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Join us in Fall 2017! AGRI WORLD - 7th International Agricultural Material & Technology Expo Tokyo and TOOL JAPAN -7th International Hardware & Tools Expo Tokyo will take place in Makuhari Messe, Japan from October 11th (Wed) - 13th (Fri), 2017. Show Management is expecting to have 1, 050 exhibitors from 51 countries for the two exhibitions. Among the exhibitors, 150 companies will be there for the first time to exhibit. 58, 000 visitors from all over the world will attend these shows, making it Asia’s largest agricultural industry show and Japan’s largest tools and hardware trade show. AGRI WORLD AGRI WORLD is held twice a year (May in Osaka and October in Tokyo) and consists of the following 3 shows: 7th International Agricultural Material & Technology Expo Tokyo (AGRITECH JAPAN); 4th Next Generation Agriculture Expo Tokyo (AGRINEXT JAPAN), and 2nd Farmer’s Processing & Sales Support Expo Tokyo. AGRI WORLD gathers exhibitors with fertiliser/soil, agricultural machinery, plant factory, and protected horticulture equipment. Major importers, wholesalers and mass retailers from around the world will visit the show to source trendy products. AGRITECH JAPAN AGRITECH JAPAN is Asia’s largest trade show in agricultural industry. The latest agricultural products and services will be gathered at one show as business matching with visitors will be largely held at this show. Exhibitors who are manufactures and in industries of protected horticulture, agricultural machinery, agricultural products package, fertiliser/soil, wild animal protection, etc. Will be at the show. Visitors who are from home centres, agricultural cooperatives, agricultural corporations, etc. Will be visiting this show. AGRITECH JAPAN has 7 zones and 2 are new to the show. The Farmer’s Assistance Zone will have machines, tools and thermal workwear that will be of an assistance to farming and the Gardening Zone will have films, pumps, irrigation equipment and air conditioning management system. AGRINEXT JAPAN AGRINEXT JAPAN is a trade show with next generation technology and products like IT agriculture, solar sharing, farmer’s processing & sales support, and plant factory are gathered to strengthen agriculture industry. AGRINEXT JAPAN have exhibitors who are manufacturers of biomass, drones, carbon dioxide, hydrogen water, solar power generator, etc. Visitors consist of agricultural cooperatives, plant factory operators, local governments, etc. Out of the 8 zones, Smart Agriculture Zone is the newest addition to the show as the latest technology in the agriculture industry are gathered here. Drone Zone is especially popular with international visitors as varieties of drones can be seen at this zone. FARMERS’ PROCESSING & SALES SUPPORT EXPO TOKYO At FARMERS’ PROCESSING & SALES SUPPORT EXPO, products like processing equipment and sales support system will be gathered. These products consistently help out farmers to produce, process, and sell agricultural products. Exhibitors in OEM, consulting, sales support, etc. Will have visitors from agricultural corporations, agricultural cooperatives, farming industries, etc. This show consists of 6 zones and 2 new zones, Food Package Zone and Ingredients Additive Zone will have packaging materials and condiments displayed at the show. TOOL JAPAN At TOOL JAPAN, tools used all over the world for architects, carpenters, maintenance, and horticulture are displayed in this show. TOOL JAPAN consists of exhibitors who are manufactures of work tools, uniforms, gardening supplies, etc. Visitors will be from home centres, hardware stores, wholesale stores, etc. TOOL JAPAN has 6 zones: Construction Supply & Safety; Agriculture & Forestry/Garden & Landscaping Tools; Worker’s Gear; Work Tools; Snow Blower & Snow Removal Equipment; And Safety Equipment. Importers, wholesalers, home centres from around the world will gather at this show. Participants from 51 countries/regions will be at the show and these include China, Brazil, Kenya, Korea, Taiwan, United States, etc. Concurrent Shows IFEX 2017 - 14th INT’L FLOWERS & PLANTS EXPO TOKYO, Japan's Largest Flowers & Plants Industry Trade Show GARDEX 2017 - 11th INT’L GARDEN EXPO TOKYO, Japan’s Largest Garden Industry Trade Show

New Highlights at the World’s Largest PCB & EA Show Lots of Innovations to be displayed at this year’s Leading PCB Industry Trade Show (Hong Kong, 11 September 2017) In addition to the return of the PCB industry’s leading players, the 2017 International Printed Circuit & APEX South China Fair (2017 HKPCA & IPC Show) will feature many new elements: First-time exhibitors, innovative products and services and the entirely new Hong Kong Pavilion. The show will again be staged at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, China, running from 6 to 8 December 2017. More exhibitors than ever before – Many new exhibitors debut, previously unseen offerings With close to 550 confirmed exhibitors representing every segment of the PCB industry’s supply chain and taking up more than 2, 600 booths, this year’s show shatters all previous records. Among the exhibitors