Fastener Expo Shanghai (FES)

Highlights of the Shanghai Fastener Exhibition

• One of the World’s Three Major Fastener Exhibitions: After fifteen editions, the 2025 event will boast an actual exhibition space of 65,000 square meters, making it the largest specialized fastener show globally, on par with the Stuttgart Fair in Germany and the Las Vegas Show in the United States. Organized by authoritative bodies such as the Fastener Branch of the China General Machinery Parts Industry Association and supported by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Metals & Minerals, the exhibition enjoys industry-wide authority and credibility.
• End-to-End Coverage Across the Entire Value Chain: The exhibition is strategically divided into specialized pavilions aligned with industry segments: Halls 1.1 and 2.1 house finished fasteners—including standard components, automotive/aviation/wind-energy–specific fasteners, and stamped parts—while Hall 3 hosts equipment, wire products, molds, and consumables, such as cold heading machines, thread‑rolling machines, heat‑treatment equipment, testing instruments, surface‑treatment solutions, and raw materials. Covering everything from materials to finished products and from machinery to services, the event provides comprehensive end-to-end coverage of the “product–equipment–material–application” value chain.
• A Hub for International Resource Networking: In 2024, the exhibition attracted over 860 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, with international participation accounting for 35% of the total and overseas visitors exceeding 15%. Countries including Germany, Japan, and Italy participated through national pavilions, showcasing cutting-edge advancements such as advanced cold‑heading technologies and titanium alloy fasteners. For 2026, the event anticipates drawing more than 25,000 professional visitors from over 100 countries and regions.
• A Strategic Platform for Emerging Sectors: Aligned with the growing demands of emerging industries—including new‑energy vehicles, aerospace, the low‑altitude economy, and renewable energy—the exhibition focuses on high‑strength, lightweight, and corrosion‑resistant fasteners. In 2026, a dedicated “New‑Energy Fasteners Zone” and a “Digital Solutions Pavilion” will be introduced, highlighting high‑performance products tailored for photovoltaic, wind‑power, and energy‑storage applications, alongside AI‑based inspection systems and automated packaging solutions.
• High‑Level Forums Empowering Industry Leaders: Concurrent events include the Fastener & Joining Conference (with sub‑forums on new‑energy vehicles and rail transit), the National Fastener Distributors’ Convention, the Steel for Fasteners Forum, and the Fourth National Anti‑Loosening Technology Forum, inviting key end‑users such as SAIC Volkswagen, Beiqi Foton, Guangzhou Metro, and CRRC Inspection, as well as leading raw‑material suppliers like Baowu Steel and Xingang Steel to engage deeply.
• Effective Procurement and Equipment Subsidy Mechanisms: At the inaugural Fastener Equipment Procurement Festival in 2025, more than 340 units of equipment were sold on-site, totaling over RMB 53 million. The second edition in 2026 will further increase subsidy support, introducing special incentives for multi‑station cold‑heading machines, with projections of selling over 400 units worth more than RMB 60 million. Simultaneously, over 200 one‑on‑one procurement matchmaking sessions are scheduled, achieving a transaction rate exceeding 60%.
• Global Scale Combined with Specialized Services: By 2026, the sixteenth edition of the exhibition will expand its footprint to 70,000 square meters, bringing together more than 1,400 companies. The exhibitor mix continues to improve, with repeat participation rates among industry leaders steadily rising year after year. Leveraging over two decades of industry expertise accumulated through the Chinese Screw Network, the event provides fastener manufacturers with a systematic decision‑making platform—from technology benchmarking to production capacity planning.