Successful fair concludes in China.

productronica China ended successfully last week (16 Mar 2017). Together with electronica China, productronica China covered an exhibition area of over 69,000 square meters (2016: 62,000). A total of 1,230 exhibitors (2016: 1,088) from 28 countries and regions presented the latest product developments. And more than 68,215 visitors (2016: 61,455) came to the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center (SNIEC).

Compared to 2016, there is a 13 percent growth of exhibitor number and an 11 percent growth of visitor numbers. productronica China 2017 featured a full spectrum of exhibits on the intelligent manufacturing, innovative products and smart solutions. And an array of accompanying programs focused on the automation manufacturing and advanced process technologies rounded off the three-day trade show.

Falk Senger, Managing Director of Messe München is very satisfied with the result of productronica 2017: "Advanced manufacturing technology is rapidly transforming the global competitive landscape. The innovative automation products and solutions at productronica China are believed to inspire the industry and create opportunities to change the future."

Factories and businesses are changing. This year, productronica China led the visitors into a world full of creativity, from automatic production line to smart factory solutions. Martin Stier, Head of Business Development & Member of Group Management, Schleuniger said, "For years, we have been watching productronica China developing soundly. The quantity and quality of visitors are very good. We have made contacts with key clients from automotive industry in China. Especially, we also met clients from Europe."

• The next productronica China will take place in Shanghai from March 14 to 16, 2018.

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