ALUMINIUM CHINA
ALUMINIUM CHINA is an annual B2B trade exhibition organized by RX Greater China (RELX) for the aluminum industry, held at Shanghai New International Expo Center. It connects 650+ exhibitors with 35,000+ visitors across automotive, packaging, electronics, and emerging sectors like low-altitude economy and robotics.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersShanghai, China
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What ALUMINIUM CHINA does
ALUMINIUM CHINA (中国国际铝工业展览会) is an annual B2B trade exhibition for the aluminum industry, organized by Beijing Liede Exhibition Co., Ltd. (北京励德展览有限公司), a subsidiary of RX Greater China, itself part of RELX (LSE/AMS/NYSE: REL). Founded in 2005 and held each July at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), the 2026 edition occupies Halls N1-N5 spanning 60,000 sqm and is co-located with COPPER CHINA, MAGNESIUM CHINA, LIGHTWEIGHT ASIA, and the SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL METAL RECYCLING EXPO. The platform aggregates 650+ exhibitors and 35,000+ professional visitors (4,000+ international) annually, serving buyer cohorts across automotive and NEV lightweighting, packaging, consumer electronics and appliances, low-altitude economy, humanoid robotics, and solar PV.
The core product is the three-day in-person exhibition, complemented by a year-round digital layer: the ALU Connect (铝贸通) B2B foreign trade marketplace, the RX Connect mini-program for badge scanning and lead capture, the TAP Targeted Attendee Program (with 50.17% of invited buyers identified as enterprise senior decision-makers), a year-round business matchmaking service that delivered 1,100+ sessions and an expected 370 million CNY in transaction value across the 2025 three-show portfolio, factory tours to Chinese aluminum facilities, and the Alu Ting Shuo (Alu听说) webinar series. The technology architecture is essentially integration and interoperability software over the RX/RELX event infrastructure rather than a proprietary AI/ML stack.
The business model combines four revenue streams: one-time booth sales to aluminum manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and service providers (priced by area with tiered free-badge allocations); one-time visitor registration fees (free pre-registration, USD 10 Early Bird, USD 15 On-Site); sponsorship and advertising packages for premium zones, pavilions, and networking events; and recurring subscription/online service revenue from ALU Connect and RX Connect premium features. Distribution combines a Beijing-based direct sales team, self-serve online registration, international regional agents across 11+ countries, and industry association partnerships. The customer base is highly diversified across verticals and geographies, with no single exhibitor representing a disproportionate share of revenue.
ALUMINIUM CHINA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ALUMINIUM CHINA
- Legal name
- 北京励德展览有限公司 (Beijing Liede Exhibition Co., Ltd.)
- Website
- https://aluminiumchina.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- ALUMINIUM CHINA is an annual B2B trade exhibition organized by RX Greater China (RELX) for the aluminum industry, held at Shanghai New International Expo Center. It connects 650+ exhibitors with 35,000+ visitors across automotive, packaging, electronics, and emerging sectors like low-altitude economy and robotics.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ALUMINIUM CHINA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Trade Exhibition Services
- NAICS
- Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (3313), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (33131)
- SIC
- Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334), Primary Smelting & Refining Of Nonferrous Metals (3330)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM), Aluminum Trading, Marketing & Distribution (IMAKACAK)
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Where ALUMINIUM CHINA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shanghai
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
ALUMINIUM CHINA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Exhibition Booth Sales: Revenue generated from selling exhibition booth space to aluminum industry manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and service providers. Pricing scales based on booth area (12 sqm and below gets 5 free badges; larger booths receive proportionally more badges).
- Visitor Registration Fees: Admission ticket sales for professional visitors. Free registration before deadline, Early Bird tickets at USD 10/person, and On-Site tickets at USD 15/person.
- Sponsorship and Advertising: Premium sponsorship packages for events, forums, and feature zones including the Innovative Applications Zone, Guangdong Advanced Materials Pavilion, and networking events
- Digital Platform Services: Revenue from ALU Connect B2B marketplace subscription, RX Connect premium features, and online exhibition services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | One-time | Free Online Registration |
| One time/ perpetual license | One-time | Early Bird Ticket |
| One time/ perpetual license | One-time | On-Site Ticket |
| Unit Pricing | One-time | Booth Badge Allocation |
| Unit Pricing | One-time | Factory Tour Package |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
ALUMINIUM CHINA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ALUMINIUM CHINA organizes an annual B2B trade exhibition for the aluminum industry at Shanghai New International Expo Center, co-located with COPPER CHINA, MAGNESIUM CHINA, LIGHTWEIGHT ASIA, and the Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo. The platform supplies booth space, sponsorships, year-round digital B2B matching via ALU Connect, business matchmaking services, factory tours, and supporting webinars/forums to aluminum manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and downstream buyers.
