Ringier Timeline
In the late 1990s, B2B multimedia publisher Mike R. Hay saw positive prospects for trade media in China. In contrast to the rest of Asia, which was struggling with financial insecurity, investments were still pouring in to China and industrial activity was ramping up. Mike saw the potential to publish trade magazines for core industries and, with Swiss media giant Ringier AG, set up Ringier Trade Media in 1998. Since then, a wide range of publications and multimedia services have been developed not only for China but also for South East Asia. At present, Ringier Trade Media publishes 16 magazines, plus annual buyer guides and multiple tradeshow dailies.
- Ringier Trade Media launches first B2B magazines
International Packaging News
International Packaging News launched in May 1998, and published in partnership with 'Packaging World' of the United States
International Plastics News for China
International Plastics News for China launched in October 1998, and published strategic editorial partnership with 'Kunststoffe' (Germany) and 'Modern Plastics & Polymers' (India)
International Metalworking News for China
International Metalworking News for China premiered in March 1998; published in partnership with 'Werkstatt und Betrieb', Germany's leading journal of machining technology.
China Food Manufacturing Journal
China Food Manufacturing Journal is first published in 1998 and re-launched in May 2006 as China Food Manufacturing Journal (acquired from FoodPacific Limited Hong Kong); published with editorial support from 'Food Processing' and 'Food Quality' of the US. 'Modern Food Processing' from India.
China Industrial Reporter
China Industrial Reporter covering China's rapid industrialisation since September 1999, with support from 'SEARCH' of India
International Plastics Materials News for China
International Plastics Materials News for China, with support Germany's 'Kunststoffe' and industry experts, launches in September 2000.
Int'l Food & Beverage Ingredients News for China
Int'l Food & Beverage Ingredients News for China debuts in October 2000, in partnership with 'Food Processing' (USA)。
International Mold & Die Making News for China
International Mold & Die Making News for China premieres in October 2000, with strategic editorial partnership with 'FORM + Werkzeug' of Germany
International Footwear News
International Footwear News serving the requirements of China's footwear industry since September 2001刊。
Coatings & Ink China
Coatings & Ink China launched June 2002 in strategic editorial partnership with 'Coatings World' and 'Ink World' of the USA.
Rubber World for China
Rubber World for China launches first issue in March 2003 with editorial support of 'Rubber World' of the USA.
HAPPI China
HAPPI China launched in cooperation with 'Happi' (Rodman USA) and 'Beauty Packaging' in May 2003.
Nonwovens Industry China
Nonwovens Industry China debuts in September 2003.- First Ringier conference is organised
China Coatings Summit
China Coatings Summit has facilitated technology transfer on new applications and recent innovations and updated the industry on emerging trends and relevant regulatory information since May 2003.
Personal Care Technology Summit
Personal Care Technology Summit serve highly competitive sector beginning in November 2004.
Industrial Laser Solutions China
Industrial Laser Solutions China published since February 2005, with support of US-based 'Industrial Laser Solutions'.
Automotive Manufacturing & Design for China
Automotive Manufacturing & Design for China launched February 2005 and published in editorial alliance with 'Automotive Electronics & Systems' of Germany and 'Auto Monitor' in India.
World Pumps China
World Pumps China launched in April 2005.
Reinforced Plastics China
Reinforced Plastics China first published in June 2005.
● Paint-Free Technology Conference premieres in March
● Plastics Technology Application in Automobile Conference premieres in April
● Nonwovens Technology Summit premieres in October
Three English-language publications for industries in South East AsiaPlastics Technology Application in Electronic Products Conference
Plastics Technology Application in Electronic Products Conference debuts in April 2006
FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal (FPMJ)
is re-launched in May 2006 by Ringier, which acquired the publication from FoodPacific Limited, along with special supplements serving the brewing industry and the nutraceutical and functional food segments in China and SEA.
International Metalworking News for Asia
International Metalworking News for Asia debuts in September
International Plastics News for Asia
International Plastics News for Asia premieres in September
Automotive Engineering Int'l, China
Automotive Engineering Int'l, China launched in March
Sensors China
Sensors China launched in May following the title's purchase from Questex Media (Hong Kong).
Plastics Technology Application in Medical Products Conference
Plastics Technology Application in Medical Products Conference launched September in Shanghai.
Launch of Ringier Technology Innovation Awards
Inaugurated?by Ringier Trade Media in 2006 and today of the most prestigious and influential industrial awards in China, the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards are intended to encourage, acknowledge and reward those individuals and companies who have introduced and developed a new idea, methodology, product or technology that improves manufacturing production efficiency, cost effectiveness, user convenience and which might result in energy saving and more responsible clean manufacturing
● Ringier Technology Innovation Awards- Food & Beverage Industry
● Ringier Technology Innovation Awards- Plastics Industry
● Ringier Technology Innovation Awards- Metalworking Industry
Restaurateur
Restaurateur acquired by Ringier and re-launched in January for the HORECA industry in Greater China.
Int'l Pharmaceutical News for China
Int'l Pharmaceutical News for China is launched in February● Innovative Composite Materials Application Summit
Innovative Composite Materials Application Summit launched April in Shanghai● Cosmeceuticals Innovation Conference
Cosmeceuticals Innovation Conference launched November in ShanghaiRingier Technology Innovation Awards – Packaging Industry
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Packaging Industry Packaging Industry's innovations and contributions are recognised in July.
Ringier enters the Middle East and Africa markets with three publications
International Plastics News, Middle East & Africa
International Plastics News, Middle East & Africa serving the plastic processing industry since January 2009
Food Manufacturing Journal, Middle East & Africa
Food Manufacturing Journal, Middle East & Africa serving the food & beverage processing industry since February 2009
International Metalworking News, Middle East & Africa
International Metalworking News, Middle East & Africa serving the metalworking industry since March 2009
Medical Manufacturing & Design for China
Medical Manufacturing & Design for China premieres in September 2009
Nutricosmetics Innovation Conference
Nutricosmetics Innovation Conference Beauty-from-within forum launched November in Shanghai
Renewable Energy Focus China
Renewable Energy Focus China premieres in MarchHigh Performance Machining Technology Conference
High Performance Machining Technology Conference launched in March for applications in automotive, molding, aviation, railway and engineering machinery industries
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design China
Aerospace Manufacturing and Design China debuts in March- Two more Ringier Innovation Awards are launched
● China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Award
● Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Coatings Industry
- Ringier Conference premieres two new events
● Medical Implants Technology Summit
● Green Ink Technology Conference
Industrial Robotics for China
Industrial Robotics for China debuts in March
HAPPI Asia
HAPPI Asia launched in October for the personal and household care industry in South East Asia
Ringier Technology Innovation Awards – Pumps & Valves Industry● Food Science and Nutrition Forum Asia premieres March 2012 in Shanghai
● Medical Device Industry Development and Investment CEO Summit debuts March 2012 in Shanghai
● Automation in Manufacturing Summit premieres in June 2012
● China Beverage Summit debuts September 2012 in Shanghai
Five new events organised by Ringier ConferenceRingier Technology Innovation Awards – Composites Industrylaunched in March
● China Healthy Aging Summit in Shanghai, 22-23 May
● China Medical Electronics Technology & Innovation Forum in Shanghai, 11-12 July
● FMCG Safety & Efficacy Testing Technology Summit in Shanghai, 15-16 August
● Touch Control Technology Summit – Concept, Design & Implementation in Shanghai, 29-30 August
● Innovative Materials in Industry Design Summit in Shanghai, 10-11 September
