China has long been the country that comes to mind when importers hear the term “manufacturing hub”. And China does still hold some major competitive advantages over its smaller manufacturing counterparts. However with the last few years U.S. tariffs against China there has been a slowdown in the commercial relations between the two countries. Several Chinese producers have found a solution in moving part of their production lines to Southeast Asian countries. This move not only helps them control quality and keep prices as low as before but it also enables business dealings with their U.S. counterparts. The most common countries chosen in the region are Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Keeping up with the trend, the 22nd edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR launches the first Southeast Asian Business Hub – an exclusive area showcasing resilient and wood flooring exhibitors with production facilities in the Southeast Asian region. The Hub is located in N2 Hall of the Shanghai New International Expo Center and is ideally situated in the center of the Hall, thus becoming a gateway for the first Southeast Asian representation. With more than 800 sqm booth space and a distinguished area, the Hub willundoubtedly attract attention of the industry professionals.