Why Is Fastener Expo Shanghai Worth Attending?

Original 2025-12-02 15:58:43

what makes it so important?

In the fastener industry, anyone looking to truly understand market trends will tell you that Fastener Expo Shanghai (FES) is one of the most direct and reliable indicators. Ask any fastener manufacturer which domestic exhibition is "the one you can’t miss," and the answer is almost always the same — Fastener Expo Shanghai. As one of the top three fastener exhibitions worldwide, FES has been held for 15 consecutive editions, attracting manufacturers, distributors, end-users, and equipment suppliers from across China and overseas.

So, what makes it so important?

1. Large Scale, Strong Impact

The 16th edition will feature nearly 70,000 sqm of exhibition space, more than 1,400 exhibitors, and over 25,000 professional visitors. Expanded to three major halls, the expo covers the entire fastener supply chain — including screws, nuts, equipment, wire, molds, materials, and related technologies.
More than just an annual industry gathering, FES serves as a snapshot of the entire industry, capturing the state of the fastener sector at a pivotal moment.

2. Trend-Driven and Future-Focused

The fastener industry is currently undergoing a shift from traditional manufacturing to advanced, high-end production. Emerging sectors such as new energy vehicles, aerospace, the low-altitude economy, wind power, and photovoltaics are rapidly expanding, driving demand for lightweight, high-strength, corrosion-resistant, and fatigue-resistant fasteners.
Against this backdrop, FES offers a concentrated view of the latest developments across materials, equipment, processes, and application scenarios. From cross-industry collaboration to the shift from product supply to integrated solutions, every major trend shaping the future of the industry can be clearly observed at the show.

3. Rich Activities and Accurate Business Matching

Beyond the exhibition floor, FES features a wide range of high-value events. These include the Fastener Equipment Purchasing Festival offering equipment subsidies, the Distributor Conference connecting exhibitors with regional distributors exceeding RMB 50 million in annual sales, and the Fastener & Joining Conference, which will add a brand-new forum focused on the low-altitude economy.
These targeted activities provide exhibitors with practical opportunities for procurement, cooperation, and market expansion.

A Must-Attend Event for the Industry's Next Chapter

China’s fastener industry is moving from being a "manufacturing giant" to a "manufacturing powerhouse," a transformation that demands progress in technology, branding, industry integration, and global expansion.
The Fastener Expo Shanghai 2026 is highly anticipated because it not only reflects where the industry stands today but also reveals where it is heading.

If you aim to understand trends, meet quality buyers, and expand your presence in both the domestic and global markets, Fastener Expo Shanghai 2026 — held on June 24–26 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) — is absolutely an event you cannot afford to miss.