Trade fairs in Guangzhou: Industrial Machinery

Why it matters

The southern-China maritime show, with exhibitors from more than twenty countries. China builds roughly half of all new ships, so the marine equipment supply chain buying happens here even when the shipowners are elsewhere.

Who is in the room

Shipbuilders, marine equipment and engine makers, offshore engineering firms, port and classification society buyers

Good fit for

• Marine equipment and engine suppliers
• Offshore and port technology vendors
• Classification and certification bodies

Why it matters

Backed by the inspection and quarantine association, so it sits close to the compliance machinery that imported goods actually have to clear. Relevant if you sell testing instruments or certification services into China.

Who is in the room

Testing and inspection laboratories, analytical instrument makers, certification bodies, customs and compliance teams

Good fit for

• Analytical and testing instrument makers
• Certification and inspection bodies
• Compliance and quality service providers

Organiser

China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association

Why it matters

Koelnmesse's interzum brand in Asia, covering woodworking machinery, furniture components, surfaces and hardware. The Pearl River Delta is the centre of Chinese furniture production, so buyers here are factories with volume.

Who is in the room

Furniture manufacturers, woodworking plants, interior fit-out firms

Good fit for

• Machinery, hardware and surface-material suppliers
• Companies selling into Chinese furniture production

Organiser

Koelnmesse and partners