This year’s ISH Shanghai & CIHE – Shanghai International Trade Fair for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, recorded record-breaking attendance figures.

The event took place from 23-25 September at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) and welcomed 207 exhibitors and 15,726 professional visitors from around the world – a 14.7% increase on the previous show.

Co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, Beijing B&D Tiger Exhibition Co Ltd, Shanghai Zhanye Exhibition Ltd and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) – Shanghai Pudong Sub-Council, the show continues to serve as an important sourcing platform for HVAC products and solutions developed specifically for Eastern and Central China.

This year is the second time the fair has been a part of the “Intelligent Green Building – IGB” exhibition platform, which was held alongside four other fairs: Shanghai Intelligent Building Technology, Shanghai International Lighting Fair, Building Solar China and Shanghai Smart Home Technology. Collectively, the five events, which spanned across four halls and occupied 40,000m sq of exhibition space, brought together more than 700 exhibitors and approximately 50,000 visitors. The platform proved to be a one-stop source for energy-efficient and sustainable building technologies.

Commenting on the success of the show, Mr Richard Li, general manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, said: “With increasing demands for individual heating solutions in Central and Eastern China, the market demand for HVAC technologies in these areas continues to grow. The industry’s future is promising and has drawn the attention of both internationally and locally renowned brands to exhibit at the fair. Given the HVAC needs in the region, I am confident that ISH Shanghai & CIHE will remain a great tool that helps participants reach key contacts and grow their businesses.”

Running concurrently was a series of featured events, one of which was the Shanghai International HVAC Forum. Co-organised by the Heat Pump Industry Committee of China Energy Conservation Association, International Copper Association, and the Shanghai Society of Refrigeration, the sector’s leading players from business and academia were invited to share their views on current industry developments and trends.

Other concurrent events included a seminar on Integrated Application of Capillary Cooling and Heating Technology, Floor Heating Installation Competition and product presentations.

The next ISH China & CIHE – China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning will take place at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, China, from 30 May – 1 June 2016. For more information visit www.ishc-cihe.com or email infoatishc-cihe.com.