CIHS Shanghai

The big comeback

After an interlude caused by a much too long Covid episode, the show CIHS acronym for China International Hardware Show, resumes its essential place as a platform dedicated to tools in all their forms and in what way, since the number of exhibitors will be dizzying, which makes the global Chinese offer a unique event in the world by its size but also by the number of exhibitors expected.

In fact, 2,800 people will be presenting their new products and innovations from October 21 to 23, on the well-known site of Sniec (Shanghai New International Expo Center) on some 120,000 m2, where no less than 70,000 visitors are expected. These dizzying figures, as always in China, are the fruit of close collaboration for many years, since this 2024 edition will be the 21st, between the well-known professional association, called China National Hardware association, and Koelnmesse which leads to the destinies of its equivalent in Europe with the show Eisenwarenmesse undisputed leader on the old continent. It will therefore be these two world experts in each of their fields of activity who will be at the helm of an edition awaited by all tool professionals in the broadest sense of the term. But if there are obvious family ties between these two major international events, the one in Shanghai remains unique. Let us not forget that the show will be held in China with all the dynamism and imagination that this entails in the field of creation, invention and know-how. Because nothing has changed in the heart of the Middle Empire, quite the contrary. The country has more than ever regained its energy and is firing on all cylinders in all economic sectors, with an industrialization policy unparalleled on the planet, coupled with a boom in cutting-edge technologies adopted in all trades. It is indeed important to understand that China is no longer just what is called the world's workshop, with a certain condescension, it is also one of the world's locomotives of cutting-edge industries, and the Hi Tech phenomenon is omnipresent. To this end, it is enough to spend a few days in the vibrant megacity to realize that this incredible world city has entered a new era, that of absolute modernity in all areas of daily life.

In the heart of the world city

It is therefore in this fascinating environment that a show that promises to be no less will be held. Shanghai is a name that weighs heavily in terms of attractiveness, both for exhibitors and visitors. For the former, it is a question of proposing an offer that lives up to the event. As for the latter, in this case the visitors, they expect to discover new products and innovations that will only be found on this platform. Let them rest assured, they will not be disappointed. With a country completely freed from the consequences of the epidemic, it is certain that the CIHS will not disappoint anyone, whether they are national or foreign visitors, and especially those from the major industrialized countries, since the government has taken a very happy initiative, by not putting any obstacles to entry into the country. No more tedious procedures for obtaining visas. From now on, buyers from the countries concerned will only have to present a simple valid passport. This should remove obstacles and reluctance.
Everything is therefore ready for October 21, the opening date of the days marking the grand return of the CIHS. It is also an important moment for Koelnmesse who will be at the controls of a show that has an essential value in its portfolio since we must not forget, as we said in the preamble, that the German organizers are offering the European version, chronologically older than the offer that will be offered in China. So much so that our friends across the Rhine are at the controls of the largest global offer in the tools and hardware market. The only difference is that the Cologne event is biennial, while the Shanghai event has always been annual. This is to say the weight of the latter, which is quite normal when we know the weight of China and the geographical position that makes it the undisputed leader of the entire Asia Pacific zone.

An offer geared towards the future

Obviously, CIHS 2024, will present a very comprehensive range of products and solutions covering tools, screws, abrasives, locksmithing, construction materials, equipment and accessories, giving a significant place to two new sectors, namely the world of gardening and the outdoors, but also equipment, protection and safety equipment, two sectors very much in tune with the times.
The other aspect of the production will be connectivity, which is not a surprise, but knowing our Chinese friends, we bet that they will deploy all their world-renowned know-how in this area. Digital will therefore also be omnipresent. Other major topics will be integrated, such as sustainability, one of the major challenges of our time. Major themes will be addressed in various conferences and seminars, including logistics, one of the major challenges of our time. Animations will reward the most innovative productions, including one, named “Golden hook” dedicated to the world of locksmithing.
So here is a copious program which definitively marks the great return of CIHS on the world stage and it is only right. Shanghai will once again shine brightly.

China International Hardware Show
October 21-23, 2024
Shanghai new international exhibition center
No.2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai