Launched in 2017 in response to the rapid growth of the access sector in China, the show has become the key event for equipment suppliers and buyers. It is also the focal point of efforts to promote aerial platforms throughout China.

The show has grown rapidly since its launch. In 2019 there were 13,900 professional visitors and 60 exhibitors.

The momentum continued to build in 2021 when APEX Asia was again held alongside CeMAT Asia, despite the uncertainty at that time created by the pandemic.

APEX Asia attendees included many of the world’s largest buyers of access equipment, including many attendees of the International Rental conference (IRC) held the day before the show.