The China International Industry Fair (CIIF) will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from September 23 to 27, 2025. It spans an exhibition area of 300,000 square meters and hosts approximately 3,000 exhibitors (surpassing the exhibition area of Hannover Messe). Machinery and equipment are primarily showcased at the Metalworking and CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS) (Halls 2.1H, 3H, and 4.1H; 80,000 sqm; 600+ exhibitors). Global giants in the laser and sheet metal sectors—such as Trumpf, Bystronic, Bodor, and Pentium Laser—gather here; MWCS is the definitive event for machinery and equipment.
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Exhibition Overview
Date: Annually in September (September 23–27, 2025); Venue: National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai; No. 333 Songze Avenue, Qingpu District); Scale: 300,000 square meters, approx. 3,000 exhibitors (including Fortune Global 500 companies); History: Held annually since 1999 (25th edition)—CIIF is Shanghai’s largest industrial exhibition (an annual event covering the entire industrial chain).
II. Metalworking & CNC Machine Tool Show (MWCS)
Location: Halls 2.1H, 3H, and 4.1H; Scale: 80,000 sqm, 600+ exhibitors; Three Main Zones: Laser Processing & Sheet Metal Stamping; Metal Cutting; Inspection/Measurement & Metal 3D Printing; International Brands: Trumpf, Bystronic, Han’s; Chinese Brands: Bodor, Penta Laser, HGTECH — MWCS is a core specialized exhibition of CIIF (a must-visit for laser cutting, sheet metal, and machine tools).
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Other Related Exhibitions
Industrial Automation Show (PLC/sensors/drives); Robotics Show (industrial robots/collaborative robots); Smart Energy Show; New Materials Show; Integrated Circuits Show — part of CIIF’s ten specialized exhibitions (machinery support: one-stop shop for automation, robotics, and components).
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Accessing the Exhibitor List
Official Website: ciif-expo.com (exhibitor list PDF); MWCS Website: metalworkingchina.com (exhibitors + new product previews); Pre-show: download the exhibitor list from the official website (includes booth numbers like 2.1H-A012); Appointments: schedule meetings with key exhibitors in advance — the exhibitor list is released online before the show (identify target manufacturers and head straight to their booths upon arrival).
V. Guide for Overseas Buyers
Key steps include: Pre-registration (free via the official website; 50 RMB on-site); Targeting MWCS (laser, sheet metal, and machine tool sectors located in Halls 2–4); Viewing new products (global premieres from companies like TRUMPF and Bystronic); Discussing distributorships (the CIIF is an excellent venue for securing agency rights for Chinese brands); and Conducting post-show factory visits. Regarding machinery exhibitors at the Shanghai CIIF: The MWCS (CNC Machine Tool & Metalworking Show)—spanning Halls 2.1H, 3H, and 4.1H—features over 600 exhibitors, including TRUMPF, Bystronic, Friendess, and Bodor.
Buyers should download the exhibitor list and pre-register online to facilitate viewing machinery, discussing distributorships, and arranging post-show factory inspections.
