The organizer of the China International Fastener Exhibition (IFS China) said that the exhibition is already ranked among the top three fastener industry events in the world and is the largest fastener industry event in Asia. With this in mind, editor Will Lowry traveled to Shanghai to see for himself how the show reached this status.
IFS China was held at the Shanghai World Expo Convention and Exhibition Center from June 11 to 13 and clearly received strong support from the Chinese fastener industry, with representatives from Anhui China Fastener Association, Chongqing Jingu Construction Aviation Industry Association, China present at the opening ceremony. Guangdong Fastener Association, China Hebei Fastener Association, Jiangsu Fastener Association, Zhejiang Fastener Association, China Wenzhou Fastener Association, China Shenzhen Fastener Association, Hangzhou Fastener Industry Chamber of Commerce, Jiaxing Fastener Association Import and Export of Fasteners products. & experience. Company, Ningbo Fastener Association, Pinghu Fastener Association, Shahe Machinery Spare Parts Administration, Xingtai Fastener Association, Yueqing Fastener Association, Yongnian County Fastener Association, Jiashan Jinggujian Industry Association, County Chamber of Commerce and Industry Haiyan and Ningbo Fastener Manufacturers Association, Zhenhai Fasteners Manufacturers Association.
According to the official organizers – China Mechanical Parts Manufacturers Association, China Fasteners Industry Association (CFIA), Hannover Milan Fair (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Ai Fastener Exhibition Co., Ltd., the exhibition area of this exhibition reaches 42,000 square meters, covering two exhibition halls, it is a large-scale exhibition. An increase of 24% compared to 2018.
This exhibition undoubtedly showcases the major players in the Chinese fastener and machinery industry, all of whom are showcasing their competitive technologies and products at the exhibition. More than 725 companies took part in the exhibition, attracting a lot of attention with numerous large “space-only” stands in the center of the two exhibition halls. Stands in a more traditional building layout are located along the edges of each hall.
Hall 1 focuses on fastener manufacturing equipment, auxiliary equipment, testing equipment, measuring instruments, fastener molds, consumables and raw materials. Nearly every booth features mechanical equipment, and demonstrations continue.
Participants included Hyodong, Nedshroef, Carlo Salvi, ASAHI, National Machinery LLC, WAFIOS, CPM, SACMA, Sakamura, Ningbo Sijin, Ningbo Haixing, Zhejiang Yeswin, Marposs, 3View, Quanying, Yuhai/Tengfeng, Shanghai Chunzu, Huangshan Shengrui, Shanghai BiauLi. , Yangzhou Canaan, Shanghai Feiyu, Foshan Wanwei, Dongguan Yingxing, Kunshan Dongwei, Mastil, Baostil, Ansteel, Xingtai Iron and Steel, Kunshan Daobao and Taicang Minghao.
Hall 2 mainly consists of manufacturers of standard and specialty fasteners. It has a special area for automobiles and high strength fasteners, a special area for branded fasteners, a special area for export fasteners, a special area for complex fasteners and exhibition areas for various types of fasteners. inland provinces and regions. The main exhibitors in Hall 2 are Tenglong Group,Hebei Chaoyue Standard Fastener Mould Co.,LTD., Changshu Standard Parts Factory, Shanghai Prime, Shenzhen Dahe, Zhejiang Santie, Hangzhou Yougong Products, Zhejiang Dongming, Jinshang, PATTA, Jinan/Xinderun, Shanghai SQB, Eagle Seoul, Shanghai Gaoqiang, etc. .
Official attendance figures show that the exhibition was attended by a total of 36,080 visitors, including 4,212 foreign visitors from 53 countries and regions, mainly buyers, dealers, traders, end users, manufacturers and professionals from other industries.
“IFS China invites domestic and foreign manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, fastener buyers, distributors and wholesalers to participate in the exhibition,” said the exhibition organizer. “Exhibitions provide a good platform for companies to build relationships, showcase their ingenuity and realize their dreams.”
The aisles were certainly busy on both days of the show, but exhibitors noted that there were very few visitors from the West, especially Europe. Many cited the Stuttgart fastener show in March as the reason for the lower number of visitors from Europe, as most people were meeting clients during the German show. However, the overall atmosphere was definitely positive and there was a clear sense of pride that we were able to present China’s “best” show.
Xue Kangsheng, President of the China Fastener Manufacturers Association, commented on the exhibition: “This year’s China International Fastener Exhibition demonstrated its authority and influence in the industry for Deutsche Messe Hannover’s global industrial supply and research director Olaf Döbler.” said: “The significant growth in exhibition space and number of exhibitors reflects the extremely high level of internationalization and enormous international impact of the International Fastener Exhibition. China has this industry.”
In addition to the exhibition, the “Third Meeting of the Eighth Standing Council of the China Fastener Manufacturers Association” and an in-person international procurement meeting were also held during these two days. In addition, on the first evening of the exhibition, an invitation-only thank-you dinner was held at the Pudong Shangri-La Hotel. The dinner was very interesting and once again emphasized the professional level of the organizer.
Based on attendance at the exhibition, there is no doubt that it has quickly become the leading fastening event in China, covering all areas of the fastening industry. It is also accepted by Chinese industry and visitors. This event has become a must-attend event for Western visitors who want to learn more about Chinese markets and suppliers.
The next China International Fastener Exhibition will once again be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center from June 22 to 24, 2020.
Will joined Fastener + Fixing magazine in 2007 and has spent the last 15 years exploring all aspects of the fastener industry, interviewing key industry players and visiting leading companies and trade shows around the world.
Will manages content strategy across all platforms and is the custodian of the magazine’s renowned high editorial standards.
Post time: Apr-22-2024
