ITES CHINA

What ITES CHINA does

ITES China, legally registered as Shenzhen Huanyue Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd., is a private B2B trade exhibition organizer headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Founded in 2000, the company operates the annual ITES Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition, held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. The exhibition serves industrial equipment manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and factory procurement professionals across South China and international markets, with the 2024 edition attracting visitors from 80 countries.

The platform's product portfolio comprises five core sub-exhibitions (Metal Cutting Machine Tool Show, Metal Sheet/Plate & Tube Processing Technology Show, Robotics & Automation Equipment Show, Precision Component Design & Manufacturing Show, and Medical Device Supply Chain Ecosystem Exhibition), supplemented by feature zones covering injection molding, core components and raw materials, and general mechanical components. The ITES 2024 edition occupied 220,000 m² with 2,107 exhibitors and 142,798 visitors, and the platform anchors an Integrated Exhibition-Plus-Conference format featuring 80+ thematic forums covering semiconductor equipment, new energy vehicles, AI servers, embodied AI, electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and aerospace. Selected exhibitors include Mazak, Makino, Fanuc, Kawasaki, BYD, GF Machining Solutions, and major medical device companies including Mindray, BGI Genomics, and United Imaging Healthcare.

ITES China generates revenue through three streams: booth rental from exhibitors, sponsorship and advertising placements, and visitor registration and conference fees. The business operates with a notably lean reported headcount (6 employees), relying on outsourced event operations. The company holds UFI membership (since 2004), MIIT endorsement as South China's only high-end equipment cluster exhibition, and Shenzhen Brand Exhibition status for 14 consecutive years. The 2027 edition is planned for March 24-27 at 160,000 m² with 1,500+ exhibitors, indicating a more curated scale compared to recent peaks.

Name

ITES CHINA

Legal name

Shenzhen Huanyue Convention & Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Website

https://global.iteschina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ITES China is a Shenzhen-based private B2B trade exhibition organizer operating the annual ITES Shenzhen Industrial Exhibition, connecting 1,500+ equipment manufacturers and OEMs with 120,000+ industrial buyers across South China and 80 international markets since 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Trade Exhibition Services

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing, Industrial Equipment & Automation Shows Organizers (THAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH)

Keywords

• Industrial trade exhibitions
• Precision manufacturing equipment
• Metal cutting machinery
• Robotics automation
• Medical device supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Booth Rental: Revenue generated from exhibitors renting exhibition space at ITES events. Exhibitors include domestic and international equipment brands, original manufacturers, and technology providers.
2. Visitor Registration and Conference Fees: Revenue from professional visitors attending the exhibition and associated conference forums.
3. Sponsorship and Advertising: Sponsorship opportunities and advertising placements within the exhibition materials, website, and promotional channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ITES China organizes the annual ITES Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition, a B2B industrial trade show that connects leading domestic and international equipment manufacturers with manufacturing-sector buyers across precision manufacturing, metal cutting, robotics, automation, and medical device supply chains. The platform combines physical exhibition space, themed sub-exhibitions, and 80+ concurrent industry forums to facilitate equipment sourcing, supplier discovery, and supply-chain collaboration.

