China International Vending Machines & Self-service Facilities Fair 2018
Short for: China VMF 2018

Date: March 4th-6th, 2018
Event Type: Trade Fair/Exhibition
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex
Add: No.380, Mid of Yuejiang Road, Haizhu Distract, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Organized by: Guangdong Grandeur International Exhibition Group

China, a Promising Land for Vending Machines
In recent years, Japanese investments have been pouring into China’s vending machine market. Industry magnates, such as Kubota, Fuji Electric, Sanden are all racing to build up their sales network in China, which indicates that great potentials are gestated in China.
Introduction of China VMF
First held in 2013, China VMF is now one of the leading international vending machine fair in China. Highly recommended by insiders, professional institutions and media at home and abroad, it is always in the spotlight of the world’s vending machine industry.

Covering the exhibition area of 11,000 square meters with 500 booths, China VMF 2017 attracted more than 130 exhibitors including Joyi Vendor, Ubox, Easy-touch, Junpeng Vending, TCN, Doingji, TKB, CPI, Kubota, Fulei, Fuji Electric and so on. The exhibitors are divided into three major thematic exhibition areas: Manufacturer Equipment, Operators & Dealers, and Food & Beverage Suppliers. Various of vending machines, integrated systems and supplies, multi-functional self-pay stations, self-service products, terminal monitor systems and so on were displayed on China VMF 2017.

In addition, 2017 Asia-pacific Self-service Vending Industry Operator Summit Forum was concurrently held with China VMF. The development status, future challenges & opportunities of the industry had been thoroughly discussed.

With the backing of stunning success in 2017, China VMF2018 holds a larger exhibition area with 21,000 sq.m. and estimated 1,000 booths. More than 300 enterprises, tens of thousands of visitors at home and abroad are expected to take part in!

More surprises will be at China VMF 2018 on March 4-6. It shall be an eye-catching show based on the successful experience of this year. Please mark the dates on your next year’s schedule!

Exhibition Scope
1.Different Kinds of Vending Machines;
2.Vending Machine Accessories;
3.Coffee Vending Machines and Raw Materials;
4.Fast Moving Consumer Goods for Vending Machines;
5.Payment Systems and Self-service Technology;
6.Vending Services and Products Operating Companies, etc

China: Vending Machine CITYBOX Raised ＄15M in Venture Capital

A new generation of intelligent vending machine CITYBOX has come out, which is off to a good start! CITYBOX also described as the magic box has raised ＄15M in Venture Capital in Series A, from GGV Capital, Yunqi Partners, Blue Lake Capital and the Zhen Fund.

As a new kind of mature and intelligent retail terminal, CITYBOX leaves its mark in vending machine sector for its innovative business mode that focus on the user experience. CITYBOX vending machine is seemingly like a refrigerator where users could experience a much easier and convenient shopping, just take and go! Remarkably, the payment is automatically processed and the bill info would be pushed to customers’ smartphones once they close the door.

CITYBOX is teaming up with Fruit Day and City Shop to retail all-encompassing fresh foods. It is equipped with the intelligent anti-theft and enhanced tracking system for users behaviors. So far, CITYBOX has been standardized and industrialized for the marketing and set operation teams in cities like Beijing, Shanhai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Qingdao, etc. As of this August, CITYBOX vending machines have been settled down in more than 2,000 outlets, mainly at office building, communities, supermarkets, schools, traffic hubs, etc. And it is projected to record 50,000 sets by the middle of next year.

“We underline the intelligent retail, root in technology and operation. In this emerging industry, retail is more of a business marathon that requires comprehensive capability and innovation awareness. CITYBOX will demonstrate its commitment to serve the users with more prompt and personalized products or service.” said Mr. Wangqiang, the Founder of CITYBOX & Chairman of City Shop & Co-founder of Fruit Day.

While Founder of Zhen Fund, Mr. Xu denoted that, Zhen Fund has been much involved in the new pattern of retail while CITYBOX highlights to serve the fresh food for public. The investment for CITYBOX is a good choice in view of their implicit teamwork and the far-reaching strategics of the founder.

Managing Partner of GGV Capital, Mr. Xu Bingdong viewed that, CITYBOX stands out as a team with experienced capability in supply chain and operation management. For the retail businesses, GGV thinks highly of the retail intelligence, supply chain and operation. CITYBOX is a good match for them.

China’s vending machinery pioneer a new retail era regarding its innovative technology and user experience. In the following years, a rising number of intelligent vending machines will market across China by leaps and bounds. For any insiders who year for tapping into China, the highly-recommended the 6th China International Vending Machines & Self-service Facilities Fair(China VMF2018) is the place not to be missed. More info, please reach at http://www.chinavmf.com/en