Shanghai International Exhibition on Explosion-Proof Electrical Equipment and Technology

The Exhibition Value of the Shanghai International Explosion-Proof Electrical Equipment Show

• Expec is the industry’s flagship event in China’s explosion-proof electrical sector, held concurrently with globally renowned oil and petrochemical technology and equipment exhibitions, enjoying exceptional industry authority and brand influence. Since its inception, the show has grown into one of Asia’s most influential specialized exhibitions in the explosion-proof electrical field, serving as a vital platform for companies to showcase their technological prowess and expand market access.
• The core value of participation lies in its unique platform that precisely connects exhibitors with high‑risk industry clients in sectors such as oil, chemicals, and coal mining. Held alongside CIPPE—China International Petroleum & Petrochemical Technology & Equipment Exhibition—and the Shanghai International Chemical Technology & Equipment Exhibition, the show shares professional buyer delegations from domestic and international petrochemical giants including Sinopec, CNPC, CNOOC, Shell, TotalEnergies, BASF, and others. Exhibitors can directly engage with end‑users and engineering firms, reaching key decision‑makers with precision.
• The exhibition brings together leading global brands and industry pioneers, establishing a premier hub for brand value creation. Prominent exhibitors include GE, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Phoenix Contact, KROHNE, Huarui Keli Heng, Jixiang Dräger, Nanyang Explosion‑Proof, Huarong Group, Chuangzheng Explosion‑Proof, Hengtong Electrical Instruments, Feice Explosion‑Proof, and other domestic and international industry leaders. The event provides enterprises with a strategic platform to compete alongside world‑class brands and enhance their market presence.
• Leveraging Shanghai’s strategic position as an international economic center, the exhibition radiates across China and the global market. Hosted at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, the show annually attracts nearly a thousand exhibiting companies from 52 countries and regions, including the United States, Italy, Russia, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, and more. With up to 100,000 professional visitors, it boasts a high degree of internationalization. Concurrently, the exhibition also hosts the Shanghai International Oil & Chemical Automation and Instrumentation Show, as well as the Shanghai International Oil & Chemical Safety Protection and Fire‑Emergency Management Show, offering a comprehensive showcase of cutting‑edge technologies and equipment across the entire petrochemical and chemical value chain.
• The event focuses on technological innovation and industry frontiers, fostering deep integration among industry, academia, research, and application. Closely aligned with trends toward smart solutions, advanced materials, wireless communication, and energy efficiency in the explosion‑proof electrical sector, the exhibition highlights a full range of products, including dust‑explosion protection systems, intelligent explosion‑proof controllers, explosion‑proof system assemblies, and explosion‑proof electrical equipment. A series of industry forums and technical exchange sessions are also held concurrently, inviting industry leaders and technical experts to share pioneering insights, providing participating companies with valuable strategic guidance on emerging trends.
• For Chinese enterprises, this exhibition serves as a crucial gateway to tapping into high‑end industrial markets such as oil, chemicals, and coal mining. As global industries place increasing emphasis on production safety, demand for explosion‑proof electrical equipment continues to grow, with the global market size reaching RMB 49.67 billion in 2024 and projected to surpass RMB 90 billion by 2030. Through this platform, exhibitors can connect with premium procurement networks in the petrochemical, chemical, and coal mining sectors, seize early market opportunities, and expand their business footprint.