occupying over 52, 500 sq. M. Of exhibition space across Halls 1, 2 & 4 of the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, over 90 of them are new to this year’s show (as of 31 August), bringing with them fresh ideas and creative market offerings. New exhibitors include Huizhou Zhending, Baldor-tech, PolarLight, Gigavis, Orchem, Guangzhou HongTai, Jaguar, Huazheng, Yegao Chemical, Xilu, Ming-Hao, and many more. Both new and old exhibitors will be bringing the latest 2017-launch innovations to the show. Famous brands with new offerings at the show include World Mastery, Joint Stars, Universal P. C. B., Rogers, Micronic, Harvar, Uyemura, Guangdong Zhengye, ABQ Chemicals, JCU, and more. In the words of Dr. John W. Mitchell, President & CEO, IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries®: “The show has long been recognized within the industry as the ideal platform for sourcing. The profusion of new offerings makes attendance at the HKPCA & IPC Show the most convenient way for industry participants to keep up with the latest up-to-the-minute developments and technologies which are transforming the future of PCB manufacturing. ” Hong Kong Pavilion – a new highlight of the show Also new to this year’s show is the Hong Kong Pavilion. Presented with co-organizers the Hong Kong Productivity Council, the Hong Kong Pavilion comprises 100sq. M. Of common area surrounded by PCB manufacturers’ booths. The common area will be partitioned into separate regions showing PCB or semiconductor products and technology in four different expanding product categories: Communication, computers, consumer electronics and the automotive sector. Mr. Canice Chung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association, remarked: “We are delighted that the new Hong Kong Pavilion will demonstrate our commitment to the highest standards of PCB manufacturing in these growth sectors – not only outstanding manufacturing technique with high value-added, but an international perspective complemented by a strong sense of social responsibility. I am confident the Pavilion will add even more value to what is already recognized as the industry’s leading annual event. ”

"According to the ministry's statistics, Vietnam has nearly 600, 000 enterprises, with more than 90 per cent of them being small and medium-sized and most of them used outdated technologies. To enjoy the current benefits from investment, importation of outdated technologies must stop, and speeding up training and developing skilled human resources and technological workers is an imperative", said by Prof Dr Don Nang, former head of the Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Legal Affairs. Indeed, applying new technology appropriately and comprehensively is considered as one of the most important and urgent tasks set for manufacturers in Vietnam recently. Return as an annual playground for the manufacturing industry, this year, "Metalex Vietnam (MXV) 2017" will bring to Vietnam the experience of technology marvels and new metalworking revolution from over 500 brands from 25 countries such as Misumi, Hexagon, Takamaz, Hiwin, Murata, Showa Denki, Keyence, Saeilo, etc… The exhibition will be a worthwhile experience packed with 10 international pavilions from 8 nations which are India, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore. There will be the full spectrum of machine tools and solutions ranging from machining centers, EDM machine, sheet metalworking, welding technology, metrology and many more. Also co-located with Metalex Vietnam, the “Electronics Assembly (EA) 2017” highlights advanced electronics manufacturing technologies and parts from local and international suppliers. This is great chance for Vietnam's electronic manufacturers to gain first-hand experience on surface mount technology (SMT), electronics manufacturing automation, machine vision and so on. However, there is another co-located event - "Industrial Components & Subcontracting Vietnam (ICSV) 2017" which is the easiest way to engage with parts makers from various sectors. All the participants can explore quality parts ranging from automotive parts, electronics components and other industrial parts to expand business circles. Ms. Kasinee Phantteeranurak, Project Manager of Reed Tradex shared about the co-location of these 3 exhibitions that “The co‐location which covers all sectors in the industry will allow manufacturing and supply chain professionals the opportunity to take advantage of unparalleled business and networking opportunities as well as exposure to the newest equipment, machines and technologies display of any exhibition. We believe that the co‐location of the exhibitions will represent a win‐win for exhibitors and all attendees. ” More distinctive, to promote industrial robotic applications in Vietnam, Universal Robots and Reed Tradex will co-organized a showcase all about the robotic arm’s flexibility and adaptability, addressing the challenges of improving productivity, throughout the activity “Cooking Omelet with Robot Chef” to demonstrate its potentials to SMEs in various sectors seeking to improve their