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CAPAS 2019 Sees High Attendance
This year, CAPAS hosted 612 domestic and overseas exhibitors, which was a 5-per cent growth compared to the previous event.
CAPAS 2019 Concludes Successfully
The 6th edition of the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Automotive Services (CAPAS), which opened from 23rd to 25th May at the Chengdu Century New International Exhibition & Convention Center in China, concluded successfully. This year, CAPAS hosted 612 domestic and overseas exhibitors, which was a 5-per cent growth, covering a 7-per cent increase in exhibition space to 48,000sq m compared to the previous event. Visitor attendance was also up 5 per cent to 18,916 people.
Pleased to witness another successful edition, James Yu, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co, Ltd, commented: “CAPAS once again proved to be an efficient business platform and a hub for information exchange and investment for Southwest China. A series of events encouraged players to stay up-to-date with market trends, gain a deeper understanding of the industry and its associated obstacles and opportunities as well as expand business networks. The show also offered many services for key Sichuan cities to develop investment prospects. As we look towards the future, CAPAS would continue to strengthen its services to be a driving force for development in the region’s auto industry.”
This was the third time Truck & Bus News visited the show. We could see CAPAS continuing to improve its sourcing efforts by enhancing themed zones and categories. The seven themed zones for this year were Parts & Components, Commercial Vehicles, Accessories & Customising Repair, Supply Chain & Chain Stores, E-mobility & Infrastructure, Made in Sichuan and the Tyres sector.
The Commercial Vehicles zone was of our greatest interest. The Emei driverless electric bus, which took centre stage at the Sichuan Bus Manufacturing Company’s booth, successfully attracted crowds. Other familiar brands were Yinlong, CNJ, JAC, Dayun, FAW Jiefang, just to name a few.
E-mobility & Infrastructure zone attracts leading brands
According to a study published by the German Centre of Automotive Management, global demand for electric vehicles has grown to 2.1 million in 2018. It also said that China was the biggest growth driver in electric mobility. Sales of electric vehicles in China, including commercial vehicles, increased by 62 per cent to a record 1.26 million.
As a leading platform for the automotive industry in Southwest China, the new trend was featured by CAPAS through its E-mobility & Infrastructure zone, which played an important role in the show. The manufacture of new energy vehicles and smart cars forms one of the 16 developing industries in Sichuan. As such, the E-mobility & Infrastructure zone was supported by 26 local and international new energy vehicle brands such as BYD, Geely Auto, JAC, Porsche, Roewe, Tesla, Volkswagen and many more. On top of this, the show also saw electric buses and trucks displayed by commercial vehicle manufacturers across China.
The zone also welcomed the new Hong Kong Pavilion for New Energy Vehicles. Led by the Automotive Parts and Accessory System R&D Centre of Hong Kong, the pavilion hosted 24 technology-based companies. They showcased green logistics materials and manufacturing products as well as smart technology and mobility.
Buyer group participation up 20 per cent
Upholding the show’s mission to support industry growth in the region, CAPAS strived for more detailed and personalised services. The show provided a series of visitor promotion activities and seminars in promising cities in Sichuan including Chongqi, Meishan, Suining and Zigong. As a result, the 2019 edition saw a 20-per cent growth in buyer group participation, with many coming from repair workshops with fleet and logistics service background.
In responding to the sourcing needs of exhibitors and buyers, CAPAS introduced a number of new value-added services such as the Business Matching Service for VIP Buyers and Professional workshop and 4S store visits. The visit to the workshop and 4S store gave us a better understanding of their concept and day-to-day operation. It was also an eye-opening experience for Petro-Canada Lubricants Inc Marketing Manager Shirley Liu. She said: “In addition to participating as an exhibitor and joining the business matching programme, we also attended the 4S store visits. These activities are extremely helpful for companies from outside Sichuan. This was a very practical experience for us to understand more about the Southwest market and touch base with local people. From here, we now have a better grasp of the local repair, car care and chain store markets, and their service level. This would keep us informed in our business strategy and development in the region.”
Another highlight of the show was the fringe programme, which covered the latest updates and discussed the current challenges and opportunities in the market. For example, the Southwest Automotive Aftermarket Summit 2019 focused heavily on both the potential and challenges in the Southwest China aftermarket. Elsewhere, experts discussed the future movement of the industry, business models for profitability, store operations and service optimisation in the supply chain and chain stores.
CAPAS is co-organised by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Sichuan Council (CCPIT-Sichuan). The next edition is set to be held from 21st–23rd May, 2020 at the same venue.
