Hannover’s Industrial Mega-Show in Shanghai Integrates the Manufacturing Industry to Boost the Industrial and Economic Recovery

2020-11-6

- A flood of visitors to inspire the confidence for exhibitors
- A bunch of supportive events thumbed-up by the participants
- Multiple prevention measures to ensure safety and health

Staging a high caliber exhibition in Asia-Pacific region, the industrial mega-show organized by Deutsche Messe AG, Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai and the Chinese partners rounded off on 6 November at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Themed with “Driven to be SMART” + “Smart Logistics”, PTC ASIA, CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA, ICCE ASIA, E-PACK TECH, China International Special Steel Industry Exhibition and Factorynetwork Business Conference 2020, welcomed nearly 2,000 notable enterprises at a total display area of 190,000 sqm. As the annual industrial feast, the four-day events attracted total 101,057 visitors, which was a very exciting and positive result for this year’s situation.

“The trade fair industry is always the magical place where people can find tremendous opportunities and unexpected connections,” said by Gary Liu, Managing Director of Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, “The crowds of visits strongly prove that our shows are still the leading platforms for manufactures to expand their business and exchange industrial perspective. Here, innovation and cooperation happen in every corner. It’s so good to see that our shows win the trust and satisfaction by most of our participants in this challenging time.”

PTC ASIA 2020 spotlighted a series of events to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year
The year of 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of PTC ASIA. To celebrate this historic moment, a series of activities have been launched to expressing gratitude to cooperation partners and clients. With nearly three decades’ development, PTC ASIA witness the growth of China's power transmission industry and has become the bellwether of the industry. Commented by Claudia Barkowsky, Chief Representative of VDMA Beijing, “PTC ASIA is an excellent showcase for the German power transmission engineering as well as for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry in China and the entire Asia-Pacific region.” In the post-pandemic era, PTC ASIA will surely continue its commitment to lead China's power transmission industry into a new and glorious future.

This year, PTC ASIA attracted nearly 1,000 famous enterprises including Guomao, Mayr, SIT Indeva, Transtecno, Deli, Bonfiglioli, Tailong, Fangli, Donly, Jinlong, Reach, Shanghai Success, Ningbo Huali, Xingming, MTS, Hanshang, Zhongyi, Uranus, Bucher, Stronger, Hoyea, Yankuang Jintong, Hengong, ZWZ, NKE, Rexnord, ISB, DHK, Huanchi, New Sun, Sono, Xinchao, Airtop, SNS, Sealtech, Angst+Pfister, DMH, TSMT, Zhongye, Ailate, Fluorseals, SEW and NORD to display innovative results of smart manufacturing on an area of about 70,000 sqm.

Wang Xiaoguang, Board Member/Vice President of Jiangsu Guomao Reducer Co., Ltd. spoke highly of PTC ASIA, “We are deeply impressed by the internationalization, professionalism and authority of PTC ASIA. The all-round service provided by the organizer help us achieving better exhibition results. Next year with the 30th anniversary of PTC ASIA, Guomao will participate as always, and support the exhibition and related activities to a greater extent, and work with PTC ASIA to move forward and grow together.

CeMAT ASIA 2020 participated by logistics giants
CeMAT ASIA, which has just celebrated its 20th anniversary continuously supported the digital transformation of logistics businesses, gathering more than 700 enterprises including Dematic, RIAMB, BMHRI, Kunming KSEC, Damon, Zhongding Integration, Nti Logistics, JD, Blue Sword, Gen-song, OMH, Honeywell, Hangcha Group, Vstrong, HUAZH, Galaxis, Wayz, INFORM, Hojin, JingXing, Zikoo, Eoslift, Kuangshi, Tianjin Master, New Beiyang, Lonlink, Huayi Zhongheng, OTL, Kingmore, HC, Ginfon, Automha, MIAS, Enfon, Modula,SEW, Gaoke, Nova, Gangyu, ITOH, Speed, Phoebus, P+F, SICK, Cognex, IFM, KEYENCE, Siemens, Phoenix, Wago, Schneider, E-P EQUIPMENT, Vita Wheel, Tianneng, Santroll, Longhe, Prolog, Shuangqi, BETTER CONVEY, Xianglong, Apollo, GPG, NOVOCRANE, Gorbel and WORLDHOISTS. The AGV Theme Day is another highlight of this year. Robotic and AGV pioneers jointly create a carnival for AGV industry.

Many exhibitors of CeMAT ASIA were surprised by the effect of this year’s show as it was far more beyond their expectations. Dr. Jens Hardenacke, SVP and China MD of Dematic highly recognized the influence of the show, “As an old friend of CeMAT ASIA, Dematic attaches great importance to the show every year. Through this platform, Dematic has met a lot of high-quality customers, learnt their needs and suggestions, and continued to deepen localization and technological innovation. We wish CeMAT ASIA continue to be brilliant!”