production process. Another awaited event is “Koma Taisen” competition where all manufacturers from small to medium enterprise are all set to showcase their metalworking skills and design reflected through their customized spin tops which require to be ensured of the diameter at 20mm or less, and overall length is up to 60 mm. The organizer Reed Tradex also keeps running the support activities such as "Business Matchmaking", "Agent Wanted" and "Sourcing Service" to provide networking opportunity for local businesses to interact in a global market place. Along with the return of the technology tour "Shows in show" right at the exhibition, this program will allow local industrialists to discover the latest cutting-edge machinery and metalworking solutions that can take their production efficiency into the next level. In additional at Metalex Vietnam 2017, the special training class will open for engineers to broaden their knowledge and skills necessary to operate smart technologies integrated with Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and advanced robotics that will transform Vietnam’s entire industrial ecosystem. The “Engineer Master Class” with the honor speaker from Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering (HAME), is ready to help engineers create value and opportunities for a smart future. A confluence of trends and technologies at Metalex Vietnam 2017 is ready to serve the market's demand in high precision and quality. In particular, the exhibitors have planned to be active demonstrating high-technology, machines and applications to the Vietnamese market. One of the typical exhibitors, Mr. Taveesak Srisuntisuk, Managing Director of Hexagon Metrology (Thailand) Ltd. Shared “At Metalex Vietnam 2017, we will highlight our latest Global Performance coordinate measuring machine ideal for users who need perform variety of metrology operations, and the AICON PrimeScan for highly precise 3D digitalization of industrial components. These technologies give our customers the confidence to increase production speed and accelerate productivity while enhancing product quality. ” Another exhibitor - Takamatsu Machinery Co., Ltd. Has planned to bring the skillful engineers to join Metalex Vietnam 2017. Mr. Kazuya Yoshimura, Managing Director of Takamatsu Machinery Co., Ltd. Shared “We will present the latest GSL-10, 6 inch spindle spec and the GSL-15 Plus, 8 inch spindle spec at Metalex Vietnam 2017, in which these products can help to optimize production efficiency for Vietnam manufacturers”

From Oct 26 to 29, 2017, the Third China (Chongqing) International Plastics Industry Exhibition (CPLAS2017) will be held at Chongqing International Expo Center, which is the largest exhibition hall in West of China. Chongqing is one of the important industrial bases in China. Manufacturing industry has been the core industry and main engine driving Chongqing’s economic growth. At the same time, the regional advantages of linking East and West China will further help Chongqing to achieve better development of the “6+1”pillar industries. With the implementation of “Made in China 2025”strategy, apart from constantly enhancing IT, automotive and other traditional advantageous industries, Chongqing is accelerating the establishment of 10 strategic emerging industrial zones and clusters, including electronic core components, Internet of Things, new materials, new energy vehicles, and smart cars and so on. Chongqing will continue to upgrade its supporting facilities and service systems, diversify product categories and increase product’s added value in a bid to foster 20 hundred-billion-Yuan modern industrial clusters with strong competiveness by 2020. The favorable policies will further boost the thriving of plastics industry in Chongqing, even West China. CPLAS2017 is hosted by China Plastics Machinery Industry Association (CPMIA) and China Plastics Processing Industry Association (CPPIA). Meanwhile, the exhibition is held together with Chongqing International Expo Center Co., Ltd with the strong support of Chongqing Economic and Information Committee. CPLAS2017 covers six exhibition areas of whole plastics industry chain, including plastics processing machines, auxiliary equipment, intelligent automation, moulds and parts, chemical and raw materials and plastic products. Besides CPLAS2017, “the 82nd China Automobile Parts Fair” will be held concurrently, which will bring more professional buyers to CPLAS, facilitate the interaction of upstream and downstream of industrial chain. During the event, CPLAS will host three forums with dozens of seminars, namely “2017 China International Plastics Machinery Industry Forum”, “2017 China International Engineering Plastics Innovation and Application Development Forum” and “China Engineering Plastics Science and Technology Forum”. The forums and conferences will focus on cutting-edge issues regarding concepts, technologies and achievements in the world's plastics industry. “2017 China Plastics Machinery Elites”, “2017 China Plastics Machinery Industry Awarding Ceremony” and “2017 Glamour of China Plastics Machinery Photography Exhibition” will be held at the same time, magnifying the brand effect of CPLAS. In order to build a better communication platform, CPLAS2017 has opened up the professional audience pre-registration channels. Visitors can complete the personal pre-registration procedures through official website www. Cplas. Com. Cn or official WeChat Subscription “Chongqing Plastics Industry Exhibition”. Meanwhile, the organizing committee of CPLAS has arranged expert teams to coordinate with group buyers. More information and surprise will be available on site. CPLAS2017 sincerely invite you to Chongqing from Oct 26 to 29, sharing the new business opportunities of plastics industry in the Midwest China.

