In the summer of 2004, the 2nd China International Exhibition for Roofing and Waterproofing Technology was successfully held in Beijing. Covering an exhibition area of 5,500 sqm2, this event has attracted more than 160 roofing/waterproofing companies from 17 countries and areas. All the 280 booths were registered 1 month before its opening. The visiting groups from National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the Central Association of German Roofing Contractors (GRCA), European Bitumen Shingles Organization (EBSO) and Japan Roofing Contractors Association (JRCA) attended the exhibition with great interest.

China R&W 2004 exceeded the last one in both scale and effect. Booths of diversified styles, elaborate brochures and a large number of enthusiastic visitors, all these were combined to have created the most favored exhibition in the waterproofing industry of China. The event gathered many famous roofing and waterproofing companies from home and abroad using this occasion to enhance image, showcase competitiveness and seek business opportunities. With its extensive influence and great benefits, China Roofing & Waterproofing exhibition plays an active role in promoting the development of the industry and regulating the market order through setting up a platform for exchanges between China and other countries.

According to statistics, the total number of professional visitors to China Roofing & Waterproofing 2004 amounted to 17,500 composed of architects, engineers, developers, contractors, waterproofing applicators, inspectors, manufacturers, distributors, construction administrators and officials from the 2008 Olympic Organizing Committee. Of this figure, there were more than 800 registered architects and over 1100 attended all the 8 technical presentations.

A survey conducted by the organizer showed visitors to every booth averaged 77 architects, 107 developers, 150 construction contractors, 107 distributors and 108 foreign professionals. 97 percent of exhibitors and 94 percent of visitors were satisfied with this exhibition.

During the exhibition, the leadership from NRCA, GRCA, JRCA, EBSO and China National Waterproof Materials Industry Association were requested to write their best wishes on a poster with the exhibition logo in a special service. They expressed their hopes to strengthen the networking among different countries, expand the international cooperation and promote the development of the waterproofing materials and technology.