Post Show Report
Overview Show statistics No. of visitors: 145,080 visitors from 137 countries and regions Top 10 overseas countries and regions: Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan The U.S. India Australia Korea Italy Thailand Germany No. of exhibitors: 2,399 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions International pavilions: Hong Kong Taiwan Japan The U.S. Korea THINKLIGHT programmes THINKLIGHT THINK DESIGN THINK TECHNOLOGY THINK MARKET
Global visitors Global visitors Visitor figures (2011 2016) No. of visitors in 2016 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 129,885 135,990 145,080 100,465 110,406 116,983 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Overseas visitor breakdown by region 6% North America 5% South America 5% 3% 1% 1% Europe 21% 2% Africa 14% Middle East Domestic visitor breakdown by region Asia 51% Oceania South China 68% Overseas: 26,812 China: 118,268 Our market is usually one or two years behind the rest of the world, so it is essential for us to fly over to GILE and see what is new on the market that we can bring back. We are very satisfied with our trip and have already decided to come back next year. Mr Jamie Power, Business Leader, 145,080 visitors in 2016 6.7% 137 countries & regions 4.6% ALLPRIDE Signs & Marketing (Australia) 17% East China 17% 53% 24% Central China 5% North China 5% 68% South West China 3% North East China 1% North West China 1%
Diversified visitors 44% Trade based 29% Manufacturers 19% Project based 8% Industry related Visitor occupational status F: 4% G: 1% E: 9% A: 26% D: 13% Exporters, Importers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Chain Stores, Commercial Agents, E-retailers Displays and signs, LED chips, LED components, LED packaging, Lighting fixtures, Wafers Architects, Building contractors, Building technology service providers, Design studios, Energy suppliers, Planners and engineers, Procurement authorities, Property developers, System integrators Associations, Media, Organisations We are the biggest manufacturer of our kind in Turkey and have been in the lighting industry for nearly 35 years. I came to GILE to source outdoor and indoor lighting, I have already met some potential suppliers that meet my quality requirements and placed orders with them. The fair is very effective as it allows me to find a wide range of suppliers that can produce good quality products that are reasonably priced. Mr Mustafa Ergin Gungormez, Purchasing Manager, Pelsan (Turkey) C: 22% B: 25% A: Division manager, operations / plant manager, branch manager B: Self-employed entrepreneur, co-owner C: Department head, group head D: Managing director, board member E: Other salaried staff F: Other G: Trainee, apprentice 89% visitors are top management and have influential buying authorities.
Visitors sourcing preference Visitor sourcing preference: LED technology Commercial lighting Outdoor lighting Residential lighting Decorative lighting Light control, management and measurement systems Accessories and electronic components Light production and measurement equipment Display technology & application Electric lights 11% 10% 14% 20% 19% 28% 27% 44% 43% 52% 95% visitors are satisfied with the sourcing results. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Being a trading company in electric fittings and fixtures, we are constantly looking for the latest components in the lighting industry. GILE provides an excellent platform to source such new components from China. This is my ninth visit to this exhibition and I have never been disappointed. It is truly a must-visit exhibition for everyone associated with the global lighting industry. Mr Sunil Puri, Director, SU Import Services Pvt Ltd (India)
Exhibitors objective No. No. of of exhibitors: exhibitors: 2,399 exhibitors exhibitors from from 23 countries countries and regions and regions Exhibitor participation objectives: Presenting innovations, new developments Initiating new business relations Obtaining an overall impression of the market situation Cultivating existing business relations Preparing sales deals Exchanging experience Showing, discussing product variants Attaining sales deals Comparing competitors Passing on specialist knowledge 71% exhibitors are likely to exhibit again in 2017 fair. 61% 58% 40% 39% 39% 25% 24% 16% 12% 8% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% GILE is one of the most influential platforms for the development of the lighting and LED industry. The show covers everything from raw materials and equipment to applications and finished products. This enables us to connect with clients throughout the entire supply chain as well as discuss technological know-how with other exhibitors. We strongly recommend the fair to our industry peers and will be back again next year. GILE is an influential lighting exhibition with countless interesting products and technologies attracting suppliers and customers. There are ample opportunities for us here and we have already found promising business leads with visitors from the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Mr Somnuk Ovuthitham, CEO, LeKise Lighting Co Ltd (Thailand) Mr Guo Zhijun, Deputy General Manager, Everfine Corporation
