PKCELL has successfully concluded its appearance at Phase 1 of the 139th Canton Fair, held from April 15 to April 19, 2026, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou. For the primary battery business, this event provided a highly valuable opportunity to meet global buyers, discuss application needs face to face, and observe where industrial battery sourcing is heading in 2026.
According to official event information, the 139th Canton Fair opened at record scale and later closed with record international attendance, reinforcing its role as a major platform for global sourcing. For PKCELL, the fair was especially meaningful because many of the strongest buyer conversations aligned closely with the company’s core strength: long-life primary lithium battery solutions for industrial and remote-use applications.
Exhibition Overview
The 139th Canton Fair ran from April 15 to May 5, 2026, across three phases, while Phase 1 focused on advanced manufacturing sectors such as electronics, industrial automation, intelligent manufacturing, and related technologies. This made it a highly relevant stage for battery manufacturers serving industrial OEM, utility, security, and IoT markets.
At Booth 17.2D21-22, PKCELL welcomed visitors from a broad range of international markets. The discussions showed continued interest in long-service-life power solutions that can reduce maintenance frequency and improve equipment reliability in the field.
One of the clearest takeaways from the 139th Canton Fair was that industrial buyers are increasingly looking for batteries that support longer deployment cycles, simpler maintenance plans, and greater system stability.
What PKCELL Highlighted for the Primary Battery Market
On the primary battery side, PKCELL’s showcase centered on battery solutions designed for long-term, maintenance-sensitive applications. The strongest interest was closely tied to industrial use cases where rechargeability is less important than service life, environmental reliability, and dependable standby performance.
- LiSOCl2 batteries for smart metering, remote sensing, and industrial IoT terminals
- LiMnO2 batteries for compact, high-reliability electronic devices and security equipment
- CR button cells for low-power electronic designs and backup applications
- Primary battery solutions for asset tracking, alarms, cold-chain monitoring, and outdoor deployments
Buyer Demand Observed at the Fair
1. Longer Operational Life for Remote Devices
Many inquiries were linked to equipment that must remain installed for years with minimal service access. That includes smart water and electricity meters, remote environmental sensors, GPS tracking devices, and security products. In these discussions, buyers were not simply asking for a battery model. They were asking for a power strategy that could help reduce field maintenance and total service cost.
2. Stronger Fit for Harsh and Unattended Environments
Industrial buyers also showed clear concern for environmental reliability. Applications deployed outdoors, in utility cabinets, or in cold-chain and logistics settings require stable battery behavior over long durations. This remains one of the strongest reasons primary lithium chemistries continue to attract attention in industrial battery procurement.
3. More Application-Specific Selection Support
Another visible trend was the need for application-based guidance rather than generic catalog selling. Buyers wanted support matching chemistry, size, pulse capability, and lifetime expectations to their actual device architecture.
Why the 139th Canton Fair Mattered for the Primary Battery Business
The event scale itself was significant. Official pre-event data showed a record 1.55 million square meters of exhibition area, 75,700 booths, and more than 32,000 exhibitors. After the fair concluded on May 5, 2026, organizers reported 314,000 overseas buyers from 220 countries and regions, along with strong intended orders and continued follow-up activity.
For PKCELL’s primary battery business, this matters because the fair continues to gather exactly the kinds of professional visitors who shape industrial battery demand: OEM teams, sourcing managers, system integrators, and project-based buyers with specific technical requirements.
| Key Signal | What It Means for Primary Battery Suppliers |
|---|---|
| Record international attendance | Stronger global visibility and wider sourcing opportunities for industrial battery manufacturers |
| Phase 1 focus on advanced manufacturing | Better alignment with industrial devices, electronics, smart systems, and battery-powered equipment |
| Buyer demand for long-life operation | Continued relevance of LiSOCl2 and other primary lithium solutions in remote-use scenarios |
| More technical buyer conversations | Higher value placed on engineering support, certification readiness, and application matching |
Looking Ahead
The 139th Canton Fair confirmed that global demand for long-life industrial battery solutions remains strong. As smart infrastructure, asset visibility, remote monitoring, and utility digitization continue to expand, buyers are increasingly focused on energy solutions that improve lifecycle value rather than simply meeting minimum price targets.
PKCELL will continue supporting customers with application-based battery selection, primary lithium customization support, and long-term supply cooperation for industrial and OEM projects worldwide.
Looking for the right primary battery for your device? Contact PKCELL to discuss your application, deployment environment, service-life target, and battery selection requirements for metering, tracking, security, and industrial IoT systems.
Post time: May-09-2026
