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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.


Mycarr chairman Jack Shih and his company's high-level LED day lights.

Taiwan Auto Parts Makers Rise to the Global Spotlight

Apr 07, 2009

Around 500 exhibitors from Taiwan displayed their latest and most innovative, and competitive products with 4,200 exhibitors from 76 other countries at Automechanika 2008. While Taiwanese producers lack the cost advantage and domestic market scale enjoyed by counterparts in mainland China and other emerging economies, local auto parts producers on the island are polishing their reputation for...


Making high-end forged aluminum wheels is a promising sector in Taiwan. (photo courtesy of Alex Aerospace)

Forged Aluminum Wheel Sector in Taiwan Rolling to Take on Global Leaders

Apr 07, 2009

Over the past few years, the forged aluminum wheel sector has been growing rapidly in Taiwan, with a handful of serious players having geared up to take on the Big Leaguers. Industry observers are eagle-eyeing the moves made by Taiwan-based forged aluminum-wheel makers, who aim to crack the long-term oligarchy in the hands of firms in the U.S. and Europe, including the industry giant Alco...


Category: Repair / Maintenance
Product: 'E-Zinc':
Company: Kamatec GmbH

Automechanika Innovation Award Steers Car Upkeep and Repair Into Future

Apr 07, 2009

Increasingly more trade show organizers realize that progress in especially technologically-intensive trades as the automotive industry hinges on innovation being made, which relies on inspiring and rewarding creative minds who are willing to turn cutting-edge ideas into reality, even better if such can be easily commercialized. One avenue allowing this creative process to be honored is the Autom...


(Fig. 1: Number of passenger vehicles in EU will increase to 278 million.)

First Automechanika Study Looks Down the Aftermarket Road for Next 20 Years

Apr 07, 2009

Besides being the world's largest trade platform for automotive components and repair businesses, the 2008 Automechanika also offered global suppliers and professionals some predictions on the overall automotive aftermarket by publishing the first Automechanika Study. The 30-page, comprehensive study focuses on the European automotive and repair business and was published shortly before the 2008...


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Automechanika Istanbul 2009 Expected to Break Attendance Records

Apr 07, 2009

The Automechanika Istanbul show and its conference Automechanika Academy return to the TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Centre April 16-19 April, 2009 in the historical city of Turkey. This reportedly dynamic, comprehensive event for the automotive industry has grown in the number of exhibitors, the volume and buying power of visitors, and degree of industry recognition. Five main pro...