UV packages with different wavelengths can be broadly applied to industrial PCB colloid curing, printer dryers, money verifiers, nailing curing and tanning machines. Also exhibited were radiation-, lead- and mercury-free UV/IR LED modules that are ideal for outdoor lighting applications. Horticultural LED lighting with small form factors, high efficiency and long service life, provide flexibility for growers. Dimmable and controllable, these LEDs can be easily set in cycles to promote plant growth. Exhibitors state-of-theart display Chip Scale Package (CSP) technology CSP simplifies packaging processes by allowing more flexible and compact LED module and fixture designs to reduce overall system costs. Driver on board (DoB) technology DoB packages power drivers directly onto circuit boards to minimize the light source size. DoB solutions are easy to install, have cost-effective drivers and adjustable lightning sources Filament LED A hot item at GILE 2016, filament bulbs combine the benefits of LED lamps with the design of incandescent bulbs that is valued by traditionalists. Specialised lighting applications
Technology exhibitors I totally agree with the fair s new theme this year because the whole industry is indeed adopting a new perspective. Nowadays, innovation is 10 times more important than it was five years ago because the lighting source has changed to LED. As a leading company in the market, we see Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition as a great platform for presenting our ideas, marketing our brand, maintaining relationships with our current customers and building new relationships with prospective partners. Our participation also reinforces our presence in the industry. Maybe 20 years ago, people came to the fair to place orders on the spot, but now, the fair is for establishing relationships and making new business contacts. In short, this fair one of the most significant events for us. Mr Tommaso Fiorentini, Customer Service & Sales Support, Almeco S.p.A (Italy)
Lighting exhibitors The show, for us, is a meeting point for existing partners, finding new ones and connecting with component suppliers. Frankly speaking, I am happy about this exhibition and it gives us good results. We have been able to achieve all of our objectives here and we will return. Ms Chiara Fumagalli, Commercial Director, Fumagalli (Italy) We have been participating in the fair since the beginning and it is becoming much more international. It seems more than half of the visitors are now from outside of China. GILE is also a platform for us to showcase new products, explore market trends and see how the people are using our materials. Overall, we have been very busy and our meetings are scheduled backto-back. The feedback we have received so far has been fantastic and we are quite satisfied. The fair is becoming more important and its future is definitely going to be a positive one. Mr Stephen Borrell, Overseas Sales Manager, ALANOD GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Event programmes insight New dimensions of lights Seminars and expert dialogue stimulated exploration the new dimensions of lighting Guest speaker and lighting designer for the City of Malmö in Sweden, Mr Johan Moritz, explained: Everyone is talking about big data, smart cities, artificial intelligence and the IoT. Lighting is not only about energy efficiency anymore but more about delivering human-centric solutions and comfort to human beings. Mr Lear Hsieh, President of the Chinese Lighting Designer Association, shares similar views. He adds: Lighting in the future will be a combination of various technologies and it will automatically adjust according to human behaviours. Devices for lighting and ambiance will eventually be indistinguishable and we will only see the light, instead of the housings, that we ought to see. Mr Toshiki Nakata Japan Optical Liquid Product Development Group Leader, Dow Corning (Japan) Attending this fair enables us to see and be seen in the market. Our participation demonstrates our strong presence and GILE is huge compared to any other conferences. Here, we can connect with industry professionals and competitors to better understand the real market situation and dynamics. The exhibition also provides me a good chance to learn how many players are in the industry and how active they are. China and some other Southeast Asian countries are our target markets so it is important for us to be present at this centrally located fair to meet our clients. Also, we can influence and educate players on better product design of LED packaging. I would recommend this event especially to those who want to have business in China.
THINKLIGHT programme insights Industry peer s opinion Sustainability, digitalisation and individualisation are gaining ever-increasing importance. Lighting will expand beyond basic illumination and play a more integral role in the daily lives of users, possessing the ability to improve one s circadian rhythms and mood, optimise work performance, heighten security and improve overall health. Light is a delicate art of creating balance between atmosphere and functionality. Light doesn t just make things bright. It turns a room into an experience as well as accentuates and reinterprets the architecture. Light creates experience when it presented correctly. Lighting as a service it is an asset, properly designed and optimised lighting system can have significant impact on an organisation s financial bottom line. In the near future, we will see more and more controllable light. This will lead to a lot of innovations over the next time.
Thank you. See you next year! 9 12 June 2017 China Import and Export Fair Complex Guangzhou, China