Shanghai is preparing to host the most important event for power transmission technologies, fluid power, and innovative industrial solutions: the international trade fair PTC ASIA, scheduled from October 28 to 31, 2025, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in China, spanning 80,000 square meters with over 1,600 exhibitors.
Estimates suggest a turnout equal to, if not better than, last year, with 140,000 professional visitors expected.
These numbers demonstrate the relevance the event has carved out for itself on the global stage, not just in China and East Asia.
PTC ASIA 2025: Overview and product categories
PTC ASIA 2025 focuses on themes within the electrical and mechanical power transmission, fluid power, and machine parts industries.
In a period characterized by economic globalization and the growing influence of Chinese industries, PTC ASIA, on one hand, connects buyers and sellers, stimulates discussions among the most authoritative experts in the field, and fosters relationships; on the other hand, with the support of major industrial associations and international partners, it provides an opportunity to address and share industry trends and promote innovation and progress.
There are five main product categories, followed by a series of subcategories (a summary list of which is provided below):
- Fluid power
- Hydraulics (pumps, hoses and fittings, filters);
- Pneumatics (cylinders, valves, air motors, control systems);
- Sealing technology (gaskets and seals).
- Mechanical transmission, parts, and equipment
- Gears (for vehicles, aircraft, agricultural machinery, shipbuilding, railways, and gearboxes);
- Chain drives (sprockets, silent chains, roller chains);
- Belt drives (timing belts, pulleys, belt tensioners);
- Couplings and brakes (clutches, braking systems, locking assemblies);
- Springs (air springs, disc springs, diaphragm springs);
- Metallurgical products (magnetic materials, metal powders, cast iron);
- Various equipment and measuring instruments (pressing machines, gear processing machines, testing and measuring instruments for chains).
- Bearings
- Bearings and related components (cylindrical roller bearings, needle roller bearings, tapered roller bearings);
- Bearing production and processing equipment (heat treatment lines, grinding, cleaning, and assembly);
- Related equipment for bearings and accessories (lubricants, grinding wheels, anti-rust materials, coolant).
- Electrical power transmission
- Industrial motors, small motors, servo motors, electrical transmission control systems, frequency converters, variable speed electric drives.
- Services
- Consulting, planning, assistance, after-sales services, engineering, development, associations, and organizations.
The organizers of PTC ASIA 2025
PTC ASIA is organized by Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai, a joint venture between Deutsche Messe AG and Fiera Milano, founded in 1999 and based in Shanghai. The company specializes in organizing trade fairs in China (approximately 25 per year). Alongside them, two industrial associations serve as co-organizers.
The first is the China Hydraulics Pneumatics & Seals Association (CHPSA). Composed of enterprises, research institutes, universities, and industry community members engaged in the research, development, and production of hydraulic, hydrodynamic, pneumatic, and sealing products, it currently counts 500 members.
The second is the China General Machine Components Industry Association (CMCA). It brings together manufacturers, research institutes, and associations related to the sectors of fasteners, gears, transmission chains, springs, powder metallurgy, and couplings. More than 2,000 companies are part of the association, employing a total of 300,000 people.
Obviously, Deutsche Messe AG also contributes, actively participating in the organization of the event.
The success achieved last year by PTC ASIA launches the 2025 edition
Last year, the PTC ASIA fair recorded extraordinary success, with over 1,600 exhibitors presenting products, showcasing components and machinery, and offering cutting-edge solutions.
The event attracted a total of 140,000 professional visitors from all over the world, including many from market-leading companies such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, XCMG, SANY, ZOOMLION, Liebherr, HITACHI, Sandvik, TRUMPF, Haas Automation, AMADA, CSSC, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding, Jiangnan Shipyard, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy, BYD, Tesla, Li Auto, FAW-VOLKSWAGEN, SAIC-GM, Geely Auto, Shanghai Electric, LOVOL, FMWORLD Agricultural Machinery, CNH Industrial, and Changfa Group.
The interest shown by famous brands and large industrial entities confirms the value of the fair on a global scale.
All the details for PTC ASIA 2025: dates, location, and various information
PTC ASIA will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), No. 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, P.R. China, from Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to Thursday, October 30, 2025, daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; on Friday, October 31, 2025, opening is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The Shanghai New International Expo Center, located in the Pudong district, is the third-largest exhibition center in China. Its facilities host more than 100 events per year, making it the most booked venue for international trade fairs in Asia.
For any information, please visit the website: https://www.ptc-asia.com/.
Becoming an exhibitor at PTC ASIA or attending as a visitor provides international visibility, direct access to the Chinese market, quality networking, vertical synergies, and the opportunity to discover the latest innovations.