Due to high demand by exhibitors and visitors, ATRAX’s initial dates of 7-9 December 2017 have been changed to 1-3 February 2018 . This change is definitely believed to fuse greater energy and power to ATRAX. ATRAX which serves as a major platform that acts as a guide for sector’s professionals and investors both from Turkey and from Middle East, Balkans, Caucasian Region, Africa, Russia, Turkic Republics and European countries where large scale projects are brought to life, is believed to be stronger than ever with this date change. Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık General Manager Nergis Aslan said “In recent years both local and international exhibitors and visitors have been requesting this date change for ATRAX which is an international brand. Among the reasons for this change was original ATRAX dates being too close to other exhibitions and corresponds to busy end-of-year period. Honestly we’ve been thinking that this change was very logical and so we’ve already been working on this. However, unfortunately exhibition date change is not a process that can be finalized in a snap due to things like exhibition venue availability, legal procedures and other factors. But we’re glad that finally we’ve been able to implement this long anticipated date change as a result of our hard work. Dates of 1-3 February 2018 will definitely boost ATRAX’s power.” And in relation to the advantages that this date change would bring, Aslan said “ATRAX will be meeting its exhibitors and visitors with the brand new energy of a brand new year instead of the weariness of the past one. Also, with longer date difference with other exhibitions, it will be hosting higher number of exhibitors and visitors especially from abroad. All of these mean that ATRAX will be offering greater opportunities for new business connections as well as other opportunities. We’ll be getting together at a more effective exhibition with the energy of a brand new year instead of last year’s weariness. We invite all sector’s professionals to this great meeting.” Lastly Aslan said “We are so happy to receive positive and amazing feedback from both local and international companies of the sector with whom we shared the new dates of ATRAX and to see that they share our joy as well. This reinforced our belief that this date change would make a great contribution to the exhibition. New ATRAX dates for the next years 6th ATRAX Exhibition 1 - 3 February 2018 7th ATRAX Exhibition 31 January - 2 February 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TUREKS INTERNATIONAL FAİR: Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced professionals who have been serving the exhibition industry since 1994. With its team of event organization professionals with profound experience in organizing trade events, Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık which has been organizing numerous trade events in Turkey and Middle East brings together the buyers and sellers and continues to develop new projects with its mission of contributing to trade at the national and international level. With its diligent and detailed work, Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık brings together producers and consumers in specific sectors as well as academicians and professionals from public institutions and serves as a platform to make new business connections, thus contributing to the development of the sectors it serves. Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık moves forward with assured steps towards becoming a global exhibition company that contributes to national economy and adds value to the industries it serves. ABOUT ATRAX: ATRAX - Amusement-Attraction, Parks-Recreations Industry and Services Exhibition, is the first and only specialized exhibition of the sector in Turkey and the region where large-scale projects are brought to life in the attractions industry. ATRAX which fills a major trade event gap in the attractions industry which has a gradually growing business volume, is getting ready to host a large number of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world in Istanbul this year as well. Shining Star Awards is organized with the goal of creating awareness and agenda related to the attractions and recreation which have become a major necessity and helping the industry create more added value in the social, cultural and economic sense by offering higher quality products and services.

