The U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service has granted Trade Fair Certification status to Messe Frankfurt to organize the official United States Exhibitor Pavilion at Automechanika Shanghai 2010, Dec. 8 - 11, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong, Shanghai, P.R. China.
Automechanika Shanghai 2010 will showcase the following product groups:
Parts & Systems - vehicle parts & components of the drive, chassis, body, electrics, and electronics groups. Interior systems & modules, drive dynamics and electronic control groups.
Accessories & Tuning - vehicle accessories, special equipment, tuning, performance systems, design refinement.
Repair & Maintenance - equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair and painting, garage building and management.
IT & Management - IT products, vehicle exchange marts, insurance, finance, leasing, claims management, vehicle inspection services, dealer management systems, dealership planning and construction, dealership marketing.
Service Station & Car Wash - service station equipment, car wash and car care
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), vehicle sales averaged an annual growth rate of 16-20 percent from 2004 to 2007 and the number of vehicles on the road will exceed 80 million by 2010. This situation has created an increasing demand for auto aftermarket products and services. China ranked third in production and second in consumption of vehicles in the world in 2007. China’s auto aftermarket has gradually developed and will experience rapid expansion in the near future. Industry experts estimate the annual growth rate of aftermarket products and services at about 40 percent and the total market value to reach $58 billion by 2010.
Through certification, the U.S. Commercial Service recognizes the capability and exhibition experience of Messe Frankfurt to organize a world class pavilion for U.S. exhibitors to showcase products and services for the automotive aftermarket industry. The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. companies establish international business relationships. The agency’s global network includes locations in more than 107 U.S. cities and in American consulates and embassies in nearly 80 countries.
U.S. Commercial Service staff from the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai will be available at Automechanika Shanghai 2010 to assist U.S. firms with their export needs, and to facilitate contacts between U.S. exhibitors and business visitors.
