The Biennial Industry Highlight in Asia's Wire, Cable, Tube, Pipe and Fastener Industry - wire & Tube China 2018 Ended Successfully on September 29th, and the Number of Professional Visitors Hit a New Record of 45,120.

As the flagship event in wire, cable, tube and pipe industry, the 8th All - China International Wire & Cable Industry Trade Fair (wire China) and the 8th All - China International Tube & Pipe Industry Trade Fair (Tube China) presented the industry with a "grand feast" in this September.

With the care and support from all walks of industry, the exhibition concluded on September 29th at Shanghai New International Expo Center with great success. The organizers once again joined hands with China Fastener Info to hold the Fastener Shanghai in Hall E4, co-located with wire & Tube China 2018, which effectively connected upstream and downstream enterprises in related industries.

Bringing Together Quality Buyers from Around the World and Delivering Real Sales Results

Relying on the strong industry appeal of the show, wire & Tube China 2018 has once again broke the record of visitor number. According to statistics, the four-day exhibition attracted 45,120 professional buyers from 91 countries and regions to the site, an increase of 6.9% over the previous edition.

This year, besides a large number of domestic visitors, there were many more overseas buyers interested in the Chinese market. According to the post-show visitor statistics, the top ten overseas visitors were from: India, South Korea, China Taiwan, Japan, Russia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China Hong Kong, Indonesia.

In addition, the participation of nearly 100 local and overseas visitor delegations was another highlight of wire & Tube China. 97 companies and social groups from 10 countries and regions including China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, China Taiwan, India, and Thailand visited the exhibition, which increased nearly twice compared to the previous year.

wire & Tube China not only has a great influence in China, but also acts as an important platform for companies from Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia and even North America to purchase products, learn technology and develop contacts.

1,653 Worldwide Industry Giants Bring Innovative Products and Showcase Cutting-Edge Technology

In order to seize the favorable opportunities brought by the “The Belt and Road” initiative and the “Made in China 2025” strategy, 1,653 brands from 31 countries and regions chose to participate in wire & Tube China this year, which increase a little comparing to the previous edition. Among them, many brands have become old friends of the exhibition, and some companies have participated consecutively for eight editions.

At the same time, some companies from Germany, North America, Italy, Austria, France, Japan, South Korea and China Taiwan have gathered together in their respective pavilions, and along with other independent international brands, have enhanced the global image of the exhibition. Thus, domestic buyers are able to purchase cutting-edge products and technologies and understand advanced production concepts and solutions without going abroad!

Multiple Forums Held Concurrently, Focusing on Trending Industry Hot Topics 

wire & Tube China is not only a professional one-stop business platform, but also a good place to release cutting-edge technology, share industry trends, and learn advanced cases. At the exhibition, the organizers cooperated with industry associations and powerful media at home and abroad to launch dozens of professional forums and conferences!

•    China Wire & Cable Industry Conference 2018

In the middle of the “Thirteenth Five-Year” development, China's wire and cable industry is progressing in a right direction with focus on quality brands, strengthen technological innovation, and optimized operational efficiency. In 2018, China Wire & Cable Industry Conference released several wire and cable industry reports and the evaluation result of cable enterprise competitiveness, discussed how to grasp the trend and accelerate the transformation of wire and cable industry during this important time. 

•    China International Tube Industry Development Seminar 2018

On the basis of the first successful conference, the 2nd "China International Tube Industry Development Seminar" was further improved. The organizer, Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (MC-CCPIT) and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., again joined hands with the International Tube Association (ITA) and conducted in-depth discussions on trending topics, trend analysis, and excellent application cases in the steel pipe industry. The feedback from the seminar was enthusiastic.

•    Automotive New Technology and Fasteners Application Forum 2018

As the concurrent event of Fastener Shanghai, the forum was held in the conference area of Hall E4 on the second day of the exhibition. The organizers invited senior executives of Dongfeng Motor Fastener Co., Ltd., Zhejiang New Oriental Auto Parts Co., Ltd. and Beijing Taagoo Technology Co., Ltd. to present about the latest technology and practical applications for automobile fastener production to the audience, effectively connecting fastener manufacturers and downstream vehicle manufacturers.

•    Offshore Wind Power and Marine Equipment Industry Fastener Application Forum 2018

For the first time, Fastener Shanghai cooperated with International Ship & Offshore Media China and launched the “2018 Offshore Wind Power and Marine Equipment Industry Fastener Application Forum” on the third day of the exhibition. MAKE, a Wood Mackenzie Business, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Damen Shipbuilding Group and other mainstream domestic and foreign offshore wind power and marine equipment industry owners, builders, suppliers, design companies and service organizations gathered at the forum and discussed about fasteners in shipbuilding, offshore wind power and applications in the marine equipment industry and related trending topics.

In addition, many exhibitors also held technical seminars and new product launches on site, including brands such as: Dow, Candor, TOTOKU, NUC, EMAG Leipzig, EFD, MAASS, Inductotherm, and Hartco Aerotech.

As a "barometer" for the development of international wire, cable, tube and pipe industry, the biennial trade fair wire &Tube China has been held successfully for eight times, and has won a high reputation from industry insiders in China and abroad.

Mr. Axel Bartkus, the general manger of Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., expressed: "In the future, we will continue to adhere to the "global integration and business development" concept, and strive to create a one-stop platform to connect domestic and international trade, so that both suppliers and buyers can meet face-to-face, and bring more business results to the industry! Thank you for participating and we look forward to meeting you again in Shanghai two years later!"

Next exhibition date: September 23-26, 2020

Next exhibition venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center, China