Due to high demand by exhibitors and visitors, ATRAX’s initial dates of 7-9 December 2017 have been changed to 1-3 February 2018. This change is definitely believed to fuse greater energy and power to ATRAX. ATRAX which serves as a major platform that acts as a guide for sector’s professionals and investors both from Turkey and from Middle East, Balkans, Caucasian Region, Africa, Russia, Turkic Republics and European countries where large scale projects are brought to life, is believed to be stronger than ever with this date change. Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık General Manager Nergis Aslan said “In recent years both local and international exhibitors and visitors have been requesting this date change for ATRAX which is an international brand. Among the reasons for this change was original ATRAX dates being too close to other exhibitions and corresponds to busy end-of-year period. Honestly we’ve been thinking that this change was very logical and so we’ve already been working on this. However, unfortunately exhibition date change is not a process that can be finalized in a snap due to things like exhibition venue availability, legal procedures and other factors. But we’re glad that finally we’ve been able to implement this long anticipated date change as a result of our hard work. Dates of 1-3 February 2018 will definitely boost ATRAX’s power. ” And in relation to the advantages that this date change would bring, Aslan said “ATRAX will be meeting its exhibitors and visitors with the brand new energy of a brand new year instead of the weariness of the past one. Also, with longer date difference with other exhibitions, it will be hosting higher number of exhibitors and visitors especially from abroad. All of these mean that ATRAX will be offering greater opportunities for new business connections as well as other opportunities. We’ll be getting together at a more effective exhibition with the energy of a brand new year instead of last year’s weariness. We invite all sector’s professionals to this great meeting. ” Lastly Aslan said “We are so happy to receive positive and amazing feedback from both local and international companies of the sector with whom we shared the new dates of ATRAX and to see that they share our joy as well. This reinforced our belief that this date change would make a great contribution to the exhibition. New ATRAX dates for the next years 6th ATRAX Exhibition 1 - 3 February 2018 7th ATRAX Exhibition 31 January - 2 February 2019 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TUREKS INTERNATIONAL FAİR: Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced professionals who have been serving the exhibition industry since 1994. With its team of event organization professionals with profound experience in organizing trade events, Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık which has been organizing numerous trade events in Turkey and Middle East brings together the buyers and sellers and continues to develop new projects with its mission of contributing to trade at the national and international level. With its diligent and detailed work, Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık brings together producers and consumers in specific sectors as well as academicians and professionals from public institutions and serves as a platform to make new business connections, thus contributing to the development of the sectors it serves. Tureks Uluslararası Fuarcılık moves forward with assured steps towards becoming a global exhibition company that contributes to national economy and adds value to the industries it serves. ABOUT ATRAX: ATRAX - Amusement-Attraction, Parks-Recreations Industry and Services Exhibition, is the first and only specialized exhibition of the sector in Turkey and the region where large-scale projects are brought to life in the attractions industry. ATRAX which fills a major trade event gap in the attractions industry which has a gradually growing business volume, is getting ready to host a large number of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world in Istanbul this year as well. Shining Star Awards is organized with the goal of creating awareness and agenda related to the attractions and recreation which have become a major necessity and helping the industry create more added value in the social, cultural and economic sense by offering higher quality products and services.

