From November 11 to 14, the MITEX 2025 Moscow International Tool & Fastener Exhibition, one of Russia’s largest and most influential hardware and fastener trade fairs, was successfully held at the CROCUS EXPO Exhibition Center. Since its founding in 1998, MITEX has become a key hub connecting the global hardware and fastener supply chain with the Russian market. This year’s show introduced a dedicated fastener section, attracting exhibitors and professional buyers from around the world. The bustling atmosphere on site reflected the strong demand for fastener products in Russia and neighboring regions.

Seizing this important industry opportunity, the Afastener overseas development team, together with several leading Chinese fastener enterprises, made a remarkable appearance at MITEX. At the show, the team actively promoted the Shanghai International Fastener Industry Expo (IFS China), which will take place from May 20 to 22, 2026 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. They extended warm invitations to professional visitors, buyers, and manufacturers from Russia and surrounding countries to join the event in Shanghai, explore cooperation opportunities, and expand business together.

During the exhibition, the Afastener team and participating Chinese companies drew widespread attention from international buyers with their professional products and technologies. This successful appearance marked an important milestone in Afastener’s efforts to deepen international service, further strengthening its position as a trusted global partner in the fastener industry. Looking ahead, Afastener will continue to improve its global exhibition service system, actively respond to China’s transformation from “Made in China” to “Created in China,” and organize more Chinese enterprises to participate in leading international trade shows. The company remains committed to offering comprehensive overseas support services, growing together with domestic manufacturers, and helping China’s fastener industry climb higher in the global value chain.

The Afastener team also noted that the experience gained from MITEX will serve as a strong boost for the international marketing and visitor recruitment efforts of IFS China 2026. As global industrial chains continue to evolve, Chinese fastener enterprises are enhancing their global presence through active participation in international exhibitions, while professional exhibition services like Afastener’s are becoming an essential driver of industry advancement.

As one of the co-organizers of IFS China, Afastener warmly welcomes fastener professionals from across the world to gather in Shanghai in 2026. Together, the industry will open a new chapter of global cooperation, exchange, and innovation — contributing Chinese strength to the building of a more closely connected global fastener ecosystem.