On July 26, 2023, the 18th R+T Asia Doors, Windows and Sunshade Exhibition officially opened at the Shanghai Hongqiao National Convention and Exhibition Center. This year’s event featured nearly 700 renowned brands from over 13 countries and regions worldwide. In collaboration with the Build ASIA Mega Show, the Asia Architecture and Decoration Exhibition, the combined 300,000 square meter venue hosted more than 2,500 exhibitors from the entire construction and decoration industry supply chain. This grand event marks a vibrant resurgence for the industry.
Notably, the number of live and international visitors this year has surpassed the attendance figures from 2019.
With domestic demand unlocking and cross-border business activities resuming, international buyers and overseas exhibitors have made a significant return after three years away. The global doors, windows, and sunshades industry converged in Shanghai, filling the exhibition halls with energy. Participants showed unprecedented enthusiasm, eager to engage in face-to-face communication and negotiations.
We are pleased to witness the comprehensive return of many leading industry brands, reaffirming R+T Asia as the premier trade platform for doors, windows, and sunshades in the Asia-Pacific region. The industry’s recovery is demonstrating strong momentum and vitality.
Recently, government policies have been optimized to support the real estate and construction installation sectors. For 18 years, R+T Asia has played a pivotal role in opening markets and facilitating trade through a dual circulation strategy both domestically and internationally. Today, R+T Asia is not just an annual highlight for the global door and window shading sector but also works closely with Build ASIA Mega Show Asia Architecture and Decoration Exhibition to provide a comprehensive platform.
This platform addresses distribution channel needs for both domestic and international trade of vertical single products, while offering one-stop procurement services for engineering, design, application, and end-users. It covers all construction and decoration categories including construction industrialization, integrated soft furnishings, spatial six-sided integration, and interior decoration industrialization. This facilitates resource integration for advancing integrated construction and installation and supports the industry’s high-quality development.
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R+T Asia 2023
A Gathering of Leading Brands for a Grand Event
This year’s R+T Asia attracted nearly 700 well-known brands from around 13 countries and regions worldwide. These industry leaders showcased their latest innovations in doors, windows, and sunshades. Featured international brands included Coulisse B.V., Xera, Good Morning, MACCO, ATEJA TRITUNGGAL, PT., KIRAYTEKS, MYT Shutters LTD, Bestex, HSIN HUAN, Waytex Group – Tung Fong Textile, Rolladen König GmbH, Möhn GmbH, Lambert GmbH, Gerhard Geiger GmbH, Georg Musculus GmbH & Co. KG, C4MICE UG, Bahama GmbH, Julius Koch GmbH, BAT SpA, PARA S.P.A, Shadelab, Weinor, TEH YOR CO., LTD., Hande, ELITEX among others.
These international brands launched new products and cutting-edge technologies at the event. Additionally, many prominent domestic sunshade and window decoration companies such as West Gate, Da Ai, Pioneer, Yongshun, Mast, Xiaoxuan Window, Meitu, Tiansen, Fangteng, Zhenfei, Lande, Hongding, Yamu, Fanlong, Jinyibao, Jinlian, Dingchengda, Huatong, Wanbao, Fugelin, Duya, Aoke, Leyu, Bofu, Ruix, Jiechang, Huasheng, Deshenglong, Changjiang, Senfu, Zhibo, Yougelang, Shuncaida, Sanli, Hanrui, Hemei, Baolong, Ridong, Chengbao, Meishijia, Shidian, Skate, Luoyang, Jindi Sheng, Chuangdi, Jue Shi, Zhibo Curtain also made a strong impression with their innovative offerings.
Leading door enterprises like Pioneer, Baojiu, Anlin, Depuer, Yingpu Rui, Haiyu, Jiuyi, Eder, Yiteng, Duotai, Jielong, Tianhengli, Huosi, Xiangfei, Xinqilin, Malangtai, Xufeng, Jin Yixiang, Jujiang, Wang Wei, Aowen, Wangfu, Oselton, Chino, Meibisheng, Yinfang Gabo, Shiplite displayed high-precision, cutting-edge products and intelligent transport solutions spanning the entire application spectrum.
