ABOUT THE FAIR
The CTEF – the Shanghai International Chemical Equipment Fair – is one of China’s leading trade fairs for chemical plant engineering and process technology. Since its launch in 2009, it has developed into an internationally recognised platform for the chemical and process industries. Held annually at the modern Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), the event is organised by the Zhenwei International Exhibition Group. As a highly specialised industry exhibition, CTEF brings together leading companies, technology providers and industry experts from China and abroad, showcasing innovative solutions across the entire value chain of the chemical industry.
The exhibition focuses on advanced technologies and equipment for chemical production and industrial process engineering. Exhibits include heat exchangers and heat transfer systems, evaporation crystallisation equipment, separation and filtration technologies, powder processing and conveying solutions, industrial refrigeration and reaction technologies, microreactors, as well as smart factory systems and digital applications for the chemical sector. The event is further complemented by products and services in the fields of pumps, valves, piping systems, automation and instrumentation, safety and fire protection technology, and environmental engineering for sustainable production processes. As a result, the fair provides a comprehensive overview of current developments, efficiency improvements and future trends in the global chemical plant engineering industry.
One of the defining features of CTEF is its role as an international innovation and presentation platform for new technologies and industrial solutions. Many companies use the exhibition to unveil new equipment, digital systems and intelligent production concepts for the first time. Specialist forums, technical conferences and sector-specific networking events further encourage the exchange of knowledge and expertise between manufacturers, developers and decision-makers. In this way, the event extends far beyond a conventional product showcase, evolving into an important meeting point for investment, cooperation and future technology strategies within the chemical industry.
Exhibitors primarily represent the fields of chemical plant engineering, process technology, mechanical engineering, environmental technology, automation, industrial digitalisation, and energy and safety engineering. Key visitor groups include industry professionals, procurement specialists, engineers, production managers and investors from the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, energy, food processing and heavy industries. For companies seeking to enter the Chinese market or expand their international business networks across Asia, CTEF is regarded as a commercially significant platform.
At the same time, the exhibition highlights Shanghai’s international importance as one of China’s leading industrial, commercial and innovation hubs. Thanks to its strategic location, the metropolis connects global markets with the economically dynamic East China region and offers ideal conditions for international trade events. The Shanghai New International Expo Center is among Asia’s most modern exhibition venues, distinguished by its state-of-the-art infrastructure, spacious exhibition halls and excellent transport links. The venue is easily accessible via the metro system, multiple bus routes, the road network and the city’s international airports. In addition, Shanghai itself, as a modern global city combining economic strength, cultural diversity and renowned attractions, provides an appealing setting for international exhibitors and trade visitors alike.
The CTEF takes place annually, and therefore for the eighteenth time previsibly in June 2027 in Shanghai.