ASE CHINA 2026 Shanghai

ASE CHINA 2026 is the combined platform of the 29th China Adhesives and Sealants Expo and the 21st China Tape and Film Expo, scheduled for September 15–17, 2026 in Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). The event is positioned as a professional trade marketplace for bonding, sealing, pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) and film solutions, bringing together material suppliers, formulators, equipment manufacturers, converters and downstream buyers in one venue. The official show profile emphasizes its long-term industry development and the role of ASE CHINA as an exchange-and-trade platform focused on innovative applications of high-performance bonding materials and new industry trends, which is exactly what procurement and technical teams need when comparing suppliers by process maturity, consistency, compliance readiness and application performance rather than by product labels alone.

The thematic focus of ASE CHINA is built around practical, application-driven innovation in adhesives, sealants, PSA tapes and functional films for modern manufacturing value chains. The official description highlights that the exhibition concentrates on high-performance bonding materials and their innovative applications, with an industry lens that connects materials to real end-use requirements—electronics, automotive, construction, transportation, flexible packaging and other advanced material scenarios—where performance, reliability, process window and total cost of ownership matter. For visitors, this theme translates into a technical sourcing environment: you can evaluate formulation approaches, discuss qualification and validation steps, clarify compatibility with substrates and production lines, and compare not only product claims but also the supplier’s ability to document performance and maintain stable batches for repeat procurement.

ASE CHINA brings together the full industry chain, which is critical for B2B sourcing because the best purchasing outcomes depend on matching materials, processing and application equipment to a specific production context. The organizer’s positioning stresses that the show gathers adhesives, sealants, PSA tape and film products and serves as a meeting point for the global industry community. This makes the event relevant to manufacturers, raw material producers, equipment and system providers, as well as engineers and procurement teams from downstream sectors who need verified solutions for bonding, sealing, coating, converting, protection and functional layers. In procurement terms, it is a concentrated place to shortlist suppliers, validate technical fit, align on specifications and move to RFQ-ready discussions within a three-day window.

The official scope includes a broad range of adhesive and sealant types—such as water-based, UV curing, pressure-sensitive, polyurethane, hot melt, epoxy, silicone, rubber and engineering-grade systems—alongside the upstream chemicals and raw materials used in formulations (for example resins, solvents and auxiliaries). The exhibition also covers protective and functional film products, and the machinery ecosystem for adhesive manufacturing and application, including processing and application equipment, measurement instruments and related technologies. In addition, the show is positioned together with tape and film segments (PSA products, labels and related processing/testing), which is highly practical for buyers who need an integrated view of materials, conversion and application rather than disconnected supplier searches.

The 2026 edition is scheduled at SNIEC in Shanghai, a major exhibition venue used for large industrial trade shows. For exhibitors and professional visitors, the venue choice supports an efficient business workflow: meeting density, on-site technical discussions and product demonstrations are concentrated into three days, which helps procurement teams execute structured supplier qualification—sample review, spec alignment, and next-step negotiation—without extending the visit. Because adhesive and film sourcing often requires technical validation, SNIEC’s format is suited to pairing commercial discussions with engineering-level clarification on process, application and performance parameters.

ASE CHINA is organized with participation of the CCPIT Sub-Council of Chemical Industry and the China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association, as stated in the official Shanghai show information. For risk control, visitor registration, exhibitor services and official communications should be verified via organizer channels, especially when arranging badges, visa letters and exhibitor interactions. This ensures the procurement process is built on reliable event information, official exhibitor resources and clear participation rules rather than third-party intermediaries.