Opening Time: May 20-22, 2027
Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center
Address: 1099 Guo Zhan Road, Shanghai, China
Description:
The Professional Fastener Exhibition under China General Machine Components Industry Association and China Fastener Industry Association
Organizers:
China General Machine Components Industry Association
China Fastener Industry Association of China General Machine Components Industry Association
Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd.
Implemented by:
Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd.
Co-Organizers:
Local Fastener Associations
Scale: Nearly 60,000 m²
Exhibitors: More than 1300 exhibitors
Standard Booths: More than 2500
Visitors: Estimated 42,000
Official Web: Afastener.com/en
Admission:
For trade visitors, purchasing representatives and professionals.Visitors under the age 18 will not be permitted to entry.
The China General Machine Components Industry Association and the China Fastener Industry Association(CFIA) have been actively supporting, guiding, and assisting fastener exhibitions across China—including Shanghai, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Jiaxing, Suzhou, Yongnian, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Dongguan, Guangzhou, Chengdu, etc.—to promote the sustainable and healthy development of the domestic fastener industry. In 2017, some fundamental changes took place in the domestic fastener exhibition landscape. With approval from relative authorities and through collaborative organization of all parties involved, the construction of the "International Fastener Show China" was initiated at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, which show covered the entire industry chain and displayed the industry scale. The China Fastener Industry Association actively coordinated with exhibition companies to host fastener exhibitions. In November of the same year, a press conference was held in Shanghai, where the China General Machine Components Industry Association, the China Fastener Industry Association, Shanghai Afastener Exhibition Co., Ltd., and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd., jointly announced the organization of the International Fastener Show China (IFS China) starting in 2018. The IFS China aims to grow to be the largest and most influential industry event in China and even Asia, and to promote the development and cooperation of the fastener industry and economic & trade exchanges within industries.
International Fastener Show China, the technical fastener exhibition is initiated and hosted by China General Machine Components Industry Association and China Fastener Industry Association, representing the authority and influence in the industry. What’s more, IFS China is one of the three largest fastener events in the world and the outstanding show in Asia which covers the whole fastener chain.
With more than 59,000 square meters, IFS China 2026 will assemble over 1300 exhibitors, which are well-known fastener enterprises in the world, covering machinery manufacturing, automotive, new energy resources, aerospace, shipbuilding, petrochemical, IT, electronics, infrastructure and other application industries.
With the promotion of "China intelligent manufacturing" and "The Belt and Road", the global fastener market will increase substantially in the next few years. The pursuit of a stronger nation for fastener industry shall be fulfilling with your participation.
Multi station cold heading machine, heading machine, tooth pattern forming equipment, combination machine, lathe and turning equipment, CNC lathe, press and stamping equipment, wire drawing equipment, heat treatment equipment, dispensing machine and coating equipment, surface treatment equipment, electroplating equipment.
Grinding machine, vibrating disc, iron groove machine, marking machine/coding machine, cleaning equipment/washing drum, polishing machine, sandblasting machine, conveying device, material storage system/warehousing system, air purification device, weighing/counting/packaging equipment.
Optical screening machine, tensile testing machine, hardness tester, spectrometer, mirror projector, vernier caliper/micrometer, ring gauge plug gauge, salt spray testing machine, ternary coordinate detector.
*Assembly, installation, measurement, and maintenance
Torque wrenches, torque wrenches, screwdrivers/screwdrivers, mechanical/adjustable wrenches, riveting tools and equipment, electric tools, pneumatic tools, welding instruments, fastener repair and removal equipment, other installation tools and equipment.
*Fastener molds and consumables
Cold heading and stamping molds, die plates, punch rods, ejector pins, rust proof oil, lubricating oil, taps, drill bits, surface treatment solvents, chemical agents, auxiliary accessories.
*Raw materials for fasteners
Wire, coil element, strip steel, stamping plate, stainless steel, copper and special alloy steel, nylon/plastic, material processing, etc.
*Fastener Technology and Services
Fastener design/simulation/process control, fastener testing agencies, fastener industry ERP software, information systems, fastener production and service certification agencies, fastener research and development agencies, fastener associations and industry organizations, fastener media.
Bolts, screws, nuts, expansion screws, riveting products, thread bars/screws, washers and stamping parts, nails, pins and keys, combination fasteners, connecting pair fasteners, cold heading non-standard parts, hot pier and turning products, stainless steel fasteners, plastic and nylon fasteners, corrosion-resistant metal fasteners, special screws, non-standard fasteners, plugs and plugs, thread sleeves/thread repairs, precision lathe hardware, innovative fasteners and inventions, fastener media, e-commerce, etc.
