Press Release | July 2023
CIOSH goes to Thailand for the first time—new show in Bangkok in June2024!

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (MDS) works with the China Textile
Commerce Association (CTCA) and Messe Düsseldorf Asia Pte Ltd. (MDA)
to present the new platform for personal protective equipment (PPE) in
Bangkok: Thailand International Exhibition for Personal Protective Equipment(CIOSH Thailand) will take place for the first time in the Bangkok International
Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) from 05 - 07 June 2024, after which it will
be held annually.
China International Occupational Safety & Health Goods Expo (CIOSH)
launched by CTCA was founded in 1966 and established a strategic
partnership with MDS in 2020. After 57 years of development, CIOSH has
evolved into China's largest professional occupational safety and healthexhibition. The last edition of CIOSH, held in April 2023, reached a new record
with a total exhibition area of 80,000 sqm, with 1,522 exhibitors from 14
countries and regions showcased their advanced protective equipment andtechnologies to 47,616 trade visitors.
CIOSH casts its eyes on overseas markets when having a steadydevelopment in China. Thailand, which is an important country in “the Belt andRoad” and “The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road”, will be the first stop for theoverseas development strategy of CIOSH. The Southeast Asian PPE
market size is forecasted to reach USD 8.12 billion by 2030. Located in theheart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is also the second largest economy of theAssociation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and one of the countries
with the highest demand for PPE. In this context, CIOSH Thailand is now
being the best choice for Chinese PPE enterprises to enter the Southeast
Asian market and comprehensively lay out their product supply chains.
Mr. Lei Limin, Chairman of the China Textile Commerce Association, islooking forward to the cooperation: "As the Asia’s leading trade show for
occupational safety and health, CIOSH has presented an international,
professional and market-oriented power in terms of exhibition scale,professional level, number of visitors and exhibition services. Benefiting from1the 'Belt and Road' national cooperation strategy, CIOSH will actively 'go
global', leading Chinese manufacturing towards the world. The deeper
cooperation between CTCA and Messe Düsseldorf will open up a new chapter
for the development of CIOSH! ""Thailand's large labor force and burgeoning manufacturing industry aredriving a rapid increase in the market demand for PPE. Now is the right time
for us to launch CIOSH Thailand,” Mr. Marius Berlemann, General Managerof Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., eagerly awaits CIOSH Thailand:"With the successful experience of CIOSH over the years and the professional
expertise of Messe Düsseldorf in the field of occupational safety and health,
we believe that CIOSH Thailand will become an important platform for tradeand exchange for the protective equipment producers and users in Thailand
and Southeast Asia."
Mr. Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, expresses
utmost confidence in the partnership, emphasising the significance ofSoutheast Asia as one of the most vibrant and diverse regions in the global
economy. “The timing could not be more opportune as the region is expected
to experience high demand for PPE over the next few years owing to rising
construction and infrastructure projects, as well as heightened safety
regulations and growing requirements for protective gear in most of the coreindustries.”“Our existing connections and network in the PPE and related industries inSoutheast Asia and deep understanding of the market, having organized theOccupational Safety + Health Exhibition for Asia (OS+H Asia) in Singapore
for 25 years, puts us in a strong position to support CIOSH in establishing arobust presence in Thailand. We are committed to leveraging our expertiseand experience to ensure a successful venture for CIOSH and contribute tothe continued growth and development of the PPE industry in the region,” headded.
For more information about CIOSH Thailand, please visit the official website:www.ciosh.com- The end –2

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[International]
Ms Zarina A Muhammad | Messe Düsseldorf Asia | Tel: +65 6332 9624 |zarina@mda.com.sg |Organizers background information
China Textile Commerce Association: China Textile Commerce Association, which is approved byMinistry of Civil Affairs and under the guidance of State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration
Committee of the State Council, it is engaged in the circulation, production and research of clothing, textiles,knitwear, safety and health protection products, outdoor products. It is a non-profit national industrialorganization that is composed of various ownership enterprises, units, and related organizations that arevoluntarily organized for teaching activities and has the qualification of corporate legal entity. With thesupport of the whole industry, the association has made a huge contribution to the marketization andbranding of textile distribution industry, and has a growing industry influence, cohesion, imposing voice andinternational influence since its inception. The Association has 17 branches, the safety and healthprotective 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, fabricindustry branch, textile new technology popularization and application center. The association currently
has a total of 3,463 direct members (including 38 group members), more than 30,000 indirect members
and 16 presidents, vice presidents and 34 directors. For more information, go to: www.cttu.org.

Messe Düsseldorf Group : Messe Düsseldorf is among the most successful trade fair companies
worldwide. It hosts around 40 trade fairs including 20 leading international trade fairs at its 613,000 sqm
exhibition centre on the Rhine. In the 18 halls the international market leaders and top decision-makers ofvarious sectors get together every year in order to present and discover innovations, to exchange and tonetwork. The sectors of expertise of Messe Düsseldorf include: “Machinery, Plants and Equipment” (i.a.
drupa, K, interpack, glasstec, wire and Tube); “Retail, Trades and Services” (EuroShop, EuroCIS, ProWein);“Health and Medical Technology” (MEDICA, COMPAMED, REHACARE); “Lifestyle and Beauty” (BEAUTY,TOP HAIR) as well as “Leisure” (boot, CARAVAN SALON). Add to this numerous conventions, corporate
events, conferences and meetings by its subsidiary Düsseldorf Congress. Abroad, Messe Düsseldorf
organises 65 events. The global network of the group of companies encompasses 77 foreign
representatives for 140 countries – including 6 international subsidiaries. | Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai)Co., Ltd. (MDS) and Messe Düsseldorf Asia (MDA) are subsidiaries of Messe Düsseldorf in Asia.
Established in 2009, MDS is successfully holding 14 leading trade fairs and conferences in China, coveringa broad range of industries including printing, packaging, wire and tube, plastics, medical devices, retail,safety and health, wine & spirits, caravanning and rehabilitation. With extensive expertise in organizing
trade fairs in Southeast Asia, MDA has developed a portfolio of well-established trade fairs in the region
since 1995. For more information about MDS and MDA, go to: www.mds.cn; mda.messe-dusseldorf.com

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