Tradeshow Voice - International and Asia Trade Shows for Manufacturers : CIAPE 2008 CIAPE 2008 ================================================================================ Gina on 11 May, 2008 06 BRIEFING Introduction of China International Auto Parts Expo. To promote international exchange and cooperation of automobile industry as well as to strengthen self-innovation abilities of automobile and auto parts enterprises and to upgrade their international competitiveness, Ministry of Commerce of China decides to hold the China International Auto Parts Expo annually. It is our belief that CIAPE will provide to Chinese and international auto parts and aftermarket industries an inclusive and multi-perspective platform for exhibition, trade and cooperation. It will furthermore play a positive role in deepening the international division of the global automotive industry and optimizing its supply chain. The 2007 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE 2007) was held in China International Exhibition Center, Beijing from Nov.29 to Dec.1, 2007. 1,049 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions exhibited their latest products, innovation and brand images in CIAPE 2007, covering a floorage of 50,000 square meters. Among these 20% were from overseas. 45,360 visitors attended the show including 6,200 overseas visitors from 97 countries and regions. The top 10 countries and overseas regions with the largest number of visitors are Korea, USA, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Germany, Iran, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Turkey. The 2008 China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE 2008) will be held in China International Exhibition Center (New Venue), Beijing from Nov. 12-15, 2008. Exhibition Dates: Nov. 12 to 15, 2008 Frequency: Annual Floorage: 100,000 sq. m. Exhibitors: 2,500 (Estimated) Open to: Professionals Venue: China International Exhibition Center (New Venue), Beijing, P.R. China Address: Tianzhu Konggang Business Zone, Shunyi District, Beijing Next Exhibition: Sep. 3-6, 2009 Schedule: Build-up of Custom-built Stand: 9 - 11 November, 2008 (08:30am ---17:00pm) Build-up of Shell Scheme: 10 - 11 November, 2008 (08:30am --- 17:00pm) Move in of Exhibits: 9 - 11 November, 2008 (08:30am ---17:00pm) Opening Hours: 12 -14 November, 2008 (09:00am--- 16:30pm) 15 November, 2008 (09:00am --- 15:00pm) Dismantling: 15 November, 2008 (15:00pm --- 20:00pm) The Typical Characteristics of CIAPE *Held by Ministry of Commerce, P. R. China. *The exclusive internationalized platform for exhibition, trade, exchange and cooperation of auto parts and aftermarket products by the Chinese Government. *CIAPE involves a wide spectrum of participating companies which include all the world's major auto and auto parts manufacturers; all range of the 12 production bases of automotive industries certificated by the Chinese government in Changchun, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Wuhan, Wuhu, Taizhou, Xiamen, Baoding, Guangzhou, Hefei and Liuzhou of China; and all Chinese associated enterprises of auto parts and the aftermarket industrial chains. Purchasers and R&D staffs can make the best use of CIAPE to get acquaintance with the major suppliers and to establish new channels for supplying and purchasing. *CIAPE will provide to the world an all-round and accurate understanding about the overall level of China's automotive industry and its trend of development, as well as detailed information of product quality, prices and intentions of cooperation in China's auto parts and aftersale markets. CIAPE will serve as an excellent platform for information consultation, exchange and trade for international auto parts suppliers and purchasers that seek to enter the Chinese market. *CIAPE has set an admittance threshold for all domestic enterprises, which signifies that all exhibitors shall reach certain scale and have no record of infringement on intellectual property rights. The summit forum and professional forum will be highly authoritative, instructive and pragmatic. *CIAPE is the platform to discover the new quality-price balance and new supply chains. Expo Contents: As a developing country, China has witnessed fast growth in scale in the automobile industry. Consequently, its demand for advanced management, technologies, intelligence, research and development philosophy, capital, market and high quality and technologically advanced auto parts is increasing. This will create a huge market and the best opportunity for multinational companies as well as Chinese enterprises to adjust their industrial chains and to keep their sustainable development. In the context of cut-throat competition in the world automobile market, China’s auto parts and aftermarket industries have attracted a worldwide attention