IFS China

International Fastener Show China 2026 (IFS China 2026) is a large-scale professional B2B exhibition dedicated to the global fastener industry. The exhibition will take place from May 20 to May 22, 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Initiated and hosted by national-level industry associations, IFS China is recognized as one of the three largest fastener exhibitions in the world and the most influential fastener trade fair in Asia. The event brings together the global fastener industry ecosystem, providing a high-level platform for technical exchange, trade cooperation and international market development.

The thematic structure of IFS China 2026 covers the entire fastener value chain, from raw materials to finished products and integrated service solutions. Core focus areas include fasteners and fixings, standard and non-standard fasteners, fastener materials, molds and consumables, production and auxiliary equipment, stamping and lathe parts, packaging solutions and intelligent manufacturing technologies. The exhibition also highlights R&D applications, cross-border e-commerce and integrated service models, reflecting the industry’s transition toward digitalization, automation and global supply chain integration.

IFS China attracts a highly professional international audience consisting of fastener manufacturers, equipment suppliers, raw material producers, distributors and industrial end users. Previous editions have welcomed professional visitors from more than 60 countries and regions, including a significant share of overseas buyers. Exhibitors represent a wide range of application industries such as automotive, machinery manufacturing, new energy, aerospace, shipbuilding, petrochemical, electronics, infrastructure and construction. This professional composition enables effective supplier selection, technical benchmarking and long-term cooperation across global markets.

The exhibition showcases an extensive range of fastener-related products and technologies. Exhibits include screws, bolts, nuts, washers and customized fasteners, along with fastener production machinery, inspection equipment, molds, tooling, stamping and turning parts, and auxiliary materials. Special zones are dedicated to automotive and high-strength fasteners, stainless steel fasteners, export-oriented fasteners, branded fasteners and comprehensive fastener solutions. This structured exhibition layout allows visitors to efficiently evaluate suppliers, compare technologies and identify application-specific solutions.

IFS China 2026 will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, a modern exhibition venue well suited for large-scale industrial trade fairs. The venue provides over 59,000 square meters of exhibition space, supporting heavy equipment displays, high visitor flow and concurrent forums and seminars. Its location in Shanghai offers excellent international accessibility and enables participants to combine exhibition attendance with factory visits and business meetings in one of China’s most important industrial and commercial hubs.

The exhibition is jointly organized by authoritative national fastener and machinery component industry associations together with experienced international exhibition operators. This organizer structure ensures strong industry influence, high professional standards and international visibility. Supported by long-term industry cooperation and global promotion, IFS China is positioned as a strategic annual platform for fastener companies seeking technological advancement, market expansion and global business opportunities.