Press Release | April 2021

CIOSH 2021: Impressive booking levels write new chapter in
Safety and Health at Work in China•

Top-class exhibitors showcasing a wide range of technologies andequipment for Occupational Safety and Health•

New: Special Zone for Fall Protection•

Global PPE Industry Round Table discusses new trends in thesector•

2nd Epidemic Prevention & Response Event (EPRE)

The largest, most influential and longest-running trade fair for Occupational
Safety and Health in China, the 102nd China International Occupational Safety& Health Goods Expo (CIOSH 2021), organized by the China Textile
Commerce Association (CTCA) and Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
(MDS), will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
from 14-16 April 2021. CIOSH 2021 attracts more than 1,600 exhibitors withan exhibition area of over 80,000 square meters, breaking the record since its
inception in 1966 and marking a great 102nd edition.

Top exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products andequipment for Occupational Safety and Health
CIOSH 2021 will be fully upgraded with a wide range of products andtechnologies across seven exhibition halls from Hall E1 to E7 at the Shanghai
New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).
Exhibits include protective products for head, eye, ear, face, hand, arm, footand leg, respiratory protection products, protective wear and workwear, fall
protection and protection products for working at greater heights, rawmaterials, accessories and components, fire protection products, emergency
rescue techniques & equipment and anti-pandemic supplies. The trade fair
has attracted participation of international brands including 3M, Honeywell,MSA, UVEX, DELTAPLUS, Ansell, Lakeland, BOSCH, SATA, Makrite,Justrite, GVS, JSP, Tienchen, SIR Safety, CTC, TenCate, DEKRA,1

SKYLOTEC, SAFCO, Sanitized, etc. Leading Chinese players are also readyto showcase the best of their collections including Xing Yu Gloves, DS Safety,Shield King, SOMO, Strong Safety, Baojian, Chunhui, Sunbird Group,
U.Protec, CM Chaomei, Shima, SAFETY-INXS, Gubang, Shuang’an.
This year, CIOSH has set up a special zone of PPE products for children inHall E7. There will be safety education sessions and live demonstrations ofproducts with a focus on children's safety.

New: Special Zone for Fall Protection
The new Special Zone for Fall Protection in Hall E5 celebrates its premiere
this year. With increasing awareness of occupational safety in companies,protection for working at greater heights is receiving extensive attention. An
effective fall protection scheme requires not only equipment, but also
guidance and training from professional instructors. Therefore, CIOSH 2021
has invited SKYLOTEC, PETZL and NTR Safety, three companies thatspecialize in protection at greater heights, to show the necessity of fall
protection through live demonstrations of rope climbing, rescues and a seriesof training activities to further enhance worker safety.

Global PPE Industry Round Table discusses new trends in the sector
CIOSH is dedicated to providing innovative opportunities and fresh impetus
for the continuous development of the PPE industry and to building the bestinteractive platform for information exchange and practice sharing. For thefirst time, CIOSH 2021 has invited PPE industry experts from Belgium, Brazil,China, Germany, Italy, Turkey and the USA to join the online global industry
forum on April 15th, sharing the current situation and future development ofthe global PPE market under COVID-19 pandemic and delivering the latest
industry information and the most reliable market interpretations. The live
conference venue will be the Kerry Hotel in Pudong, bringing together industry
insiders to discuss new ways of developing the PPE market.

2The 2nd Epidemic Prevention & Response Event (EPRE)
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has made personal
protective equipment a focus of attention. Against this backdrop, the first
Epidemic Prevention & Response Event (EPRE) was held in parallel withCIOSH 2020, which received unanimous acclaim. The event consists ofepidemic prevention and emergency response topics with the aim ofenhancing public awareness of epidemics, and to provide effective andefficient solutions to the management and operation of companies inthe event of outbreaks and other emergencies. The 2nd EPRE has invited
five experts to focus on the verification and certification of PPE products for
the European market, and provide industry insights for exporting domestic
high-quality protective equipment to overseas markets.
CIOSH 2021 runs from 14 to 16 April at the Shanghai New International Expo
Centre (SNIEC). From April 14 to 15, the opening hours are 9.00 am to 4.30
pm, and on April 16, the opening hours are 9.00 am to 12.00 am.
For current information on CIOSH 2021, please visit en.ciosh.com.

- End –Press Contact
Ms. Kate Chang
Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86-21-6169 8321
Fax: +86-21-6169 8301
kate.chang@mds.cn
www.mds.cn
Organizers background information
China Textile Commerce Association3

China Textile Commerce Association, which is approved by Ministry of Civil Affairs and under the guidanceof State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Committee of the State Council, it is engaged in thecirculation, production and research of clothing, textiles, knitwear, safety and health protection products,outdoor products. It is a non-profit national industrial organization that is composed of various ownershipenterprises, units, and related organizations that are voluntarily organized for teaching activities and has
the qualification of corporate legal entity. With the support of the whole industry, the association has madea huge contribution to the marketization and branding of textile distribution industry, and has a growing
industry influence, cohesion, imposing voice and international influence since its inception. The Associationhas 17 branches, the safety and health protective articles, outdoor supplies, silk, home clothing,commercial models, clothing trade, underwear, professional market branches, textile and garment dealers,
textile and garment stores, clothing distribution, home textile committee, tooling and professional wear,
summer cool homeware, wedding dresses, fabric industry branch, textile new technology popularization
and application center. The association currently has a total of 3,463 direct members (including 38 groupmembers), more than 30,000 indirect members and 16 presidents, vice presidents and 34 directors. For
more information about CTCA, please visit www.cttu.org.

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Established in 2009, Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (MDS) is a subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf
GmbH, one of the world’s top exhibition organizers. MDS is committed to introducing industry leading trade
fairs to China and providing Chinese and international customers with superior exhibition services. MDS issuccessfully holding 13 leading trade fairs and conferences in China, covering a broad range of industries
including printing, packaging, wire and tube, plastics, medical devices, retail, safety and health, wine &spirits and caravanning. With a workforce of 60+ fulltime employees, the company’s head office is locatedin Shanghai with a branch office in Beijing. For more information about MDS, please visit www.mds.cn.

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