NürnbergMesse China and Hangzhou Fima Exhibition have formed a joint venture, NürnbergMesse Fima Exhibition (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., officially registered in Hangzhou in December 2025. The partnership, announced during the opening ceremony of RACC CHINA 2025 in October, aims to strengthen the Chillventa Global Network and connect key HVAC&R markets across Europe, China, and Southeast Asia.
The new joint venture combines NürnbergMesse Group’s international exhibition expertise and global branding with Hangzhou Fima’s local market knowledge and experience organizing RACC CHINA. The collaboration seeks to create a unified exhibition platform aligned with global standards, offering access to high-growth HVAC&R markets.
At the center of the strategy is the Chillventa Global Network, which includes three core events:
Chillventa (Germany): A leading international trade fair for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pumps. Its 2024 edition hosted 1,010 exhibitors (74% international) and saw 57% international visitor attendance.
RACC CHINA: One of the fastest-growing HVAC&R exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. The 2025 edition featured 607 exhibitors and 2,507 overseas buyers from 106 countries, serving China’s HVAC&R market valued at over USD 100 billion.
RACC ASEAN (Thailand): Launching July 1–3, 2026, in Bangkok, this new event targets Southeast Asia’s growing demand for cooling technologies. Thailand’s role as the world’s second-largest air-conditioner manufacturing hub (7–10% of global output) positions it as a strategic location for European and international businesses.
RACC ASEAN will present solutions across refrigeration, ventilation, cold chain logistics, low-GWP refrigerants, and smart HVAC&R technologies. It will also feature industry forums and a global promotion network linked to over 40 events annually.
According to the organizers, the joint venture and expanded Chillventa Global Network will support industrial cooperation and create access to the fastest-growing regions in the global HVAC&R sector.