Being the long-standing textile machinery exhibition, the 15th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2011) ended successfully on June 17, 2011 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai.
ShanghaiTex 2011, focusing on the innovation, upgrading and transformation of enterprises, attracted more than 1,000 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions participated, showcasing 1,430 machineries in an exhibition area of 92,000 sqm. The 4-day show recorded 55,080 local and overseas professional trade visitors and buyers from 72 countries and regions visited and sourced at the show, in which 9.4% are overseas visitors. Top 10 countries are: India, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Russia.
Honorary Guests Gathered at the Star Exhibition
During the opening day, Mr. Gao Yong, Vice President of China Textile Industry Association, Mr. Yang Ji Chao, Secretary General of China Textile Industry Association, Mr. Zhu Yong, CEO of Shanghai Textile Holding (Group) Corporation, Mr. Du Shuang Xin, Chairman of Shanghai Textile Technology Service & Exhibition Center, Mr. Zhao Jian Dong, Vice President of Shanghai Chamber of International Commerce, Mr. Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd together with other honorary guests visited the show. They reaffirmed and gave high appreciation to the exhibitors at ShanghaiTex 2011.
In ShanghaiTex 2011, many products and equipments were brand new and newly introduced to the international market while there were more updated and improved exhibits, which instilled the main theme of technological transformation of industry, research and development of equipment during 12th Five Year Plan period.
The exhibits, including woven fabric machinery, weaving machinery, knitting machinery, dyeing and finishing machinery, textile chemicals additives, garment processing machinery, testing equipment, textile spare parts are displayed in 5 special theme zones. Despite the difficult situation of textile industry, ShanghaiTex 2011 gained fruitful result at the fairground. According to partial statistics collected from exhibitors, the transaction were more than RMB1.1billion until June 19, 2011, in which 65 sets of machines were transacted with an amount near RMB50 million. Around RMB1 billion purchasing order are still under discussion by exhibitors and their buyers after the 4-day exhibition.
The exhibition reflected that the general visitors were concerned much more about the advanced technological and innovative equipments. In addition, the purchasing amount for energy-saving equipments and digital printing machinery increased immensely. The demand for cotton spinning machines was much more from buyers in the northwestern regions of China. Apart from that, the branded enterprises will optimize their manufacturing and industrial chain by investing heavily in equipments and plant facilities.
Enormous Sourcing Opportunities at the Fairground
Concerning about the development of textile industry and the market demand, ShanghaiTex 2011 kept on exploring the function of being an exhibition as well as focusing on the result of trade, which aimed to provide a one-stop sourcing and exchange platform, attracting both local and overseas trade delegations and buyers to visit the show. Below are some highlighted networking events:
June 14, 2011: Led by Fujian Province Changle City Deputy Mayor, a group of more than 200 cotton textile, chemical fiber, warp-knitting enterprises visited ShanghaiTex 2011. They aimed to take advantage of the exhibiting platform of ShanghaiTex 2011 to introduce the development of textile industry in Changle, which reinforced the exchange and corporation with local and overseas enterprises.
June 15, 2011: A networking session for key exhibitors and overseas buyers was held. 20 high quality manufacturers, traders, importers and some retail brands from various countries such as India, Mauritius, Morocco, etc. which are in the knitting, dyeing and finishing industries, met with more than 30 key exhibitors for direct face-to-face business matching. This networking session, fostering the intention to purchase, helping local small and medium enterprises to enter into the global trade market, was highly appraised by both buyers and exhibitors.
