EXPO CHINA HAS STARTED

Private Investor Group

The private investor group represents the five biggest private sponsors to Norway at Expo 2010.


DNV
"China is one of our most important markets, DNV has long traditions in China and we are one of the largest Norwegian companies there with more than 800 employees. Expo 2010 fits well with our commitment in China, and therefore we have decided to support and sponsor the Norwegian participation in Shanghai," says Henrik O. Madsen, CEO of DNV.   
 
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
"Expo 2010 is an important tool for Kongsberg Gruppen. China is an important area for us and our participation as one of the main sponsors will help to make us more visible in this market," says Even Aas, Executive Vice President Corporate Communications.  
 
Statoil
"'Norway. Powered by Nature.' illustrates our business, activities and many of the elements for the establishment of Statoil, says Gjærum, Communication Director.
 
 
Visit Norway
"We would like to take national responsibility to promote Norway as a tourist destination. We will use Expo 2010 as an arena to build knowledge about Norway and continue the long term objective of strengthening the relations with China as a market, says Per-Arne Tuftin, Director of Tourism in Innovation Norway.
 
 
Wilh. Wilhelmsen
"China represents a prominent market in terms of maritime industry, and it is an important market for our services. Wilh. Wilhelmsen has been operating in China for several years and we have many offices in China. Expo 2010 is an important demonstration for our presence in china, and we see this as a unique opportunity to build relations, says Bjørge Grimholt, Group Vice President.