The 2017 Cambodia Int’l Machinery Industry Fair (CIMIF) and Cambodia Int’l Textile & Garment Industry Exhibition (CTG) are set to run simultaneously on August 25-28 at Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center (Koh Pich). The twin shows will gather 175 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions, namely Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, to showcase a broad range of innovative products and versatile solutions at 200 booths. The grand event is organized by Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co., Ltd, co-organized by Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce (CCC), Garment Manufacturers Association in Cambodia (GMAC), and officially supported by General Directorate of Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce (TPD). One Stop Business Trading Platform for Key Industrial Sectors These two fairs have been successful in bringing together all elements of key industrial sectors such as Plastics, Packaging, Printing, Food Processing, Agriculture, Auto Parts & Accessories, Machine Tool, Hardware & Tools, Energy & Electricity Engineering, Lighting, and Textile & Garment. With a good blend of international and local exhibitors, trade visitors can easily locate optimal suppliers of whatever industrial products they need in the fields through this one-stop business trading platform. Furthermore, associations from Taiwan show great endorsements by leading plenty of exhibitors to join the exhibition, including Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA), Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TVMA), and Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI). Global Leading Brands Gathering at CIMIF & CTG Many international brands tap into this bustling market since Cambodia is viewed as a key growth country to invest. Notable exhibitors this year include, RIECKERMANN, specialized in printing machinery and packaging machinery for food, pharmaceutical & cosmetic industries, and RMA, a diversified company offering products mainly from auto and agriculture, they will display forklifts which can apply in multiple uses, BALEV, a Bulgaria company well known for car air fresheners manufacturing. In terms of CTG, it will present a variety of equipment, products, technologies as well as services and information concerning all the textile & garment processing and production aspects. Among them are JUKI, world’s leading brand for all kinds of sewing machine, and HAN-BOND will be also throwing a live demo of its cutting machine and inkjet plotter. It’s worth mentioning that in plastics sectors, it will gather a variety of brands from different countries to showcase high-caliber machinery and products catering to Cambodia’s market needs. The exhibits include plastic extruder from EVERPLAST, plastic bag making machine from CHAO WEI, PET stretch blow machine from KEENPRO, PET preform mould machinery from DAELONG, and plastic injection moulding machine from CHESO. Keeping Cambodia Competitive Despite the glorious economic performance Cambodia has made, it still have some challenges to face. The biggest problem is that the growth of Cambodia has been built with a few industries, especially low value-added products. In response to this, CIMIF & CTG has built strong cooperation with government, Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, and Garment Manufacturers Association, working together for building a platform which gathers high quality exhibitors from across the globe to showcase their latest technology of different filed that can satisfy local market need, hoping we can make contributions to the industrialization of Cambodia. By visiting CIMIF & CTG, you can source a wide spectrum of quality industrial machines, keep informed of the latest industrial developments, and partner with key industry players. It’s certainly the best opportunity to help you access the global value chain and jump on the bandwagon of joining the development of a technology-driven and knowledge-based industry.

