HONG KONG, Oct. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
Sources' (NASDAQ: GSOL) China Sourcing Fair's fall
electronics show opened today and is one of the most highly
anticipated events in the sourcing calendar of international
buyers. The 2014 fall edition raises the bar for quality sourcing
even higher by providing a selection of the latest consumer
electronics and more in 3,700 booths hosted by suppliers from
Greater China, Korea and nine
other countries -- most of
whom are private manufacturers and 90 percent of them are
exhibiting exclusively at China Sourcing Fair.
Running Oct. 11-14, 2014, at
AsiaWorld-Expo, the event comprises three co-located shows:
Global Sources Electronics & Components Fair, China Sourcing
Fair: Security Products, and the Korea Sourcing Fair:
Electronics & Components.
Mastering the future of electronics
"Future development in the consumer electronics industry will be
focusing on home, automotive and office," explained Tommy Wong, President of Global Sources
Exhibitions. "The advancement of technology in these core areas
will help connect people and make their lives more convenient,
healthy and enjoyable. In adopting these new themes for our
Electronics & Components
show, we are leading the way in providing buyers with the products
and intelligence they need to serve their customers."
Industry study estimated that connected-home device sales will
reach US$61 billion in revenue in
2014. Similarly, the global market for automotive electronics is
projected to grow at a rate of 7.3 percent to reach US$314.4 billion by 2020.
"Products like digital health and fitness, digital imaging and
accessories, electronics gaming and accessories, car safety and
security products, and smart home products will all be featured at
the show to provide buyers a convenient platform accessing to all
related products under one roof," Wong said.
In addition, the show will host Asia's largest pavilion for in-car electronics
and GPS, Hong Kong's largest
selection of computer systems and peripherals, and an all-new
pavilion for home electronics.
The Korea Sourcing Fair will echo the consumer
electronics themes featuring Korean-made innovative products. The
Security Products show, meanwhile, will provide many
smart-home offerings at its 340 booths, making it Asia's premiere security products sourcing
event.
Big-name global buyers expected to attend include Amazon,
Auchan, eBay, Foxconn, Fujitsu, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Hitachi
Maxwell Global, HTC, Hyundai, Intel China, Intelbras, Li &
Fung, Logitech, Mitsubishi Motors, Motorola, NTT Docomo, Panasonic,
Samsung, Softbank, Tesco, The Home Depot, Toshiba, Woolworths, ZTE,
and many more.
Value-added services to enhance buyer and supplier
efficiency
In addition to the rich array of product offerings, a number of
value-added services are provided on-site:
- New "Buyer Data Management System" enhances the efficiency of
on-site buyer registration.
- Pioneered "Lead Management System" provides exhibitors a unique
sales leads management tool for post-show follow up.
- Comprehensive conference programs featuring standard-setting
guests from Intel China and the Consumer Electronics
Association.
- An exclusive presentation titled "Connected Cars: The Future of
Mobility" co-organized with Hong Kong Consumer Electronics
Alliance.
- Product Showcase facilitating non-exhibiting suppliers
to feature their latest products which generate sales enquiries and
increase business opportunities.
- Private Sourcing Events that allow pre-selected
exhibitors exclusive opportunities to meet large global companies
in private. Twelve sourcing teams from buyers including Amazon,
Binatole Global, Conrad Electronics, DNS Shop, DR4, Embraco,
EuropeNet, GM Electronic, Intelbras, Royal Island and Valore
are scheduled to participate, representing combined annual sales of
more than US$77 billion.
- VIP buyer office suites providing selected buyers with on-site
office facilities for higher efficiency during their souring
trips.
- Smart wristbands that access premium fair services for
exclusive VIP buyers.
Opening times for the fairs are:
- Oct. 11-13 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More information can be found at the China Sourcing Fair
website: http://www.chinasourcingfair.com
More information about Global Sources is available on the
company's corporate site (http://www.corporate.globalsources.com),
Facebook and Twitter (/globalsources).
About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company
and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China.
The core business facilitates trade between Asia and the
world using English-language media such as online marketplaces
(GlobalSources.com), print and digital magazines, sourcing research
reports, private sourcing events, and trade shows.
More than 1 million international buyers, including 95 of the
world's top 100 retailers, use these services to obtain product and
company information to help them source more profitably from
overseas supply markets. These services also provide suppliers with
integrated marketing solutions to build corporate image, generate
sales leads and win orders from buyers in more than
240 countries and territories.
Global Sources' other businesses provide Chinese-language media
to companies selling to and within Greater China. These services include online
web sites, print and digital magazines, seminars and trade shows.
In mainland China, Global Sources
has a network of more than 30 office locations and a community of
more than 5 million registered online users and magazine readers of
its Chinese-language media.
Now in its fifth decade, Global Sources has been publicly listed
on the NASDAQ since 2000.
Press Contact in
Asia
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Investor Contact
in Asia
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Camellia
So
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Connie Lai
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Tel: (852)
2555-5021
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Tel: (852)
2555-4747
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e-mail:
cso@globalsources.com
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e-mail:
investor@globalsources.com
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Press Contact in
U.S.
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Investor Contact
in U.S.
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Brendon
Ouimette
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Cathy
Mattison
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Tel: (1-480)
664-8309
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LHA
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e-mail:
bouimette@globalsources.com
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Tel: (1-415)
433-3777
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e-mail:
cmattison@lhai.com
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