Shanghai/Beijing, 13th November: International exhibition organiser, Messe Frankfurt GmbH’s Greater China headquarters, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Beijing Traders-Link Plus International Exhibition Company, the organiser of the Automotive Maintenance & Repair Expo (AMR) in Beijing. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Under the terms of the deal, the two companies will form a new joint venture, Messe Frankfurt Traders-Link (Beijing) Company, in which Messe Frankfurt will hold the majority interest. AMR, held every spring in Beijing, covers a wide range of auto maintenance and repair sectors, including garage equipment, testing & diagnostic equipment and tools, coating, collision repair, car care and car wash, chain stores, training and software.