On September 2nd the organisers of Formnext + PM South China decided to defer the fair in view of the current circumstances regarding the pandemic in Shenzhen. The fair was originally scheduled to take place from 14–16 September at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. New dates for the exhibition will be announced at the earliest opportunity. The decision to postpone the fair was made based on the evolving situation of the pandemic and with concern for the health and safety of participants. It was also deemed better to host the event at a later date to give all parties concerned the confidence that Formnext + PM South China will go ahead with minimal disruption. With key supporters and exhibitors voicing their support for the postponement, the organisers are now turning their attention towards confirming a new timeslot for the fair.
Jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt and Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd, Formnext + PM South China is a leading event for manufacturing in China, covering advanced technology and equipment categories including additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics-related materials, designs, software, and processing technologies. The 2021 edition attracted 199 renowned brands showcasing their latest products and solutions and 9,330 visitors to participate. Additionally, a series of concurrent events were held with industry experts present to exchange ideas and introduce new technologies.
Formnext + PM South China forms a part of a series of international events including:
- Formnext Forum Tokyo: 27–28 September 2022, Tokyo
- Formnext: 15–18 November 2022, Frankfurt
- Asiamold: 1–3 March 2023, Guangzhou.
To find out more about the 2022 show and further details of the summit, please visit www.formnext-pm.com or email formnext-pm@china.messefrankfurt.com.
The Messe Frankfurt Group is one of the world’s leading trade fair, congress, and event organisers with their own exhibition grounds. With a workforce of some 2,200 people at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and in 28 subsidiaries, it organises events around the world. As in the previous year, annual sales for 2021 were significantly lower owing to the COVID-19 pandemic: approximately 154 million EUR compared with Group sales as high as 736 million EUR in pre-pandemic 2019. They serve their customers’ business interests efficiently within the framework of their Fairs & Events, Locations and Services business fields. Sustainable business practices are a central pillar of their corporate strategy and strike a healthy balance between ecological and economic interests, social responsibility, and diversity. Another of Messe Frankfurt’s strengths is its powerful and closely knit global sales network, which covers around 180 countries in all regions of the world. Its comprehensive range of services –both onsite and online– ensures that customers worldwide enjoy consistently high quality and flexibility when planning, organising, and running their events. They are using their digital expertise to develop new business models. The wide range of services includes renting exhibition grounds, trade fair construction and marketing, personnel, and food services. With its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, the company is owned by the City of Frankfurt (60%) and the State of Hesse (40%).
Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd is the first organisation to hold professional exhibitions and conferences for powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics in China. For years, it has focused on the exploration of the power metallurgy and advanced ceramics industry and market analysis and spent over 10 years cultivating exhibitions and accumulating customers.
