Asia Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition is the largest in the region and according to Reed Mining events director Paul Baker, new equipment suppliers from “non-traditional” regions will be at AIMEX for the first time.

“Around the world, the names and brands at leading international mining exhibitions are changing, with both new and established global manufacturers using these events as opportunities to launch into new markets,” said Baker.

“For visitors, AIMEX 2013 will be a unique opportunity to see new brands of equipment which are launching their products on the Australian market – and are determined to become a significant part of the mining industry here.”

New names on show at AIMEX 2013 will include GE Mining (which recently acquired Industrea), Belaz from Belarus and the world’s second-largest manufacturer of mining trucks, underground coal mining specialist CME (part of China Coal), and XEMC, which has signed an agreement with Rio Tinto to supply a fleet of 230 tonne haul trucks to the Mt Tom Price mine in the Pilbara.

“Over the past decade, AIMEX has seen significant growth in international pavilions from countries such as China, India, South Africa and Chile, as well as increasingly larger stands taken by global manufacturers from these countries, along with regions such as Eastern Europe and other parts of Asia,” he said.

“Space taken by international suppliers and country or regional pavilions has doubled in the past 10 years – and is already set to be 10% bigger than AIMEX 2011 two years ago.”

AIMEX has recently increased the frequency of the exhibition from a four-year cycle to two-yearly, following industry demand for the event.

Baker said that while AIMEX 2013 would strongly reflect the changing face of the mining equipment and service suppliers market, many established and well-recognised makes would still be present.

“International trade shows provide global manufacturers with an opportunity to announce their intentions to the market by revealing plans for growth and unveiling new products,” Baker said.

“AIMEX 2013 will provide such an environment for the Australian mining and resources sector.”

Baker said AIMEX 2013 was on track to attract more than 600 exhibitors, reflecting the very latest developments in mining technology – across all aspects of mining.

“Following the outstanding success of AIMEX 2011 in Sydney, we have moved to further develop the coverage of the exhibition, so it reflects all areas of the mining sector. This will include underground coal and hard rock mining, as well as all types of surface mining,” he added.

AIMEX returns to Sydney Olympic Park on August 20-23.