China Toy Expo 2008 will be a new record for your success |
This year’s China Toy Expo is shaping up a new record as the biggest and best in the mainland. More than 500 exhibitors have taken 1200 booths. It is 20% increase comparing with 1000 booths last year. Up to now, the pre-registration visitors increased 89% and 142% for domestic visitors and international visitors respectively.
The Chinese exhibitors actually represent toy factories, not trading companies. They not only provide OEM services but also show their own designs. China Toy Expo is a great opportunity to meet the leading manufacturers in each product category and new export-ready suppliers. There are 35% new exhibitors in 2008 CTE.
For international exhibitors, in addition to group pavilions from Germany, the United States and Hong Kong, there are also the new individual exhibitors from Switzerland, Italy, Japan, and Korea.
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| Meeting exhibitors of hot product lines |
Both well-known exhibitors and new comers will showcase a broad gamut of innovative, cost-effective, high quality products for professional buyers.
Hobby/Model construction —On display will be model kits, RC models and accessories, electric motors and RTR model construction by Thunder Tiger, Grand Wing, etc.
Wooden toys—More than 35% new exhibitors from Yunhe, Yiwu, Huangyan and Ningbo, all of the main manufacturing areas.
Baby articles —Reliable products manufactured in all major production regions including baby strollers, walkers and cribs, carriers, baby furniture, and bicycles.
Plush toys—The high-quality products are exported to over 80 countries and regions. Clients include Hansa, Dream, Heunec, among many others.
Plastic and electronic toys—More than 150 manufacturers from Chenghai, Shantou, Shenzhen, Dongguan in Guangdong and Xiamen in Fujian are represented at the Expo.
Outdoor toys & sports accessories— Leading exhibitors from Yongjia, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xiamen account for over 85% of China’s total production value.
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| The 2008 catalogue is online! |
The online catalogue lists all the exhibitors at the coming CTE2008. You can get interested information, including list of exhibitors, their new products and brands etc. You can also get effective match-making service here. Select the desired exhibitors in the online catalogue and compile your visiting list. It is very easy for you to enter the appointments arranged with your interested exhibitors.
Plan your effective visit now at http://210.51.21.248/CTA/pre/Appointment_e.asp
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Book your accommodations in advance |
| Book accommodations for the China Toy Expo 2008 in advance and get lower prices and free transportation to the fair. Make reservations directly on our website through our official travel-partners. But hurry. More than 90% of the available rooms have already been booked.
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Free shuttle bus to the FAIR |
| To facilitate the transportation of visitors to the FAIR, the organizer will offer free return shuttle buses between official hotels and the FAIR daily. Meanwhile, if you take subway to the FAIR from the airport or from any train station in the city, you can exit at the Longyang Road station and take the buses for a few minutes to the FAIR. The buses service will be operated every ten minutes for free. |
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CTE Seminars: hot topics for the trade |
| There are several important seminars at the Expo on October 9th and 10th. The main topics include “International & Domestic Purchasing”, “New Channels of Domestic Toy Retail”, and “Cooperating with Brand Licensors”. All-star panelists and industry experts are invited to make presentations. International visitors are welcome to join the seminar to address purchasing requirements. The seminars are free for entrance and pre-registration is not required.
For details, contact Ms. Helen Zhang at
zhangying@toy-cta.org
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China Toy Conference 2008 – top meeting for industry leaders |
| The China Toy Conference 2008 will be held in Shanghai the day before the Expo opens. Over 400 toy factory leaders from about 25 main production regions will be participated. The speakers from government, research institute, and industry will deliver presentations on Chinese economy development, dynamic changes for toy industry, and leadership skills for developing companies. Carter Keithley, President of TIA, and Christian Ewert, CEO of ICTI, are invited to make presentations on the changing toy market in America, and updated progress of ICTI Care Process. Representatives of important international buyers will have panel discussion with audience about improving the cooperation between suppliers and buyers. |
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| Chinese Exhibitors are ready for 2008 Kind & Jugend Fair |
| Over 50 Chinese manufactures are ready to attend 2008 Kind & Jugend Fair in Cologne on September 11th -14th, 2008. They will display baby strollers, baby walker, prams, pushchairs, play-pen, car-seats, home textile and bedding sets, etc. Visitors are welcome to visit these Chinese exhibitors at Hall 10. China Toy Association has organized its members to attend the fair for 4 years. |
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| Another 50 toy designers were certified in August |
| There were over 50 toy designers from Jiangsu province and Hubei province passed the examinations for toy designers on August 25th - 30th and became the Certified Toy Designers. This program is launched by Ministry of Labor and Social Security. China Toy Association (CTA) is authorized to implement this program to all toy designers. The main purpose of the program is encouraging toy companies to develop new products and accrediting qualified toy designers. By August of 2008, there has been over 500 toy designers are certified.
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