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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.


The Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2013 set a record in both visitor and exhibitor numbers. (photo courtesy of Mack Brooks Exhibitions)

Taiwan's Fastener Makers to Show Bigger Presence at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015

Over 180 exhibitors from the island to show off technical prowess at the venue

Feb 17, 2015

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Fastener production is one of Taiwan’s globally competitive traditional industries, with production value exceeding NT$100 billion (around US$3.17 billion) yearly. Mostly clustered in Taiwan’s southern region across Tainan and Kaohsiung, insiders generally boast exceptional quality, high production efficiency and flexibility, achieved mainly through high concentration ...


CIHS is one of the most important business platform for hardware industry in Asia.

CIHS 2015 Keeps Moving Forward A Globally Influential Trade Fair for Hardware Industry

Feb 11, 2015

The conspicuous China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2015 is slated to open Oct 21-23 at the brand new National Exhibition & Convention Center (Shanghai, China), world’s largest single exhibition complex by size, and expected to keep wielding its growing influence over the global hardware industry. This year’s CIHS will spread over 150,000 square meters in 5 exhibition halls, with the size...


More than 20,000 visitors and buyers visit TIFS 2014.

CENS at TIFS 2014, the World's No. 3 Fastener Show by Size

Event is Asia's No. 2 and globally No. 3 by booth number

Jan 12, 2015

By STEVE CHUANG In its 40th anniversary this year, China Economic News Service (CENS), founded in 1974 and now a leading Taiwanese export promoter, participated in the opening of the Taiwan International Fastener Show (TIFS) 2014 to witness the island’s only specialized exhibition for the fastener industry and the world’s third-largest, or the largest in Asia, by size. TIFS 2014 celebrated ...


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2014 Post Show Report INDOFASTENER

Dec 03, 2014

INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXHIBITION (INDOFASTENER 2014) POST-SHOW REPORT 14-16 May 2014 Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Indonesia The 2nd Edition - Concluded with a breakthrough achievement! “In my opinion, this exhibition has been pretty good because helped us as manufacturers in Indonesia to introduce our product to local and international markets. There are...


Heavyweight industry figures and distinguished quests at the opening ceremony.

14th Taiwan Hardware Show Again Attracts Record Number of Exhibitors

Asia's premier hardware exhibition offered expanded space and services in 2014

Oct 30, 2014

By QUINCY LIANG The 14th Taiwan Hardware Show (THS 2014) was the biggest ever in its 14-year history. A grand opening on October 21 kicked off the three-day event at the Greater Taichung International Expo Center (GTIEC). With more than 350 exhibitors in an exhibition space of 12,571 square meters, THS 2014 attracted tens of thousands of international visitors on its opening day. As Asia's ...


William Tools general manager Michael Wu with the firm's torque multiplier.

Taiwanese Tool Makers Show Competitive Edge in Auto Repair at Automechanika Frankfurt 2014

R&D and branding pave the way to higher end markets as demand for repair and maintenance tools surge

Oct 16, 2014

By STEVE CHUANG For decades, Taiwanese tool manufacturers have earned a global reputation for supplying high-profile, innovative products backed by thoughtful services that have helped customers succeed. Some of them showcased their competitive products and services at Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's top trade fair for automobiles, car repair and maintenance sectors, attracting strong att...


CENS sent a representative to Architech Expo 2014 held April 29-May 4 in Bangkok, Thailand.

CENS Helps Promote Taiwan-made Hardware at Architech Expo 2014

Jun 27, 2014

To help promote Taiwan’s high-quality DIY and home improvement products in the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) market, China Economic News Service (CENS) took part in the Architech Expo 2014 (the 28th ASEAN Building Technology Exposition). Organized by the Association of Siamese Architechs under Royal Patronage and TTF International Co., Ltd., the show took place in the IMPA...


CENS sent representative to NHS 2014, held on May 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

CENS-Organized Exhibitor Group Explore U.S. Home Improvement and DIY Market at NHS 2014

Jun 25, 2014

To help Taiwanese companies take advantage of the enormous market demand for home improvement and DIY products, CENS (the China Economic News Service) this year organized another (and bigger than last year's) delegation of Taiwanese exhibitors to the National Hardware Show (NHS). The annual hardware show, organized by Reed Exhibitions, is the U.S.’s largest hardware trade fair. It celebrat...


CENS was present at IHF Cologne 2014 March 9-12 in Germany.

IHF Cologne 2014 Sees Increasing Exhibitors as EU's Economic Prospects Brighten

Jun 25, 2014

Driven by operators’ growing optimism towards brighter economic future across the EU, International Hardware Fair Cologne (IHF Cologne) 2014, held March 9-12, in Germany, saw increasing exhibitors to again confirm its lead globally as a trade fair for hardware products. IHF Cologne 2014 occupied some 142,500 square meters to accommodate 2,873 exhibitors from over 50 countries, compared to ...


Secutech 2014 draws more than 26,000 visitors.

Secutech 2014 Sees Bigger Turnout with New Trends and Products for Security and Safety

May 22, 2014

By STEVE CHUANG Presenting a comprehensive lineup of trend-setting security and safety technologies and products, Secutech 2014 (The 17th International Exhibition and Conference for Electronic Security, Info Security, Fire and Safety), held March 19-21 in the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall in Taipei, northern Taiwan, saw a bigger turnout than its 2013 edition. Organized by Messe Frankfurt New...