. “The trend The trend towards present- days.” Crown Technologies plan commercial clerk for vending expecting at least 200
towards multi-gamers contin- ing a variety of games on one At Bally Wulff, the view of to show both proven prod- and amusement machines exhibitors and over 8,000
ues unabated and will also device is the one which is the economic situation is also ucts and new initiatives. MD and the service technician for visitors during the four days
largely determine the hotly tipped to make the cash quite positive. Press Regina Freese explained: “In vending and amusement 19-22 January.
Report | Malaysia Bulk Vending | Spain
Malaysia gaming Malaysia Established
‘resilient’
firm unveils
ANALYSIS
states report
‘open
Malaysia, a middle-
house’
The Malaysian gaming sector is expected
income country, has
to maintain its resilience, according to the transformed itself since
the 1970s from a pro-
policy
latest industry outlook research report.
ducer of raw materials
into an emerging multi-
C
iting the recovering Highlands Resort in sector economy. After LAIV, THE SPANISH BULK
economy as a factor, a Malaysia, for instance, are coming to office in 2003, VENDING MANUFAC-
recent report by day-trippers and local former Prime Minister TURER, HAS INVITED ALL-
Moody’s Investors Service Malaysian gamblers, it said. Abdullah tried to move COMERS TO BROWSE ITS
has stated that the Malaysian There will be a continua- the economy farther up WAREHOUSE IN A BID TO
gaming sector has weath- tion of the long-term stabil- the value-added pro- ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
ered through various eco- ity of the sector, particularly duction chain by attract- The long-established
nomic cycles over the past as the country’s economy ing investments in high Malaga-based firm, which
decade and will maintain its sets to recover in 2010, it technology industries, is a fixture at the annual
resilience moving forward. said. It added that the gaming medical technology and ATEI show, has a plastic explained: “We are happy to of vending machines that
“We do not expect the sector had also shown a con- pharmaceuticals. The injection plant equipped show you our factory at any have been developed over a
planned opening of two sistent track record of steady government of Malaysia with the latest technology, time, where you can catch number of years. All of its
integrated gaming resorts in earnings growth across pre- is continuing efforts to in addition to a technical up on everything related to machines are made using
Singapore, nor the recent vious economic cycles. boost domestic demand department which is dedi- the plastics industry and premium materials. With
start of another in the Philip- “Even the Asian financial to wean the economy off cated to the development vending machines.” attractive colours and
pines, to materially affect crisis of a decade ago, when of its dependence on and manufacture of moulds She continued: “If you designs, our vending plastic
the operations of rated oper- Malaysia’s gross domestic exports. Nevertheless, for the construction of any have any plans to develop balls come in over fifteen
ators in the region,” the product dropped by 7 per exports - particularly of type of bulk vending any type of vending different models, depend-
report said. cent, failed to seriously cut electronics - remain a machine part, a production machines, utensils or other ing on their size and type of
The bulk of customers at into the segment’s profit significant driver of the process it is obviously proud object, please contact us as bulk product offered, such
Genting Bhd’s long-standing margins,” the report con- GDP. to show off. soon as possible.” as Mentos, nuts, preserva-
monopoly, at its Genting cluded. Laiv’s Christine Waite Laiv stocks a wide range tives and air fresheners.
GamesWorld | 8 | December 2009/January 2010
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