Sanpo Publications Inc. and The Japan Welding Engineering Society have been organizing The Japan International Welding Show every other year since 1969. Now it is globally well-known for showcasing cutting-edge products and services involved in welding, joining and related technologies along with Essen Welding Fair in Germany and AWS Welding Show in the US. JIWS also provides chances not only to review state-of-the-art welding technologies, but also to get acquainted with technologies, scientists and related business persons from many countries. Thus in recent years JIWS is also highly regarded for linking the fast-growing welding markets in Asia with the US and European market.

Under these circumstances, HUBTEC 2005 will debut in Nagoya city in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan not only to showcase cutting-edge products and services involved in welding & laser but also to present and discuss how human resources are managed on the site in various industries. The central region of Japan where HUBTEC 2005 takes place, is a very important area which produces 70% of the Japanese export surplus to overseas countries. Next year, fortunately, Aichi Prefecture is the official host of EXPO 2005 Aichi Japan which will be held from March to September, 2005. The honorable position of partner project with EXPO Aichi Japan was awarded to the HUBTEC 2005.

Needless to say well-trained welder as well as excellent manufacturing technology is
"a combined must" in order to boost productivity and assure high quality. In this sense, HUBTEC 2005 is an unprecedented exposition in the metalworking field featuring from highly advanced technologies to transmitted artisans' skill. HUBTEC 2005, along with
Expo 2005 Aichi Japan, will make this area the biggest site for pursuing better manufacturing model and presenting state-of-the-art technologies and products of which each country boasts to. Participating in HUBTEC 2005 will offer you a chance to show visitors your best solution and answers.

Central Regional Committee of the Japan Welding Engineering Society
Sanpo Publications Incorporated