The first edition of the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS, to be held July 21-23 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center, China, has attracted nearly 600 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions.
The countries and regions represented include Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Slovakia, Taiwan and the U.S. In addition, more than 20,000 domestic and international visitors are expected at Southwest China’s 35,000-square-meter, one-stop trading platform, which covers the main automotive sectors of parts and components, accessories and tuning, as well as repair and maintenance.
Commenting on the opening of the show, Jason Cao, senior general manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., said, “CAPAS is Messe Frankfurt’s first trade fair in Southwest China. We are launching this show because we see vast business opportunities in the region. We are positive about making the show Southwest China’s leading trade fair for automotive parts and the aftermarket industry as Messe Frankfurt owns the global brand Automechanika, which is the world’s largest automobile aftermarket trade fair brand. There are Automechanika fairs held in Asia, Europe, North America, South America and Africa. In addition, we have extensive global network and exhibition expertise as well as our co-organizer’s resources.”
To offer more business opportunities and to enhance the show experience, buyers will be able to source from the Sichuan Auto Parts Zone, which is organized by CCPIT-Sichuan, as well as the commercial vehicle parts pavilion arranged by the China Commercial Vehicle Parts Market Federation. In addition, there are pavilions from Ningbo, Taizhou, Wenzhou and Yuhuan, where buyers can source the most advanced products and technologies from these cities.
In addition to a comprehensive range of products and services, CAPAS also provides a diverse range of programs catering to different industry levels and sectors, keeping attendees up-to-date with the latest market and technology developments and provide valuable networking opportunities.
Scheduled programs include:
* Auto Expo City Visit
* Automotive Repair Technology Innovation Forum
* CAPAS Academy
* CAPAS Auto Parts E-Commerce Development and a Change of Distribution Channels
* CAPAS Matchmaking Forum
* eBay Motors Automotive E-commerce Development Forum
* Improved Development for Automotive Repair Enterprises in Chongqing: China Auto Rescue Platform
* Increase Export Profit and Establish Self-owned Brands Seminar
* Jinhengde Auto City Visit
* Product Presentation and Secondary Distributor Network Introduction by Tenneco
* Project Introduction by the Certified Maintenance Center of FAW Car Co Ltd
Show Confirms Many Leading Brands And Highly Regarded Supporters
A number of well-known domestic and overseas brands will be exhibiting at CAPAS, including: ADD, Affinia, APG, BPI, ContiTech, Dali, Dayco, eBay, Fras-le S.A., H&Q, Hengst, Huirun, Joinhands, Kaituo, Liqui Moly, Luoshi, Ossca, Ruili, Songtian, Sensen, Tenneco, Valeo, WD-40, Zhuzhou Torch and ZX Shock.
The show has confirmed the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Exposition and the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center as associate supporters (Accessories & Tuning). In addition, the show receives strong support from 15 industry associations and organizations, including:
* Auto Maintenance Professional Committee of Sichuan Province
* Automotive Auto Parts Industry Association of Chengdu (AAPIA)
* Chengdu Automobile Industry Academy
* Chengdu Automotive Maintenance and Repair Trade Association (CDAMRA)
* China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Machinery & Electronic Products
* China Commercial Vehicle Parts Market Federation
* China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Sub-Council
* China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Ningbo Sub-Council
* China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shanghai Pudong Sub-Council
* China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shandong Sub-Council
* China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Zhejiang Sub-Council
* Committee for Vehicle Use Motor & Electrical Appliances of CAAM
* Neijiang Machinery and Auto Parts Industry Association
* Sichuan Automotive Industry Association
* Society of Automotive Engineers of Sichuan
CAPAS is organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Sichuan Council (CCPIT-Sichuan).
For more information about CAPAS, visit www.capas-chengdu.com, or email [email protected].