The biennial show, which took place from 17 – 19 November in Beijing, attracted around 7,000 visitors from 50 countries and regions.

This represents an 18% increase on the 2009 total of 5,900.

The show featured 135 exhibitors including companies from Europe, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and the USA.

Joint organisers Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) and the China National United Equipment Group reported that many of the exhibitors had signed contracts at the show.