International. Strong demand in the domestic market, including clean energy heating solutions, ensured that ISH China and CIHE concluded on a high note on May 8.
For three days, 72,613 visitors passed through the doors of the New China International Exhibition Center to acquire the latest HVAC products and technologies, representing a 3.4% increase over last year (2018: 70,202).
The Asian industry event featured 1,300 exhibitors in this edition (2018: 1,317) and occupied 116,000 square meters, the same space as last year. Reflecting the demand in the Chinese market, two new zones debuted in this edition: a floor heating and cooling systems display area and a new clean energy district heating area. In particular, exhibitors noted the continued strong demand from visitors at the fair for greener heating solutions, following the continued implementation of environmental protection policies by the central government.
Exhibitors in the German Pavilion and Overseas Areas were also positive about their prospects in the Chinese market, highlighted the great interest in quality products and the latest technologies and confirmed the effectiveness of the fair as a platform to access the Chinese market.
With the HVAC sector constantly evolving, ISH China and CIHE is also an important event for industry players to stay ahead of the curve with the latest knowledge and perspectives. A large number of events during the fair focused on clean energy, while topics such as smart heating, BIM technology, artificial intelligence applications and global developments and trends were also discussed.