ISH China & CIHE 2024 concludes, promoting industry transition towards a low-carbon HVAC future
Beijing, 16 May 2024. ISH China & CIHE, the China International Exhibition for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort System, concluded successfully on 13 May 2024. The event attracted 75,156 attendees over its three-day run, along with 1,100 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions who showcased the latest in low-carbon and environmentally friendly HVAC products and technologies. This year’s exhibition was marked by an expanded international presence of exhibitors and visitors, providing greater opportunities for cross-border business and cooperation. Meanwhile, the show’s acclaimed concurrent event programme returned to deliver insights into new HVAC technologies and cultivate discussions among industry professionals.
Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and CIEC GL events (Beijing) International Exhibition Co Ltd, ISH China & CIHE 2024 was held from 11 – 13 May at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Hall) in Beijing. With an overall area of 106,000 sqm across eight exhibition halls, the event welcomed total of 75,156 professional visitors.
This year, the event expanded on its core product themes of “Energy”, “Water” and “Life” with the return of its overseas and German areas, a Canadian pavilion, and the debut of a new Italian pavilion. These specialised zones enabled the exchange of HVAC solutions between international and domestic exhibitors, thereby enhancing business cooperation and facilitating entry into wider local and global markets. The event also highlighted recent developments in energy storage and energy-saving boiler technologies, targeting carbon emission and pollution reduction through the transformation of heating supply systems.
Alongside the main exhibition, the fair’s fringe programme provided a venue for global industry experts and scholars to discuss carbon emissions reduction and sustainable development in the HVAC sector. Notably, this line-up included the China International HVAC Congress (iHVAC), which examined the latest energy development trends in the industry, with a particular emphasis on zero-carbon heating solutions.
Overall, the fair was met with positive feedback from participants, with many expressing a strong desire to return for next year’s edition.
Exhibitors’ experiences
"ISH China & CIHE offers us an all-in-one platform to showcase our latest products and solutions. We have participated for many years, and this fair has allowed us to connect with many high-calibre customers. Not only can we debut our newly released offerings, but we can also observe the new technologies on offer from other brands, facilitating an efficient exchange of information. This year we met a lot of distributors and end-users, along with a considerable international crowd. I sensed great interest in our products geared towards both the domestic and global markets. In addition to bringing us new customers, the exhibition provided an excellent avenue for promoting heat pump technologies.”
Ms Li Luyao, Product Manager, Zhejiang Zhongguang Electrical Co Ltd
"We have been a part of ISH China & CIHE for two decades, and have always considered it to be a benchmark event for the industry. It gives us the chance to directly connect with HVAC industry professionals, deepen our connections with existing business partners, and explore future market trends. This year’s high turnout, especially from our targeted customer segments, made our participation especially rewarding. Building on the trust we have gained from ISH China & CIHE, we are now readily preparing for ISH in Germany, and will continue to support ISH China & CIHE in the years to come.”
Mr Jackie Xiao, Wilo Group Emerging Market Director, Wilo China Ltd.
“This was our first time exhibiting at ISH China & CIHE. Hoping to establish ourselves in the Chinese market, we set out to find a reliable local agent, and ISH China & CIHE helped to facilitate those initial steps. We have received favourable feedback from visitors and potential customers, with many showing interest in our products and technologies. Having attended ISH China & CIHE last year as a visitor, I noticed that this year’s edition was far more crowded, with a more diverse range of attendees. Visitors were especially interested in our temperature controllers, instantaneous water heaters and domestic heat pumps. We’re already looking forward to exhibiting again next year.”
Visitor feedback
"For the second time, our association has collaborated with ISH China & CIHE to send a delegation to the show. This year, we invited chief engineers from design institutes across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning and Shanxi provinces, as well as various northern regions to participate in the exhibition and accompanying forums. The event hosted a number of companies who are leading the way in clean, low-carbon and renewable energy technologies – including heat pump technologies, all in line with China’s dual carbon goals. It has also highlighted some innovative concepts and emerging trends pertinent to the ongoing energy revolution. Next year, we hope to organise an even larger delegation.”
Mr Zhang Jie, Chief Engineer, Beijing Institute of Architectural Design / Chairman, The Building Environment and Energy Application Branch of China Engineering & Consulting Association
Association representatives and speakers’ thoughts:
"This year's summit primarily centred around the application of low-carbon energy sources in future energy development initiatives. Discussions covered a broad range of topics including cross-seasonal energy storage and low-carbon energy within the context of the dual-carbon goals. Compared to previous years, I noticed more smart heating products and systems on display. The show also added a new section highlighting industry achievements, including the release of relevant publications, design accolades, and more. From the Association‘s perspective, our member companies across China turn out in full force each year, including those from places like Tangshan, Tianjin, Urumqi, and Lanzhou, so it can really be considered a important industry event. This year saw high overall attendance, with a strong turnout from heating sector professionals and experts."
Ms Niu Xiaohua, Deputy Secretary, China District Heating Association
"At this year’s ISH China & CIHE, we released for the first time our report on the development of heat storage and energy storage. It explores technological progress, future trends, and provides important information regarding the implementation of HVAC policies. The show is a key platform for showcasing new HVAC technologies and products, including the energy storage solutions that are driving the industry’s advancement. As expected, the show floor was well organised and drew a strong crowd of visitors. Through ISH China & CIHE, we hope to motivate more companies to pursue market integration and develop innovative new product offerings.”
Mr Fu Lin, Professor, Chief Researcher, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University