CIKB: Numerous applications from top international companies

Kitchen furniture manufacturers nobilia, allmilmö, zeyko, Ballerina Küchen, Schüller and Vöhringer, among others, will be presenting at CIKB (China International Kitchen and Bathroom Expo). In the electronic appliances sector, not only Liebherr but also the BSH group will exhibit with their brands Bosch and Siemens. In the area of supply and service provision, Naber, Carat, Blum, Häfele, Vauth-Sagel und ALTEC have confirmed their participation. In addition, Chinese market leaders like Haier, Fotile, Robam, Goldenhome, Vatti, Sakura, Macro, Vanward and A.O.Smith will present their products for the Chinese market in Shanghai.

Current booking levels predict a premium-quality kitchen show in Shanghai. I am delighted that, with the support of the Working Group AMK (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die Moderne Küche/Modern Kitchen), we can use the trade fair to showcase LivingKitchen and Cologne. I am convinced that a strong CIKB will attract even more Asian visitors to LivingKitchen, says Arne Petersen, Vice President at Koelnmesse.

CIKB will take place for the first time at the new National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai. The central focus of the LivingKitchen satellite event organised by Koelnmesse is the concept of the modern fitted kitchen. With increasing demands for high quality, high levels of technological affinity, limited space and a keen interest in easy-to-clean materials, the Chinese consumer is particularly interested in fitted kitchen systems. CIKB is organised by Koelnmesse and the China National Hardware Association, with support from LivingKitchen and the AMK.

We are certain that CIKB is on the right track to becoming the platform for modern fitted kitchens in China. This development is confirmed by the registration of European brands which will offer the Chinese public an unprecedented exhibition of the modern kitchen. And of course, AMK will also be at the trade fair with their own presentation, says Kirk Mangels, Managing Director of the Working Group AMK (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Die Moderne Küche/Modern Kitchen).

In addition, CIKB will consolidate its strategic partnerships with relevant associations and media, e.g. with the China Kitchen Industrial Development Forum and the Interior Designer Salon, among others.

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