CAPAS 2019出席率高
第六届成都国际汽车零配件及售后服务展览会（CAPAS）于 2019 年 5 月25 日在中国成都世纪城新国际会展中心圆满落下帷幕。作为西南区域领军的汽车行业盛会，本届展会的参展商数目比上一届增长5%，共吸引了612家海内外参展企业，展示面积也上升了7% 至48,000 平方米，专业观众人数也提高5%至18,916 名。
法兰克福展览（上海）有限公司副总经理于光肯定了本届展会所取得的各项丰硕成果：“CAPAS 再一次展示了其为西南汽车市场提供商贸、交流及投资服务的核心功效。帮助企业更加贴近市场、了解行业信息，实现业务网络构建及品牌推广。同时，也通过举办一系列项目，助推四川各市州的汽车产业园区及企业实现招商引资的目标。未来，CAPAS 会继续努力，在深耕本地市场的同时引领行业发展趋势，为与会各方提供更加深入细致全面的服务。”
这是《卡客车新闻》第三次受邀参观该展会，我们可以看到主办方在各方面的努力。其升级打造的七大产品专区--零配件采配区、用品及改装区、保修/供应链及终端连锁专区、商用车专区、四川企业展示区、轮胎专区及新能源专区，无不全面呈现区域特色。
我们最感兴趣的当然是商用车专区。峨嵋无人驾驶电动巴士，作为四川省客车制造有限责任公司的重点展出产品，成功吸引了人潮。其他参展的著名商用车品牌包括银隆、南骏汽车、江淮、大运、一汽解放等。
新能源专区吸引领先品牌
据德国汽车管理中心的报告显示，2018年全球电动汽车需求量已增长至210万辆。它也指出中国是电动汽车最大的成长动力。中国电动汽车（包括商用车）的销量提高62% ，达到126万辆。
作为中国西南区域领先的汽车行业平台，CAPAS透过其新能源专区凸显了这个趋势。 四川把新能源与智能汽车作为16个重点培育的产业之一，大力推动汽车产业提档升级。新能源专区紧扣契机，汇聚了26个中国国内外知名新能源汽车品牌，如吉利、比亚迪、上汽荣威、大众、保时捷、特斯拉、江淮汽车等。与此同时，该展会还展示了中国商用车制造商所制造的电动巴士和新能源卡车。
此专区还吸引了香港新能源汽车产业展团的参与，该展团由香港汽车零部件研究及发展中心携旗下24家实力高科技企业组成，产品涉及绿色运输、材料及制造，以及智慧与移动等热门领域。
专业观众团规模提高20%
CAPAS不断创新服务理念，为参展企业与观众提供更细化、个性化的参与和体验，助力西南区域汽车行业的发展。这包括一系列观众促销活动和研讨会，深入西南区域，重点挖掘了重庆及四川省眉山、自贡及遂宁等市州的采购需求，加强区域内买卖动力及匹配度。这种种努力致使专业观众团规模提高了20%，其中有许多来自修车厂和物流服务领域。
此外，为最大化满足展商及观众为主的参与方的全方位需求，实现高效精准对接目标，今年CAPAS特别规划了特邀买家配对洽谈会、参观精典汽车锦天府店及建国集团等服务项目。精典汽车锦天府店修车厂和建国集团4S门店的参观活动，让我们有机会更深入地了解他们的营销理念和日常营运，获益良多。该活动也令参展商加拿大石油润滑剂公司市场部经理刘实欣眼界大开，她说：“这次除了展位和洽谈会，我们还参加了线下门店参观，这对于我们这种外地企业来讲，是一次非常宝贵的深入西南一线市场的机会，帮助我们了解到了当地汽修美容连锁的经营现状以及选品标准，对业务有直接的帮助。”
今年CAPAS也同期举办多场丰富精彩的主题活动及论坛，全面覆盖行业趋势，多维度反映汽车市场挑战与机遇，展商及观众对此反响热烈。其中，2019西南地区汽车售后市场高峰论坛以西南地区汽车售后市场的机遇及挑战为切入点，涉及汽车售后市场的变革方向、品牌企业盈利落地、门店经营管理、供应链及终端连锁服务如何更好发展等多个层面的话题，探索西南汽车市场发展之道。
CAPAS由中国贸易促进委员会汽车行业分会、法兰克福展览（上海）有限公司及中国国际贸易促进委员会四川省委员会共同主办，下届展会将在2020年5月21至23日在成都世纪城新国际会展中心举行。