Participants’ feedback on Automechanika Shanghai 2019 17.12.2019: Parts & Components exhibitor: Mr Kato Toshihiro, Connected Business Development, Aftermarket Sales & Marketing, Customer Service Department Senior Director, Denso (China) Investment Co. Ltd Shanghai Branch (Japan) We trust Automechanika Shanghai as i

Parts & Components exhibitor: Mr Kato Toshihiro, Connected Business Development, Aftermarket Sales & Marketing, Customer Service Department Senior Director, Denso (China) Investment Co. Ltd Shanghai Branch (Japan)


We trust Automechanika Shanghai as it plays a very important role in Asia, and is one of the largest automotive platforms in the world. With the market experiencing a once-in-a-century reform, the show can help us understand future developments and associated challenges. We are very satisfied with our exhibiting results. Professionals across different sectors, including workshops, highlights that the market has high expectations for DENSO products.
 



Accessories exhibitor (the US): Mr Oliver Zhu, Sales & Marketing Director, East Asia, ITW Polymers & Fluids

Automechanika Shanghai’s influence is gradually growing into the aftermarket. We are launching two new product lines in China to increase brand awareness in accordance with our expansion plans in the Chinese market. The show has attracted more professionals, car lovers and overseas buyers. It gives us an arena to show off our products as traffic is very high. The fair continues to exceed my expectations; the high quality and numbers of buyers here gives me great confidence.
 


Customising exhibitor (the US): Ms Lizzy Gu, Brand & Marketing Manager, Yakima (Nanjing) Precision Industry Co Ltd

We have been exhibiting our roof racks since 2013 as we value the show’s influence and popularity. Its internationalism and professionalism are reflected in all aspects of the exhibition. It is the perfect platform to facilitate our business network growth. A number of potential global buyers, from the likes of Mongolia and elsewhere have made enquiries at our booth. The show helps us to promote the market, increase brand exposure and explore targeted suppliers. As a result, I can see more exhibitors joining this sector of the show. I believe as it continues to strengthen, even more key market players will join.
 


Repair & Maintenance exhibitor (Italy): Mr Gianni Tonelli, Asia Pacific Manager, Ravaglioli

We have exhibited at Automechanika Shanghai for 10 years as the fair provides the best opportunities to maintain and grow our network. It is also a great tool to entertain new sales leads and build relationships with customers. Our company exports to places like Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and more. Asia Pacific as a whole has great potential, which I believe we can expand our business into. These countries and regions are reflected very well across the show. 
 


REIFEN (Tyres & Wheels) exhibitor (Taiwan): Mr Alan Chang, Marketing Specialist, Nankang Rubber Tire Corp Ltd

Compared to other automotive exhibitions, Automechanika Shanghai has many advantages like more exhibitors and clearer product classification, making it easier for visitors to find products. We have come to expand our business network, forge cooperation and reach players in the Chinese and Southeast Asian markets. We have met a number of high quality and potential domestic buyers from Xinjiang, Jiangsu and other places as far as Africa. We are very satisfied with the results making the show our first choice for exhibiting.
 



Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility exhibitor (China): Mr Wang Chen Yang, New Business Department Director, China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co Ltd


This is our first time participating at Automechanika Shanghai. We believe it is our responsibility to communicate with players across the automotive ecosystem including auto parts manufacturers, dealers, e-commerce platforms and other related units. Here, we aim to spotlight certification and advancing technology, as well as related policies and standards, especially within the aftermarket. The show is an international metropolis that attracts many professional visitors from both home and abroad. As a result, it can help our companies open communications and utilise the show’s resources.
 


Supply Chain and Chain Store zone exhibitor (China): Ms Lu Zhang, Brand Director, Shenzhen CassTime Tech Co Ltd

As the largest auto parts exhibition in Asia, CassTime uses the Automechanika Shanghai stage as a strategic platform for brand promotion within aftermarket e-commerce platforms. I believe that as automotive technology and internet-based platforms continue to develop rapidly, we will see more internet-based solutions in the aftermarket. Through the show, we have held cooperation ceremonies with three companies. Also, compared to last year, we can see that there is an increasing number of upstream buyers visiting our booth.
 


Fringe event organiser (the UK): Mr Jason Moseley, Chief Executive Officer, International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS)
 
Through 20 years of developing our global networking platform, IBIS, we have created an ecosystem of networks in the collision repair industry. We continue to expand our regional events, and the Asian market is a big part of this. With our cooperation, we believe that we can leverage Automechanika Shanghai’s resources to gain a foothold in the Chinese market. What’s more, the show can also utilise our international expertise and know-how to bring more knowledge to domestic industry professionals. Thus, participants can learn locally about what is happening globally.
 


Audience of China Auto Dealer Supply Chain and Financial Innovation Summit 2019 (China): Mr Caibao Gu, President, Xin Yuehai Holding Group

I have learnt more about opening up policies in China and how they positively tie into the industry to promote sourcing and communication. Auto finance within the industry will play an important role in the coming years to stimulate vehicle sales and repair and maintenance services. This summit bridges opportunities for cooperation with financial firms in the industry. The sessions have given us a clearer understanding of the changing landscape, new auto finance tools, as well as an overview of the global auto industry and economic climate. It has offered a positive guiding role for the development of our company.

Buyer (China): Mr Xing Jin, PhD, Chairman, Autorock Electronics (Zhejiang) Co Ltd

Automechanika Shanghai is forward-thinking and looks ahead to the future direction of the industry both locally and abroad. It brings forward the latest research and development advancements in the Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility sector amongst startups and tech companies. Here, they showcase some of the most cutting-edge breakthroughs that the industry has to offer. In the future, I believe this sector will continue to grow and develop alongside the rapidly developing industry.
 



Buyer (Myanmar): Mr Than Htaik Lwin, President of Automotive Components, Spare Parts & Accessories Association/Managing Director, Proven Group of Companies


China is a global manufacturing hub, and its automotive industry has a major influence on the global market. Automechanika Shanghai is, by far, the largest and most diverse automotive trade fairs currently. It has a great range of aftermarket services and extensive information about AI, electric vehicles, 5G and future mobility, which are all areas that my group is interested in. It is clear that visitors around the world are coming to the show as it sets a good example of where the industry is heading, not just in China but throughout the world. I would encourage anyone from the industry to come and visit.

Premium Buyer Club (Poland): Mr Wiesław Ksel, Purchasing Director, Martex


Since 2007, we have found over 50 suppliers in China through Automechanika Shanghai. We work with key players in the European industry selling spare parts for commercial vehicles. Over the years, I believe that our business has grown by virtue of the quality of suppliers we find at the show.


Inevitably, this has had a positive impact in the domestic market too. We always visit the show to connect with our existing suppliers, as it is a great opportunity to touch base with them all. We also look for new suppliers and products that continue to evolve in relation to the changing market needs.
 


The next edition of Automechanika Shanghai will take place from 2 – 5 December 2020.



* preliminary figures 2019


Suzy Heston, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd photo