The 23rd Shanghai International Automotive Air Conditioning and Thermal Management Technology Exhibition (CIAAR 2025) grandly opened on November 18 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Occupying Halls W1 to W4 of the centre, the exhibition boasts a total display area of nearly 40,000 square meters and has brought together over 750 domestic and international exhibitors. The event is dedicated to the conceptual theme of "Wisdom in Action, Shared Future." Serving as a comprehensive platform for information exchange, industry promotion, and business services encompassing the entire automotive air conditioning industry chain, the exhibition, running from November 18-20, will fully showcase products across three key sectors: automotive air conditioning, refrigeration components, and automotive thermal management, providing a professional platform for face-to-face business connections.

Leading mainstream brands from the industry are all present at this year's exhibition, with many enterprises returning year after year to showcase their innovative products and technologies in automotive air conditioning, mobile refrigeration, and automotive thermal management. These include Kangpurui, Kangpuruisen, Ganfeng Lithium, Gree, Yierfu, Jinheng Technology, Nuogong New Energy, Shuang Kai, Zhongcheng New Energy, Ankejia Technology, Dayin, Xintian Vehicle, Jingxin, Sanmei Chemical, Zhejiang Linkool, Miaoyi, Hisense Air Conditioning, Zhongcheng New Energy, TCL, Tianneng Battery, Tieyin, Lengku New Energy, Chuyiqing (Shanghai) New Energy, Mingji New Energy, Kaerku Technology, Saichao Electric, Haier, Carrier Refrigeration, Fangzhen, Hujing New Energy, Fengrui New Energy, Kasitu New Energy, Tianbangda Technology, Dongpin Power, Jianping Dynamic Balancing, Chaowei Battery, Jianglai Technology, Rileng Electromechanical, Kangtian Air Conditioning, Tianhe New Energy, Zhongke Suling New Energy, Lianzhou Refrigeration, Changhong Air Conditioning, Pengcheng New Energy, Geters Testing Equipment, Jinhecheng Air Conditioning, Dongsheng Precision Machinery, Zongshen Power, Yukai, Zhongnajinda, Yaxinneng Technology, Sanshui GeGu, Aoke Refrigeration, Ningxiaodian Technology, Yibo New Energy, Deye Technology, Binglong Environmental Technology, Huachudingchuang, Kunjiang Industrial, Hantian Industrial, Kehui Auto Parts, Zhengli Auto Parts, Ulica New Energy, Denlan Minghai, Songtian New Energy, Xinzhuang Automotive Technology, Bowente Auto Parts, Zhengfeng CNC, Xinhai New Energy, Rizhi Refrigeration, Aibohong Precision, Lipeng Motor, Guangyu Air Conditioning, Meizhi Refrigeration, Enesol, Chenlihong, Chongqing Construction, Xinshuneng, Qiruite, Shenju, Jujiang, Yiming, Ninghua, Dashen, Sanquan, Yuele, Kaili, Lvzhou, Xianri, Yuchao, Haohang, Weirongbao, Mingtang, Ruiqite, Aoguan, Chenfu, Yuanhai Shenlong, among others. The high level of importance enterprises place on the exhibition further underscores its pivotal position within the automotive air conditioning sector.

As a long-term strategic partner of the exhibition, the Longquan Automotive Air Conditioning Industry Association has organized a delegation of 50 outstanding local enterprises to make a grand appearance as a unified group. Over the years, close collaboration between the two parties has generated significant synergistic effects. This assembled contingent of Longquan enterprises represents the pinnacle of domestic manufacturing standards in the automotive air conditioning industry. Under the theme "Longquan Precision," they will collectively showcase their exquisite craftsmanship and robust capabilities to professional visitors. Participating enterprises from the Longquan delegation include Santiang, Bowei, Chuangxin, Songxin, Chuangli, Taoye, Kailida, Shanlian, Lantong, Jiunuo, Chuangxin, Hengfeng, Jilisi, Jinbaode, Shike, Sanhe, Junbo, Shuolang, Bogao, Shuangrong, Xinjin, and other excellent and capable companies.

On the afternoon of the first exhibition day, the 7th New Energy Vehicle Thermal Management Technology Forum, hosted by Jiadao Auto, was brilliantly presented. Alongside the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, thermal management technologies and products are also evolving and iterating. Experts and scholars from the forefront of the thermal management industry shared insights on the latest developments, challenges faced during development, and technological applications at this conference.

Topics included insightful discussions on pulsation vibration calibration and noise in NEV electric compressors, integrated thermal management and performance enhancement for electric vehicles, a comprehensive introduction to leak detection and modular helium leak testing technology, a discussion on the critical path for next-generation thermal management systems: the synergistic evolution of integration and intelligence, and the new environmentally friendly refrigerant "R-474A" for automotive air conditioning systems. These discussions fostered the exchange of ideas and deepened cooperation concerning industry information, policies and regulations, industrial development, and application implementation in the automotive thermal management sector.

Mr. Han Youheng, Executive Director of Shanghai Aige Exhibition Services Co., Ltd., stated: "We welcome all exhibitors, visitors, and supporting organizations to once again join the Gehua Air Conditioning Exhibition. Given its 23-year history, we hold a quite optimistic outlook for this year's event. We have witnessed the rapid development of the automotive refrigeration, automotive thermal management, and refrigeration components industries. Enterprises have accordingly adapted, actively expanding into new energy, thermal management, and higher-level intelligent product development. Therefore, I firmly believe that with the exhibition's rich industry resources and extensive network, it is poised to provide industry professionals with innovative ideas and broader perspectives as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of transformation and upgrading. This will enable them to face industry changes more confidently, enhance their core competencies, and break through in the competitive landscape."