Xu Jiangtao, Deputy General Manager of Sales Company of Hangcha said, “We have participated in CeMAT ASIA for more than 10 years. It’s a logistics feast where we can learn more information and grasp the trends of the industry. This year, Hangcha occupies an unprecedented booth of more than 1,400 sqm, attracting a large number of visitors, effectively enhancing Hangcha's brand image, product popularity and market competitiveness. We will continue to pay attention to CeMAT ASIA, and wish CeMAT ASIA become more and more prosperous!”

What’s more, the new cold chain show ICCE ASIA attracted many well-known key players including JD Logistics, Hangcha, Foton Ollin, Foton Omark, Hongyu, Geely, CIMC Vehicles, SAIC Iveco Hongyan, Yinchuang and Prolog. The on-site forum of ICCE ASIA also attracted representatives from Dematic, JD Logistics, Hema Fresh, DLD logistics, GP Group, Jungheinrich and Quicktron to deliver keynote speech. As a show specific to e-commerce packaging, E-PACK TECH, the event by Ipack Ima at its second edition, attracted CFLP Pallet Professional Committee, Shanghai Logiseasy, SPEED PACK, New-Found and other enterprises. Two Italian partners MECS, the research center of UCIMA (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association) and Netcomm also delivered their contents to play on the Forum.

ComVac ASIA 2020: A Strong Lineup of Compressor Themed Forum
As a benchmark event of compressed air technology and vacuum technology, ComVac ASIA 2020 attract nearly 250 compressor companies including ATLAS COPCO, KAISHAN, BaoSi, Stronix, ANEST IWATA, Baldor, Screw, Hanbell, MOBO, Bauer, Ecoair, ZHIGAO, Turbo-Tech, Honest, Lida, GAIRS, EAST ASIA, Shijiazhuang Kangpusi, Hiturbine, Granklin, DHH, UNITED, Xinlei, High Air, HUADE, HENGDE, DENAIR, Areodynamic, SEIZE, HANDE, DMG, TURBOCOMPRE, ZHILUN, OFAC, Zhongli, RISANm DREAM, EMAGING and Haoxiang, CHANUN. The concurrent Compressor Themed Forum also sparkled at the show which received huge attention from the industry.

Many compressor exhibitors also gave positive feedback for ComVac ASIA 2020. Sun Huolong, General Manager of Shanghai Screw Compressor Co., Ltd. remarked that, “Under the normalization of epidemic prevention and control, the successful holding of ComVac ASIA demonstrated the strong recovery trend of China's compressor industry. More customers and professionals in the industry have a better understanding of our company through the platform of ComVac ASIA. The high-quality service from the organizer has brought a very good exhibition enjoyment, and we look forward to further in-depth cooperation in the future.”

“This year, our energy-saving and environmentally friendly products have been loved and concerned by friends at all levels,” thumbed-up by Zhang Yun, marketing director of special machine operations center of Xinlei Compressor Co., Ltd. “In 2021, we will continue bringing new technologies, new products and new applications. See you in ComVac ASIA 2021!”

During the shows, total 57 high-end forums, seminars and workshops were held concurrently to discuss the transformation and upgrading of intelligent manufacturing in the post-pandemic era. The onsite events included Smart Manufacturing Forum Powered by VDMA, CeMAT ASIA Innovation Salon, China Mobile Robotics and Integrator Conference, Press Conference of China Logistics Equipment Industry Development Report (2018-2019), and Future Technology & Manufacturing Forum. The shows also welcomed a total of 312 delegations and buyer groups, providing exhibitors and buyers with more accurate and high-quality match-making.

Moreover, to stand with overseas visitors who need to learn about the latest technological products and solutions in China, this year we organized Online Guided Tours for the first time including four tours for PTC ASIA, five tours for CeMAT ASIA and one tour for ComVac ASIA. Overseas professionals can watch the videos on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, experiencing the shows online.

Organized by Deutsche Messe AG and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd, PTC ASIA, CeMAT ASIA, ComVac ASIA, ICCE ASIA and E-PACK TECH 2020 also received great supports from China Hydraulics Pneumatics & Seals Association, China General Machine Components Industry Association, China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, compressor.cn and the COMPRESSOR magazine. Respectively organized by China Special Steel Enterprises Association and Factory Network China Inc, the co-located events CISSIE and FBC will continue to support the Hannover’s Industrial Mega-Show in Shanghai. The next session will be held from 26-29 October, 2021 in Shanghai.