Customers visit the booth of a Zhangjiagang company. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]

A total of 123 companies from Zhangjiagang, a county-level city in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, are showcasing their innovative products and solutions at the 133rd China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, which opened on April 15 in Guangzhou.

The largest in its history, the fair received 370,000 visitors on the first day.

Zhangjiagang companies set up 164 booths at 29 exhibition areas, including large machinery and equipment, tools, clothing and accessories, household textiles, men's and women's wear, as well as construction and decoration materials.

Jiangsu Newamstar Packaging Machinery Co Ltd, which has participated in the fair for 16 consecutive years, is showcasing its latest digital intelligent factory solutions which feature fully automated beverage production lines and an intelligent warehouse this year. The company is receiving about 100 customers per day during the fair and is confident about securing more orders, according to a representative.

Jiangsu Yinhe Electronics Co Ltd, a national key high-tech enterprise, is presenting its new household and commercial new energy storage systems, portable power supplies, charging guns, and other products targeting the high-end European and US markets. The company aims to connect with more overseas customers and boost its international reputation through the fair.

Suzhou Jinmei Yida Machinery Equipment Co Ltd, which specializes in automated filling equipment, is attending the Canton Fair for the first time. The company has brought its main product to the venue to provide on-site demonstrations for customers.