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On April 18, the 2024 Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition opened in Foshan Tanzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center with the theme of "We are Different".

This exhibition brought together more than 600 well-known ceramic brands at home and abroad, focusing on ceramic new products, new designs, new applications, showing the world's most cutting-edge new technologies, new equipment, new materials, attracting more than 60 countries around the world, distributors, trading companies, designers, home improvement companies, ceramic factories, equipment manufacturers, etc., to watch and purchase, the scene is full of highlights, Very popular.

On the morning of the same day, Mr. Bai Tao, Mayor of Foshan Municipal People's Government, Mr. Bai Mingshao, first level Inspector of Guangdong Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Mr. Zhang Kaifeng, Secretary General of Foshan Municipal People's Government, Mr. Ye Dlin, President of Guangdong Building Materials Industry Association, Chairman and President of New Pearl Group Co., LTD., Mr. Xiao Hua, chairman of Mona Lisa Group, Mr. Bian Cheng, President of Foshan Enterprise Federation and Entrepreneur Association, Chairman of Keda Manufacturing; Mr. Li De, President of Foshan Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Foshan International Chamber of Commerce); Mr. Huang Changjian, Secretary of Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce (General Chamber of Commerce); Mr. Wu Lei, Deputy Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Management Committee of Foshan Sanlong Bay Science and Technology City; Ms. Liu Na, Deputy Director of Foshan Commerce Bureau; Mr. Deng Bo, Deputy Director of Foshan Sanlong Bay Science and Technology City Management Committee; Mr. Lv Zhijian, Vice President of China Building Materials Federation and President of Xinjiang Building Materials Industry Association; Mr. Chen Huan, Executive Vice President of Guangdong Building Materials Industry Association and President of Guangdong Ceramics Association; Mr. Wu Yiyue, founding president and chief expert of Guangdong Building Materials Industry Association; Mr. Wu Qichao, Chairman of Foshan Chancheng District Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of Tian 'an New Materials and other guests, as well as domestic and foreign ceramic enterprises, equipment and material enterprises, business association representatives attended the opening ceremony. The scene has been reported by more than 300 well-known media at home and abroad.

01, the world attention, 2024 Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition officially opened

2024 Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition is hosted by Foshan Taolian Technology Development Co., LTD., guided by Guangdong Council for the Promotion of International Trade and Foshan Municipal People's Government, guided by Foshan Ceramics Industry Association, Guangdong Ceramics Association and Guangdong Building Materials Industry Association. Supported by Foshan Municipal Commerce Bureau, Foshan Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Foshan International Chamber of Commerce), Foshan Federation of Industry and Commerce (General Chamber of Commerce), Foshan Sanlong Bay Science and Technology City Management Committee, etc. It is also obtained by Foshan Enterprise Federation, Foshan Entrepreneurs Association, Foshan Furniture Industry Association, Beijing Home Industry Association, Chongqing Ceramic Chamber of Commerce, Italy Ceramic machinery and equipment manufacturers Association, Vietnam Building Ceramics Association, Uzbekistan Building Materials Industry Enterprise Association, Indonesia Ceramic Association, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indonesia Import Chamber, Bangladesh The Ceramic Association, India Moby Ceramic Manufacturers Association floor tile branch and other domestic and foreign associations strategic support.

At the opening ceremony, Ye Dlin, president of Guangdong Building Materials Industry Association and chairman of New Pearl Ceramics Group, delivered a speech on behalf of the organizers. He pointed out that the business circle and the circle of friends of Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition were further expanded, and the exhibitors expanded from Foshan to major mainstream producing areas in the country. Then it expanded to more than 10 countries and regions such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, India, Switzerland, Norway, and Greece, and the proportion of imported brands and imported products further expanded. The professional buyers and visitors of Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition have expanded from the earliest neighboring Southeast Asian countries to more than 60 countries and regions in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Russia, Brazil, Kenya and other continents. "The range of products on display is getting richer, and the proportion of original designs is getting higher."

As the largest ceramics exhibition in Asia, Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition has attracted leading enterprises, subdivision champions and well-known brands in the domestic ceramic industry to participate in the exhibition, and continue to link domestic and foreign resources for enterprises to promote the globalization of the ceramic industry.

On the same day, Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition reached strategic cooperation with the Italian ceramic machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association, Vietnam Architectural Ceramics Association, India Moby Ceramic Manufacturers Association floor tile branch, Indonesia Ceramic Association, Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indonesia Import Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh Ceramic Association.

At the same time, the site also held the recruitment ceremony of international think tank members, Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics exhibition appointed 12 advanced representative enterprises such as Italy Saakmi, Italy Sistem Group, Italy Siti Bain, Italy Weigao as "international think tank member units" to help the high-quality development of the ceramic industry.

