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.
New chairman will set up new committees to help insiders ride on e-commerce trend
Dec 21, 2016At the THTMA (Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association) annual general meeting held in mid-September, 2016, S.C. Yu, chairman of Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd., a high-profile manufacturer of hand tools, was elected the 14th chairman of the association, to continue to lead the industry to sustainable development. Meanwhile, chairman S.D. Huang of Allprofessional Mfg. Co., Ltd., a supplier...
One maker develops new socket with improved, damage-free point design
Dec 13, 2016Taiwanese hand tool makers have fared well in the global market for decades, mostly thanks to sustained efforts on product R&D and improvements of manufacturing skills, making the island one of world’s major suppliers of such products. The following sums up the latest information on products and advances in production techniques by Taiwanese makers in the line, to provide readers a closer look...
Makers generally resort to R&D as means to stay competitive
Jun 17, 2016Garden tools along with related accessories, which totally generate export revenue of around US$95 million on average every year, are a major contributor to overall exports by the industry of hand tools in Taiwan, with most of which have been well received by professionals and DIY in the U.S. and European countries. Despite global economic uncertainty and market fluctuations, most Taiwanese ma...
Project targets raising to 80% overseas investment from current 25%
Feb 22, 2016Taiwan-based Formosa Plastics Group, the high-profile conglomerate set up in 1958 that produces petrochemicals and plastics, has kicked off an investment project to set up its fourth ethane cracking complex in Louisiana, the U.S., as part of its objective to raise the proportion of overseas investment to some 80 percent over the next three years from 25 percent as it has maintained in the past. ...
Taiwan's hand tool exports up 2.6% in first 5 months to buck overall downtrend
Sep 24, 2015While Taiwan has posted several consecutive months of negative export growths this year to mark its worst export performance ever in the past six years, hence likely to see flat growth in its export-driven economy this year, Arthur Wu, chairman of Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) seems unfazed to still express optimism towards sustained buoyancy of Taiwan’s hand tool industry i...
Garden Trends Report 2014 confirms trend for gardening in USA
Aug 13, 2015The U.S.-based Garden Media Group, a gardening market research firm, has issued its 2014 Garden Trends Report that pulls together findings from global market research firms, consumer media and experts within the home and garden industry to summarize several trends among consumers in the country, including growing concerns about responsible food waste management; increasing willingness to grow ed...
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports rising trend of edible gardening in EU
Aug 13, 2015With occasional reports of food shortage resulting from climate change and tainted foods as well as people more aware of the importance of healthy lifestyle and food, edible gardening or growing one's own fruits and vegetables has emerged as a focal point for consumers and backyard gardeners in developed countries, a trend confirmed by not just market observers, but also European governments. ...
New trend is to move social activities outdoors amid smaller homes stateside
Aug 13, 2015Lighting has always been regarded indispensable in any worthwhile gardening setting, especially when “Garden-tainment” has emerged as the latest trend among consumers who are looking for new ways to jazz up social activities in residences. The term "Garden-tainment" is coined by market observers to depict the consumer trend for moving parties outside from the home, as well as a way to person...
Garden Media Report says Americans actively engage in gardening for well-being
Aug 13, 2015Gardening is increasingly associated with a healthy lifestyle, according to the "2015 Garden Trends Report” issued by Garden Media Group that says “People (in the U.S.) see both outdoor and indoor spaces as extensions of themselves and are making conscious decisions to use plants and garden products as tools to increase their overall well-being, lead a sustainable lifestyle and make positive impa...
TechNavio predicts global agricultural machinery market to grow at CAR of 7.97% during 2013-2018
Aug 13, 2015Mainly used on farms to minimize labor input and raise efficiency, irrigate, harvest and help enhance profits, with smaller versions also used for gardening and landscaping, agricultural machinery and equipment continue to gain popularity all over the world, especially when crop production has become an exigent issue among global governments amid the steadily growing global population, particular...