History of Ringier Trade Media_ringier industry sourcing

1998

Ringier Trade Media launches first B2B magazines

International Packaging News launched in May 1998, and published in partnership with 'Packaging World' of the United States。
International Plastics News for China launched in October 1998, and published strategic editorial partnership with 'Kunststoffe' (Germany) and 'Modern Plastics & Polymers' (India)
International Metalworking News for China premiered in March 1998; published in partnership with 'Werkstatt und Betrieb', Germany's leading journal of machining technology.
China Food Manufacturing Journal is first published in 1998 and re-launched in May 2006 as China Food Manufacturing Journal (acquired from FoodPacific Limited Hong Kong); published with editorial support from 'Food Processing' and 'Food Quality' of the US. 'Modern Food Processing' from India.

1999

China Industrial Reporter covering China's rapid industrialisation since September 1999, with support from 'SEARCH' of India

2000

International Plastics Materials News for China, with support Germany's 'Kunststoffe' and industry experts, launches in September 2000.
Int'l Food & Beverage Ingredients News for China debuts in October 2000, in partnership with 'Food Processing' (USA).
International Mold & Die Making News for China premieres in October 2000, with strategic editorial partnership with 'FORM + Werkzeug' of Germany.

2001

International Footwear News serving the requirements of China's footwear industry since September 2001.

2002

Coatings & Ink China launched June 2002 in strategic editorial partnership with 'Coatings World' and 'Ink World' of the USA.

2003

Rubber World for China launches first issue in March 2003 with editorial support of 'Rubber World' of the USA.
HAPPI China launched in cooperation with 'Happi' (Rodman USA) and 'Beauty Packaging' in May 2003.
Nonwovens Industry China debuts in September 2003.First Ringier conference is organised

China Coatings Summit

China Coatings Summit has facilitated technology transfer on new applications and recent innovations and updated the industry on emerging trends and relevant regulatory information since May 2003.

2004

Personal Care Technology Summit serve highly competitive sector beginning in November 2004.

2005

Industrial Laser Solutions China published since February 2005, with support of US-based 'Industrial Laser Solutions'.
Automotive Manufacturing & Design for China launched February 2005 and published in editorial alliance with 'Automotive Electronics & Systems' of Germany and 'Auto Monitor' in India.
World Pumps China launched in April 2005.
Reinforced Plastics China first published in June 2005.

Paint-Free Technology Conference premieres in March

Plastics Technology Application in Automobile Conference premieres in April

Nonwovens Technology Summit premieres in October

2006

Three English-language publications for industries in South East Asia

Plastics Technology Application in Electronic Products Conference debuts in April 2006
FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal (FPMJ) is re-launched in May 2006 by Ringier, which acquired the publication from FoodPacific Limited, along with special supplements serving the brewing industry and the nutraceutical and functional food segments in China and SEA.
International Metalworking News for Asia debuts in September

International Plastics News for Asia premieres in September

2007

Automotive Engineering Int'l, China launched in March
Sensors China launched in May following the title's purchase from Questex Media (Hong Kong).
Plastics Technology Application in Medical Products Conference launched September in Shanghai.

Launch of Ringier Technology Innovation Awards

Inaugurated?by Ringier Trade Media in 2006 and today of the most prestigious and influential industrial awards in China, the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards are intended to encourage, acknowledge and reward those individuals and companies who have introduced and developed a new idea, methodology, product or technology that improves manufacturing production efficiency, cost effectiveness, user convenience and which might result in energy saving and more responsible clean manufacturing.

Ringier Technology Innovation Awards- Food & Beverage Industry
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards- Plastics Industry
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards- Metalworking Industry

2008

Restaurateur acquired by Ringier and re-launched in January for the HORECA industry in Greater China.
Int'l Pharmaceutical News for China is launched in February.
Innovative Composite Materials Application Summit launched April in Shanghai.
Cosmeceuticals Innovation Conference launched November in Shanghai.
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Packaging Industry Packaging Industry's innovations and contributions are recognised in July.

2009

International Plastics News, Middle East & Africa serving the plastic processing industry since January 2009.
Food Manufacturing Journal, Middle East & Africa serving the food & beverage processing industry since February 2009.
International Metalworking News, Middle East & Africa serving the metalworking industry since March 2009.
Medical Manufacturing & Design for China premieres in September 2009.
Nutricosmetics Innovation Conference Beauty-from-within forum launched November in Shanghai.

2010

Renewable Energy Focus China premieres in March.
High Performance Machining Technology Conference launched in March for applications in automotive, molding, aviation, railway and engineering machinery industries.

2011

Aerospace Manufacturing and Design China debuts in March.

Two more Ringier Innovation Awards are launched.

China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Award
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Coatings Industry

Ringier Conference premieres two new events

Medical Implants Technology Summit
Green Ink Technology Conference

2012

Industrial Robotics for China debuts in March.
HAPPI Asia launched in October for the personal and household care industry in South East Asia.
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Pumps & Valves Industry.
Food Science and Nutrition Forum Asia premieres March 2012 in Shanghai.
Medical Device Industry Development and Investment CEO Summit debuts March 2012 in Shanghai.
Automation in Manufacturing Summit premieres in June 2012.
China Beverage Summit debuts September 2012 in Shanghai.

2013

Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Composites Industrylaunched in March.

Five new events organised by Ringier Conference

China Healthy Aging Summit in Shanghai, 22-23 May.
China Medical Electronics Technology & Innovation Forum in Shanghai, 11-12 July.
FMCG Safety & Efficacy Testing Technology Summit in Shanghai, 15-16 August.
Touch Control Technology Summit – Concept, Design & Implementation in Shanghai, 29-30 August.
Innovative Materials in Industry Design Summit in Shanghai, 10-11 September.