Press Hong Kong, September 2014 Shanghai International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Shanghai New International Expo Centre Eric Chan Tel. +852 2238 9972 Fax +852 2598 7919 Eric.chan@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com www.messefrankfurt.com www.ishc-cihe.com ISHS14_PR4.doc 35% increase in visitor attendance marks the conclusion of ISH Shanghai & CIHE 2014 Exhibitors and visitors applauded the show s professionalism The inaugural Shanghai International HVAC Forum provided an engaging experience to all attendees Shanghai International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning successfully concluded its 2014 edition. Held from 3 5 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the fair displayed one of the most comprehensive collections of HVAC products and solutions developed specifically for East and Central regions of China. Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, Beijing B & D Tiger Exhibition Co Ltd, Shanghai Zhanye Exhibition Ltd, and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai Pudong Sub-Council, the fair attracted 239 exhibitors and 13,708 professional visitors worldwide while utilising 11,800 sqm of space. 2014 show figures at a glance: Total number of visitors 13,708 (+35% from 2013) Local visitors 12,944 Overseas visitors 764 Number of represented countries and 45 regions Top 10 visiting countries and regions outside of China (in order of highest attendance) Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Thailand, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd 35/F China Resources Building 26 Harbour Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
Page 2 Australia Total number of exhibitors 239 Local exhibitors 165 Overseas exhibitors 74 Number of exhibitor countries and 14 regions represented The 2014 edition was held in conjunction with Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology Fair, Building Solar China Conference and Exhibition, and the inaugural edition of Shanghai International Lighting Fair. Better known as the Intelligent Green Building - IGB exhibition platform, the four collective events welcomed over 40,000 visitors, more than 600 exhibitors and covered 40,000 sqm exhibition space. It provided participating exhibitors and visitors a prime opportunity to explore four of the most important areas in building development at one central location. Commenting on the success of the show, Mr Richard Li, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd shared: I am pleased with the overall participation figures for exhibitors and visitors this year. The increasing participation rate confirmed the importance of this show and China s rise as the next great HVAC market. From my interaction with exhibitors and visitors, the 2014 show has served as a great tool in growing their businesses and making key industry contacts. Mr Li Hongbo, General Manager at Beijing B & D Exhibition Co Ltd added: The market demand for HVAC technology in East and Central China continues to grow. Through incorporating interactive concurrent events at the fair, we have positioned ISH Shanghai & CIHE as the regional destination for all HVAC and building technology-related professionals to promote knowledge exchange among industry experts.
Page 3 Exhibitors and visitors applauded the show s professionalism Exhibitors at praised the show for its ability to connect them with their target audience. Whether they were selling heat pumps, floor-heating products or their other latest individual heating solutions, the fair gave exhibitors the chance to promote their brands, as well as educate customers on their unique benefits. Mr Yang Kun, General Manager of Guangzhou Devotion Domestic Boilers Manufacturing Co Ltd said: We have been participating at since its inaugural launch in 2012 and have witnessed a significant advancement of the show. This year, we met a large number of targeted customers, mainly distributors. I believe that East and Central China region will have the fastest growth rate in China s home heating market and individual heating will be the best solution in this region in the foreseeable future. This year marked the second year of the European Pavilion to ISH Shanghai & CIHE. The pavilion, highly regarded by visitors, highlighted some of the best technologies currently available from the continent. Visitors were impressed by the comprehensive quality HVAC technologies and products displayed by the international and domestic leading brands. Mr S. Zeki Poyraz, Chairman of Turkish HVAC-R Industry Exporters Union, confident with the Chinese market for Turkish suppliers commented: China is an important market for Turkish companies. With increased focuses on urbanisation and better concepts on standards of living, people in the region are gearing towards quality and reliable products that match with the European standard. The Shanghai show is an important platform for exhibitors to gain access into the Chinese market and I am very impressed with what I saw here at the show.
Page 4 Mr He Le, Marketing Specialist, Danfoss Automatic Controls Management (Shanghai) Co Ltd said, I came to source products from new industry brands, and connect with agents and partners. The fair s atmosphere is very positive and I noticed some of the exhibitors at the Shanghai show have also participated in the Beijing show earlier in May, proving the significance of this platform. Additionally, there are a number of European brands who have caught my attention, particularly from Turkey. Overall, the Shanghai show has exceeded my expectations and I have thoroughly enjoyed the show. The inaugural Shanghai International HVAC Forum provided an engaging experience to all attendees Over the course of the three-day exhibition, a series of seminars and forums were held on emerging technologies and solutions in HVAC development. One of the highlighted concurrent events was the inaugural Shanghai International HVAC Forum. Co-organised by the Association of the European Heating Industry Dept 12, the Association of the Floor-heating Committee of China Construction Metal Structure Association, and the HVAC&R Sub-council of China Architectural Society, some of the industry s most influential experts and scholars were invited to share their views on market trends and the latest industry news. Forum speaker, Mr Liu Chen, Representative of the Association of the European Heating Industry Dept 12, and General Manager, Sales & Marketing China, Uponor Trading (Beijing) Co Ltd commented: The Shanghai International HVAC Forum was well organised and the response from the audience was great. The forum served as perfect channel to exchange industry information and share heating knowledge. The topics covered in the forum helped raise awareness for more efficient and energy-saving HVAC
Page 5 products. Additionally, I noticed an increasing demand for quality HVAC products in the East and Central China regions; this will without a doubt provide ample business opportunities for European and North American suppliers who are looking to tap the Chinese market. Furthermore, other concurrent events include the HVAC Procurement Conference for Property Developers, Floor Heating Installation Competition as well as product presentations. is part of Messe Frankfurt s building and energy fairs. It is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, Beijing B & D Tiger Exhibition Co Ltd, Shanghai Zhanye Exhibition Co Ltd and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai Pudong Sub-Council. The next edition is scheduled to take place from 23 25 September 2015. The show is headlined by the biennial ISH event in Frankfurt, the world s leading trade fair for the Bathroom Experience, Building, Energy, Airconditioning Technology and Renewable Energies, with its next show being held from 10 14 March 2015. Additionally, the next edition of ISH China & CIHE China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation and Air- Conditioning is scheduled to occur at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, China from 13 15 May 2015. For more information, please visit www.ishc-cihe.com or email info@ishccihe.com. - end- Background information on Messe Frankfurt Messe Frankfurt is one of the world s leading trade fair organisers, generating around 545 million in sales and employing some 2,000 people worldwide. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 28 subsidiaries and around 50 international Sales
Page 6 Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 150 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more than 30 locations around the globe. In 2013, Messe Frankfurt organised a total of 113 trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany. Comprising an area of 578,000 square metres, Messe Frankfurt s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The company is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent. For more information, please visit our website at www.messefrankfurt.com.