SHANGHAI, China, November 7, 2018 — The Press Conference for LogiMAT China 2019 – International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, was held in Shanghai on November 07, 2018. Present at the conference were Mr. Larry Chen, Project director at Nanjing Stuttgart Joint Exhibition Ltd., Mr. Peter Kazander, Managing director at EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH and Mr. Thomas Le, General Manager of Greater China Kardex remstar.

LogiMAT China 2019 – International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management organized by EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH and Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH, co-organised by Nanjing Stuttgart Joint Exhibition Ltd. will take place at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai from April 15 to 17, 2019. With a focus on Intralogistics and intelligent warehousing, themed “Intelligent, Efficient, Innovative”, LogiMAT China strives for all-round international, professional, market-oriented and high-end platform for innovative products, systems and solutions of intralogistics industry in compliance with high standards, high quality and high level.

Building a world-class intralogistics brand event with a focus on new era

At the press conference, Mr. Peter Kazander, Managing Director of EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH , gave a detailed introduction to the LogiMAT Stuttgart and LogiMAT China. “The next LogiMAT will take place February 19 to 21 in Stuttgart. LogiMAT 2019 in Stuttgart will host more than 1,600 exhibitors and more than 57,000 international Trade Visitors on 120,000 sqm. 50 companies from China and Taiwan have already registered. This indicates that among the international exhibitors at the next LogiMAT, the contingent of companies from overseas will rise to between 26 and 30 percent. This will also be reflected in the trend of international visitor numbers.”

Mr. Peter Kazander, Managing Director of EUROEXPO Messe- und Kongress-GmbH

With the initiative “Made in China 2025” , the world’ s third largest economy is moving quickly to modernize its industry and infrastructure, China will usher in the era of smart logistics. LogiMAT China, which will present for the fifth time from April 15 to 17, 2019 – and for the first time in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Exhibitors will include the Chinese offices of many leading manufacturers such as Crown, Jungheinrich, Kardex Remstar, Knapp, Vahle, HUBTEX, Hoffmann, Wanzl, MIAS, Apollo VTS and Ambaflex. “The intralogistics solutions that will be presented at LogiMAT China, will be tailored to the specific needs of the local market. This will attract a high number of high-level buyers,” Kazander concludes. “At the same time, it enhances the global visibility of the LogiMAT brand and draws more exhibitors and visitors alike from China to Stuttgart as well.”

Promoting new upgrades to build an international, professional, and market-oriented industry development platform

Larry Chen, Project Director of LogiMAT China, said at the press conference that 2019 represents a crucial year for LogiMAT China, “After four successful years we did LogiMAT China in Nanjing, we have decided to move the show to Shanghai in April 2019 for the first time. Our exhibitors and visitors have high expectations. We are ready to meet those expectations in April”, Mr. Chen stated in his opening statement. “We see a very positive response among our exhibitors. We are happy that many international exhibitors who know the high quality of the LogiMAT in Germany are also signing up to join LogiMAT China in Shanghai”.

Larry Chen, Project Director of LogiMAT China

LogiMAT China 2019 will co-locate transport logistic China, a new, one-stop B2B platform of intralogistics solutions and logistics services with 40,000m2 of exhibition space, more than 400 exhibiting brands, and 12,000 estimated visitors will establish.

One of the corner stones of the LogiMAT success in Germany is the high level-accompanying program. Peter Kazander explains why this concept will also be implemented in LogiMAT China. “LogiMAT is more than just a product show. We concentrate on solutions for many different industries.” Kazander explains. “On LogiMAT China main forum plus the six application industry forums we will bring together top-level industry professionals from different industries all over the world to discuss the hot topics focusing on automobile, Food & Beverage, Home & living, E-commerce, Pharmaceuticals and Fashion, in international resource connection”. Over 50 high-level conferences speeches will provide valuable guidance for responding to current and future needs to help enterprises optimize the supply chain, improve logistics efficiency and reduce logistics costs. Partners for the LogiMAT China 2019 accompanying program are Fraunhofer-IML, CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, Industry 4.0 Club, CAWD, Greenlink, Zhejiang Fashion Industry association, Logistics and Material Handling and Ebrun. Still, LogiMAT China will also again invite high-level international speakers, such as Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner, from the technical university Munich and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kai Furman from The Karlsruhe institute of technology (KIT). These keynote speakers are experts on both the European and the Chinese Market.

This time Mr. Thomas Le, General Manager of Greater China Kardex remstar joined the press conference. He gave a detailed introduction with key figures analysis, products and market positioning, solutions and long-term strategic plan in Chinese market for Kardex.

Mr. Thomas Le, General Manager of Greater China Kardex remstar

Mr. Thomas Le expressed full confidence and support for the participation in LogiMAT China 2019. “The difference between LogiMAT and other exhibitions is that LogiMAT focuses on the solutions display. As a product provider, the best customer-centric approach is to discuss the pain points with customers together and help them solve their problems. At LogiMAT, our clients will sit down and discuss the project with us. So LogiMAT is more than just another trade show to us. We are also very much looking forward to LogiMAT China coming to Shanghai next year. In this global first-tier city, we expect LogiMAT China to bring us the best results.

At the last part, the guests gave a positive interaction on the questions of the on-site media partners, “The differences between the internal logistics market in China and Europe” and “the advantages of LogiMAT in the Chinese market” were discussed with the almost 50 media representatives that attended the press conference.

For more information, please visit the official WeChat account (ID: logimat_china) and official website (www.logimat.cn) of the LogiMAT China.

About LogiMAT

LogiMAT 2019, the 17th International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, will take place February 19 – 21 on the grounds of Messe Stuttgart, directly adjacent to Stuttgart International Airport. LogiMAT, the world’s largest intralogistics trade show, offers a comprehensive overview of everything driving the intralogistics industry, from procurement to production to shipping. International exhibitors gather early in the year to showcase innovative technologies, products, systems, and solutions for streamlining operations, optimizing processes, and cutting costs in a company’s internal logistics.