Automechanika 2008 Already Breaking Records

A record breaking 1,600 exhibitors have already confirmed to attend the fourth Automechanika Shanghai show to be held in Shanghai, China from Dec. 10-12, 2008. Hall space at the Shanghai New International Expo Center will increase 80% to 92,000 square meters, compared to last year’s 51,000 sqm. The show is also the world’s second largest Automechanika after Automechanika Frankfurt, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in September. Altogether, there are 13 Automechanika trade shows around the world.

“With more than 1,600 exhibitors from 17 countries for Shanghai we have already surpassed our 2007 figure of 1,250 exhibitors,” said Fiona Chiew, group manager of trade fairs for Messe Frankfurt Hong Kong. We expect a final figure of 1,800 exhibitors, spread over eight halls and more than 30,000 visitors for the show this year. This reflects the tremendous interest in China’s automobile industry and its automotive parts, equipment and service supplier sector.”

In line with the Automechanika global brand format, a complete range of products from low to high-end and basic to hi-tech will be displayed in five categories: Parts Systems, Accessories Tuning, Repair Maintenance, IT Management, and Service Station Car Wash. (Tire Review/Akron)