KONGSBERG sponsors Expo 2010 Shanghai

KONGSBERG is one of five main sponsors of the Norwegian Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.

KONGSBERG EXPO 2010

“This is a unique opportunity for KONGSBERG to be present and build important relations in China,“ says CEO Walter Qvam, who will be visiting Shanghai in the end of May together with a large delegation of Norwegian Ministers and business leaders.

KONGSBERG's main focus in China is within the maritime segment of the company, especially shipbuilding.

This six-month long expo, from 1 May to 31 October, is the largest ever and is expecting more than 70 million visitors. The overall theme of Expo 2010 is “Better City. Better Life”, while the Norwegian version is “Norway. Powered by Nature”.

Important dates: May 10: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Merchant Marine)May 13: Maritime DayMay 20: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Offshore)May 26-27: Energy daysMay 28: Norway DayMay 29: Maritime DayMay 31: Environment DayJune 1-2: Environment daysJune 3: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Green Shipping)June 9: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Maritime Employment Day)June 17-18: Maritime daysAugust 24: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Fishery)September 29: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Underwater Technology)October 11-13: Fishery weekOctober 29: KONGSBERG day at Expo (Environment Surveillance)October 30: Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry