AMT- The Association For Manufacturing Technology

AMT represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members—those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing.

Founded in 1902 and based in Virginia, the association specializes in providing targeted business assistance, extensive global support, and business intelligence systems and analysis. AMT is the voice that communicates the importance of policies and programs that encourage research and innovation, and the development of educational initiatives to create tomorrow’s Smartforce. AMT owns and manages IMTS — The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which is the premier manufacturing technology event in North America.

CMIF- China Machinery Industry Federation

China Machinery Industry Federation, China Machinery Industry Federation, abbreviation CMIF) is in industrial management system reform in China by the national association of Machinery Industry, regional association, has important influence on enterprises and institutions, research institutes and colleges such as comprehensive Industry association of voluntary organizations, existing unit members, 270, is registered with the Ministry of Civil Affairs nationwide social legal entity.

China machinery industry federation in carrying out the party and state policies and regulations, for the government, industries and enterprises to provide services for the purpose, to reflect the member opinions, wishes and demands, maintaining the legitimate rights and interests, the revitalization of mechanical industry as own duty, is the bridge and the link to contact the government and the enterprise, to help the government to carry out the work of staff and assistant. 

VDW- German Machine Tool Builders’ Association

The VDW, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, speaks for the German machine tool industry. In 2016, it celebrated its 125th anniversary. Together with the Sector Association Machine Tools and Manufacturing Systems within the VDMA (German Engineering Federation) the VDW comprises 303 predominantly mid-tier companies (state: March 10th 2020). They account for approximately 90 per cent of the sector’s total turnover, which almost reached 17 billion euros in 2019.

AHK- Greater China

AHK Greater China is part of the German Chambers of Commerce Worldwide Network (AHK) which includes 140 offices in 92 countries. The AHK's history in Greater China stretches back to 1981, when the first office was opened in Taipei.

With our five main offices and seven supporting offices in Greater China and Germany, we focus on trade and investment between these two regions. We also support our more than 2,700 members' business interests through the comprehensive services provided by our business and investment, and membership platforms. 

Under the brand DEinternational, our organisation is not only the first contact point for German companies deciding to enter the Chinese market and for Chinese companies entering the German market, but also a provider of a wide range of customised advice and services.