R+T Asia 2023
Return of Domestic and International Audiences, Boosting a Vibrant Business Atmosphere
After a three-year hiatus, many overseas buyers have returned to R+T Asia. On the opening day, visitors from over 100 countries traveled thousands of miles, arriving with orders and procurement plans. Domestic group audiences also attended in large numbers, and exhibitors maintained high enthusiasm. The exhibition booths were bustling with people, creating a lively and promising atmosphere.
This year marks the 18th anniversary of R+T Asia. To celebrate, a limited edition “black card” was introduced, offering free hotel accommodation, VIP services onsite, exclusive anniversary gifts, and other special benefits to visitors with 10 or more years of participation. We deeply appreciate the continued support and partnership over the years.
Exhibition activities included live streaming sessions, passport stamp collection check-ins, and frequent onsite lucky draws, all contributing to the lively and engaging atmosphere.
R+T Asia 2023
Four Major Themed Activities and Multiple Linked Exhibitions Deliver an Exciting and Diverse Experience
This year’s event featured not only a wide range of exhibits but also four concurrent thematic activities addressing international trends, low-carbon energy conservation, integrated soft furnishings, smart homes, and prefabricated interiors. Industry leaders, experts, and professionals gathered for discussions and exchanges, exploring cross-industry integration and resource sharing within doors, windows, shading, and building decoration fields. The venue was packed, with no seats left empty.
Cross-Border Empowerment
Low Carbon Interior Innovation Conference
IWDS International Window and Door Sunshade Summit Forum
The “Low Carbon Interior Exhibition Area” and the “Low Carbon Interior Innovation Conference and IWDS International Window and Door Sunshade Summit Forum,” co-organized by R+T Asia, the China Building Metal Structure Association’s Building Sunshade Branch, and the Shanghai Survey and Design Industry Association’s New Construction Materials Promotion Center, returned after three years. Under the theme “Low Carbon Life, Intelligent Future,” international experts showcased cutting-edge trends in window and door sunshades. Domestic industry associations and experts shared the latest innovations and solutions on a shared platform.
Wisdom in Numbers, Boundless Technology
2023 Smart Home Industry New Ecology Summit
Industry innovators including Xiaodu Technology, Zhuzhu Technology, Yingqu Intelligent, Coulisse, and Aoke gathered to analyze and interpret the technological innovations shaping the smart home industry in 2023. Discussions focused on emerging trends, product innovation, technology empowerment, whole-house scene creation, ecological integration, and pathways for digital and intelligent industrial transformation. This summit fostered the exchange of mainstream industry perspectives and explored innovation’s impact on the smart home ecosystem.
Engineering and Centralized Procurement
ITED Interior Industrialization Conference
Under the theme “20 minutes to change the decoration method,” this conference focused on engineering channels such as commercial hotels, healthcare, stock renovation, and high-end residential buildings. It brought together emerging experts from real estate, ownership, design, engineering, integration, and materials sectors to share and explore industrial decoration applications in various scenarios. The event provided a free, innovative, and open technology exchange platform for industry pioneers.
Design and Application
“2038, Fay’s Home” Future Lifestyle Theme Exhibition
On July 26th, the “2038, Fay’s Home” exhibition opened, showcasing a vision of future living. AI designer and contemporary artist Fay invited friends from the arts, design, technology, and business sectors to explore her imagined home in 2038. The exhibition blended art and life, highlighting the future convergence of AI digitalization and design. The future lifestyle presented was both understandable and inspiring.
Construction Industrialization
Building Industrialization Innovation Conference
Shanghai International Building Industrialization Summit
This summit comprised one boundaryless summit, three thematic forums, and multiple high-quality salons. Centered on “construction industrialization,” it addressed three major themes: green dual carbon initiatives, intelligent construction, and urban renewal, all aimed at driving industry development. The exhibition also highlighted innovative products, technologies, and materials from leading architectural enterprises, attracting over 2,000 industry experts, extended brands, and emerging companies to explore limitless future possibilities.
Looking Ahead: Preview of Tomorrow
R+T Asia 2024 Exhibition Preview
Scheduled for May 28-30, 2024
National Convention and Exhibition Center (Shanghai)
Online booth reservations are now open. We look forward to welcoming you next year!
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