Product overview

ITES China is a platform organizing the Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition, the largest industrial exhibition in South China with 26 years of development history. The main exhibition features five core sub-exhibitions: Metal Cutting Machine Tool Show, Metal Sheet/Plate & Tube Processing Technology Show, Robotics & Automation Equipment Show, Precision Component Design & Manufacturing Show, and Medical Device Supply Chain Ecosystem Exhibition. Supporting zones include the Injection Molding Technology Supply Chain Exhibition Zone, Core Components & Raw Materials Exhibition Zone, and General Mechanical Components Zone. The portfolio also includes specialized exhibitions such as the Shenzhen International Air Compression Technology Exhibition, Advanced Equipment Exhibition, Precision Manufacturing Automation Equipment & Smart Application Innovation Exhibition, Precision Manufacturing Core Technology Exhibition, and a Physical Selection Library for Small Professional Factory Equipment. A comprehensive conference series with 80+ thematic forums covers sectors including Semiconductor Equipment, New Energy Vehicles, AI Servers, Embodied AI, Electronics Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Aerospace. The 2027 edition spans 160,000 square meters with over 1,500 exhibitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITES Shenzhen International Industrial Manufacturing Technology and Equipment Exhibition The flagship annual industrial trade exhibition in South China showcasing precision manufacturing technologies, high-end equipment, and industrial AI applications. Features five core sub-exhibitions covering metal-cutting equipment, sheet metal and metalworking solutions, robotics and automation, precision component design and manufacturing, and medical device supply chain ecosystem. ITES 2026 spans 160,000 m² with 1,500+ exhibitors and 80+ themed forums.
• Metal Cutting Machine Tool Show Core thematic exhibition featuring over 600 domestic and international equipment brands and original manufacturers showcasing machining centers, shaft part processing, gear processing, hard and brittle material processing, and core functional components.
• Metal Sheet/Plate & Tube Processing Technology Show Exhibition focusing on sheet metal, stamping, welding, tube/profile processing, stainless steel processing, and surface treatment technologies with automated and intelligent solutions.
• Robotics & Automation Equipment Show Exhibition featuring two zones: Precision Component Production Automation and Industrial Control & Mechanical Transmission Technology, addressing complex automation needs across industrial factories.
• Precision Component Design & Manufacturing Show Exhibition covering the entire chain of precision component manufacturing including source R&D design, manufacturing production, surface treatment, and contract manufacturing.
• Medical Device Supply Chain Ecosystem Exhibition Exhibition featuring anchor medical device enterprises with supply chain partners in a Technology Display + Scenario Application + Ecosystem Co-building model, showcasing seven thematic areas including High-End Manufacturing Equipment, Intelligent Manufacturing, and Components/Raw Materials.
• Shenzhen International Air Compression Technology Exhibition Specialized exhibition covering air compressor equipment, compressed air post-processing, filtration, lubrication, instrumentation, energy-saving technology, vacuum technology, and gas application technology.
• Advanced Equipment Exhibition Exhibition featuring advanced manufacturing technology, precision CNC machine tools, digital intelligence solutions, and core functional components.
• Precision Manufacturing Automation Equipment & Smart Application Innovation Exhibition Exhibition covering precision manufacturing process automation equipment, assembly automation, production line loading/unloading, sorting and handling, industrial inspection, flexible assembly, polishing/grinding automation, vision and inspection automation, and embodied intelligence industrial applications.
• Precision Manufacturing Core Technology Exhibition Exhibition featuring CNC systems, control and drive systems, sensing and connection technology, FA platform and transmission technology, industrial software and flexible automation intelligent manufacturing, and PCBA processing services.
• Thematic Forums Series Series of industry conferences covering 7 hot sectors: Semiconductor Equipment, New Energy Vehicles, AI Servers, Embodied AI, Electronics Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Aerospace, featuring over 80 high-quality thematic forums annually.
• Small Professional Factory Equipment Zone (Physical Selection Library) Curated physical selection library for small professional factory equipment, gathering source manufacturers to provide a complete range of categories for manufacturing plants in a one-stop selection format.
• Injection Molding Technology Supply Chain Exhibition Zone Focused exhibition section addressing medical device industry pain points including plastic mold design and manufacturing, precision injection molding equipment and automation technologies, and injection molding raw materials.
• Core Components & Raw Materials Exhibition Zone Focused exhibition on core upstream elements of the medical device industry chain, showcasing precision components, processing raw materials, advanced surface treatment technologies, and quality control solutions.
• General Mechanical Components Zone Exhibition zone covering manufacturing equipment (forming, thread processing, heat treatment, surface treatment, testing equipment), fasteners and fastening technology, transmission connecting components, gears, bearings, springs, seals, and chain drives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ industry professionals from 80 countries connect annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Alibaba 1688coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022ITES China partnered with Alibaba 1688 to hold industrial trends conferences, industrial procurement festivals, and related activities. This collaboration connects online procurement with offline exhibition, enhancing the sourcing experience for buyers and sellers.
• Gong Chuang Lian (工创联)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint 'Industrial Chain Insight' special project delving into key sectors like trendy toys, auto parts, and medical devices. The project attracted participation from leading enterprises for specialized research on topics like AI surface quality inspection and deburring automation.
• Ti Media GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-launched 'Industrial Chain Insight' special project with Ti Media Group, exploring key manufacturing sectors and connecting leading enterprises with exhibition platform for technology and procurement needs.
• Shenzhen Bureau of Industry and Information TechnologyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 27th ITES Shenzhen Industrial Exhibition operates under the authoritative guidance of the Shenzhen Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, providing official government endorsement for the exhibition.
• TradeIndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational B2B marketplace partner for trade promotion and buyer sourcing
• ForklifaActionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaterials handling platform partner for trade promotion
• ExporthubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational export marketplace partner for global trade reach
• TradeAsiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAsian trade marketplace partner for regional business connections
• UFI (Global Association of the Exhibition Industry)majorOthersITES China became a UFI member in 2004, authorized by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, demonstrating international standards compliance.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hannover Messe: World's leading industrial trade fair covering the full factory, automation, and digital industry stack — broader than ITES but overlaps heavily on automation, robotics, and AI-in-manufacturing content.

Direct peers

• EMO Hannover: World's leading trade fair for metalworking, held biennially in Hannover, Germany, competing with ITES for international exhibitor budgets and high-end OEM visibility.
• CIMT (China International Machine Tool Show): China's flagship biennial machine tool exhibition held in Beijing, the most direct domestic competitor to ITES for Chinese precision manufacturing equipment exhibitors and buyers.
• AMB (Stuttgart Metalworking Exhibition): Biennial metalworking trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany, covering machine tools, precision tooling, and automation — overlapping significantly with ITES's metal cutting and automation focus.
• JIMTOF (Japan International Machine Tool Fair): Biennial Tokyo machine tool exhibition organized by JMTBA, directly comparable to ITES in targeting Japanese machine tool OEMs and Asian buyers.
• IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show): Biennial US manufacturing technology show organized by AMT, the largest machine tool exhibition in the Americas and a key competitor for global exhibitor wallet share.
• TIMTOS (Taipei International Machine Tool Show): Biennial Taipei machine tool exhibition jointly organized by TAITRA and TAMI, a closely comparable Asian industrial trade show targeting machine tool OEMs and buyers.
• FABTECH: North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding event, comparable to ITES's sheet metal, metalworking, and welding sub-exhibition content.
• MWCS (Metalworking & CNC Machine Tool Show): Shanghai-based metalworking and CNC machine tool exhibition organized by Adsale, a domestic Chinese peer competing for the same exhibitor and buyer pool in East China.

Regional players

• SIMTOS (Seoul International Manufacturing Technology Show): Korean biennial machine tool exhibition organized by KOTRA, a regional peer competing for Northeast Asian exhibitor attention alongside ITES, JIMTOF, and TIMTOS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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