This year, ShanghaiTex 2011 has gained strong support from more than 20 overseas and local trade delegations and top 500 Chinese textile enterprises, including Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), visiting groups from India, Indonesia, Korea, Mauritius, Morocco, Thailand, Turkey as well as sourcing groups from Shantou, Liang Ying, Nan Hai, Zuji, Changle, Xinjiang, Shandong Lutai, Jiangsu White Rabbit, Shenhong Group, Ningbo Meng Heng, etc. Their presence created enormous business opportunities, gave professional feedbacks and further proved the strength of the show. Below are some compliments from visitors:
"It is an international sourcing platform for all kinds of textile machinery. We are so easy to source the products at one place. We have found around 15-20 target exhibitors at ShanghaiTex 2011" [Mr. K. K. Ohri, Chief Purchasing Manager, Vardhman Textiles Limited, India]
"It is my first time to visit ShanghaiTex. Hall W1 & W3 are the best for us which we can meet the exhibitors in German Pavilion. I am also amazed with the embroidery machines in hall W3 as we haven't seen such technological advanced machines before." [Ms. J. S Kwon, Manager, Saechang Commercial Co., Ltd., Korea]
"The exhibitors display innovative and technological products. Many local and overseas visitors are attracted to the show". [Mr. Fang Wu Bin, Secretary General of Shantou Liangying Chamber of Commerce, China]
"Our company pays high attention to ShanghaiTex. It is our fifth time to visit ShanghaiTex. Every time we organize a group of more than 20 delegates to visit the show. ShanghaiTex is a professional exhibition that is helpful for us. We can see innovative equipments and seek for new suppliers." [Mr. Li Yu Zhang, Supply Management Manager of Shandong Lutai Textile Co., Ltd., China]
"ShanghaiTex is a professional exhibition. The supporting service is adequate. The show displays all kinds of products, which can fulfill our requirement. We must support the next edition of ShanghaiTex!" [Mr. Zhang Hong Yu, Deputy General Manager of Jiangsu Carnations Weaving Co., Ltd., China]
Exhibitors' Highly Recommended Exhibition with its Professionalism
ShanghaiTex's has a renowned reputation for almost 30 years and the influential effect have been widely recognized and supported by many local and overseas industry players. The organizers have conducted in-depth interviews with some exhibitors, reflecting the professionalism of the exhibition itself and the visitors, below are some compliments from exhibitors:
"We have been exhibiting at ShanghaiTex for many times. It is an international & professional exhibition which could attract new comers & gather buyers from all over the world. We are glad to see that more people know our brand through ShanghaiTex." [ Ms. Charmaine Chim, Planning Division-Chief, Shima Seiki (Hong Kong) Ltd., Japan]
"It was our third time to participate in ShanghaiTex. This show is renowned & has become one of the biggest textile machinery exhibitions in China of which most of the companies would exhibit at ShanghaiTex. We are glad to tell that we have closed deals at onsite. We will continue support ShanghaiTex 2013" [Ms. Ye Qin, Marketing Manager, Karl Mayer, Germany]
"We are manufacturer of spinning equipment. The market share of our spinning machinery in India accounts for 80%. In order to better serve our domestic customers, we have set up solely owned enterprise. It is our second time to participate in ShanghaiTex. This exhibition is very professional. All services are well-organized. We can enhance the company's image, meet new clients through this platform. We will surely take larger exhibiting area in ShanghaiTex 2013!" [Mr. Liu Yu Bao, Sales & Services Deputy Manager, LMW Textile Machinery (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., China]
"It is not only our first time to join ShanghaiTex but also our first exhibition after joining textile industry. This is a professional exhibition, the quality of visitors is high. We have found many potential clients. To sum up, we are satisfied with the exhibition." Mr. Yan Yue Feng, Assistant General Manager of Human Digital Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., China]
A Series of Splendid Activities to Led the Trend & Create Business Opportunities
Stepping into the period of "The 12th Five Year Plan", textile industry in China should undergo massive enhancement. Riding on this trend, ShanghaiTex 2011 built a brand new platform for technological exchange and internatioanl trade. A series of concurrent activities were held, including "The 2nd China Textile Industry Summit ", "2011 National Conference on New Dye & Finishing Technique and Eco-friendly Chemicals", symposium on the latest technology, equipments and products of weaving industry, technical seminar on "Innovation and Prospect of Modern Carding Machine" , and many more. Key exhibitors such as Stoll, Karl Mayer, Santoni, Aotu, Cixing, Chemtax and Shima Seiki, Pacific Mechatronic (Group), Truetzschler Textile Machinery etc demonstrated their latest innovation by participating at various technical networking events.
Moreover, in order to extend the gratitude to all supporters, sponsors, media as well as exhibitors, buyers from all over the world, the organizers launched a ShanghaiTex 2011 opening reception dinner on June 13, 2011, which was 1 day prior to the opening of the show. All attendants celebrated the inauguration of ShanghaiTex 2011 and networked with industry players throughout the night.
Sponsored by Shanghai Textile Holding (Group) Corporation, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai Sub-council and China Chamber of International Commerce Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, ShanghaiTex is organized by Shanghai International Exhibition Co Ltd., Shanghai Textile Technology Service & Exhibition Centre and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.
The next edition of ShanghaiTex: The 16th International Exhibition on Textile Industry (ShanghaiTex 2013) is confirmed to be held on June 10-13, 2013.
Interested parties please visit
www.ShanghaiTex.cn /
www.siec-ccpit.com/shanghaitex /
http://www.ShanghaiTexOnline.com for more information about ShanghaiTex 2011.
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Mr. Stanley Chu, Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, and honorable guests led the VIP tour (2)
Key exhibitors displayed the end products of their state-of-art technology at Fashion Shows (3)
Series of concurrent symposium &seminars were held to share hottest topics with audiences (4)
Visitors from all over the world flocked into the exhibition center (5)
Over 1,000 exhibitors showcased the latest technology and innovative machinery (6)
The Organizer greeted the buyer group& took group photo
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