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Shanghai, June 3, 2026 – Against a backdrop of evolving geopolitical dynamics and companies increasingly diversifying sourcing strategies across Asia Pacific, R+T Asia 2026 once again confirmed its role as a key platform connecting global demand with the region’s manufacturing capabilities and innovation in the sun shading, door/gate, and automation sectors.
Held in Shanghai, the 2026 edition exceeded last year’s record-breaking results, welcoming a total of 56,029 visitors, including 15,801 international buyers and professionals from 118 countries, up from 115 in 2025. The strong turnout reflected the industry’s continued confidence in the Asian market and reinforced R+T Asia’s strategic importance within the global supply chain.
“The 2026 edition of R+T Asia once again reaffirmed its position as one of the most influential international platforms for the sun shading, door/gate, and automation industries. From global brands to emerging regional leaders, exhibitors confirmed the strategic importance of the Asian market and the role of R+T Asia as a key gateway connecting East and West. This successful edition reinforced both the strength of the sector today and the positive momentum shaping its future worldwide,” said Roland Bleinroth, President of Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG, the show’s co-organizer.
Looking ahead, the R+T brand is set to further reinforce its international footprint with the debut of R+T Southeast Asia 2026, scheduled for 11–13 November 2026 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Bangkok. Together with the annual R+T Asia exhibition in Shanghai, the new show will broaden the brand’s presence throughout Southeast Asia while opening additional pathways for regional business development and industry collaboration.
Exhibitor Confidence Reaches Record Levels
The strong market response was equally reflected in exhibitor satisfaction and future commitment to the show. The 2026 edition achieved an outstanding re-booking rate of 88%, reaching a historical high and confirming exhibitors’ confidence in the strategic value of R+T Asia for business development across the APAC region and beyond. Leading international and domestic brands once again used the platform to strengthen partnerships, expand market presence, and gain insight into rapidly evolving customer demands.
“R+T Asia continues to be a key platform for Coulisse to strengthen relationships with our partners and connect with high-quality professionals from across the APAC region. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the visitors this year, with many meaningful conversations and strong business opportunities emerging throughout the show,” said Silvio Rossetto, Sales Representative for Latam South at Coulisse BV.
“R+T Asia is the leading exhibition for our business — the place where we meet our customers from all around the world. It is also where we connect with the new clients we are looking for, therefore it represents an excellent platform to further develop communication and strengthen relationships with them” said Mustafa Uluocak, CEO at Mutex.
Beyond product innovation and business opportunities, networking once again proved to be the beating heart of the exhibition. Since its inception, the Buyer Club community has continued to grow year after year. The 2026 edition gathered more than 100 members from North and South America, Europe, South and Southeast Asia, and Oceania, who participated in guided sourcing tours and benefited from an enhanced hospitality programme designed to maximize networking and business efficiency during the show. Among others, the hospitality programme welcomed international delegations from long-standing partner ACMI, the Italian industry association for automatic door manufacturers, as well as a Singaporean delegation organized by Business Review Journal. For the first time, the show was also visited by an organized delegation of import/export traders from Southeast Asia based in China.
At the domestic level, R+T Asia hosted 10 professional buyer delegations composed of distributors and home decoration retail chains from Hangzhou, Jiaxing, Changzhou, Shaoxing, and Taicang, further reinforcing the exhibition’s role as a key sourcing and business platform for both international and Chinese markets.
Beyond the strong attendance figures and business activity recorded during the exhibition, R+T Asia 2026 also reflected several key transformations currently reshaping the global sun shading, door/gate, and smart building industries.
Across the exhibition floor, exhibitors increasingly showcased integrated solutions combining automation, intelligent controls, energy efficiency, and smart connectivity. From advanced motorization systems and intelligent shading technologies to digitally controlled doors and next-generation outdoor living solutions, the industry demonstrated its ongoing evolution toward more connected, efficient, and user-oriented applications.
Growing international demand for low-carbon building solutions also emerged as a major driver across product categories. As building regulations and sustainability targets continue to evolve worldwide, technologies capable of improving thermal comfort, reducing energy consumption, and supporting smarter building management attracted strong interest from buyers and professionals throughout the show.
At the same time, the exhibition further highlighted the rapid evolution of Asian manufacturing toward higher-value, technology-driven, and innovation-oriented production. Increasingly, international buyers attending R+T Asia are not only seeking competitive sourcing opportunities, but also reliable long-term partners capable of delivering flexible production, technological expertise, and product innovation adapted to changing global market demands.
Outdoor living solutions also gained greater visibility throughout the exhibition, reflecting growing worldwide demand for flexible and experience-oriented residential and hospitality environments. Pergolas, awnings, and integrated outdoor systems attracted strong attention as consumers and project developers increasingly prioritize comfort, sustainability, and multifunctional outdoor spaces.
Together, these trends reinforced R+T Asia’s position not only as a sourcing platform, but also as a strategic hub where global market trends, technological innovation, and future business opportunities converge.
As global markets continue to evolve and the construction ecosystem undergoes profound transformation, R+T Asia continues to strengthen its position not only as a leading trade platform, but also as a strategic hub shaping the future of the industry. With its combination of international reach, industry expertise, innovation-driven content, and high-level networking opportunities, R+T Asia remains one of the most influential meeting points for the global sun shading, door/gate, automation, and outdoor living industries.
By connecting global demand with Asian innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities, the exhibition continues to highlight the increasingly strategic role of APAC within the international building and construction landscape.
The next edition of R+T Asia will take place from 26–28 May 2027 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai.
Event name: R+T Asia
Event type: International trade fair for sun shading systems and doors/gates
Dates & location (next edition): 26 - 28 May 2027; National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Event website: https://en.rtasia.net/
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Dominika Karwala, Int’l Marketing Manager at GLOBUS Events Ltd.
Email: dominika.karwala@globusevents.com
26-28 May 2027
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
