In response to the rapidly expanding Automechanika Shanghai, Asia’s largest trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services, this year’s show, held December 2-5, 2015, will be newly located at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Puxi, Shanghai. It will house the enlarged 280,000 sqm of exhibition space, which is a nearly 30 percent increase from last year and completely sold out for the December show.
The additional space will also accommodate increased capacity for the approximate 5,300 worldwide exhibitors, an increase of 8 percent from 2014, throughout 11 halls in the largest single block building and exhibition complex in the world. More of the industry’s biggest players from across the whole industry chain, including numerous newly-joined brands, are diligently preparing to welcome the approximately 100,000 buyers and trade visitors expected to attend from across the globe.
World-renowned brands participating for the first time include Aisin Seiki, Alight, Bilstein, DENSO, Du Pont, Magneti Marelli, NGK, SATA, Sofima and Telwin, while those returning to the show include Balance, Bantam, BASF, Beissbarth, BIZOL, Bosch, Botny, Brembo, Bright, Carlas, Chery, Continental Automotive, ContiTech, Cummins, Dana, EUROLUB, Federal Mogul, Hella, Mahle, Launch Tech, Liqui Moly, Mann+Hummel, Osram, RAV, Rowe, SAIC, SONAX, TRW, VOLTRONIC, Valeo, WashTec, Weichai, Yunhan, ZF and Zonyi.
The four main industry sectors from the whole industry chain will be in focus at the show, including Parts & Components, Repair & Maintenance, Accessories & Tuning and Electronics & Systems, which is a newly designated sector for Automechanika Shanghai.
Many updated services and benefits abound at this year’s show.
Organizers are eagerly preparing the show details and arranging a multitude of additional and advanced benefits in an effort to make Automechanika Shanghai even better than years past. Higher service standards for exhibitors and visitors alike will enhance the overall experience to make selling and sourcing that much more efficient for everyone.
In advance of the exhibition and as a new value-added service this year, visitors pre-registering online will receive a free admission badge through the mail, which is aimed at making the check-in experience at the new venue faster and easier. Additionally, research through various local and overseas visitor service centers was utilized to provide assistance to past and specially-invited visitors in pre-registration. Pre-registered visitors no longer need to queue to receive badges and may enter the halls immediately to save valuable time and improve the overall experience.
The exhibitor searching system will be available online two months before the show and once again at the information counters onsite to assist visitors in locating their targeted exhibitors much easier, saving valuable time and effort.
As an added benefit this year, the show organizers are assisting exhibitors and visitors in traveling to Automechanika Shanghai with airfare, hotel support and visa services, etc. For the first time, exclusive flight discounts are available for registered exhibitors, buyers and their traveling companions with Cathay Pacific Airways and sister airline Dragonair to Shanghai. To receive the special discount please visit: http://automechanika- shanghai.hk.messefrankfurt.com/shanghai/en/visitors/arrival-and- stay/special-airfares-from-cathay-pacific---dragonair.html for more details.
To further aid exhibitors and visitors while in Shanghai, organizers are offering a travel guide this year with detailed descriptions of local sightseeing spots, restaurants, local weather reports, visa applications, onsite facilities, etc. to provide a better understanding of the city as well as the show.
Automechanika Shanghai’s official travel agent will provide assistance with acquiring the necessary invitation letter for the Chinese visa application and can facilitate hotel reservations. Foreign exhibitors and visitors entering China may be required to apply for a visa and comply with health requirements upon entering.
In addition to the universal services provided to exhibitors and visitors, special privileges and concessions will be provided to premier professional buyers invited to join the exclusive Premium Buyers Club. As part of the VIP service, Premium Buyers Club members enjoy pre-show and onsite privileges and many more members have been invited this year. Members may inform the organizers of their target product and service requirements in advance and they will then be matched with recommended exhibitors for their consideration. This will facilitate a more efficient and fluid use of time and networking possibilities. Premium Buyers Club members consist of high-quality global buyers from the entire industry chain, including top management of purchasing departments from manufacturers, importers, distributors and agents making it the largest show to date with endless business opportunities.
In addition to the many onsite privileges, a vast fringe program will be organized as an additional highlight to the show. To better serve the demand of both exhibitors and visitors and provide a comprehensive overview of the industry’s latest news, the organizer joined hands with more organizations of different industry sectors to offer about 45 events onsite during the show period. Online pre- registration is available for interested parties to reserve seats for any of the events in advance to enhance the visiting experience.
To assist attendees in the new venue during the exhibition period, show organizers have provided comprehensive upgrades to make the onsite facilities friendlier for conducting business through digital electronic devices with complimentary WiFi service throughout the halls. This will allow for a connection through the Automechanika Shanghai website, mobile applications and social media platforms, including WeChat which has a newly launched micro-website page in both English and Chinese to further expedite business success.
In order to entertain the largest crowd of visitors this year, the organizers also reinforced the catering services by introducing more dining locations and food options at the fairground, including a 10,000 sqm food court offering a variety of both Chinese and Western cuisine, with the ability to accommodate 2,000 people at one time.
Attendees may also enjoy more accessible transportation options this year with complimentary shuttle service available within the vast exhibition halls. Additionally, there will be shuttle services between the exhibition center and official hotels as well as to and from the exhibition center to Hongqiao transportation hub with connection to international flights and high-speed trains into other major cities and regions of China. Well-coordinated taxi services will be available at the exhibition center in East Square, especially during peak hours, to ensure a better transportation arrangement for the show participants.
Automechanika Shanghai is one of 15 Automechanika fairs held in Africa, Asia, Europe and North, Central and South America. For further information about the Shanghai show, visit www.automechanika-shanghai.com or contact Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, + 852 2802 7728 / [email protected].
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