for their huge market, low cost and ever improving quality. The world’s major automobile and auto parts manufacturers (including joint-ventures), as well as their suppliers and purchasers have transferred their purchasing to China one after another. Therefore, an efficient, normative and high-level platform is urgently needed for them. Held by the Ministry of Commerce, P. R. China, China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) is the exclusive internationalized auto parts and aftermarket exhibition by the Chinese Government, which is held in accordance with the principles of globalization, specialization and the market requirement. CIAPE will open a window for both Chinese and international automobile and auto parts industries by introducing their development level and trend of growth. It will serve as a platform for the release and commercialization of new products, technologies and materials, establishment of brand image, introduction of advanced technologies, equipment, key parts, advanced management and overseas intellect. It also aims to promote import and export, exploration of new markets, investment and cooperation both at home and abroad, interaction between R&D and production, and multilateral exchange. Activities: Significant activities like summit forums and seminars will be held during CIAPE. High ranking Chinese government officials, delegates from renowned international associations, universities and institutions, renowned CEOs and purchasers will give brilliant speeches and hold thought-provoking discussions about hot topics, the latest development and international sourcing in the automotive industries, which will be highly authoritative, instructive and pragmatic. Along with CIAPE 2007 were Summit Forum (400 attendees), International Forum on the Development of Technology (200 attendees), International Forum on Import & Export and Global Purchasing (500 attendees), Chrysler Sourcing Fair (550 attendees), Auto Parts North America Sourcing Fair (350 attendees) and 9 seminars. Why You Should Participate in CIAPE? An access to the Chinese market *CIAPE will provide to the world an all-round and accurate understanding about the overall level of China's automotive industry and its trend of development, as well as detailed information of product quality, prices and intentions of cooperation in China's auto parts and aftersale markets. CIAPE will serve as an excellent platform for information consultation, exchange and trade for international auto parts suppliers and purchasers that seek to enter the Chinese market. *CIAPE 2008 will issue the Directory of Chinese Auto Parts Enterprises with all companies certified and approved by the commerce department of the Chinese government. An Excellent Platform--A Top Lineup of Exhibitors, Purchasers and Professional Visitors *World renowned professional organizations and purchasing associations, auto maintenance and repairing associations, distributors and auto product chain stores, foremost auto parts corporations, 8 multinational automobile groups and dozens of China' s automakers will bring their brand image, advanced technologies and products, R&D personnel, suppliers and purchasers to participate widely in various activities of CIAPE. *CIAPE involves a wide spectrum of participating companies which include all the world's major auto and auto parts manufacturers; all range of the 12 production bases of automotive industries certificated by the Chinese government in Changchun, Tianjin, Shanghai, Chongqing, Wuhan, Wuhu, Taizhou, Xiamen, Baoding, Guangzhou, Hefei and Liuzhou of China; and all domestic associated enterprises of auto parts and the aftermarket industrial chains. Purchasers and R&D staffs can make the best use of CIAPE to get acquaintance with the world major suppliers and to establish new channels for supplying and purchasing. *The expo is widely promoted by the departments of commerce of all the local governments, main associates, professional media and agents. *More than 150 Chinese embassies, international professional associates, famous exhibitions and over 50 overseas agents will conduct direct promotion about CIAPE, and will be assisting in inviting exhibitors and professional visitors. This will make the exposition an even larger and more effective platform for exhibition, trade and cooperation. CONTACT INFORMATION The Organizing Committee of China International Auto Parts Expo. Beijing Gold Trade International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Add: Room 1081, No.5, Venus Garden Sun Star-City, Taiyang Gong, Chaoyang District, Beijing. Post code: 100028 Tel.: 86-10-84414061 84414052 84412940 86-21-54592323-335 Fax: 86 -10-84414057 86-21 54253480 Contact person： Huo Li hppt//:www.expo-capa.com E-mail：fengfeng99@vip.163.com jmzl88@163.com Andy@zhongmao.com.cn