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Approx. 10000+ people visiting the 12th WOF: 13% growth in oversea visitors

More considerable floor plan and more hospitable policies, such as, 3-day free accommodation, that are appreciated by all

Wenzhou, 15th May 2014–This year, summer comes earlier! The rescheduled Wenzhou Int’l Optics Fair, China (WOF) brought its unfading enthusiasm to 8th -10th May in Wenzhou and finally reached an undisputable success. Passionated by the blueprint of building Wenzhou the Optics Capital of the World, the 12th WOF acquired a more positive and business-focused outlook to gain ground among opticians and manufacturers working in the optical
sector and gained solid support from China’s Glasses Manufacturing Bases. 
 
Comebacks & New-Entries: confirming the necessity of WOF 
Amidst the current global economic downturn, many new manufactories and trading companies choose WOF for their debuts, while some noteworthy brands returned. The data shows that more than 300 outstanding exhibitors display its eyewear products in WOF. Besides steadily growth rate of companies from main glasses manufacturing bases including Wenzhou, Ruian, Linhai and Yuhuan，an encouraging sign is the increasing number of new exhibitors mainly from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shenzhen, Duqiao, Jiaojiang, Danyang and Yintan. The return of loyalty exhibitors and new participants enriches the downstream and upstream supply chains in eyewear sector, enabling professional buyers to achieve one-stop purchasing in WOF and maximize their profit margin.
 
On the other hand, 13% is an important number showing the revival of the eyewear market after the panic resulting from the shut down of optical factories worldwide. The feedback of exhibitors was that oversea visitors were very business-focused with many of which stayed until the closing time to search for promising products and build a solid partnership, which confirms the fact that the professional buyers are in high profile.
 
Brainstorm & Ideas: Spotlighting on the linkage of Sale & Produce
During 12th WOF the 3rd China (Wenzhou) Optical Industry Summit will be held concurrently. It is organized by Zhejiang Optometric & Optical Association, Wenzhou Optical Association, Ruian Optical Association and Donnor Exhibition and supported by China Glasses Science and Technology Magazine and Optical Manufacturing Guide. Outstanding representatives from manufacturers and retailers/dealers in Mainland China are invited to spotlight on 、 buyers’ purchasing behaviors and tackle the problems occurred in the linkage of produce and sale before finally reaching a conclusion in terms of better co-operation between manufacturers and retailers/dealers.
 
3-Day 5-Star Free Accommodation: Getting hospitable service in a commercial atmosphere
This year, the 3 Day Free Accommodation was the 5-star hotel named Shangri-La Hotel which was 3-minute walk from Wenzhou Convention & Exhibition Center where the 12th WOF was held. Regarding the soundings, the hotel is located in the city’s grandeur; and has a splendid landscape of Oujiang River and distant mountains, transpiring an oriental heaven. Moreover, the international environment and commercial atmosphere that facilitated negotiation and daily life is another key point that highly appreciated by visitors. A considerable number of professional buyers enjoyed the hospitable policy made by WOF organizer.

 
More Functional Exhibition Layout: renewing your exhibition experience  
With the maturity of WOF, the exhibition layout is renewed with more humanized service area, more experiential business area and more digital support.

Firstly, More Leisure Centers
Two More Leisure Centers will be set to facilitate commercial negotiation in public areas. Drinks like coffee, tea and sweets will be available for free and so do the other services like consultation and translation.
 
Additionally, the upgrade Press Center
Similar to last year, the Press Center is set to provide services including printing, photocopying, mediating, and free accessing to WIFI. Moreover, this year, the Center will provide meeting room for onsite interviews with big players in this field.
 
Finally, full coverage of WIF
As digital device become a necessity of daily life, the reliance on them will increase rapidly. It is pleasant to note that full coverage of WIFI will be achieved when one searches for the account iWenzhou in Exhibition Halls.
 
Concurrent Activities
1、Reception Banquet of 20th Anniversary Celebration of Wenzhou Optical Association/ Member Conference of Zhejiang Optometric & Optical Association Wenzhou Optical Association and Wenzhou Lucheng Optical
Association & 12th Wenzhou Int’l Optics Fair, China
Time：7th May, 2014
Venue：Grand Ballroom, 1st Floor, Shangri-La Hotel
2、Opening Ceremony of 12th WOF
Time：8th May, 2014  
Venue：Hall 5 Wenzhou Int’l Convention & Exhibition Center 
3、3rd China (Wenzhou) Optical Industry Summit 
Time：8th May, 2014 
Venue: Hall 6, Activity Center, Wenzhou Int’l Convention & Exhibition Center
4、Factory Tour for Oversea Visitors
Time：9th May, 2014 
Venue：Wenzhou Lidong Optical Manufacture Co., Ltd
              Wenzhou Aishi Optics Industry Co., Ltd
5、Take Photos & Customized Postcard
Time：8-10 May, 2014
Venue：all Halls
6, Press Center, 2nd Floor of Wenzhou Int’l Convention &
Exhibition Center
 
Preview of Next Edition:
13th Wenzhou Int’l Optics Fair, China
Time: May, 2015
Venue: Wenzhou Int’l Convention & Exhibition Center