"I declare the 2024 Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition now open!" Mr. Chen Huan, executive Vice president of Guangdong Building Materials Industry Association and President of Guangdong Ceramics Association, announced the official opening of the exhibition as the opening ceremony guest!

Subsequently, Mr. Bai Tao, Mayor of Foshan Municipal People's Government, and a number of guests toured the museum, and successively visited the exhibition halls of major enterprises and the highlight products on display, and affirmed the exhibition level and exhibitor style of Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition.

02, full of highlights, the global ceramic new debut platform

As the vane of the ceramic industry, Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition has attracted a large number of well-known brands at home and abroad to participate in the exhibition, and has become the first show platform for global ceramic new products.

This year's Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition is held at the same time, covering the whole ceramic industry chain, from raw materials to accessories, consumables, equipment, and then to a variety of ceramic products, complete categories, more highlights, focusing on the world's most cutting-edge ceramic new products, new designs, new applications, new technologies, new equipment, new materials.

Ceramic enterprises from Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Shandong and other domestic key ceramic producing areas bring ceramic tile, rock plate, imported brick, floor stone, wood grain brick, Mosaic, soft porcelain, new ceramic materials and other special products; The domestic ceramic equipment material giant brings the latest intelligent, energy saving and emission reduction, cost reduction and efficiency solutions.

In addition, the exhibition also attracted many well-known overseas brands to participate in the ceramic enterprises, there are three major Italian ceramic groups - MARAZZI GROUP, ABK GROUP, IRIS CERAMICA GROUP's brands, As well as Aihe Tao ICOT, Lehua RYOWA, Nile Gran NIRO GRANITE and other well-known overseas enterprises; The exhibitors of equipment materials include the Italian ceramic machinery and equipment giants such as Sistem, Sakmi, Siti Bain, and Weigao. The world's leading ceramic enterprises and equipment material enterprises have appeared, and the head enterprises at home and abroad compete on the same stage. Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition has become a grand event of the global ceramic industry, and its influence in the global ceramic industry continues to increase.

In addition to providing a visual feast, Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition also held 30 activities such as the Global ceramic people Foshan Night, 2024 Ceramics Conference and China's Top 100 Ceramics Conference, China Ceramic Raw Materials Summit Forum and Purchasing and Marketing Matching Meeting, China Building Ceramics industry Chain International Trade Conference, the first Foamable ceramic industry Green, low carbon and high-quality development Symposium, Foshan Home building Materials Global procurement and Resource Matching Conference To help ceramic enterprises and dealers find more "different" business opportunities.

According to statistics, the exhibition attracted more than 60 visitors from all over the country and Vietnam, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Russia, India, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.

Next, Foshan Tanzhou Ceramics Exhibition will give full play to the advantages of professional exhibition and international influence, link more resources at home and abroad for exhibitors, create advanced exhibition models for Foshan, inject impetus into the globalization of the ceramic industry, and promote the "world ceramics into China, Chinese ceramics to the world".

Enjoying the sun outside is one of life's great pleasures, and choosing the right outdoor furniture can make this enjoyment even more perfect. Here is an outdoor furniture shopping guide to help you make the right choice.

First, consider the material. Outdoor furniture needs to withstand a variety of weather conditions, so the durability and adaptability of the material is crucial. Common options include aluminum, stainless steel, plastic and solid wood. Aluminum and stainless steel are usually lightweight and rust resistant, suitable for frequent moving or wet environments; Plastic is easy to clean and maintain; Solid wood furniture gives a natural and warm feeling, but it needs regular maintenance. Choose the right material according to your needs and personal preferences.

Second, focus on comfort. Whether you're relaxing on the patio or reading on the balcony, comfortable furniture is key. Make sure the seat and backrest are ergonomically designed to provide good support. Also, consider adding cushions and cushions for added comfort and softness. In the purchase, personally try to sit down, feel the comfort of the furniture.

Size and style are also important considerations. Depending on the size of your outdoor space, choose furniture that is the right size to make sure it doesn't overcrowd or take up too much space. In terms of style, you can choose according to personal preferences and overall decorative style, modern simple, pastoral or retro style, etc., to achieve coordination and unity with the outdoor environment.

In addition, functionality cannot be ignored. For example, choose an outdoor umbrella or awning with shading features to protect you from direct sunlight. If you like to grill or dine al fresco, you can choose a furniture set with a dining table and dining chairs. In addition, some furniture also has foldable or adjustable functions for easy storage and use.

Finally, quality and branding are key. Choose a brand with a good reputation and quality assurance, which can ensure the durability and reliability of the furniture. Check the product's warranty and after-sales service to protect your purchase rights.

In the purchase of outdoor furniture, do not forget to consider the above factors. The right material, comfortable experience, the right size and style, functionality as well as quality and brand, will help you create a comfortable and cozy outdoor space to enjoy the beauty of the sun. Get outdoors, choose the right furniture, become one with nature, and enjoy the warmth of the sun and the joy of life!