Automechanika Shanghai 2016 to focus on connectivity

This year’s Automechanika Shanghai, to be held from November 30-December 3, 2016, is billed to be bigger and better. The world’s second largest trade show for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services is returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Puxi, Shanghai. 

Considerable growth in both exhibitors and visitors from around the world is expected over the 2015 edition. Organisers are forecasting the number of exhibitors to increase to 5,700, a 6 percent increase from last year, and visitors are expected to increase to 120,000, which is near 10 percent growth over last year’s numbers.  

The 312,000 square metre exhibition space has also expanded from the space utilised last year by nearly 12 percent. There will be 13 halls, inclusive of both the North and West halls, to enable opportunities for information exchange, marketing, trading and education. The expanded space includes OE and aftermarkets of the entire industry chain.  

Automotive connectivity a focal point

Due to growing market trends and demands, the electronics and systems sector and automotive  connectivity are seeing particular gains and will be highlighted in specialised zones in a larger area. Automotive connectivity will be a focal point at Automechanika Shanghai 2016. The connected vehicle is the trend of the future. Connected vehicles are able to communicate with each other and the surrounding transportation infrastructure to enhance safety, convenience and efficient flow of traffic. Enhanced connectivity features in vehicles also bring greater business opportunities. Gartner, the information technology research and advisory company, forecasts that by 2020, one in five vehicles on the road worldwide will be linked by some form of wireless connection. This will result in 250 million connected vehicles in the next four years.

Connected vehicles, parts and equipment will be housed in the Electronics & Systems Sector, which will expand to fill all of Hall 4.1. The connectivity zone within the Electronics & Systems hall will also amplify the latest trends in connectivity, alternative drives, automated driving and mobility services. In addition to showcasing the latest trends, the hall will also include a series of events such as seminars and various vehicle and product displays to give the industry players a comprehensive insight into the world of connected mobility.  

Automechanika Shanghai 2016 is expecting a full spectrum of electronics and systems sector exhibitors at the show, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 vehicle suppliers, telematics companies, mobile phone and network carriers, software developers, Internet providers as well as suppliers of traffic technology who offer products and solutions for connected cars and mobility solutions for the future. Some of the confirmed brands for this year include Aborn, Bosch, Continental, Hella, Huirun, Interstate Batteries and Transpo among others.  

The accessories and customising sector is also experiencing growth this year and for the first time, the West Hall will house the wheel rim/tyre sectors.  

Returning to Automechanika Shanghai this year is the E-mobility and Infrastructure Sector in the North Hall while Remanufacturing, a component of the Parts & Components – Powertrain Sector, will be located in Hall 1.  

Automechanika Shanghai is organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the China National Automotive Industry International Corporation (CNAICO). It is one of 15 Automechanika fairs held in Africa, Asia, Europe and North, Central and South America.

For further information about the Shanghai show, visit www.automechanika-shanghai.com or contact Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, + 852 2802 7728 / auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com