Global Buyers
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau noted that buyer attendance from the United States, Canada, Italy, The Netherlands, Thailand and Poland recorded double-digit percentage growth.

The HKTDC arranged for 53 buying missions, counting more than 3,500 international buyers, to visit the fair. These included such major importers and distributors as the US’ Home Depot, the Chinese mainland’s GE Lighting, Malaysia’s ML Lamp & Electrical Supply, Poland’s Zuma Line, Russia’s Ledru and Palantir, and the United Arab Emirates’ Light Vision LLC.

Hong Kong exhibitor SKN Global Ltd presented the worldwide launch of Ford lighting at the fair. Company Managing Director Frank Kauer said the fair had attracted quality buyers from all over the world. “We have received a lot of enquiries from many international buyers, including those from Europe, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the US.”

Improving Market
Jim Hardaway, Vice President of lighting brand Viribright, said he expected business to grow by more than 20 per cent despite the continuing drop in LED prices, thanks to improving market conditions in Europe and North America. Mr Hardaway met with key buyers from the Middle East, Spain, Mexico and Australia, all interested in green lighting products and high efficiency LED lighting. Some of the buyers ordered samples on site.

Suitable Suppliers
Spanish buyer Francisco Jose Garcia Campuzano sourced LED lighting products on his first visit to the fair. He said LED lights are preferred in the Spanish market because of longer lifespan and higher luminance. “Quality is our priority when it comes to LED lighting. We have seen many suppliers who can meet our requirements, so we are confident that we can find suitable suppliers,” he said.

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