On August 13, 2026, the 24th Yantai Equipment Manufacturing Expo officially opened at the Yantai Bajiaowan International Convention and Exhibition Center. Spanning four days and featuring a sprawling 15,000-square-meter exhibition space, the event has brought together nearly 400 premier domestic and international enterprises. Precisely aligned with three core development trajectories—high-end equipment, intelligent manufacturing, and green manufacturing—the expo showcases cutting-edge innovations across the entire global manufacturing value chain, delivering a highly anticipated annual industry flagship event for the Jiaodong equipment manufacturing sector.
The opening day at the Bajiaowan International Convention and Exhibition Center was marked by bustling crowds and a vibrant atmosphere. Early in the morning, throngs of professional visitors queued at the entrances, undergoing orderly credential checks guided by event staff. Inside the halls, foot traffic was steady, and the networking atmosphere across the specialized exhibition zones was exceptionally dynamic. Buyers and suppliers clustered around equipment booths to discuss technical specifications and align procurement needs, driving a surge in business matchmaking and showcasing the vibrant energy of industrial networking. Exhibitors unveiled their latest core products on the show floor, drawing numerous visitors who paused at large-scale intelligent machinery to observe live demonstrations and note key technical features, fully immersing themselves in the appeal of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. This face-to-face, in-depth interaction not only accelerates the commercialization of technological achievements but also provides an efficient channel for precise matching across the upstream and downstream segments of the industry chain, fully demonstrating the robust demand and vitality of the real economy's manufacturing sector.
The exhibitor lineup for this year's expo can be described as the ultimate showcase for the Jiaodong equipment manufacturing sector. The exhibited products span the entire industry chain, including machine tools and molds, industrial automation, robotics and machine vision, smart warehousing, sheet metal laser cutting and welding, industrial cleaning and environmental protection, hardware and electromechanical equipment, and digital intelligent manufacturing solutions, comprehensively addressing the practical needs of upstream and downstream segments in equipment manufacturing. Numerous renowned domestic and international brands have converged on the Jiaodong market, unveiling their latest technologies, equipment, and solutions. Notable participating enterprises include: Taiwan's Goodway, Nuowei CNC, GSK, Jujing Precision, Eddic, South Korea's YG, Baoyu CNC, Hanqi CNC, World Machine Tool, Chenlong Holdings, Schneider Electric, AirTAC, Rexroth, Delta, Mean Well, INVT, Deli Tools, Donghua Chains, Tanggong Valves, Leisai Intelligence, Hechuan, Daying Syntec, Zhongjie Chuangzhi, Ruitie Machine Tool, Jinfeng Saw, Taizhou Liqun, Haijing Technology, Changyuan Hydraulics, Baode, SNS, Dashvision, Kangyu Measurement, Shinaipu Hydraulics, Shuofang, Mingzu Laser, Ruilei Laser, Perfect, Gaoqi Intelligence, Xinchuan Seiki, Jingzhan Electromechanical, Weierxin, Leidun Tech, Senyou Hydraulics, Chaori PV, and Omron. Gathering industry leaders across niche fields such as CNC equipment, automation control, hydraulic and pneumatic components, laser processing, and intelligent vision, the expo offers regional manufacturing enterprises a diverse array of premium options for technological innovation, equipment iteration, and process upgrading.
Currently, Yantai is deeply advancing its initiative to build a manufacturing powerhouse. As the cornerstone of the industrial economy, the transformation and upgrading of the equipment manufacturing sector are of paramount importance. Hosting this Equipment Manufacturing Expo will further polish Yantai's hallmark as a hub for high-end equipment manufacturing, aggregating premium resources across industries, technologies, and business visitors, while invigorating the innovative dynamism of the Jiaodong equipment manufacturing sector. Against the global backdrop of manufacturing advancing toward high-end, intelligent, and green development, the expo drives synergistic growth across upstream and downstream industries by showcasing innovations across the entire value chain. It continuously empowers the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing and the clustering and expansion of emerging intelligent manufacturing, thereby providing solid support for enhancing the quality and efficiency of the city's industrial economy and achieving high-quality development.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Jiang Wei, head of the event organizer Yantai Jinnuo Convention and Exhibition, stated: "Recently, municipal leaders emphasized the need to cultivate new quality productive forces based on Yantai's local industrial foundation and to build an advanced manufacturing powerhouse with distinct Yantai characteristics. Our original intention in organizing this expo is to create a platform where exhibitors and buyers can engage in in-depth exchanges, forge partnerships, and chart a course for mutual development, thereby turning industrial resource matchmaking into tangible results." This statement profoundly underscores the core value of the expo. As the event progresses, it is expected that more technological collaborations and procurement orders will be finalized on-site, further consolidating Yantai's pivotal hub status in the equipment manufacturing sector and injecting robust momentum from new quality productive forces into the high-quality development of the regional economy.