CITExpo 2006 to Be Held Concurrently with Automotive Testing Expo

(Akron/Tire Review) The fourth annual China International Tire Expo (CITExpo), which will be held 6-8 September at the Shanghai Everbright Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China, is expected to be a great success, with 200 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and technology in 8,000 square meters of exhibition space.

For the second year in a row, Tire Review serves as the exclusive US media sponsor for CITExpo. Other key media supporters include Tire Review partners Tyres & Accessories and Rubber Asia.

This year, show organizer Reliable International Exhibition Services Co. announced it will co-locate of the most famous events in the automotive manufacturing industry – the Automotive Testing Expo – with CITExpo. The Automotive Testing Expo was previously held in Germany.

“The synergy of the two events being held concurrently will certainly attract more decision makers, engineers, and parts buyers of the carmakers from all around China,” said show organizers.

Last year’s CITExpo, held Dec. 14-16, attracted more than 150 exhibitors (a 50 per cent increase over the prior year) that showcased radial and bias tires, wheels, tire maintenance equipment, retread materials and equipment and other related products. The 5,000-plus attendees traveled from 79 countries and 30 provinces of China to visit the show.