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R+T Asia 2021

R+T Asia 2021 Opens With More Than 700 Exhibitors and Innovations in its First Post-Pandemic Show

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The much-anticipated R+T Asia trade fair is set to take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) from 24 to 26 March 2021. The first physical show after the global pandemic outbreak, the 16th edition of R+T Asia will include new innovations that mark a significant turning point for the future of this trade fair.

A Turning Point for the Exhibition Industry

While other countries still struggle with trade fair postponements, exhibitions in China have returned to almost normal, thanks to efficient pandemic management and significant market growth since 2020. Industry companies are eager for a physical place to reveal their latest products, exchange knowledge, learn industry trends, and expand their network. The presence of over 700 exhibitors at R+T Asia 2021 in 68,000 square metres (the space of five halls) is a strong confirmation that the industry is determined and ready to get back on track.

The show will be co-located with HD+ Home Decoration Asia, DOMOTEX Asia CHINAfloor exhibition,BIC-International (Building Industrialization of Construction) Exhibition Asia, IPD, Cadex, and Workspace, which are all related to the building and construction industry. At R+T Asia 2021, visitors will meet the industry’s leading brands such as Yuma, Raex, Wistar, Xiangde, YFA, Baolong, Hande, Lucheng, Fastlink, Greenawn, A-OK, Deshelong, Wintom, and many more. Furthermore, R+T Asia will include hybrid formats that allow virtual visitors from anywhere in the world to experience the physical exhibition and to connect after the show.

Exhibition Innovations

Launched shortly before the show, the new R+T Asia website supports professionals in the sun shading and door/gate industries, offering more business opportunities and networking, free of issues related to travel. This is Asia’s first online meeting place for this industry, and it provides a year-long interactive showcase where R+T Asia exhibitors highlight their newest products and contact directly with professional buyers.

The first and second days of the exhibitions will see a new hybrid Matchmaking Event that allows selected exhibitors to meet internationally hosted buyers in over 100 pre-arranged video meetings. The virtual meetings will be held in a specially designed Matchmaking Area, attended by exhibitors in Shanghai and hosted buyers connected from anywhere in the world.

In addition, visitors unable to travel to Shanghai can try the new Virtual Booth Tours, which will offer a unique chance for a remote on-site experience, an overview of the industry and the latest product innovations. Virtual Booth Tours are recorded at the exhibitor booths in Shanghai and then streamed on R+T Asia’s official Twitter account on 24 and 25 March 2021, revealing the most interesting booths, companies, and products on display.

More than 20 lectures and conferences on-site will involve leading industry experts, industry associations, architects, and designers. Among the variety of topics, R+T Asia will cover the promotion of stable energy-efficient buildings by the shading industry. The show also features one of last year’s hottest topics: China Smart Home.

These topics will be discussed by Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting Association; their presentation is themed as “2021 Intelligent Lighting & System Integration Development Forum.” The CSHIA (China Smart Home Industry Alliance) will discuss “Embrace Smart Change, Integrate Innovation — 2021 Smart Home Industry New Trend Summit.” The well-known ENOcean Alliance will promote the “2021 Smart Buildings and Home Application Tendency.” In addition, the show will also host numerous events for architects and designers.

Post-Show Innovations

For the first time, the most insightful presentations at the show will be shared online after the show. The post-show educational programming will continue also in the form of webinars with industry experts, providing valuable information for companies that want to enter the Chinese market and understand Chinese industry trends.

To address current travel concerns, in the weeks following the exhibition, R+T Asia will also offer Virtual Factory Tours, which are live videos streamed directly from exhibitors’ production plants. In these videos, hosting exhibitors will lead tours through their production plants, showing their actual production equipment and their production processes.The latest show developments and presentations are available at R+T Asia’s social media on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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R+T Asia 2020 is Set to Hit a New Record

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One of the most important annual checkpoints for roller shutters, doors/gates, windows and sun protection systems, to be held from 24-26 February, 2020 is expected to be a record-breaking expo in terms of exhibition space.

The 2019 edition of R+T Asia was the biggest ever, attracting a record number of visitors from all-over the world to connect with 640+ exhibitors. Three months prior the show organisers have been predicting another new record in exhibit space sold, with booking figures already ahead of the previous year’s booking.

More Products, More Opportunities

“For most visitors, the primary benefit of R+T Asia is the hundreds of exhibits of high-end products that combine innovative design with smart and sustainable solutions, which are increasingly demanded by Asian consumers” organizers said.

“Our expectations of the show were high,” said Bruno Doucet, CEO, Progressive Distribution, a visitor to R+T Asia 2019. “And so far our expectations have been met. There were an amazing selection of suppliers there. The size of the show has been extremely impressive, and there are so many potential suppliers. I look forward to coming back to R+T Asia 2020.”

“The show’s international area is growing rapidly, attracting many overseas brands that want expand their position in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The floor space devoted to sun protection products continues to grow. In The exhibitors will feature variety of drive and control systems, the newest finished window coverings, blinds and shades, external sun protection systems, pergolas, awnings, machinery, a wide range of window covering accessories and fabrics. The exhibiting space for doors and gates has already increased by 40 per cent over R+T Asia 2019. Next yera the visitors will find the newest solutions dor industrial doors and gates, garage systems, automatic and interior dors, including smart access systems, and more”

New Product Categories to Complete Buyer Portfolios

R+T Asia continually extends its exhibited product categories to satisfy visitor expectations. At the 2020 show, the new co-located HD+ Asia show in Hall E1 will feature three new product categories: Soft Decoration, Future Living, and Outdoor Furniture. Consequently, visitors will learn the latest Chinese e trends in decorative cloth products for walls, curtains, and smart homes, as well as the latest outdoor furniture, furniture fabrics and materials, and outdoor-living solutions.

Educational. Networking. Inspiring.

“Central to the show are the networking initiatives that bring together visitors and exhibitors. These include before-the-show and onsite programs like the Hosted Buyer program, the Business School, InnovAction online system, InnovAction Hub, summits, workshops, group delegations of industry associations, as well as the presence of Chinese and international media.”

IWDS, the International Window & Door Summit, the only high-end international summit in the window, door/gate, and sun-protection system industries in the Asia Pacific region will come bact for the 8ht time, atracting global leaders and industry experts who will share the latest trends and technologies and discuss hot topics affecting the market.

In addition, R+T Asia 2020 will include educational events, such as the Smart Home Summit, Real Estate Forum, Soft Decoration and Design Summit, Hospital Architectural Art and Light Environment Forum, Warehouse Construction and Cold Chain Planning Seminar, Hotel Design Forum, Materia, as well as the most international summit International Window and Door Summit (IWDS).

These contentrich events feature international speakers and industry experts who help attendees gain a better understanding of the Chinese market and global trends. Since its establishment, R+T Asia’s vision has been to provide a platform for companies that want to expand business in the Asia-Pacific region.

Through networking initiatives, matchmaking programs, and educational events, the show accelerates dialogue between buyers and suppliers for the sun protection systems and door/ gate industry.

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