CENS and TTG Sept. To Meet Auto Parts Pros at Global Trade Fairs
2008/08/25 | By Philip LiuEqually significant as seeing CENS' September issue of Taiwan Transportation Equipment Guide (TTG), the largest, longest-running and most influential trade magazine focused on automotive products and services trades in Greater China, at key auto-parts shows worldwide in the fourth quarter is that China Economic News Service, a dedicated export-oriented media since 1974, plays a hands-on role to promote not only its publications, but also its high-profile presence globally as a conscientious builder of paper and online trade platforms that bring together international buyers and suppliers.
The editorial team at CENS have compiled the following summaries of the major trade shows at which global buyers, trade professionals, major brands, and suppliers can expect to see the CENS booths, where not only TTG magazines will be available, but also practical information related to key events, subscriptions, registering as interested buyers, etc.
Date: September 16-21, 2008
Venue: Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
Attendees: 157934
Exhibitors: 4583 companies
Booth No.: Hall 4.2, L29, N67
Messe Frankfurt, organizer of the Automechanika, the world's largest auto-parts trade fair, expects over 4,600 exhibitors and around 160,000 trade visitors to attend the 20th Automechanika in 2008.
Since debuting in 1971, Automechanika has evolved into one of the most important meeting places for decision-makers from the automotive sector. The main theme of this year's fair is global warming and its impact on the automotive aftermarket.
Held every two years, Automechanika offers trade visitors a unique range of products in the automotive parts, car wash, workshop and filling-station equipment, accessories and tuning sectors. The fair is unparalleled in terms of size and international representation, with around 40% of trade visitors and 80% of exhibitors coming from outside Germany.
6th International Motorcycle and Scooter Fair
Date: Oct. 8-12, 2008
Venue: Koelnmesse
Attendees: 1733770
Exhibitors: 1053 companies
Booth No.: Hall 7, B73
INTERMOT Cologne is one of the world's leading shows for motorized two-wheelers, focusing on products related to scooters and motorcycles.
In 2008, INTERMOT Cologne will seamlessly continue the success of the 2006 event and further strengthen its dual role as a business fair and an event fair. The previous motorcycle trade fair in October 2006 was a huge success, attracting around 187,000 visitors from 120 countries. This represented a 20% increase over the 2004 edition.
The significance of INTERMOT Cologne as an important international business platform is underlined by the large contingents of specialist dealers from Germany and abroad. The more than 1,100 exhibitors at INTERMOT present the entire spectrum of products from the fascinating world of motorcycles and scooters.
Product segments at the bi-annual event include: motorized vehicles, trailers and sidecars, components and accessories for motorcycles, engines and components, electrical equipment, clothing, motorcyclists' gear, machines, tools, workshop and shop equipment, raw materials, semi-finished products, packaging materials, lubricants, gear-box/transmission oil, care products, and tourism.
14th International Automotive Supply Industry, Components, Accessories & Service Equipment Exhibition
Date: Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2008
Venue: CNR EXPO, Istanbul, Turkey
Attendees: 36560
Exhibitors: 540 companies
Booth No.: Pending
The premier automotive specialty products trade event in Turkey, OTOMOTIV draws all relevant professionals from the automotive manufacturing, subcontracting, spare parts, accessories, service equipment, distribution and repair sectors in the region to one place: Istanbul CNR Expo Center.
In 2007 more than 540 companies from 14 countries took part in the event, including Germany, Italy, Austria, Holland, Korea, Taiwan, China, Iran, Poland, UK, Thailand, Pakistan, UAE and of course, Turkey; while many countries were represented by national pavilions at the state level, including Germany, China, Korea, Taiwan and Iran, with the show taking up some 30,000 square meters.
2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
Date: November 4-6, 2008
Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendees: 77514
Exhibitors: 2069 companies
Booth No.: 8417, 8418
The world's largest business-to-business (B2B) event for the US$295 billion automotive aftermarket industry, APPEX is held during the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Attended by more than 117,800 trade visitors, AAIW is the largest automotive trade event worldwide; while buyer attendance continues to grow with AAIW having attracted more than 53,800 buyers. In 2007, the annual AAIW hosted 2,018 exhibitors across 4,845 booths.
