The 135th Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou from April 15 to May 5, featured three phases titled "advanced manufacturing", "quality home life", and "better life". On April 19, the first phase of the fair concluded after five successful days, showcasing "Made in Zhangjiagang" on the grand stage.
This year, Zhangjiagang had 166 companies participating with 225 booths, covering 30 exhibition areas, including processing machinery, tools, building and decoration materials, home products, clothing, and accessories.
According to the Zhangjiagang bureau of commerce, the city had eight more companies and 15 more booths than the previous edition and set a record on both counts. Additionally, the city introduced booths for industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing. The bureau dispatched a working group during the fair to assist companies in securing orders and expanding markets.
The booth of Jiangsu Schwarzwald Tech is seen at the 135th Canton Fair. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
Jiangsu Schwarzwald Tech debuted a new range of smart pet products, including air purifiers, which drew considerable interest from buyers. "On the first day of the fair, we received 144 visitors, and now we've welcomed nearly 700, with over 80 percent being new clients, indicating strong potential for future collaborations," said Shen Songtao, cross-border business manager at the company.
The booth of Suzhou Millennium Tools at the Canton Fair. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]
Xu Xiaodi, general manager of Suzhou Millennium Tools, shared how the previous Canton Fair helped establish relationships with international clients, one of whom became a loyal customer, boosting their confidence in exploring international markets. "This Canton Fair has seen a noticeable increase in overseas buyers, including a significant number from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiatives," Xu noted.
Visitors talk with staff members of Millennium at the company's booth. [Photo/WeChat account: zhangjiagangfabu365]