Product overview
ALUMINIUM CHINA is a trade exhibition organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions) that serves as a comprehensive platform for the global aluminium industry. The core offering is the annual ALUMINIUM CHINA exhibition held at Shanghai New International Expo Center (Halls N1-N5), which runs concurrently with four related shows: COPPER CHINA, MAGNESIUM CHINA, LIGHTWEIGHT ASIA, and SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL METAL RECYCLING EXPO. Supporting the physical exhibition, the company offers ALU connect (a B2B foreign trade platform for aluminium manufacturers), RX Connect digital tools for badge scanning and lead management, business matchmaking services through the TAP program, online webinar series (Alu听说), and post-show factory tours. The platform connects suppliers with buyers across automotive, packaging, electronics, energy, and emerging sectors like low-altitude economy and robotics.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Alu听说: Online conference series discussing aluminium processing industry trends, hosted by ALUMINIUM CHINA
- 走进应用行业系列活动 (Visit Application Industry Series Activities)
- ALU connect铝贸通
- 环球铝贸通
Products and services
- ALUMINIUM CHINA Exhibition (中国国际铝工业展览会) Flagship annual B2B trade exhibition covering the entire aluminum value chain (raw materials, processing equipment, semi-finished and finished products) for industrial buyers and suppliers, held at Shanghai New International Expo Center.
- LIGHTWEIGHT ASIA (亚洲汽车轻量化展览会) Concurrent exhibition focused on automotive lightweight materials and solutions for OEMs and tier-1 suppliers.
- COPPER CHINA (上海国际铜工业展览会) Concurrent exhibition covering copper industry products, equipment, and applications.
- MAGNESIUM CHINA (上海国际镁工业展) Concurrent exhibition covering magnesium products, equipment, and applications in automotive, electronics, robotics, and aerospace.
- Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo (上海国际再生金属展) Concurrent exhibition covering recycled metal industry, sustainable materials, and circular economy topics.
- ALU Connect (铝贸通) B2B Marketplace B2B foreign trade online promotion and customer acquisition platform providing overseas traffic, supplier listings, product showcases, and RFQ submission for the Chinese aluminum industry.
- RX Connect (励展通) Mini-program and app for exhibitor-visitor matching, badge scanning, lead generation, and digital networking at trade shows.
- TAP (Targeted Attendee Program) Targeted Attendee Program providing complimentary entrance, travel subsidies, lunch vouchers, and one-on-one business matchmaking for qualified international and senior buyers.
- Business Matchmaking Service (商务配对服务) Year-round online and offline business matching service that connects aluminum buyers with suppliers, supporting 1,100+ sessions per edition.
- Factory Tour (工厂参观) 3-day/2-night factory tour program providing in-depth visits to aluminum extrusion, rolling, and recycling facilities in Anhui Province with transportation, accommodation, and meals included.
- Alu Listening (Alu听说) Webinar Series Year-round online conference series discussing aluminum processing industry trends, co-organized with industry associations, with webinars on automotive lightweight, packaging, solar PV, and recycled aluminum.
- Onsite Forums & Conferences (现场论坛与会议) Concurrent industry forums held during the exhibition including the Aluminium Processing Forum, Automotive Lightweight Forum, Aluminium Packaging Forum, and an international recycling sustainability conference.
Quantifiable outcome
- 1,100+ business matchmaking sessions conducted
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use ALUMINIUM CHINA
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ALUMINIUM CHINA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ALUMINIUM CHINA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC) / OQ GroupflagshipOARC, representing OQ Group, participates in the Silk Road Aluminium Voyage networking event aboard Huangpu River cruise. The event facilitates China-Oman aluminum industry exchange and business connections, featuring a joint networking party between Chinese and Omani aluminum industry representatives.
- SCHMITT & ORLOV IPRcoreIntellectual property consulting service present at the exhibition to advise exhibitors on IP protection matters. Provides on-site consultation during exhibition hours and handles IP infringement disputes.
- PICO IES GROUP (CHINA) CO LTDcoreOfficial booth-fitting contractor providing drawing check, booth construction, and electrical rental services for ALUMINIUM CHINA exhibitors.
- ROGERS WORLDWIDE (HONG KONG) LTD.coreOfficial freight forwarder handling exhibit forwarding, customs clearance, and on-site storage for exhibitors at ALUMINIUM CHINA.
- Shanghai Mengxuan Exhibition Service Co., Ltd.coreOfficial ground service agent providing hotel reservation services with exclusive rates for ALUMINIUM CHINA exhibitors and visitors.
- Beijing Hoto Exhibition Co., Ltd.coreOfficial designated contractor for booth construction and facility rental services during the exhibition.
- Chizhou Anan Aluminum Co., Ltd.flagshipHost company for factory tour visiting aluminum casting, extrusion dies, surface treatment, and deep processing facilities. Products applied in AI, 5G, aviation, rail, EV, medical, and PV sectors.
- Anhui Krant Aluminum Products Co., Ltd.flagshipFactory tour host specializing in PV aluminum, automotive aluminum, and architectural profiles with 50 extrusion lines, 4 oxidation lines, and 10 painting lines. Annual capacity 200,000 tons.
- Shunbo Alloy Anhui Co., Ltd.flagshipFactory tour host building green recycled aluminum production base with 400,000 tons/year recycled aluminum, 300,000 tons/year flat ingots, 200,000 tons/year round ingots capacity.