AAPEX has something for every professional, including all major brands of replacement parts; the GreenWay, a special section showcasing environmentally-friendly products; a huge tool & equipment section featuring more than 150 companies; suspension and front end products; engines, engine parts and fabricators; paint and body products; heat-transfer and mobile air-conditioning products and parts; leading suppliers of chemicals and lubricants; new product & packaging showcase; and educational seminars and product demonstrations.
Specialty Equipment Market Association
Date: November 4-7, 2008
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Attendees: 77514
Exhibitors: 2088 companies
Booth No.: North Hall, 11370
Known as the world's top and specialized automotive event for custom, specialty products and services truly dedicated to professionals, the SEMA Show is not open to the general public.
Drawing the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center, the SEMA Show, part of the AAIW, attracts more than 120,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries who aim to generate profit in the automotive, truck, SUV, and RV markets. In 2007 SEMA pulled in over 60,000 domestic and international buyers to browse two million square feet of exhibits, which were grouped into 10 sections, as well as a New Products Showcase featuring more than 2,000 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, SEMA also offers educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.
66th International Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy
Date: November 4-9, 2008
Venue: Fiera Milan, Italy
Attendees: 530000
Exhibitors: 1853 companies
Booth No.: Pavilion 2, T06
The EICMA is one of the world's largest bicycle and PTW (powered-two-wheeler) shows. Having become an annual event since 2006, the EICMA last year drew a total of 1,937 brands from 39 nations, including 1,515 motorcycle and 452 bicycle marques.
This big-scale, six-day event attracted some 59,270 trade visitors, including 54,632 for motorcycles (20,864 from outside of Italy) and 4,638 for bicycles (1,335 from foreign nations), as well as 814 global journalists.
6th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition
Date: November 19-25, 2008
Venue: Pazhou Exhibition Hall (Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center)
Attendees: 548680
Exhibitors: 386 companies
Booth No.: Pending
Firmly focused on the theme "Promising High-tech Future" and positioning the show as an upscale, globally-represented and wide-ranging event driven by the consensus that China will be the world's biggest car market, CIAE show organizer aims to stage an automotive event that befits such rosy outlook with enormous international influence. The upcoming 6th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition is to take up 110,000 square meters, and to be divided into four exhibition zones for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, auto parts, and auto accessories.
Korea Autoparts & Auto-related Industries Show
Date: November 20-23, 2008
Venue: KINTEX, Seoul, Korea
Attendees: 14726
Exhibitors: 324 companies
Booth No.: Hall 2, J07
Profile of KOAA Show:
-- The largest exhibition among auto-related shows in Korea in terms of participants (324 exhibitors in 2007).
-- Significant global representation with many foreign companies (102 foreign exhibitors in 2007).
-- A promising exhibition sponsored since 2004 by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy of the central Korean government.
-- An exhibition with national representation supported by many regional governments in Korea, including Gyeonggi, Daegu, Ulsan, Chungnam, Gyeongbuk etc.
-- One-on-one business meetings arranged between exhibitors and buyers, such as between tier-one and -two Korean automakers and major importers etc.
-- Advanced automotive technology training programs jointly organized with participation of SAE International in U.S.
The major product categories to be showcased include general section (OEM/aftermarket, restoration parts and chemicals; tuning, accessories and car-care products; manufacturing equipment, engineering solution); repair, maintenance & service section (repair, maintenance; service); and auto-electronics (electrical/electronic parts and control system; telematics and multimedia system for automotive applications; service for information and entertainment).
Incorporate with Int'l Auto Parts Exhibition
Date: December 05- 08, 2008
Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)
Attendees: 8730
Exhibitors: 105 companies
Booth No.: Pending
Major Exhibits:
--Vehicles: car with 4-7 seats, motorbike and scooter, minibus, city bus, passenger car, light and heavy truck, pick-up, special purpose vehicle
--Transportation: commodities & passenger transport, ship building industry & marine transport, airline, railways and metro.
--Oil & Gas Products, Lubricants, Technology of LNG, CNG, LPG: car interior & finish products, hobbies and kit cars, paint and coatings, performance engines, racing gear & branded accessories, tuning companies
--Supporting Industry Motor Parts Motorplus: auto-motor parts, accessories & components, air conditioning systems batteries, cooling systems, electromechanical parts & systems, hand tools, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic systems, wheel alignment, audio/visual equipment, cab styling, car care product & services wheels.