These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.
As one of Taiwan’s best-known export promoters, CENS (the China Economic News Service) will once again take part in Hannover Messe 2014 on April 7-11 in Germany, where it will highlight Taiwan's industrial prowess and help local manufacturers boost their global exposure at this globally dominant trade fair. Organized by Deutsche Messe AG, Hannover Messe is known for its comprehensive lineup of...
Scheduled for May 8-11, 2014 in the brand new venue Kaohsiung Exhibition Center, the Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS) is expected to push ahead the domestic yacht builders’ global competitiveness, according to John Lu, chairman of Taiwan Yacht Industry Association (TYIA). Lu stressed that the inaugural TIBS is Taiwan’s first and only specialized trade fair for the yacht industry, as well ...
At the world’s largest trade fair for hardware products, International Hardware Fair Cologne (IHF Cologne) 2014, held March 9-12, in Germany, China Economic News Service (CENS), the veteran export media in Taiwan, was kept busy responding to an influx of inquiries from global buyers interested in Taiwanese suppliers. IHF Cologne 2014 occupied an exhibition area of 142,500 square meters to acco...
Having been promoting, among other sectors, Taiwan’s high-quality hardware for nearly 40 years, the China Economic News Service (CENS) will be present at this year’s International Hardware Fair Cologne 2014 in Germany, to continue its mission to bridge Taiwanese suppliers with buyers worldwide. Inaugurated in 1971, the IHF Cologne is today the world’s most important and diverse trade fair ...
The year 2013 was challenging for most Taiwanese enterprises, which seemed to have been left behind by the simmering American and Japanese stock markets, with Taiwan’s economic growth having reached only around 2% to lag behind those of most of Asian countries; but it remained a busy year for China Economic News Service (CENS). The veteran of export media attended 11 major hardware shows, as well...
Mature technology keeps local manufacturers growing despite fierce co
Dec 06, 2013Technology upgrading and transformation from OEM (original equipment manufacturing) to ODM (original design manufacturing) and OBM (original brand manufacturing) are essential efforts for Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers in their pursuit of enhanced added value. To achieve success in those efforts, said Arthur Hsu, an industry analyst with the government-funded Metal Industry Research & Developm...
Four top makers size up their prospects for the year
Aug 22, 2012The high-profile products of Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers attracted the attention of professional buyers in the 2012 Taipei International Auto Parts and Accessories Show (AMPA) that ran from April 11 to April 14. Four prominent Taiwanese manufacturers, Proxene Tools Co., Ltd., Honiton Industries Inc., Machan International Co., Ltd. and Hands tool Industrial Co., Ltd., which showcased thei...
Chinese exhibitors number the highest among others
Aug 22, 2012Despite a gloomy market climate across the EU bloc following governments’ fiscal austerity to solve the debt crisis, the International Hardware Fair Cologne 2012 (IHF), held March 3-7 at the Koelnmesse fairgrounds for the 38th time, reported positive results for the global hardware industry. Robust German Growth Amid still weak economic climate especially in Spain, Italy and Greece, Germa...
The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS), inaugurated a decade ago, was held the 11th time October 20-22, 2011 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, showing influence by drawing nearly 6,000 visitors from home and abroad on the first day and logging over 19,000 visitors when the curtains fell, with business delegations from Japan, China, Russia and Malaysia and buyers from the U.S., Middle East,...
A total of 530 exhibitors displayed their latest products in 1,873 booths at the four-day Taipei International Building, Construction and Decoration Exposition 2011, which got under way on Dec. 15. The show drew around 60,800 attendees, including 1,154 professional buyers. The numbers of exhibitors and booths both set record highs for the event, which was first held in 1987, according to...
