Reed Exhibitions, the world’s leading events organiser, first began operating in China in the early 1980s and has since grown into one of the most dynamic events organisers in China. To date, Reed Exhibitions Greater China boasts 5 member companies, namely Reed Exhibitions China, Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions Co., Ltd., Reed Huabo Exhibitions (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Reed Huaqun Exhibitions Co., Ltd and Reed Huayin (Shanghai) International Exhibitions Co., Ltd.,. In total, these companies employ 450 staff and have offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Reed Exhibitions seeks to attain sustainable development in China through organic growth, new show launches and forging strategic partnerships of joint ventures. By doing so, it aims to deliver even more premium quality events in China.
Reed Exhibitions Greater China serves an array of China’s fast growing specialized sectors including Aerospace and aviation, Electronics manufacturing & assembly, Machine Tools, metalworking and industrial Materials, Converting, Pharmaceutical, medical and health care, Gifts and houseware, and Lifestyle, travel, gaming and property via more than 40 market-leading events per year.
In 2009, the Reed Exhibitions Greater China organised over 40 events, bringing together over 20,000 suppliers and about 700,000 visitors for face to face business meetings, exchanges and negotiations.
Apart from continuously expanding its business in China and contributing to the prosperity of related industries and areas, Reed Exhibitions is also committed to its other industrial and social responsibilities in China. It has been promoting the sustainable development of the Chinese conference and exhibition industry and giving back to local community through the following initiatives:
- Endorsing and effecting IPR protection at its events;
- Advocating exhibition statistics auditing, transparency and verifiable reporting of statistics;
- Creating green exhibitions by raising the environmental awareness of the participants and partners and taking green initiatives;
- Training its local employees through the Reed Exhibitions China University;
- Implementing the scholarship program to promote exhibition education and talent development;
- Making donation to those in need of help;
- Organising the annual Reed Exhibitions China Summit and joining hands with leading exhibition organisers in China to promote the development of the industry.
For more information on Reed Exhibitions’ business in Greater China, please visit www.reedexpo.com.cn.