International Pavilions at CBME China Expand by 115% in 2013

- Top-notch brands and suppliers to showcase their latest products at International Pavilions

SHANGHAI, June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 13th Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME China) will welcome local and international suppliers to showcase their latest products on July 17-19, 2013 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The event will feature over 2,100 brands across 138,000 square meters of exhibition space. Over 60,000 children and baby products volume-buyers are expected to attend.

"CBME China 2013 will attract a record 1,400 exhibitors occupying over 138,000 square meters of exhibition space. We are glad to receive such an outstanding support from the industry," said Ms. Athena Gong, General Manager, CBME.

"By adding new facets over the years, the event has continued to attract local and international brands. The International Pavilions at CBME China have grown from two pavilions of 72 square meters in 2009 to six pavilions today, registering a 115% year-on-year growth in exhibition space. We also have seen an increased number of independent international players at CBME China this year. With our alliance with the ABC Kids Expo and other partners, more and more brands and suppliers get the opportunity to enter China market," Ms. Gong continued.

A Showcase of International Brands and Products at the International Pavilions

One of the event's highlight is International Pavilions, where international brands from Australia, Korea, New Zealand, US, Spain, Taiwan and other regions are presenting products covering a range of children, baby and maternity products from healthcare items to food, strollers and toys, clothing and accessories and services.

On the occasion of its fifth year at CBME China, Austrade will organize an Australia Pavilion to introduce high quality Australian products. Products exhibited include baby food, baby health supplements and skincare products, among others. Brands at the show include Australian Milk Carton Company, GMP Pharmaceuticals, Ozcare, GoldRoo, Ewenique and Yellow Earth.

Korea Pavilion, supported and organized by the Korean Woman Entrepreneurs Association, will showcase popular Korean high-quality products including organic cloth diapers, baby products, baby feeding products and many more. Exhibitors from Korea include Babyprime, Uzinmedicare, Oskar, C.A. Pharm, Mamachi and Putti Atti.

Marca espana (Spain Pavilion) will have two exclusive pavilions (Halls W1 and W5) to showcase Spanish children's fashion and childcare brands. Exhibiting companies include Mayoral, Barcarola, Dudu, Baby Auto, Casual Play, Micuna, Kiwy, Kiokids, Trasluz and many more.

In cooperation with the ABC Kids Expo, top US children, baby and maternity brands and suppliers are making up the USA Pavilion. They will emphasize high quality materials and eco-design. A number of US brands like Belly Armor by RadiaShield, Prince LionHeart, Eco Nuts, Episencial, Boogie Wipes, Belly Armor, Adiri and PLUM will be at the event.

Brands and suppliers from Taiwan will present a wide range of high quality products at the Taiwan Pavilion. Exhibiting companies include Simba, SPA original+Dead Sea, Bifilong, TERUMO, KenHealth, Modern & Grace, Foxwood TalesTM, Nanowave, SunKiddo, DJ Toys, Neoangelac, ANGO, Double wood, TCI, Jamny and more.

Clearly Categorized Halls

With the increase in exhibition scale, CBME China will be carefully categorized into nine themed areas to make sourcing easier for buyers. These are: International Pavilions; Licensing Zone; Maternity and Baby Care Products; Baby Carriages, Car Seats and Furniture; Food and Health Care Products; Toys, Educational Products and Souvenirs; Children, Baby and Teenager Clothing, Footwear and Accessories; Maternity Clothing, Underwear and Accessories; Service Organizations and Industry Exhibitions.

CBME China is a perfect business platform for children, baby and maternity product buyers, retailers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers to meet and do business in one venue.

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 free hotel accommodation in Shanghai.

CBME China 2013 will take place on July 17-19 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. For more information on CBME China, visit www.cbmexpo.com/en.

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

Held annually in Shanghai, the Shanghai International Children Baby Maternity Industry Expo (CBME) 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 2013 will be on 17, 18 19 July 2013 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The event will feature 2,100 brands, 1,400 exhibitors in 138,000sqm exhibition space.

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