The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) kicked off in Guangzhou recently, providing a vibrant platform for all walks of life. Among them, the engineering machinery, construction machinery and concrete machinery sectors shined brightly, attracting widespread attention from exhibitors at home and abroad.
- Rich And Diverse Exhibits
When you step into the Canton Fair concrete machinery exhibition area, the first thing that comes into view is a variety of concrete mixing plants. Many companies displayed their independently developed large-scale intelligent mixing plants, which adopt modular design, are easy to install and can be flexibly combined according to different production needs. The station is equipped with a high-precision batching system, which can accurately control the proportion of raw materials such as cement, sand and gravel, and admixtures, and the error is controlled within a very small range to ensure the production of high-quality concrete. Some mixing plants have also introduced advanced environmental protection technologies, such as dust recovery devices and sewage treatment systems, which effectively reduce environmental pollution in the production process and achieve green production.
Concrete pumps are also one of the focuses of the exhibition area. The new concrete delivery with pump has higher pumping pressure and displacement, which can meet the needs of construction projects of different sizes. Some concrete mixer and pumps use advanced hydraulic control systems, which can achieve smooth and efficient operation of the pumping process and reduce the risk of pipe blockage during the pumping process. Some mobile concrete pumps are equipped with intelligent monitoring systems to monitor the operating status of the equipment in real time. Once a fault occurs, it can alarm and locate the problem in time, which is convenient for maintenance personnel to solve quickly, greatly improving the reliability and efficiency of the equipment.
The exhibits of concrete mixers are rich and varied, ranging from small portable cement mixers to large forced mixers. Small mixers are light and flexible, suitable for small construction sites or home improvement projects, and easy to carry and operate. Large forced mixing hosts can quickly and evenly mix a large amount of concrete with their powerful mixing capacity, and have strong adaptability to various aggregates. Some mixers use a unique mixing blade design, which increases the intensity and uniformity of mixing, while reducing energy consumption and improving production efficiency.
Concrete mixer trucks attract many eyes with their unique appearance and practical functions. Mobile mixer trucks of different specifications are neatly arranged, and the tank design is more scientific, which can effectively increase the concrete loading capacity while ensuring the stability of the vehicle driving. Some concrete transit mixer trucks use lightweight materials to make their bodies, which reduces the weight of the whole vehicle and reduces fuel consumption. The vehicle's mixing system has also been upgraded, and the angle and shape of the mixing blades have been optimized to better maintain the uniformity and workability of concrete during transportation and prevent concrete segregation.
- Business Opportunities Emerge
The number of overseas buyers at this Canton Fair has increased significantly. As of April 19, 2025, a total of 148,585 overseas buyers from 216 countries and regions attended the fair, a year-on-year increase of 20.2%. The first phase of this Canton Fair was themed "Advanced Manufacturing", focusing on displaying emerging industries such as smart manufacturing and new energy, and attracted more than 11,000 companies to participate.
The presence of many international buyers has created abundant business opportunities for engineering, construction and concrete machinery manufacturers. Many exhibitors said that inquiries and potential cooperation agreements have increased, especially the number of buyers from South America has increased significantly. As the Chinese-invested Peruvian front port was put into operation, the transportation time between South America and Asia was shortened, and the logistics costs were reduced, more South American traders were eager to purchase high-quality mechanical products from China.
In addition, the exhibition also provided a platform for in-depth communication between suppliers and buyers. Exhibitors can better understand market demand, especially in terms of product performance, price and after-sales service, so as to adjust product strategies.
- Technological Innovation
At this Canton Fair, the technological innovation of concrete machinery exhibits became a highlight. Many companies actively introduced advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to empower their products. For example, some concrete mixing stations have achieved remote monitoring and management through the Internet of Things technology. Enterprise managers can view the operating data of the mixing station, such as raw material inventory, production progress, equipment status, etc., through mobile phones or computers anytime and anywhere, and can remotely operate and adjust the equipment, which improves management efficiency.
Concrete pumps and concrete mixer trucks are also equipped with intelligent control systems. The intelligent pumping system of the concrete pump can automatically adjust the pumping pressure and displacement according to parameters such as pumping distance, height, concrete slump, etc., to achieve intelligent construction. Concrete mixer trucks are equipped with vehicle positioning and driving trajectory monitoring systems, which facilitate enterprises to grasp the vehicle location and driving status in real time, arrange transportation tasks reasonably, and optimize vehicle maintenance plans through data analysis.
In terms of energy conservation and environmental protection, the concrete machinery industry has also made significant progress. Many concrete mixers and mixing plants use new energy-saving motors and high-efficiency transmission devices to reduce energy consumption during equipment operation. Some concrete mixer truck trailers have begun to try to use new energy sources, such as electric concrete mixer trucks, which are gradually emerging. Their zero-emission characteristics meet current environmental protection requirements, especially suitable for construction projects in cities, reducing pollution to the urban environment.
In short, the 137th Canton Fair has played a vital role in promoting the development of engineering, construction and concrete machinery industries. It not only promotes trade exchanges, but also promotes technological progress, laying the foundation for the further development and international cooperation of these industries.