The 17th China Plastics Exhibition & Conference, also known as the China PEC, is held annually in Taizhou every autumn, with a history of 16 years since 2000. This exhibition is a professional and representative one in plastic industry with two unique advantages. On the one hand, Taizhou is the city known as “ the kingdom of plastic products” and “hometown of moulds” for its rapid production, various products and cheap price. On the other hand, there is a broad distribution of overseas buyers and the great business turnover every year. The China PEC saw more than 3,5000 visitors and nearly 1,000 buyers from 30 different countries. The exhibited content covers injection molding machinery extrusion and below molding machinery, machinery and automation, auxiliary equipment and testing instrument, other processing machinery, mold and processing equipment, rubber and printing machinery, chemical industry and raw materials, bio plastics and degradable plastics, daily life plastic products, industrial and agricultural plastic products, packaging material and other related. Sponsor: Sino Pec , Petro China, the Commerce Department of Zhejiang Province, China International Cooperation Association of Small and Medium Enterprises CPPIA (China Plastics Processing Industry Association), CPMIA (China Plastics Machine Industry Association) and Taizhou Municipal Government Organizer: Luqiao Municipal Government Taizhou economic and information commission Taizhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce

Since approximately two years, Chinese horticulture (especially the production of high-value vegetables and fruits) is clearly entering a new phase. Keywords are food safety, quality improvement, management/training and production-oriented investment. In the past 30 years, China was transformed into the second largest economy of the world, showing the highest growth rates on the planet nearly every year. Amidst all this frantic growth, agriculture (along with most food processing industries) was known as “the forgotten sector”. Efforts in greenhouse horticulture focused on research- and ‘demo projects’, with low or negative profitability. Vegetable and fruit production was (and often still is) mostly in the hands of small scale, low-tech farms with low production figures per m², hardly any application of modern cultivation methods and high use of pesticides and other harmful substances. But this is changing now: In recent years, Chinese and foreign investors are looking at modern agriculture (especially greenhouse horticulture) as a promising new business, as the growing Chinese middle class demands food safety, more variety in fruits and vegetables and a more mixed diet with room for ‘Western’ fresh products like cherry tomatoes, sweet peppers, potatoes and different varieties of apples, pears and other fruits. Both investors and growers are eager to apply modern technology and use plant varieties developed for the Chinese market by Western breeding companies. At the same time, the European fruit and vegetable market doesn’t show much growth in recent years. The graph below indicates an ‘up & down’ movement in total European fruit and vegetable consumption since 2003, with a negative trend from 2009 (when the economic crisis really hit) and an upward trend since 2012. In the long run the European market volume is expected to stabilize but not show serious growth. Against this background, China is now considered a ‘booming market’ for companies supplying horticultural technology and expertise from Europe and the rest of the world. Ambitious local entrepreneurs are eager to extend their knowledge and interact with parties who have been active for years in the horticulture industry world-wide, e. G. Suppliers and breeders from Holland. To facilitate this interaction, a new Trade Fair & Conference event, HORTI CHINA, has been launched in 2017. In early 2017, VNU Exhibitions Asia officially launched HORTI CHINA, while at the same time establishing collaboration with IFEMA and Cesena Fiera, the organisers of the major trade fairs for fruit and vegetable producers and exporters in Spain and Italy respectively. The government of Holland has authorized VNU Exhibitions Asia to use its official channels to promote the HORTI CHINA expo brand, and supports the setup of an official “Holland Pavilion” at the Trade Fair & Conference. This signifies recognition and encouragement for the organizer VNU Exhibitions Asia, and is seen as a symbol of having met Holland’s quality standards. In order to promote the HORTI CHINA on a global scale, VNU Exhibitions Asia will tap into collaborations with a number of international institutions as well as the many international resources of its parent company Royal Dutch VNU Exhibition Group. The HORTI CHINA Trade Fair & Conference presents two main showcases: Horti Tech features horticulture equipment and technologies for vegetable, fruit and flower production including seeds and young plants (“pre-harvest”); Horti Fresh features technology and systems for fresh produce processing, packaging, marketing, trade and distribution (“post-harvest”). For both the pre-harvest and post-harvest sections of the Fair, new and promising developments will be highlighted by the Horti Innovation theme show. The collaboration with its leading partners from Spain and Italy has resulted in the Mac Fruit Attraction China Expo, a proven concept for highlighting fruit and vegetable