APFE 2026 Tape & Film Expo

APFE 2026 is scheduled for June 24–26, 2026 in Shanghai and is positioned as the 22nd edition of the Shanghai International Tape & Film Expo. The show is held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) and is structured as a manufacturing-oriented B2B platform where visitors can compress supplier discovery, engineering consultation and first-round commercial talks into a single trip. A practical advantage of the event model is the strong linkage between materials and converting: APFE is presented together with the Shanghai International Coating & Die-cutting Expo, which helps visitors evaluate not only what material to buy, but how it will be coated, die-cut, processed and qualified for end-use requirements. This “materials + process” logic is critical for procurement teams in tapes and films, because performance, yield and defect risks typically sit at interfaces—adhesive chemistry, liner/release behavior, coating windows and downstream cutting accuracy—so face-to-face validation during the show improves RFQ quality and reduces rework after initial samples.

APFE’s theme centers on adhesive tapes and functional films as industrial building blocks used across packaging, electronics, automotive, new energy and general manufacturing, where bonding performance and film functionality directly affect reliability and total lifecycle cost. The event frames the market as an ecosystem rather than a single product shelf: alongside adhesive materials and functional films, the show environment emphasizes coating and die-cutting compatibility, converting know-how and the manufacturing conditions required for stable mass production. This is commercially important because buyers do not only select a tape or film by datasheet; they must confirm aging behavior, process stability, yield impact, and how the material behaves under real line speeds, temperatures and handling conditions. In practice, APFE supports engineering-led discussions on performance targets, qualification routes and scalability, helping visitors align technical requirements with commercial terms and leaving the event with a short list of suppliers that can realistically support repeatable production.

APFE 2026 is designed for professional participants who influence sourcing and technology choices across the tape, film and converting supply chain. Typical exhibitor profiles include manufacturers of adhesive products, functional film producers, coating and converting specialists, and suppliers of related materials and processing technologies, while visitor profiles often include end-use manufacturers and engineering teams that integrate tapes and films into finished goods. The planned scale indicators communicated for the event—around 53,500 m² of exhibition space, approximately 2,600 standard booths and a supplier landscape described as 900+ brands—create a competitive environment where buyers can benchmark alternatives efficiently rather than relying on remote catalog comparisons. For exhibitors, this audience concentration improves lead quality because meetings tend to progress from introductions to specification review, sampling plans, documentation expectations and production capability discussions. For buyers, it shortens qualification cycles because critical questions on compatibility, service readiness, and manufacturing discipline can be clarified in one structured visit.

The exhibition scope is built to support end-to-end sourcing in the adhesive tape and functional film ecosystem, combining materials with the production technologies required to deliver stable output. Visitors typically evaluate adhesive tapes and related products such as protective films and label materials, while also engaging with suppliers linked to coating, laminating, slitting, die-cutting and other converting processes that determine final performance and manufacturability. This breadth matters because the purchasing decision is rarely limited to a single item; it involves confirming process feasibility, liner/release behavior, cut precision, residue control, and long-term stability under operating conditions. APFE’s “materials + process” environment supports an integrated sourcing workflow where procurement teams can validate compatibility across multiple steps, compare service models and technical support capability, and convert show-floor discussions into testable specifications and RFQ-ready requirements.

APFE 2026 takes place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), a large-scale venue suitable for industrial exhibitions that require predictable hall routing, high visitor throughput and space for technical consultation areas. For teams attending with a structured sourcing agenda, venue predictability directly influences productivity: it enables tight scheduling of back-to-back meetings, rapid supplier comparisons and controlled handling of samples and documentation. In a three-day format, efficiency is driven by meeting throughput and the ability to maintain discipline in technical validation and negotiation blocks; the venue’s scale and infrastructure support this workflow by minimizing time loss and enabling visitors to cover both materials and converting-related discussions within the same visit.

APFE is organized by Shanghai Fuya Exhibition Co., Ltd., which provides the operational backbone for exhibitor services, registration flow, hall planning and event delivery. In technical B2B exhibitions, organizer continuity is not a formality: it affects the quality and predictability of the sourcing environment, including how clearly sectors are structured, how accessible exhibitor information is, and how reliably meetings can be planned. For exhibitors, this improves ROI by supporting a more qualified visitor mix and more structured lead follow-up. For buyers, it improves the ability to compare suppliers under consistent conditions and to leave the show with actionable next steps—samples, specification alignment and a clear pathway to commercial proposals.