*Automotive fasteners
High strength bolts for engines, hub/wheel bolts and nuts, welding bolts and nuts, chassis fasteners, cold heading machines for seats, interior fasteners, and body fasteners.
*Aerospace and railway fasteners
Aluminum alloy fasteners, titanium alloy fasteners, blind bolts, critical fasteners, special alloy fasteners, threaded sleeves, high/low temperature resistant fasteners.
*Building fasteners and connectors
Chemical anchor bolts and resins, suspension fasteners, roof and solar fasteners, brackets and connectors, scaffold fasteners, stamped products for construction, other building fasteners and connectors.
*Other industry-specific fasteners
Fasteners for electronics and electrical appliances, fasteners for the power industry, fasteners for machinery and heavy industry, fasteners for railways/high-speed trains, fasteners for furniture, fasteners for pressure vessels, fasteners for nuclear industry, fasteners for chemical industry, fasteners for motorcycles, fasteners for bicycles.
*Stamping parts and lathe parts
Metal stamping parts, lathe turning products, and processing equipment, etc.
*Assembly, installation, and maintenance
Wrenches, screwdrivers, power tools, pneumatic tools, welding instruments, installation maintenance, etc.
*High end fasteners/intelligent fasteners/specialized and refined/Little Giant
*Alien parts/non-standard parts/customized according to drawings
*Cutting edge technology of fasteners
*Carbon Neutrality/Green Environmental Protection
*Brand traders, industrial brand e-commerce, supply chain management systems
*Innovation Service/Technology Forum
Why Join IFS China?
Six reasons to participate in the International Fastener Show China 2027
01 Industry-Endorsed and Highly Trusted
IFS China is the only international fastener exhibition organized under the guidance of the China General Machine Components Industry Association (CMCA) and its Fastener Branch, making it one of the most authoritative and influential fastener events in China.
Established in 1984, the CMCA Fastener Branch is the leading national organization representing China's fastener industry. Through its extensive industry network and international cooperation resources, IFS China stays closely connected with global market developments, providing exhibitors and visitors with a trusted platform for business expansion, industry networking, and market intelligence.
02 A Truly International Platform for Global Business
IFS China brings together leading fastener manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and service providers from China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Japan, the United States, South Korea, Israel, India, and many other countries and regions.
Supported by international fastener associations and industry partners worldwide, the exhibition attracts professional buyers, sourcing specialists, distributors, and delegation groups from major manufacturing markets across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. It provides exhibitors with direct access to global customers while offering visitors efficient opportunities to discover new suppliers and technologies.
03 NEW Hall 3 for Innovation and Smart Manufacturing
IFS China 2027 introduces an upgraded Hall 3 dedicated to advanced fastening technologies, high-performance fasteners, intelligent manufacturing, sustainability, and emerging industry trends. The hall is designed to showcase the next generation of products, technologies, and solutions shaping the future of the fastener industry.
Together with Halls 1 and 2, Hall 3 creates a complete ecosystem covering R&D, manufacturing, application, and industrial upgrading. It provides exhibitors with a premium platform to demonstrate innovation while enabling visitors to explore cutting-edge technologies and future-oriented manufacturing solutions.
04 Complete Supply Chain with Strong End-User Focus
As one of Asia's leading fastener exhibitions, IFS China covers the entire fastener supply chain, including raw materials, manufacturing equipment, tooling, dies, testing solutions, industrial services, standard fasteners, specialty fasteners, and stamping components.
The exhibition serves key end-user sectors such as automotive, aerospace, rail transportation, construction, machinery, electronics, shipbuilding, and energy. By bringing together suppliers and buyers from across the value chain, IFS China creates efficient sourcing opportunities and helps exhibitors connect directly with target industries and decision-makers.
05 Conferences, Networking and Business Matching
IFS China is more than an exhibition. A comprehensive programme of conferences, technical forums, product launches, and business matching events runs alongside the show, bringing together industry experts, association leaders, manufacturers, engineers, and buyers from around the world.
These activities provide valuable insights into market trends, technological innovation, industry challenges, and future development opportunities. They also create additional networking and partnership opportunities, helping participants maximize their business value both during and beyond the exhibition.
06 Global Exhibition Expertise, Strong Industry Connections
IFS China is supported by the CMCA Fastener Branch and organized by a professional team with more than 17 years of experience in the fastener exhibition industry. Through cooperation with leading exhibition partners from Hannover, Germany, the event combines international exhibition expertise with deep industry knowledge.
Over the years, the organizing team has built strong relationships with manufacturers, buyers, industry associations, and media partners worldwide. Supported by high exhibitor retention rates and long-term industry recognition, IFS China has become one of Asia's most trusted platforms for business development in the fastener and fixing industry.