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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 Plumbing Association of Taiwan teams up with local Changhua companies to donate plumbing hardware for schools. (Photo courtesy of the Plumbing Association.)

Global Uncertainty Impacts Hardware and Hand Tool Events

Feb 01, 2021

▓Stephanie Chao and Plumbing Association of Taiwan Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many global hardware shows faced the inevitable result of either being canceled or postponed to a later date. Yet, institutions in Taiwan were able to carry on, as usual, seeking new ways to assist and consult the industry. When the Taiwanese government postponed school openings at the high school and lower leve...


TMTS Virtual Undeterred by Distance and Timezone</h2>

TMTS Virtual Undeterred by Distance and Timezone

Dec 16, 2020

The virtual Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS Virtual) kicked off on Nov. 10 after organizers canceled the 6th edition offline version (TMTS2020) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. TMTS Virtual would be the world's first machine tool expo hosted in a digital 3D virtual format. Organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA), TMTS 2020 has 719 exhibitors on d...


Fastener Taiwan is postponed to September 2021. (Photo courtesy of CENS)

Fastener Taiwan Postponed to Sept. 2021

Dec 07, 2020

Taiwan's only professional fastener expo is slated to return to Kaohsiung on Sept. 1 to 3 in 2021. The show aims to showcase its most comprehensive fastener production chain, spanning across central and southern Taiwan, to entice international buyers. Show organizer implementer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) expects to see 20,000 domestic and international buyers at Fastener T...


Innovation‌ ‌and‌ ‌Digitalization‌ ‌in Taiwan's Fasteners Industry</h2>

Innovation‌ ‌and‌ ‌Digitalization‌ ‌in Taiwan's Fasteners Industry

Dec 07, 2020

In an unprecedented event in modern history, the COVID-19 crisis has ignited firms to pursue new approaches to overcome restricted mobility, teleworking challenges, and disrupted production chains. In keeping with the theme of innovation and digitalization, the following two fastener firms are examples of what companies can achieve when they prioritize innovation and forward-looking planning. ...


Photo Credits: UDN/THSR

Localized Railway Parts and Maintenance Sees Results Under THSR

Dec 01, 2020

The Taiwan High-Speed Rail Corporation (THSR) has sought to localize rail parts production, reporting substantial results in recent years, according to local media on Tuesday. Much of Taiwan's railroad industry has relied on importing parts. THSR's initiative would help lower procurement and import costs by keeping production and procurement within Taiwan. THSR reported a successful collabo...


THTMA Joins Hands with EDN to Host 2021 Taiwan International Hardware Show</h2>

THTMA Joins Hands with EDN to Host 2021 Taiwan International Hardware Show

Oct 07, 2020

Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers' Association(THTMA) is slated to organize the 2021 Taiwan International Hardware Show after decades of outsourcing to local organizers, with Economic Daily News (EDN) in charge of implementation, and Taiwan External Trade Development Council handling invitations for international buyers. Current dates are scheduled for July 15 to July 17, 2021, at the Taichung In...


ITRI Leads Laser Industry With New 2.5-500ns Nano-Second Pulse Laser Tech</h2>

ITRI Leads Laser Industry With New 2.5-500ns Nano-Second Pulse Laser Tech

Sep 14, 2020

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is leading the ten-billion-valued laser market by pushing innovative technologies. Thanks to the backing of the Economic Ministry's Department of Industrial Technology, ITRI serves its role to integrate the nationalization of Taiwan's production. Combining Taiwan's domestic supply chain and implementing a pilot run platform aims to bolster Taiwa...


SINOSTEEL Corporation: Rising price in Steel</h2>

SINOSTEEL Corporation: Rising price in Steel

Jun 05, 2020

Brazil’s new crown pneumonia epidemic has rapidly increased. Brazil’s Vale, the world’s largest iron ore producer, is facing an out-of-control impact. The market is worried that iron ore production and sales will be affected. new highs. Experts from Sinosteel (2002) evaluated that steel prices will rise steadily under the effect of rising costs, with a promising outlook. According to a legal p...


To Set up an Upgrade Platform for Machine Tools</h2>

To Set up an Upgrade Platform for Machine Tools

May 05, 2020

Under the epidemic situation, the regulations on production and creation were useless. Minister of Economy Shen Rongjin promised in the Legislative Yuan yesterday (4) that he would build a machine tool to upgrade the automated production platform, discuss with the industry within a period, and put forward specific plans. When the international economy recovers, the unit can be transported to all ...


Minister of Economy: Deglobalization is a Must</h2>

Minister of Economy: Deglobalization is a Must

Apr 29, 2020

Minister of Economy Shen Rongjin pointed out yesterday (28) that from the US-China trade war to the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the "de-globalization" of manufacturing is now a key issue for companies. In addition to the use of Industry 4.0 Internet of Things remote control machines , And also readjust the global stronghold. He also said that companies including information and c...