industry products and new technologies for preserving freshness. As a platform for professionals from home and abroad coinciding with HORTI CHINA, VNU Exhibitions Asia will host the China Green Week, a unique content and communication event in its field in China. Conferences, seminars, company visits and many other events will be organized during China Green Week; A detailed program of events and names of key participants will be available soon. The vision behind China Green Week is to develop a face-to-face sharing experience by promoting exchange of technical knowledge and providing a connection platform for the whole horti-industry supply chain, with the aim of becoming the main gathering point in China for local and international industry professionals. The Green Week’s main contents cover the entire horticultural chain, from plant breeding (seed and young plant companies) to professional end users (retail and related institutions) of fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and related products and services. China Green Week’s focus principles are Growth, Value Creation and Sustainability. Special attention is given to: Ppotentially “disruptive” innovations in the horticulture industry; Development, production and marketing of organic products; Revolutionary developments in e-commerce and other forms of New Retail. China Green Week will present an ideal occasion for new and ambitious market players. The Week will take place in the National Exhibitions and Convention Centre in Shanghai, from 20 to 24th November, coinciding with the HORTI CHINA Trade Fair which runs from 22nd to 24th November. The Week and the Trade Fair will have a mobilizing effect on both the present Chinese horticultural community and these important new players/investors. Therefore, no professional supplier, producer or buyer/trader in horticulture can afford to miss out on this occasion; They should be present as exhibitors at HORTI CHINA, whether they are ‘new’ to the Chinese market or have been established in the country for many years. About VNU Exhibitions Asia: As one of the earliest exhibition companies in China, VNU Exhibitions Asia is a joint venture of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs and Keylong Exhibitions Service Co., Ltd...For more than 20 years it has been a leader on the frontier of China's exhibition industry. Boasting more 150 outstanding employees, the company hosts nearly 20 top-rate domestic exhibitions and conferences each year, covering a floor-area of more than 500 thousand square meters. At present, the company is headquartered in Shanghai. About Cesena Fiera: Cesena Fiera is the organizer of the International exhibition Macfrut, one of the leading exhibitions in the fruit and vegetable industry. The 34th edition of Macfrut has been held in Rimini Expo Center, Italy, from 10 to 12 May 2017.

The 23rd edition of Windoor Expo China, the sourcing platform for innovative window door facade materials and solutions in China successfully concluded in Guangzhou on March 13, 2017. The three-day expo gathered 564 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions taking 80, 000 square meters and welcomed more than 60, 000 visitors home and abroad. Visitors could view and compare the latest products and solutions on facade systems, window door systems, aluminum profiles, building glass, equipment, hardware, structure sealant, sun shading from across Asia and the world. Busy Showfloor Exhibitors were busy on demonstrating the newest solutions to attendees and networking with the existing and potential business partners on the showfloor. Victorian House (Sales) Limited, Europe’s largest specialist manufacturer of PVC-U vertical sliding sash windows, participated in Window Expo China for the first time. The company showcased their energy-efficient ECOSlide vertical sliders to thousands of visitors and found many potential business partners during the show. Expo Highlights The headline event was the third edition of the Window Door Facade Innovation Awards, recognizing and honoring the innovative products of window, door and facade industries of year 2017. The shortlisted products were displayed in a prominent area on the showfloor, Star Galaxy, the Innovation Zone. Visitors could meet the most significant brands and suppliers offering their newest products and solutions. Inspiring Events A knowledge-rich, information-filled programme comprising more than 30 sessions led by a stellar line-up of international experts offered world class content to all participants. The focused event was the annual Academic Exchange Conference, covering three keynote sessions, Anti-Typhoon, Prefabricated Building and Curtain Wall New Technology, and enable attendees to keep pace with the latest advances across the region. Luminary speakers with enlightening speeches include: Christopher Knabe, Deputy General Manager & Director, Shanghai Office, OBERMEYER Group China Region, presenting Green Interaction – Eco-City + Green-Building-Design and possible Active Interlayers Rudi Scheuermann, Director of Arup, presenting Green Building Curtain Wall Design and Strategy of Urban Heat Island Effect and Air Purification Ulrich Sieberath, Professor, ift Rosenheim, presenting Novel Design Method of Window and Facades Windoor Expo will be back in 2018 from March 11 to 13 at Poly World Trade Center in Guangzhou, China. For further information please visit the expo website: www. Windoorexpo. Com