HONG KONG - ASIATODAY.COM - The lighting industry is undergoing positive transformation and welcoming a wave of innovation. It is moving beyond the traditional focus of brightness and bringing smart lighting to the forefront of everyone’s attention. The shift to a multifaceted emphasis on enhancing quality and wellbeing will provide long-term growth momentum for the industry. With this change comes numerous opportunities for lighting and LED enterprises this year. The 20th edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, scheduled to be held from 9 – 12 June 2015 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, is set to help industry players navigate the evolving business landscape.
Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manger of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Ltd, commented on the exhibition’s significance in the sector. Ms Wong stated: “The outlook for the lighting and LED industry is promising. Technologies are not only growing smarter, but they are also becoming more multidimensional and sustainable. Falling in sync with industry development is the fair’s 2015 slogan “20th Onwards – Inspired & Be Inspired”. It represents our continued commitment in encouraging experts to share information and transform the industry. For example, a complete range of organised information sessions at the fair will facilitate networking to assist professionals in their pursuit for brighter business opportunities.”
Top brands confident of market trajectory confirm show participation early
Being at the forefront of the industry, the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition recognises the latest trends and presents them to participants, creating unparalleled fair experiences. Nearly 2,000 domestic and international brands in lighting and LEDs confirmed to promote the latest innovations at the 2015 edition, which is estimated to span over 225,000 sqm. These early figures are a testament to exhibitors’ market confidence. Arranged by product categories, some participating world-renowned brands include:
• Lighting applications, accessories and electronic components:
Philips (Netherlands), Opple (China), Everlight (Taiwan), Almeco (Italy), Alanold (Germany) and BJB (Germany)
• LED chips, packages, modules and light engines:
Samsung (Korea), LG Innotek (Korea), Cree (the US), Epistar (Taiwan), HC Semitek (China), Bridgelux (the US) and Seoul Semiconductor (Korea)
• LED drivers, driver ICs and controllers:
Helvar (Finland), Meanwell (Taiwan), NXP (the Netherlands), Power Integrations (the US) and Tridonic (Austria)
• LED components and packing materials:
ALPHA (the US), Dow Corning (the US), Panasonic (Japan) and Shin-etsu (Japan)
• LED inspection, testing and manufacturing equipment:
Everfine (China), Labsphere (the US), LPKF (Germany), Konica Minolta (Japan), Radiant Zemax (the US) and Zvision (China)
Mr Sean Zhou, Asia Marketing Director of Philips Lumileds, noted: “For us, the China market is very critical to our business’ success. China is the manufacturing base of the lighting industry and there is unmatched consumption of LED technology from domestic manufacturers. The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition is the biggest lighting show in the region, so it is very important for us to leverage this platform to deliver our brand message to both local and overseas manufacturing firms. Visitor attendance and quality were well within our expectations for the 2014 show. There were many customers visiting our booth for meetings and dialogue about emerging industry trends.”
Another exhibitor confident about market trends is Mr Steve Ho, Lighting Product Director of Macroblock Inc, who explained: "Brightness is no longer the sole focus in the LED industry. There are boundless expansion possibilities and the future of the industry will concentrate on the enhancement of quality, with intelligent lighting being significant evidence of that.”
Mr Andy Man, Vice President of Sales – Die Business of Bridgelux Inc, added: “We expect the LED lighting to exhibit continuously strong growth in 2015. Industry players will need to leverage technology to win in the increasingly competitive market.”
Pavilions demonstrate convergence of global lighting industry sectors
Also optimistic about the future of lighting are industry associations and governments worldwide. They are well aware of the progressive direction the industry is moving in and support their local enterprises’ expansion efforts through pavilion participation. Pavilions demonstrate the core competencies of businesses from country and regional perspectives. As industry experts congregate at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, various global lighting sectors will converge in one location.
The US Pavilion, organised by the Department of Commerce of the Consulate General of the US in Guangzhou, will return in 2015 for its sixth consecutive edition. After receiving positive reviews from past participating exhibitors, the pavilion will expand its lot and include a designated area for US exhibitors to present their latest LED innovations and lighting solutions. The solid state lighting technologies being displayed cover optics, drivers, packaging materials and more.
The Taiwan Pavilion, supported by the Taiwan Lighting Fixture Export Association, also returns for its sixth time and remains the largest overseas pavilion in 2015. Leading brands featured will be Adata Technology, Beautiful Light and others. A range of LED technologies and applications across the LED value chain will be showcased, including LED residential lighting, chips, packaging, driver ICs and controllers, and more.
The Hong Kong Pavilion, organised by the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, will make its fifth return. Hong Kong SMEs interested in penetrating and expanding to the mainland Chinese market can be found here. Product groups covered include LED lighting fixtures, retrofit lamps, backlights, architectural lights, commercial lights, construction lights and more.
The Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology is held concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition. Both fairs are headed by the biennial Light + Building event, which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016 in Frankfurt, Germany.
For more information regarding the shows, please visit www.light.messefrankfurt.com.cn or email light@china.messefrankfurt.com.
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