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uthwest China’s Automotive Industry
立足西南市场需求，七大专区全面呈现区域特色
understanding of the industry trends. Results from the previous editions’ survey showed 40 per cent of visitors to be from the repair and service workshops. Therefore, exhibiting distributors are expected to discover new leads with these professionals, while tapping into a more com- prehensive product mix with other exhibiting upper stream manufacturers.
The organisers also announced that the Automotive Auto Parts Industry Association of Chengdu (AAPIA) would join the list of supporting organisations this year. The associa- tion has a strong network of distributors throughout the region, many of whom would attend this year’s show to connect with manufacturers and workshops across Sich- uan. Xu Qiang, Chairman of AAPIA, said: “Through partici- pating at trade fairs like CAPAS, distributors could connect with new customers as well as strengthen relationships with existing partners through the organised onsite activi- ties. Furthermore, CAPAS attracts a huge number of re- pair workshop visitors who are a key target customer for our distributors. As an industry organisation as well as one of the supporters for CAPAS, we look forward to inviting many of our members who hope to build relationships with
Specialised zones highlight Sichuan’s evolving auto- motive landscape
The latest edition of CAPAS would feature seven updated - ings and help maximise the participants’ overall experi- ence. The highly anticipated Made in Sichuan zone would also return to highlight provincial developments as the re- gion is a crucial procurement and manufacturing centre for parts suppliers. Visitors could expect to see pavilions from major automotive manufacturing cities and local corpora- tions displaying their strengths and position in the market. Through these means, the zone is a key driver to encour- age new investment around the region, while helping local corporations expand their businesses to other markets.
Other zones in this year’s line-up include Parts & Compo- nents, Commercial Vehicles, Accessories & Customising, Repair, Supply Chain & Chain Stores, E-mobility & Infra- structure and the new Tyres sector.
CAPAS is jointly organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the Automotive Sub- Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Sichuan Council (CCPIT-Sichuan). For more infor- mation about the show, visit www.capas-chengdu.com or email auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
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