- 01/21/2026
NürnbergMesse Fima Joint Venture Launches, Driving Global HVAC&R Collaboration
Through a new joint venture between NürnbergMesse and Fima, Chillventa strengthens its global network and opens access to the world’s most dynamic HVAC&R markets. The combination of European expertise, Chinese manufacturing power and Southeast Asia’s rising demand creates promising opportunities for industry players.
NürnbergMesse Fima Exhibition (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. – a joint venture between NürnbergMesse China Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Fima Exhibition Co., Ltd., was officially registered in Hangzhou in December 2025.
The partnership follows the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement at the opening ceremony of RACC CHINA 2025 on October 23, 2025, in Hangzhou. This milestone marks a deepened commitment to the Asian market and signifies the launch of the Chillventa Global Network – a connected ecosystem linking Europe, China, and Southeast Asia.
A Strategic Alliance: Global Expertise Meets Local Strength
The joint venture is founded on a shared vision for sustainable growth and global integration within the refrigeration industry. It draws on NürnbergMesse Group’s world-class exhibition management expertise, global brand influence, and the success of Chillventa, one of the world’s leading HVAC&R trade fairs.
Complementing this is Hangzhou Fima’s in-depth knowledge of the Chinese market, extensive industrial chain resources, and proven track record in organizing RACC CHINA.
By integrating international standards, global networks, and decades of exhibition expertise with strong local operational capabilities, the partnership creates a powerful bridge between European innovation, Chinese manufacturing, and Southeast Asia’s rising market demand – helping businesses worldwide access the fastest-growing regions through a unified, high-quality exhibition ecosystem.
Chillventa Global Network: Connecting Key Growth Regions
At the core of the joint venture’s strategy is the Chillventa Global Network, a three-tier ecosystem covers key HVAC&R markets worldwide, each with a distinct focus:
- Chillventa: One of NürnbergMesse’s flagship events and a global leader in refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump technologies. The 2024 edition featured 1,010 exhibitors (74% international) and welcomed 57% international visitors.
- RACC CHINA: The fastest-growing HVAC&R exhibition in the Asia-Pacific. The 2025 edition welcomed 607 exhibitors and 2,507 overseas buyers from 106 countries. Leveraging the Yangtze River Delta’s robust industrial clusters, it serves China’s USD 100B+ HVAC&R market.
- RACC ASEAN (Thailand): The newest addition to the network, debuting July 1-3, 2026, at Bangkok’s IMPACT Exhibition Center. It targets Southeast Asia’s rapidly rising demand, driven by tropical climate needs, urbanization, favorable trade policies, and major investments in data centers and AI infrastructure. Thailand, the world’s second-largest air-conditioner manufacturing hub (accounting for 7-10% of global output), serves as an ideal gateway for European businesses entering the region.
RACC ASEAN (Thailand) 2026: New Opportunities for Global Businesses
The inaugural RACC ASEAN (Thailand) will showcase cutting-edge solutions in refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, cold chain, data center and energy-storage thermal management, low-GWP refrigerants, and AI-driven smart technologies.
Key features include high-level industry forums and a global promotion-network covering more than 40 industry events annually. The exhibition is set to attract manufacturers, engineering firms, wholesalers, data center operators, and international buyers seeking energy-efficient, high-quality technologies and partnerships.
About NürnbergMesse Group
The NürnbergMesse Group is one of the world’s top 15 exhibition companies, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany. With more than 1,200 employees across 11 countries and regions, the Group operates a global network spanning over 100 nations. It organizes more than 150 exhibitions and conferences each year, with Chillventa standing as the most influential international trade fair for the refrigeration industry.
About NürnbergMesse Fima Exhibition (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
A joint venture between NürnbergMesse China Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Fima Exhibition Co., Ltd. The company specializes in organizing high-quality international HVAC&R exhibitions, including RACC CHINA and RACC ASEAN (Thailand), both key components of the Chillventa Global Network. The joint venture is dedicated to building leading platforms for industrial exchange and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.
