CBME China -- The World's Largest Sourcing Event for Children, Baby and Maternity Products -- Adds 28,680 sqm in 2014 to Meet Industry Demand

SHANGHAI, Feb. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China 2013) closed with a high note with 2,105 brands from 1,454 local and international suppliers and 59,287 international and domestic visitors in attendance.

"The feedback we have received from the industry, both visitors and exhibitors have been extremely encouraging," says Athena Gong, General Manager, CBME. "The children, baby and maternity products industry is still growing at a constant pace. The demand in the market continues to drive growth, not only in China but in the industry in general. To keep up with the market demand, we will be adding 28,680 sqm (+21% yoy) in CBME China 2014, bringing the show scale to 166,680 sqm (gross)."

CBME China 2014 will feature over 1,600 exhibitors representing 2,300 brands covering maternity and baby care products, baby carriages, car seats and furniture, children, baby and teenager clothing, footwear and accessories, food and health care products, maternity clothing, underwear and accessories, and toys, educational products and souvenirs.

Launch of OEM/ODM Pavilion

New to CBME China 2014 is the OEM/ODM Pavilion. Brand owners and buyers can now find reliable manufacturers and good quality products made to their specifications at CBME China.

Ms Gong further comments: "CBME China has always focused on domestic and international brands. As the industry grows, we see a demand for original design and original equipment manufacturers. China is always an ideal place to find good quality products and manufacturers for tailor-made designs. Thus, for 2014, we will expand the coverage of CBME China to include OEM/ODM companies. With the addition of OEM/ODM Pavilion to CBME China, we aim to serve the whole industry supply chain."

CBME China is a professional exhibition that upholds the highest quality standards. It only features certified products and also adheres to intellectual property guidelines and laws. This is the perfect business platform for children, baby and maternity product buyers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to meet and do business in one venue.

CBME China 2014 will also feature CBME AWARDS Gallery (including Innovative Products Gallery), International Pavilions, Private Buyer Meetings, Industry Summits, Supplier Seminars and more. CBME China 2014 will be on July 22-24, 2014 at Shanghai New International Expo Center. Visitor registration is now open (www.cbmexpo.com/en/register) to all trade buyers. For a limited time, all visitors who pre-register will be eligible to win US$50 hotel voucher.

For press enquiries, please contact:
Louise Kathryn Yu
Senior Marketing Manager
Children, Baby, Maternity Industry Expo (CBME)
Tel: (+852) 2585 6101
louise.yu@ubm.com

About Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) www.cbmexpo.com/en

Held annually in Shanghai, the Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) is the world's largest sourcing event for baby, children and maternity products. This is the perfect venue for you to meet buyers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers in the industry.

CBME China 2014 will be on 22, 23, 24 July 2014 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The event will feature 2,300 brands, 1,600 exhibitors in 166,680m² exhibition space.

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