The SAI group has been really proud of having successfully invested in one of the best known Asian Maritime Events - Marintec China 2007 - held at the New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. Covering approximately 36,500 square metres, the exhibition positively increased its attendance figures so mirroring Market trends with in excess of 35.000 visitors. More than 4000 of these came from 87 Overseas Countries. Marintec China 2007 has been a positive indication of the growth of the Hydraulic Maritime Market in Asia and China in particular. All indications are towards constant growth in demand for even more advanced solutions and technical Innovation – the area in which SAI excels. SAI China, was opened in Shanghai in 2002, although the SAI Group had been making positive inroads into the Chinese Market for some 15 years prior to this. This involvement was initially considered to be a pioneering venture, but the investment is now proving to be an extremely shrewd one and it is becoming increasingly fruitful. To summarise, the positive trends shown by Marintec China 2007, are reflected by the response of the SAI group. SAI’s ranges of new and innovative products meet the increasing need for efficiency and quality in an ever expanding International Market. SAI continues to achieve a steady increase in Sales by accurately predicting and satisfying Market Trends.