TIM Expo 2026

9–11 December 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China. This is the 23rd Asia Thermal Insulation Material Expo, focused on insulation materials and energy-saving technologies.

Why TIM Expo matters

The event connects insulation products with building-envelope and industrial applications. The 2026 programme lists forums on insulation-material applications, industrial furnaces and high-temperature piping, and cryogenic and high-temperature systems. Check the current programme for confirmed sessions and timings.

Who should visit TIM Expo?

Building-envelope contractors and specifiers

Compare insulation and system approaches for walls and building projects. Bring substrate, installation constraints and performance requirements. Ask for test documentation, fire-performance information, durability evidence and installation guidance.

Industrial engineers and procurement teams

The organiser references petrochemical, pipeline, electric-power, battery, ceramics, cement and steel applications. Document temperature ranges, exposure, process conditions and maintenance needs before comparing solutions.

Manufacturers, distributors and technical specialists

Review insulation categories and their intended uses. Prepare evidence-backed product information and questions for technical follow-up. The organiser's visitor-profile page also includes university and media audiences.

What can you find at TIM Expo?

• Thermal insulation materials and systems for building walls and envelopes.
• Waterproofing and exterior-wall technologies.
• Insulation for industrial high-temperature applications.
• Cryogenic and high-temperature insulation systems.
• Forums on insulation applications and energy-saving technologies.

How to prepare before TIM Expo

1. Define the application: building envelope, process piping, furnace, cryogenic system or another documented use.
2. List operating temperature, exposure, substrate, installation limits and maintenance conditions.
3. Prepare questions about testing, fire behaviour, moisture resistance, durability, compatibility and technical support.
4. Check the latest exhibitor information and conference schedule; rank target companies and sessions.

Make the most of the exhibition

Record each conversation as Company → Material or system → Application → Evidence requested → Contact → Next action. For a high-temperature proposal, note the process conditions, operating range, installation method and test documents still required. Compare products only when their intended uses and evidence are comparable.

After TIM Expo

Sort contacts into immediate project needs, potential suppliers and general technical information. Request promised test reports and installation details; ask the responsible engineer to assess suitability before procurement. For building projects, check that proposed components work together and meet documentation requirements.

Who should consider exhibiting?

The scope is relevant to insulation-material and system suppliers, waterproofing and exterior-wall providers, and companies serving high-temperature or cryogenic applications. Define the applications you can support with evidence, the professional groups you need to reach and the information visitors should take away. Confirm stand terms and participation details with the organiser.

TIM Expo visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Confirm registration, opening times, venue and conference schedule.
• ☐ Bring application conditions and technical requirements.
• ☐ Shortlist suppliers and relevant forums.

During

• ☐ Record application, product, test evidence and next action.
• ☐ Distinguish verified documents from general product statements.

After

• ☐ Collect promised test reports and technical documents.
• ☐ Review system suitability with technical owners.
• ☐ Compare products against the same operating conditions.

Is TIM Expo worth visiting?

TIM Expo is most relevant to professionals specifying building insulation or evaluating materials for industrial heat and cold applications. Its 2026 forums provide a reason to plan around a technical question. Visitors with defined conditions and evidence requirements are better placed to compare options meaningfully.

TIM Expo 2026 at a glance

Plan TIM Expo around a technical question

Decide which application, operating condition or specification you need to resolve. Use the event to identify options and collect evidence for follow-up; assess suitability against the project's requirements.

Building insulation opportunities in China

Market context

In 2024, China's State Council Information Office reported energy-saving renovations covering 423 million square metres of buildings. This indicates renovation activity, not guaranteed demand for a particular product.

Opportunities for exhibitors

• Building-insulation suppliers may explore how documented products fit retrofit requirements.
• Industrial insulation providers may investigate technical conversations with users in the sectors named by the organiser.

Opportunities for visitors

• Building professionals may compare systems and gather evidence for renovation specifications.
• Industrial users can review options against their process conditions, maintenance needs and technical requirements.

China may be relevant to participants assessing retrofit and industrial applications, but fit depends on project requirements, compliance and verified performance.

Discover Shanghai

SNIEC is in Pudong New Area. Shanghai's historic garden and riverfront sights are in Huangpu; Shanghai Museum East is also in Pudong.

Yu Garden

A historic garden and cultural area associated with Shanghai folk culture.

The Bund

A riverfront promenade known for historic architecture and views over the Huangpu River.

Shanghai Museum East

The Pudong campus focuses on ancient Chinese art.

Visitors can fit a cultural stop around technical sessions and exhibition commitments.