ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner

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Aug.15.2024
ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner
ANTY EXPO Asia International New Tobacco Exhibition to open in Malaysia, featuring 100+ exhibitors and innovative tobacco products.2FIRSTS will report the whole process as the official cooperative media.

The ANTY EXPO Asia International New Tobacco Exhibition will open at the MIECC Exhibition Center in Malaysia from September 6th to 8th, 2024. The exhibition is now open for visitor registration, and tickets can be obtained free of charge. 2FIRSTS has established an official media partnership with the ANTY EXPO Asia International New Tobacco Exhibition. As the official media partner, 2FIRSTS' coverage will comprehensively cover all the activities and highlights of the exhibition.

 

As the nearest and visa-free exhibition to China, ANTY EXPO 2024 has lowered the threshold for participation, providing a convenient platform for industry practitioners to communicate. It also serves as an excellent opportunity for professionals to expand their international market and acquire cutting-edge information. It is worth the participation of industry practitioners to explore more business opportunities.

 

This exhibition aims to create a new type of tobacco industry full industry chain exhibition, bringing together disposable e-cigarette, open system, oral tobacco and nicotine pouches, heat-not-burn tobacco brands and manufacturers, as well as e-cigarette and oral tobacco production line equipment, e-liquid, oil-storing cotton and wicking cotton, atomizing cores and heating wires, circuit boards, display screens, batteries, logistics, and other upstream supply chain enterprises and service providers.

 

ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner
Brand list of the exhibition | Image source: ANTY EXPO

 

The lineup of exhibitors at this event is strong, including Chinese brands such as ELFBAR, LOSTMARY, ELUX, SMOK, China Tobacco Hubei Industrial Co., LtdMOK, YOOZ, VEIIK, U-GREEN, showcasing the innovation strength of the Chinese e-cigarette industry.

 

International renowned brands include Chubby Gorilla, FOOM, RIFBAR, ZGAR, VGOD, CLEW, PIK POUCHES, demonstrating the diversity and influence of the global market.

 

In terms of production factories, industry-leading companies such as Mason Vap, Smiss Technology, Kang'er Technology, will also be showcased at the exhibition. In addition, supply chain companies like Rongyu Intelligent Machinery, Guangdong Partner Intelligent, Xinhongjia, Hengyu Spices, will demonstrate their latest achievements in production equipment, raw materials, and supporting services to jointly promote the high-quality development of the industry.

 

ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner
Poster

 

 

Exhibition Highlight 1: Establishing Connections with over 100 Exhibitors

 

At the exhibition, attendees have the opportunity to engage in face-to-face communication and networking with over 100 e-cigarette, e-liquid, oral tobacco, and heated tobacco product brands, manufacturers, and supply chain companies from around the world. This is a great opportunity to expand connections within the emerging tobacco industry and develop potential partnerships with clients.

 

Exhibition Highlights 2: 2024 Global Oral Tobacco Industry Summit Forum

 

Latest data shows that the smokeless tobacco market is experiencing explosive growth, with the global market expected to reach nearly 23.6 billion USD by 2030. What is the current status of the global market? Where are the opportunities for Chinese players? How is the smokeless tobacco industry chain in China? Sign up now to participate in the exhibition and seize the development opportunities in the smokeless tobacco industry.

 

Exhibition Highlight 3: Over 1,000 prizes available for free drawing at the event.

 

During the three-day expo, the organizers will give away over 1000 prizes in the stage area, including a motorcycle worth 500,000 RMB, an iPhone 15, a Lenovo laptop, a drone, Bluetooth speakers, and more. Every attendee has a chance to win a prize.

 

ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner
Poster

 

Exhibition Highlight 4: Launch of New Tobacco Products and Technologies

 

At this exhibition, many companies will be introducing new products and technologies. Brands will be launching a series of new products specifically targeting the Southeast Asian market, while factories and supply chain companies will be showcasing various new technologies. Participants at the exhibition will witness the debut of these innovative products and technologies together.

 

Exhibition Highlight 5: Creating Integrated Platform for Production, Sales, and Trade between China, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and the Global Market

 

ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner
Poster

 

ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner
Physical Store Invitation

The ANTY EXPO exhibition is rich in content and of great value, and will be an exciting industry event. In addition, traveling from China to Malaysia is relatively low-cost, and local food, accommodations, and transportation are both convenient and affordable. Tobacco industry professionals can scan the QR code to register for a visit.

 

Audience members scan the code to sign up.

 

ANTY EXPO Kicks Off in Malaysia on Sept 6: 2FIRSTS to Cover as Official Media Partner

 

Appendix: Tips for Entering Malaysia

 

Visa-free entry: Only a passport with a validity of more than six months, flight and hotel reservations, and an identity card are required. Three days before departure, fill out the electronic entry card. (Website: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?registerMain)

 

Travel Tip: Download the all-in-one Southeast Asia app, Grab, for all your transportation, food delivery, and tourism needs.

 

Payment methods: In Malaysia, some convenience stores, restaurants, and shopping malls accept Alipay and UnionPay. To be safe, it is recommended to exchange a suitable amount of Malaysian Ringgit in advance at the ATMs in Kuala Lumpur airport, or to carry a credit card.

 

Other: Purchase British standard plugs in advance for charging your phone, or you can buy them locally. Bring clothing, sunscreen, power banks, and other items according to your actual needs.

 


Regarding 2FIRSTS

 

2FIRSTS is a leading global media and think tank specializing in atomization technology, providing the latest industry news, data, and insights to global regulators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and media. Every day, over 10,000 global visitors access 2FIRSTS' English site (www.2firsts.com), Chinese site (cn.2firsts.com), and Spanish site (www.2firsts.com/es). The global reporting team of 2FIRSTS is distributed in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, China, Europe, and the United States.

 

2FIRSTS maintains smooth and trusted communication with various regulatory authorities, industry leaders, companies, industry associations, media, and other sectors. As a key value provider in the global tobacco and new tobacco industry chain, 2FIRSTS is committed to promoting technological innovation, compliance development, and social responsibility in the global new tobacco industry. This will achieve high-quality development in the global new tobacco industry, bringing a safer and less harmful lifestyle to global tobacco consumers.

 


Regarding ANTY EXPO

 

The ANTY EXPO Asian International New Tobacco Exhibition showcases the entire new tobacco industry, from the supply chain to user applications, with the aim of creating a high-quality global network to promote innovation and strengthen interaction between suppliers and market participants. It highlights Malaysia's key role as a major trading center in the Southeast Asian e-cigarette market, aiming to attract a wide range of Asian and international buyers to enhance cooperation in the global tobacco industry. This event uniquely focuses on the emerging tobacco industry, providing a platform for in-depth understanding and exchange.

 

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