The 2015 edition of Automechanika Shanghai, Asia’s largest trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, will be held during December 2-5 at the new location, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Puxi, Shanghai. The expanded venue with 280,000 sq. m. exhibition space represents an increase of 27 per cent over that of 2014. The number of worldwide exhibitors is also expected to increase by eight per cent to approximately 5,300.
The success of the show so far has attracted new exhibitors, including industry-leading brands such as AISIN CHINA, Bilsten, Denso, Dometic, DuPont, Litens, SATA, SWISSVAX and TRIBOS, as well as more names from local automotive parts production bases. Exhibitors also include those from highly favourable and enterprising second- and third-tier provinces, including Guangxi, Hebei, Hubei, Jiangxi and Sichuan who are eager to stand out in the huge global automotive market. The number of quality visitors is expected to reach 100,000 this year, an impressive increase of 12 per cent over the last edition.
Representing the show organiser, Mr. Jason Cao, Chairman of the Board of Management, Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., said: “Automechanika Shanghai has built its reputation as the acclaimed ‘must-attend’ industry event for information exchange, marketing, trading and education, serving the scope of the automotive industry. Due to the continued growth of the show, the new locale will not only bring a broadened opportunity for sourcing products, but also fresh ideas and action plans. This year’s show will continue to highlight a dynamic, fast-paced development in the flourishing field of automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services. In addition, buyers will see more distinguishing product zones and categories, including electronic, connectivity and environmentally-friendly products.”
Automechanika Shanghai has made a name for itself after many years of development, advancement and dedication to the industry since inception in 2004. It has earned an international reputation as a major industry platform. The show organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH, one of Europe’s oldest and largest trade fair organisers, and the China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO) is an integrated state-owned enterprise specialising in international trade and exhibitions, with diversified operations across industries in China. As a result of Messe Frankfurt and CNAICO’s robust worldwide resources and vast network, the show receives strong support from more than 50 local and overseas trade associations and government agencies.
Attendance at Automechanika Shanghai has become a basic requisite for those in the automotive industry. Its continued growth is also reflected in the varying sectors. The Parts & Components sector will expand the exhibition space to 1,46,000 sq. m. to feature the latest products and technologies, and the international hall will swell to 27,000 sq. m. The Auto Air-Conditioning Zone will be further enhanced to accommodate over 200 companies of the entire supply chain.
The Repair & Maintenance sector will be housed in a 40,000 sq. m. space to accommodate over 700 exhibitors from around the world, and it will incorporate more leading brands from local repair and maintenance hubs, including Guangdong, Hebei, Liaoning, Shandong and Yangtze River Delta. Overseas countries and regions will also take part, including France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Turkey, showcasing their innovative and quality products and technologies. Quality buyers, including those from 5,000 local distributors, 100,000 automobile maintenance companies and authorised service centres of renowned brands, 80 major car manufacturers and thousands of 4S shops will be invited to visit the show.
One of the three major industry sectors, Accessories & Tuning, is projected to expand to 54,000 sq. m., which is a 50 per cent jump in space. The Accessories & Tuning Key Brand Hall made its debut at Automechanika Shanghai 2014 following growing market demand among consumers of high-quality specialised automotive goods. It will make good use of the bigger venue this year to showcase more innovative technologies, products and services from leading brands.