R+T Alliance growing: New subsidiary in South-East Asia
Addition of Thailand in 2026 / Strong demand experienced by sun shading and doors/gates industry worldwide
The R+T Alliance is further expanding its international presence. With R+T South-East Asia in 2026, a seventh event has been added to the portfolio of the trade fair association for the sun shading and doors/gates industry. The new trade fair will be taking place for the first time from 11 to 13 November 2026 co-located with FutureBuild Asia and DOMOTEX South East Asia in BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand.
Strategic step into the ASEAN region
With R+T South-East Asia, the R+T Alliance has tapped into one of the most dynamic growth markets in the industry. Thailand is the second largest construction market in the ASEAN region with an average annual growth rate of approximately five to six percent.
Key growth factors include the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), smart city initiatives and the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model of the Thai government. Projections indicate the ASEAN region will need annual infrastructure investments in excess of 500 billion US dollars by 2030. The region also boasts a megaproject pipeline valued at around 2.9 trillion US dollars. This has led to strong demand for sustainable building materials, renewable energy systems and intelligent infrastructure solutions. The central geographical location and superb transport connections of Thailand have seen it become a hub for market access across the entire region.
“With R+T South-East Asia, we are continuing to pursue our policy of strategic expansion,” explains Sebastian Esswein, Vice President of Messe Stuttgart. “The R+T Alliance is providing companies in this industry with access to all the relevant international markets. As a gateway to the ASEAN region, Thailand provides the perfect opportunity to meet the requirements of these key growth markets.”
Platform for the construction industry: Three events under the one roof
Intended as a specialised platform for sun shading systems, doors and gates, R+T South-East Asia will be taking place co-located with FutureBuild Asia and DOMOTEX South East Asia (Home of Flooring and Interior Finishing). FutureBuild Asia, in collaboration with leading regional trade associations, represents an international, conference-based exhibition for the entire construction and building ecosystem in Asia. As an important national partner, the event is supported by the Thai Contractors Association (TCA), the Council of Engineers Thailand (CEAT) and the Nation Group, among others.
Together, the three events represent a comprehensive industry platform that attracts industry professionals, political decision-makers and investors from the entire ASEAN region, while creating ideal conditions for the market entry of international companies in Southeast Asia. Worldex G.E.C. Co. Ltd., Hannover Messe and GLOBUS Events are organising the event together with Messe Stuttgart.
There are three main exhibition areas covered by R+T South-East Asia: Sun shading systems (interior and exterior, awnings, roller shutters, Venetian blinds, as well as technical textiles and accessories), doors and gates (including drives, controllers and smart home solutions), and interior and exterior design (soft decoration, outdoor furniture and home accessories). The trade fair is aimed at the entire industry value chain, from property development and building ownership in the public sector to architecture, home building and specialist retailers.
R+T Alliance: Positive international development
The other events in the R+T Alliance are also reporting a strong demand. For R+T Asia 2026 (27 to 29 May, NECC, Shanghai/China), registrations have already been taken from 544 companies with almost 33,000 square metres of exhibition space now reserved. The Sun Shading Expo North America 2026 (3 to 5 November, OCCC, Orlando/USA) is also signalling positive feedback: around half of the exhibition space for this year was reserved during the previous event.
The world’s leading trade fair R+T in Stuttgart (15 to 19 February 2027), as a key industry get-together, is reflecting the positive international response. More than 770 companies have already registered and over 90 percent of the available space has been reserved. The figures underline the importance of R+T as the most important innovation platform for the roller shutter, doors/gates and sun shading industry.
About R+T Alliance
With a history of success stretching back more than 60 years, R+T has managed to bring its trade fair topics to various international markets.
R+T Alliance, the trade fair association for the sun shading and doors/gates industry, currently comprises seven trade fair events at six locations on three continents: R+T in Stuttgart, R+T Asia, R+T Turkey, APAExpo by R+T, Sun Shading Expo North America, OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING and now R+T South-East Asia.
The dates at a glance:
- OUTDOOR. AMBIENTE. LIVING., Stuttgart: 7 – 11 February 2026
- R+T Asia, Shanghai: 27 – 29 May 2026
- Sun Shading Expo North America, Orlando: 3 – 5 November 2026
- R+T South-East Asia, Bangkok: 11 – 13 November 2026
- R+T, Stuttgart: 15 – 19 February 2027
- APAExpo by R+T, Valencia: 9 – 11 November 2027
- R+T Turkey, Istanbul: November 2027
Further information about R+T Alliance: www.rt-alliance.com
Images:
RT_27_p_002.png: Logo R+T South-East Asia | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
RT_27_p_003.jpg: BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
RT_27_p_004.jpg: BITEC (Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre) | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
2Z0A0920.jpg: Sebastian Esswein, Vice President of Messe Stuttgart | Copyright: Messe Stuttgart
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