Energy efficiency and emissions reduction continue to be important environmental goals for China. With the country’s growing demand for clean energies, the market for green heating solutions is expected to increase steadily due to implementation of strict environmental policies and regulations. As Asia’s premier HVAC event, ISH China & CIHE – China International Trade Fair for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Sanitation & Home Comfort Systems is wher industry experts gather to discover the latest industry innovations, exchange market intelligence and form partnerships across the region.

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and Beijing B&D Tiger Exhibition Co Ltd, the fair will be held from 18 – 20 May 2017. More than 1,300 exhibitors will occupy all eight halls at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, China, that will span over 97,000 sqm of exhibition space to showcase their latest clean energy heating technologies and products. The three-day show expects to welcome more than 55,000 domestic and international visitors to source for the most up-to-date HVAC products.

China’s President, Mr Xi JinPing, showed high levels of concern with the country’s air pollution problems and stressed the necessity of clean energy heating at the 14th Leading Group for Financial and Economic Affairs meeting. Mr Xi also ordered the immediate effect of the “Coal-to-electricity” and “Coal-to-natural gas” policies to accelerate China’s clean energy heating reforms. Echoing the president’s environmental incentives, Chinese premier Mr Li KeQiang also urged the importance of increasing ecological environment protection and management efforts at the fifth session of the 12th National People’s Congress. With these combined national initiatives, the Chinese government is determined to eliminate all existing coal combustion and other heat generation units in 3,000,000 families’ homes and replacing it with direct electric or gas heating.

To support the Chinese government’s green initiatives and accommodate growing demand for new energy and energy efficient solutions and products, Halls E1, E2 and E4 will be dedicated to boilers. Confirmed brands to the expo include Alarko, A.O. Smith, Ariston, Bartery, Bright, Chant, Chiffo, Chongguang, Dazheng Yongye, Devotion, Dynasty, Fangkuai, Gassero, GMO, Haier, Hansa, Haydn, Italtherm, Jaga, JITON, KD Navien, Kiturami, MFT, Pioneer Energy, Powtek, Qiantian, Radiant, Riello, Rinnai, ROC, Sanpaula, Shunmeng, SIME, SMS, Solerad, Tsinghua solar, Vanward, VERO, Vizzman, Vston, Wilo, Xinbo, Xinhu, Ecoflam, Grundfos and others.

Furthermore, a number of heat pump exhibitors have already confirmed their participation at the Beijing fair. Halls W3 and W4 will house prominent air-source heat pump suppliers. They include Airpower, Amitime, AUX, Beijingyongzheng, Changhong, DAISHIBA, EK, Airosd, GREE, Haers, Highly Realnen, Hiseer, Jineng, Joho, Kenuo, Kochem, Low-Carbon, Macon, Macro, Micoe, Midea, Nasen, New Energy, Ochsner, Onaer, OUTES, Phnix, Power World, AMA & Hien, Sprsun, Stars, Sunchi, Sunrain, SWEP, TCL, Tenesun, Tianbao, TICA, Tongyi, Tsinghua Tongfang, Zhongke Fude, Zhongtian and others.

With more than 50,000 professional visitors in attendance at the previous edition, ISH China & CIHE 2017 continues to prove itself as Asia’s preferred trading platform for industry specialists looking to tap China’s HVAC and plumbing markets. Looking to capitalise on the country’s booming HVAC market are prominent German brands including Aquatherm, Blauberg, Elco, Fränkische Rohrwerke, Max Weishaupt, Wefatherm and others. Furthermore, Italian firms are also making great efforts to expand their businesses into China. High-quality Italian brands like Cofi, Comparato Nello, Groppalli, Officine Rigamonti, Plastica Alfa, Te-sa and Unidelta have also confirmed their participation at ISH China & CIHE 2017.

COFI srl from Italy manufactures transformers for the ignition of gas and oil burners using their latest technologies. Mr Luca Comin, General Manager from the company, commented: “ISH China & CIHE is one of the most professional and influential trade fairs for HVAC products in China. Through our participation at the fair, we hope to further promote our brand and products while at the same time seek new business opportunities within the region.”

The Third China International HVAC Congress (iHVAC) is one of the most anticipated concurrent events at ISH China & CIHE. Experts and industry leaders worldwide will be invited to discuss the latest industry technology and insights. This provides an excellent opportunity for industry players to exchange technical knowledge while fostering market developments by enhancing collaboration and communication. This year the Congress will focus on seven primary topics along with a hotel HVAC engineering management forum. The topics and their corresponding organisers include:

 

Organisers:

· CDHA – China District Heating Association

· BDH – Federation of German Heating Industry

Organiser:

· CDHA – China District Heating Association

Organisers:

· Heat Pump Industry Committee of China Energy Conservation Association

· China Heat Pump Industry Alliance

· Efficient Heating Project of International Copper Association

Organiser:

· China Ground-source Heat Pump Alliance

Organisers:

· China Ventilation Mechanical Industry Alliance

· FGK – Association of Air Conditioning and Ventilation in Buildings

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· China Hotel Engineering Alliance

ISH China & CIHE is headed by the biennial ISH event in Frankfurt, Germany, which is the world’s leading trade fair for the Bathroom Experience, Building, Energy, Air-Conditioning Technology and Renewable Energies. The mother event will take place from 12 – 16 March 2019. For more information, please visit www.ish.messefrankfurt.com.

As for the next edition of ISH Shanghai & CIHE, it will be held from 5 – 7 September 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. For more information, please visit
 or email http://ishc-cihe.hk.messefrankfurt.cominfo@ishc-cihe.com.

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