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Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology
2015 concluded with record attendance
Concurrent events offered exceptional insight into industry’s future.

THE 2015 Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT)has set
new records in both exhibitor and visitor attendance. Held from 9 –
12 June once again at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in
Guangzhou, the 12th edition hosted 298 exhibitors (2014: 290) from
11 countries and regions, including Belgium, France, Germany, Italy,
Hong Kong, China, Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, the UK and the US.
Running concurrently with the Guangzhou International Lighting
Exhibition, the two fairs welcomed 135,990 visitors (2014:129,885)
from 131 countries and regions, a 4.7% increase from last year.
Commenting on the 2015 show, Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General
Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, said: “The growth
in visitor numbers is a promising sign that the show is developing
in the right direction. As the fair’s organiser, we strive to provide a
full-spectrum platform for building industry. Thus, the 2015 fair
not only covered the latest technological advancements in electrical
engineering, and building and home automation, but also spotlighted
cutting-edge smart home products and solutions from leading
industry players. The improvement of the show’s diversity as well
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as internationalism has led to overwhelming acclaim from both
exhibitors and visitors, and reaffirmed the fair’s significance to the
industry.”