The Shanghai International Adhesive Tape, Protective Film, and Functional Film Exhibition (APFE) is the pioneer of professional exhibitions for adhesive tapes and films worldwide. Since its inception in 2007, it has witnessed the vigorous development of the industry, and through continuous leadership and innovation, it has evolved into a major international trade platform in the field of material application and technical processing.
The previous edition of the Shanghai International Adhesive Tape, Protective Film, and Functional Film Exhibition (APFE) covered a total area of 53,300 square meters, with 900 exhibiting companies and 39,000 participants. The grand lineup of exhibitors and international influence will further consolidate the honorable position of this exhibition as the global brand event for adhesive tapes and films. Linked by adhesive tapes and functional film materials and technology processing, each edition attracts outstanding enterprises from multiple countries and regions to bring adhesive tapes, protective films, optical films, foam, release films, labels, and other material products and processing technologies, building the largest trade exchange platform for the industry.
As the world’s largest and most influential annual event in the field of international adhesive tape and film material processing, the Shanghai International Adhesive Tape, Protective Film, and Functional Film Exhibition (APFE) primarily showcases “new concepts, new technologies, new products, and new solutions” in the adhesive tape, protective film, functional film, optical film, foam, release film, and adhesive label industries. Integrating exhibition display, technical exchange, trade cooperation, and brand promotion, it is the premier annual event in the global adhesive tape and film industry, bringing a grand annual celebration to the industry.
The range of exhibits includes: adhesive tapes, protective films, functional films, production equipment and instruments, raw materials, and chemical products.
Main application industries
APFE attracts visitors from multiple high-growth industries, including consumer electronics, new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, photovoltaics, semiconductors, medical devices, home appliances, communications, aerospace, packaging and printing, etc
Exhibition advantages:
• Asia’s leading exhibition specializing in adhesive tapes and functional films, with significant international influence.
• The buyers are highly professional, primarily from electronics, new energy, automotive, and packaging manufacturing enterprises.
• The industrial chain is complete, covering raw materials, production equipment, processing, testing, and terminal applications.
• The level of internationalization continues to increase, attracting suppliers and buyers from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
• Ideal for new product launches and business negotiations, with multiple industry forums and technical exchange activities held concurrently during the exhibition.
The value to Chinese enterprises
For enterprises hoping to expand their markets both domestically and internationally, APFE offers the following advantages:
• Direct access to large end-users in industries such as electronics, new energy, and automotive.
• The high proportion of overseas buyers is conducive to developing international customers.
• High overlap with customers in the label, flexible packaging, functional film, and industrial materials industries, facilitating the exploration of cross-industry business opportunities.
• Suitable for showcasing high value-added functional materials, green and environmentally friendly materials, and intelligent manufacturing equipment.
Post time: Aug-12-2026