- Shandong Huajian Aluminium GroupflagshipFlagship aluminum enterprise with 800,000 tons/year capacity, offering full production chain from extrusion to coating, anodizing, electrophoresis, and deep processing. Products exported to 50+ countries.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ALUMINIUM CHINA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- SNEC PV Power Expo: World's largest solar PV industry exhibition held annually in Shanghai. Adjacent in that solar PV aluminum frames are a key ALUMINIUM CHINA customer segment (LONGi is a major buyer), but SNEC focuses specifically on the solar value chain rather than the broader aluminum industry.
Regional players
- Saudi Aluminium Show: Regional aluminum industry exhibition serving Middle East and North Africa markets. Directly comparable in focus (aluminum materials and processing) but operates in a different geography, recently partnered with RX for international roadshow promotion, indicating close industry positioning.
Broad incumbents
- Hannover Messe: World's leading industrial trade fair covering automation, digitalization, and industrial supply chains. Overlaps with ALUMINIUM CHINA on industrial machinery exhibitors and end-user buyer segments including automotive, energy, and robotics — all of which are key ALUMINIUM CHINA customer verticals.
- Chinaplas: Asia's largest plastics and rubber trade show, organized by Adsale Exhibition Services in Shanghai/Guangzhou. While focused on polymers rather than aluminum, it serves overlapping downstream industrial buyer segments (automotive, packaging, electronics) with a similar mega-show format and RMB-hundreds-of-millions scale.
- Automechanika Shanghai: One of Asia's largest automotive aftermarket trade fairs, organized by Messe Frankfurt. Highly comparable mega-show scale (300,000+ visitors) and serves automotive OEMs and tier-1 suppliers — the same buyer cohort sourcing aluminum for lightweighting at ALUMINIUM CHINA.
- bauma China: Major construction machinery, building materials, and heavy equipment trade show held biennially in Shanghai. Comparable mega-show scale and B2B exhibition economics, and overlaps on the construction/infrastructure buyer segment that consumes significant aluminum.
Direct peers
- FABTECH: North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding trade show organized by SME and FMA. Highly comparable B2B exhibition format serving metal processors including aluminum fabricators, with similar exhibitor/visitor economics and co-located educational programming.
- METEC / wire & Tube (Düsseldorf): Quartet of industrial trade fairs in Düsseldorf covering metallurgy, wire/cable, tubes, and foundry. Highly comparable in scope (non-ferrous metal processing) and B2B trade show economics, and serves as a benchmark for premium European aluminum industry events.
- ALUMINIUM (Düsseldorf / RX Global): The RX-organized sister exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany, covering the same aluminum value chain and exhibitor/buyer base. Operated by the same parent (RX/RELX) and explicitly cross-promoted with ALUMINIUM CHINA via the 'ALUMINIUM Global Exhibition series', making it the closest functional peer in terms of audience, content, and business model.
- Metal + Metallurgy China: Annual international foundry and metallurgy trade fair held in Beijing/Shanghai, serving iron, steel, and non-ferrous metal producers with a similar B2B exhibition format. Overlaps with ALUMINIUM CHINA on the metal processing exhibitor side and competes for the same downstream industrial buyer audience.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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ALUMINIUM CHINA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
ALUMINIUM CHINA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
ALUMINIUM CHINA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ALUMINIUM CHINA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about ALUMINIUM CHINA
What does ALUMINIUM CHINA do?
ALUMINIUM CHINA organizes an annual B2B trade exhibition for the aluminum industry at Shanghai New International Expo Center, co-located with COPPER CHINA, MAGNESIUM CHINA, LIGHTWEIGHT ASIA, and the Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo. The platform supplies booth space, sponsorships, year-round digital B2B matching via ALU Connect, business matchmaking services, factory tours, and supporting webinars/forums to aluminum manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and downstream buyers.
Is ALUMINIUM CHINA a public or private company?
ALUMINIUM CHINA is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was ALUMINIUM CHINA founded?
ALUMINIUM CHINA was founded in 2005. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is ALUMINIUM CHINA based?
ALUMINIUM CHINA is headquartered in Shanghai, China, in the Asia region.
How does ALUMINIUM CHINA make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Exhibition Booth Sales are the primary driver. The others are visitor Registration Fees, sponsorship and Advertising and digital Platform Services.
Who are ALUMINIUM CHINA's main competitors?
SNEC PV Power Expo is listed as an emerging player. Saudi Aluminium Show is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Hannover Messe, Chinaplas, Automechanika Shanghai and bauma China. Direct peers are FABTECH, METEC / wire & Tube (Düsseldorf), ALUMINIUM (Düsseldorf / RX Global) and Metal + Metallurgy China.
Does ALUMINIUM CHINA have an API?
No public API is recorded for ALUMINIUM CHINA.
What industry is ALUMINIUM CHINA in?
ALUMINIUM CHINA's product category is Trade Exhibition Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAB, Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers, with a secondary code of IMAKACAM, Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems). Its NAICS code is 3313 and its SIC code is 3334.