The 19th Zhejiang Pump & Electrical Machinery Exhibition commences at the Wenling Convention and Exhibition Center on April 1. [Photo/taizhou.com.cn]

The 19th Zhejiang Pump & Electrical Machinery Exhibition commenced at the Wenling Convention and Exhibition Center on April 1, marking the beginning of a three-day display of the industry's latest products and technologies.

The event attracted the participation of more than 400 companies from across the country, utilizing an expansive exhibition space spanning 25,000 square meters.

This year's exhibition took on a distinctly international dynamic. With the aim of enhancing Wenling's global trade network, the organizers extended invitations to over 40 international buyers from 15 countries, including India, Egypt, Jordan, and Kyrgyzstan.

On the opening day, the exhibition welcomed 18,600 professional visitors and buyers from various parts of the country, leading to on-site transactions amounting to 235 million yuan ($32.48 million). The event also featured a range of activities, including a cross-border procurement matchmaking meeting and a specialized training session tailored to support local pump and electrical machinery enterprises in expanding into international markets.

Wenling, famed as China's largest pump manufacturing hub, hosts over 3,000 pump and electrical machinery enterprises, establishing an integrated industrial chain system that encompasses the production of complete pumps, electrical machinery, and specialized components.