The Canton Fair, now in its 137th edition, has proven to be an invaluable platform for international buyers seeking reliable suppliers and quality products.
For Ramiro Gomez Lopez, an Argentine businessman with years of experience in trading with China, the 137th session of the Canton Fair once again demonstrated its significance as a key bridge connecting Chinese manufacturers with global buyers.
Successful search for a suitable cutting machine
Lopez, CEO of Trade Beyond SA, has participated in approximately 15 Canton Fairs. This time, he brought along Augustin Data, an Argentine buyer in the shoe manufacturing business, to explore opportunities at the fair. Their goal was to find a leather-cutting machine that could enhance production efficiency.
During their visit, Lopez and Data discovered Ruizhou Tech, a supplier based in Foshan, Guangdong, with over 30 years of experience in producing cutting machines. The company's sales manager, Tony Chen, warmly welcomed them and introduced them to the newest CNC leather-cutting machine.
After observing the demonstration of how the machine utilizes precise AI computing to minimize leather waste, Lopez and Data were impressed.
Lopez expressed his satisfaction with the factory visit. "I've visited many factories in China, and this one feels particularly professional. It's very clean, well-organized, and the workers seem to do their jobs well," he said.
After spending the entire morning at the factory, Lopez is confident that Data will place an order for the machine, as it aligns with his production goals. Their cooperation with Ruizhou Tech will continue via the internet.
Canton Fair as a trusted "filter"
For Argentine buyers like Lopez and Data, the Canton Fair is not just an exhibition but also an effective filter for trustworthy suppliers. "The Canton Fair has a very good filtering process for those who can attend. We normally trust the suppliers from the Canton Fair," Lopez explained.
Last year, Lopez attended the Canton Fair to find products for a customer in the fashion jacket industry in Argentina. Despite spending a long time searching, he couldn't find a suitable supplier. "Then I went to the Fair and found it there. It was really very efficient," Lopez recalled.
"The Canton Fair is the main reason businessmen come to China. It provides a great opportunity to experience China and connect with reliable suppliers," Lopez concluded.
Reporter｜Guo Chuhua, Tang Zitian
Video | Pan Jiajun
Poster | Lai Meiya
Editor | Hu Nan, James, Shen He
