CBME China 2015 Opens in Shanghai on July 22 with 21% Increase in Exhibition Space

SHANGHAI, July 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by UBM China, the 15th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China 2015) opens its doors to domestic and international buyers on July 22-24, 2015 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The event features 2,836 brands from 2,147 suppliers across 205,000 square meters of exhibition space. Over 80,000 child and baby products trade buyers are expected to attend.

"CBME China has become the world's leading trade sourcing event for child, baby and maternity products industry after 15 years. We have connected the industry's brand owners/ suppliers, distributors, retailers, not only in China but globally as well. Through CBME China, global brands have found a gateway to enter the China market. China brands have also tapped CBME fairs to expand beyond China as well. CBME aims to serve not only the China market, but the industry as a whole," says Athena Gong, General Manager of CBME, "I would like to thank the industry's huge support to CBME China in the past 15 years. Next year, we are moving to new venue - National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao. With your continuous support, we will definitely make another 15 fruitful years, not just for CBME China, but the industry as a whole."

This year, CBME China launched its Charity Program. In cooperation with over 40 companies, a charity sales is going on during CBME China. Proceeds from the sales will be used to support children with autism.

Over 700 brands from Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States and additional 2,136 more brands showcase their products at CBME China. These companies use CBME China as their platform to enter China market. The International Pavilions in CBME China increased by 39% in exhibition space in 2015.

A number of world-known brands participate including Babybubbles, Baby Trend, Balabala, belli, Benho, Bloom & Grow, Bobdog, Britax, CAM, Chicco, Cybex, Desigual, Doraemon, Dorel, Dr. Brown's, Fedora, Fisher-Price, Goo.N, GOULA, Hush Puppies Kids, iCandy, Joie, Kiddy, Les enphant, Mattel, Maxi-Cosi, Mayoral, Medela, Micro, Nestle, NUBY, NUK, OXO, Pencil Club, Pigeon, Quinny, Richell, Sevi, Smitten Baby, Thomas & Friends, Wyeth, XTI and more, covering a range of child baby maternity products from healthcare products to food, strollers and toys, clothing and accessories and services.

Event highlights at CBME China 2015 include CBME AWARDS, CBME AWARDS Gallery, International Pavilions, Licensing Zone, OEM/ODM Pavilions, CBME China Industry Summit and Seminars, and more.

Collocated with CBME China, the second edition of Cool Kids Fashion Shanghai will showcase the latest collection from more than 65 kids international fashion brands from 18 countries across 5,000 sqm exhibition space. These international kids fashion brands have been carefully reviewed and selected by the event's Technical Committee, to be showcased at the fair. Visitors can spot the latest fashion trends through the fair's activities which include Kids Fashion Design Contest, Kids Fashion Design Gallery, Trend Zones, Trend Forums, Kids Fashion Shows, Kids Fashion Museum and more.

CBME China is a professional industry exhibition that upholds the highest quality standards. It only features certified products and also adheres to intellectual property guidelines and laws. For more information on the event, highlights and exhibitor profiles, visit www.cbmexpo.com/en.

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About CBME China  www.cbmexpo.com/en

Held annually in Shanghai, CBME China is the world's largest sourcing event for baby, child and maternity products. This is the perfect venue for you to meet buyers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers in the industry.

About UBM Asia www.ubmasia.com 

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global network of 30 offices and 1,300 staff in 24 major cities. We operate in 20 market sectors with 230 exhibitions and conferences, 23 trade publications, 20 online products for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world.