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Kong, the pavilion hosted 24 technology-based companies. They showcased green logistics materials and manufacturing products as well as smart technol- ogy and mobility.
Buyer group participation up 20 per cent
Upholding the show’s mission to support industry growth in the region, CAPAS strived for more detailed and personalised services. The show provided a se- ries of visitor promotion activities and seminars in promising cities in Sichuan including Chongqi, Meishan, Suining and Zigong. As a result, the 2019 edition saw a 20-per cent growth in buyer group participation, with many coming from
In responding to the sourcing needs of exhibitors and buyers, CAPAS intro- duced a number of new value-added services such as the Business Matching Service for VIP Buyers and Professional workshop and 4S store visits. The visit to the workshop and 4S store gave us a better understanding of their concept and day-to-day operation. It was also an eye-opening experience for Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc Marketing Manager Shirley Liu. She said: “In addition to participating as an exhibitor and joining the business matching pro- gramme, we also attended the 4S store visits. These activities are extremely helpful for companies from outside Sichuan. This was a very practical experi- ence for us to understand more about the Southwest market and touch base with local people. From here, we now have a better grasp of the local repair, car care and chain store markets, and their service level. This would keep us
Another highlight of the show was the fringe programme, which covered the latest updates and discussed the current challenges and opportunities in the market. For example, the Southwest Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2019 fo- cused heavily on both the potential and challenges in the Southwest China af- termarket. Elsewhere, experts discussed the future movement of the industry, the supply chain and chain stores.
CAPAS is co-organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shang- hai) Co Ltd and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Si- chuan Council (CCPIT-Sichuan). The next edition is set to be held from 21st– 23rd May, 2020 at the same venue.
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