The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) has announced that the Sichuan Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-Sichuan) will join the show as a new co-organiser.
This strong alliance together with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, helps to position the show as an important annual event.
CAPAS, which makes its debut from 21 – 23 July 2014 at the Chengdu Century City New International Exhibition & Convention Center, is a one-stop trade platform in Southwest China covering the three main automotive industry sectors of Parts & Components, Repair & Maintenance as well as Accessories & Tuning.
Michael Johannes, Vice-President and Brand Manager for Automechanika, Messe Frankfurt along with Wang Xia, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto) and Li Gang, Chairman, the Sichuan Council of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-Sichuan)
With its abundant local resources, CCPIT-Sichuan will also organise a special product zone called Sichuan Auto Parts Zone which is expected to attract many local key auto parts manufacturers and suppliers who will showcase their latest products and technologies in an exhibition space of 1,500 sqm. At the zone exhibitors will also be able to expand their sales channels, make contact with the local end user market and strengthen their brand image.
Commenting on the new trade fair, Li Gang, Chairman of CCPIT-Sichuan said, “There are more than 400 automotive and auto parts manufacturers in Sichuan Province, making the auto parts industry one of Sichuan’s most important manufacturing sectors. I am pleased that CCPIT-Sichuan is co-organising the show as it will help foster automotive industry development in Sichuan and Southwest China.”
Regional Pavilions
With the Chinese government’s Western Development project and the new Silk Road economic belt, Southwest China is gaining more importance due to its vast market potential. As the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone is China’s leading advanced automobile, key components and commercial vehicle manufacturing base, the China Commercial Vehicle Parts Market Federation will organise a commercial vehicle parts pavilion. Yan Lixing, the Federation Chairman said, “our members will be able to better understand the latest aftermarket information through exhibiting at this quality trade platform. The show is also a premium platform for strengthening Southwest China’s commercial vehicle aftermarket industry.”
There will also be pavilions from Ningbo, Taizhou, Wenzhou and Yuhuan. The Wenzhou pavilion will feature many leading engine brands including Joinhands, Kaituo, Kangsong, Ossca, Ruili and Songtian. It is supported by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Wenzhou City Committee, the Ruian Automobile & Motorcycle Parts Industry Association, and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Ruian Sub-Council.
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