This exhibition is a replacement of the Surabaya Fair..."
Surabaya, East Java (ANTARA News) - The city administration of Surabaya will open a 5-day Surabaya Great Expo 2013 on Wednesday in the East Java capital, the city`s official said on Tuesday.

The exhibition will be held in cooperation with promoting agency and exhibition organizer PT Intramedia Promosindo at the 6th floor of Convention Hall Tunjungan Plaza 3.

Head of the Surabaya office of the trade and industry service Agus Eko Supaidi said the exhibition is held in appreciation of the expansion of Surabaya as a trade and service city in eastern Indonesia.

"This exhibition is a replacement of the Surabaya Fair previously held by the city administration in cooperation with PT Anthesu Indonesia since 2004. The change is aimed at giving different color and appreciation from the previous exhibition," Agus said.

He said around 100 companies from Surabaya and other area such as North Maluku and Banjarmasin are expected to take part in the Surabaya Great Expo.

The companies include big, small and medium scale industries, cooperatives and state companies as well as companies owned by regional administrations. They operate in manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive and handicraft industries.

The exhibition occupying a total area of 2.5 million square meters, will open from 10.00 to 21.00 everyday, Agus said.

"Last year, transactions in the Surabaya Fair were valued at Rp4 trillion exceeding the target of Rp2 billion. This year we set the target at Rp6 billion, but the realization could reach Rp10 billion," he said.

He said the trade and industry service will offer extra service to issue business license (SIUP).

The licensing procedure will finish in a single day, he added.

PT Intramedia Promosindo Director Bayu Santoso the exhibition will be highlighted with entertainments such as live band, and contests such as coloring content.

"The organizer will invite leading artists from Jakarta to entertain the visitors," Bayu said.
(Uu.H-ASG/B003)

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