Automechanika Shanghai, Asia’s largest trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, will move to its largest venue and exhibition space to date for the December 2-5, 2015 show. The new location, the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Puxi, Shanghai, has an expanded space of over 280,000 sqm, which is an extraordinary increase of 27 per cent over the previous show.
The additional space will also have increased capacity for the approximate 5,300 worldwide exhibitors, a boost of 8 per cent from 2014. With 90 per cent of space already sold out, more brand names will be presenting their latest technologies in the major automotive sectors, and new products and services will be launched at the show.
The influence of Automechanika Shanghai continues to expand annually with many newcomers coming aboard and countless repeat exhibitors opting to expand their exhibition space to reach a broader market. Also, as China has become the manufacturing epicentre of an extremely fast growing automotive market, more companies worldwide are eager to explore the automotive sector and the possibilities available to them. The exhibition space of the International Hall has therefore expanded by a record-breaking 30 per cent.
Making use of the largest portion of exhibition space among sectors, the Parts & Components hall will include additional new leading exhibitors this year, including Aisin Seiki, Bilstein, DENSO, Du Pont, Magneti Marelli, NGK and Sofima. Companies returning this year include AE, Asia-Pacific, BAAM, Bosch, Brembo, Chery, CCAG, CNIGC, Continental Automotive, ContiTech, Cummins, Dana, Delphi, FAWER, Federal Mogul, Hella, Mahle, Mann+Hummel, NTN-SNR, Osram, SAIC, Schaeffler, SUMEC, TRW, Valeo, VIE, Wanxiang, Weichai and ZF.
One of the leading exhibitors, Tenneco, is a prominent manufacturer serving well-known OEM and aftermarket distributors and retailers worldwide. Through participation in the show, it hopes to further expand its customer base. Mr. Brian Lee, China Aftermarket General Manager, Tenneco, said: “In an effort to build our brands, MONROE and WALKER, and make our name more visible, we’ve joined Automechanika Shanghai, which is well developed and highly recognised within the industry. As this is the leading industry trade fair in the region, we will utilise this opportunity to show the world who we are and what we can offer. We believe this professional platform will help to expand our business, our goals and to increase the awareness of our presence in the market.”
Improved economic conditions among Chinese consumers has shifted the buying power towards more upscale vehicles and products. The quality of goods and maintenance is of greater importance, and many shops and companies have enhanced their market to reflect this concept of higher expectations among consumers. Because of this shift in consumer needs, companies within the Repair & Maintenance sector realise that Automechanika Shanghai is the perfect platform to demonstrate quality products and market their brand to a wide and knowledgeable audience.
Over 700 worldwide exhibitors from the Repair & Maintenance sector looking to capitalise on this shift in consumer spending will take part in the exhibition. More leading brands will be incorporated from local Repair and Maintenance hubs, including Guangdong, Hebei, Liaoning, Shandong and Yangtze River Delta in China.
Automechanika Shanghai is one of 15 Automechanika fairs held in Africa, Asia, Europe and North, Central and South America.