China International Industry Fair Will Celebrate its 15th Anniversary with Remarkable Performance -- SHANGHAI, Sept. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China has grown rapidly along with bigger industrial bases and higher technology content in manufacturing in recent years. As an organizer with a government background taking more of a market orientation, China International Industry Fair ("CIIF," http://www.ciif-expo.com/en) is a leading event for the equipment manufacturing industry. Approved by UFI (Union of International Fairs) and founded in 1999, this annual event has won strong industry credibility, becoming the most international manufacturing exhibition in China. In consideration of last year's tremendous success, to celebrate its 15th anniversary, CIIF 2013 will run from November 5 - 9, 2013 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Bookings indicate that CIIF 2013 expects 2,000 exhibitors, confirming the fair's industry importance. Nine umbrella trade fairs under CIIF will cover 14 halls with 160,000 square meters, including Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS), Industrial Automation Show (IAS), Environmental Protection Technology & Equipment Show (EPTES), Information & Communication Technology Show (ICTS), Energy Show (ES), Robotics Show (RS), New Energy Auto Show (NEAS), etc. Overseas exhibitors are estimated to account for over 30%. CIIF will illuminate the latest innovations and breakthroughs with a huge number of specialists. Last year, CIIF attracted 105,696 professional visitors, mainly decision-makers, from 82 countries and regions. Trade reached over RMB one billion for onsite transaction. This year, Robotics Show aspires to become China's most ground-breaking industrial robots event of the circles. It will occupy over 10,000 square meters in hall N1, SNIEC. Global robotics leaders such as ABB, Fanuc, KUKA and Yaskawa have all remarked highly for the new experiment by the organizers. Other shows also promise to be eye-catching. MWCS focus on high-end and cutting edge industrial equipment and technology. Meanwhile, current hot topic 3D printing will be featured with a comprehensive industry chain presentation. ICTS will cover other trending concepts at Smart City, and EPTES will offer the new topic of Clean Rooms Show this year. NEAS is the ideal platform to showcase energy-saving and new energy vehicles and auto parts. The biannual China Aerospace and Aviation Technology Show will focus on the aviation industry in its third session. CIIF is accompanied by a series of high-leveled symposia and forums, providing an ideal platform for establishing business contacts and exchanging knowledge. Please send enquiries to ciif@shanghaiexpogroup.com for more information. Flora Hu +86-21-2206-8386 florahu@shanghaiexpogroup.com SOURCE China International Industry Fair RELATED LINKS http://www.ciif-expo.com/en