The U.S. Commercial Service Automotive Team is pleased to invite American firms to participate in our U.S. Pavilion at Auto Shanghai 2007 to promote American automotive products and services to the Chinese market.  The exposition, with a 12-year track record, is one Asia’s premier automotive events, showcasing a wide range of vehicles, auto parts, and aftercare products.   Auto Shanghai 2007 will be held from April 22 – 28, 2007 at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center.   

The last Auto Shanghai show in 2005 had 1036 exhibitors from 26 countries and drew more than 390,000 visitors from 113 countries and regions.  The 2007 show is expected to have over 500,000 visitors and 140,000 m2 of exhibition space.

We are eager to work with you to promote your American products and services in China. We look forward to hearing from you before February 15, 2007.  

US Pavilion Exhibitors Will Receive:  

• A fully furnished, 9 m2 booth in a prime location
• Pre-show, Asia-wide marketing campaign to regional buyers
• One-on-one briefing with U.S. Commercial Service reps from Asia
• On-site counseling & matchmaking throughout the show
• Free networking event hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service

Why Exhibit in China?  

• China is the 2nd largest automotive market in the world, behind the U.S.; ahead of Japan
• 2006 industry revenue est. at $190 billion; 27% rise over 2005
• 7 million new vehicles sold in 2006; 40% jump over 2005
• 40 million total vehicles in 2006; 22% increase over 2005

The show will cover the following automotive sectors:

• Automotive parts & components (OEM and aftermarket)
• Automotive accessories
• Measuring, testing and control devices & systems
• Maintenance and repair, garage, workshop & workstation equipment 
• Car care products
• Paints, lubricants, additives and other auto supplies
• Related manufacturing technology, machinery, equipment and tools
• Related computer system and software

Cost: $2,565 per booth. 

To download a packet of information regarding the US Pavilion, please click HERE.
To view the entire list of exhibitors, please click HERE.
For detailed information on this event, please click HERE .

China: Mr. Yu-Chien Chen, U.S. Commercial Service, Shanghai Office:  Tel: (86-21) 6279-8958; Fax: (86-21) 6279-7630; E-mail: YuChien.Chen@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

US: Mr. Brian Miller, U.S. Export Assistance Center, Kentucky Office:  Tel: (502) 582-5066 ext. 20; Fax: (502) 582-6573; E-mail: Brian.Miller@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

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To confirm your interest or for more information, please complete the form below before January 30, 2007.

Please note that minimum booth space is nine square meters and is priced in Chinese RMB with a U.S. dollar equivalent (as established by the event's organizers).

After acceptance by the U.S. Commercial Service into the pavilion, you will be billed directly by the event organizer. Booth space selection is determined on a "first come, first serve" basis. Space contracts and payment terms will be provided directly to each exhibitor by the Organizer.

We look forward to working with you in the U.S. Pavilion at Auto Shanghai 2007!