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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.


Goodway launches "tri-pronged strategy" to boost 2015 revenue.

Goodway Marks 40th Anniversary with "Tri-Pronged Strategy" to Boost 2015 Consolidated Revenue

Apr 23, 2015

Compiled By KEN LIU Edward Yang, the founder and chairman of machine-tool maker Goodway Machine Corp., announced the firm's “tri-pronged strategy” to help achieve its goal to boost consolidated revenue 32.9 percent to NT$10 billion (US$322.58 million) this year from last year’s NT$7.81 billion (US$252.16 million) to mark the company’s 40th anniversary. Despite being confident of achievi...


A booth displaying Taiwan-made CNC controllers

Locally Developed CNC Controllers Brighten Taiwan's Machine Tool Industry

Mar 27, 2015

Compiled By KEN LIU Taiwan-made controllers stole the spotlight at the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) this year, underscoring efforts by the island's machine-tool industry to enhance product value to fend off global challengers. In their drive to tap international markets, local machine-tool controller makers have received a helping hand from th Ministry of Economic Aff...


TIMTOS 2015 draws 7,130 foreign buyers.

TIMTOS 2015 in Taipei Creates US$2.1 Bn. in Potential Business Opportunities

Mar 20, 2015

Compiled by KEN LIU The biennial 2015 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), held March 3 through 8 in the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and Nangang Exhibition Hall, drew a total of 7,130 foreign buyers and created US$2.1 billion in potential business opportunities. The buyers sourced products among 1,015 exhibitors, including 260 from 18 overseas nations, that occupied some 5,...


Smart machinery composed of "smart" controller, robot and machine tool.

TAMI's Hsu: Era of Smart Machinery is Arriving

Mar 13, 2015

Chairman S.C. Hsu of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), having been impressed by smart manufacturing technologies at top machine-tool shows as IMTS of the United States and JIMTOF of Japan held in 2014, says the era of smart machinery is arriving and smart technology is the centerpiece of the industry, which aims to build automated production independently and inter-organization...


Li Ming's Servobox series planetary reducers are highlighted with outstanding performance and unparalleled quality.

Taiwan Machine Tools Column

Mar 06, 2015

TIMTOS 2015 in Taipei to Set New High in Turnout The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) 2015, staged March 3-8, is projected to draw over 1,000 exhibitors from 17 nations to occupy 5,400 booths this year, setting new high and unseating the Japan Machine Tool Fair as the No.2 machine-tool event in Asia, according to co-organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)...


Taiwan's machinery and machine-tool makers forecast for 10% rise in exports in 2015.

Industry Execs Predict 10% Rise in Taiwan's Machinery and Machine Tool Exports in 2015

Mar 04, 2015

Compiled By KEN LIU Industry executives predict both Taiwan’s exports of machinery and machine tools to rise 10 percent this year from last year based on strong exports in January 2015 due to sustained growth in demand from global automakers and aircraft builders. According to Chairman S.C. Hsu of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), which represents nearly 3,000 Taiwane...


Record turnout is projected for TIMTOS 2015.

TITMOS 2015 in Taipei to Set New High in Turnout

Feb 09, 2015

Compiled by KEN LIU The Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) 2015, staged March 3-8, is projected to draw over 1,000 exhibitors from 17 nations to occupy 5,400 booths this year, setting new high and unseating the Japan Machine Tool Fair as the No.2 machine-tool event in Asia, according to co-organizer Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), whose partner is the Taiwa...


TBI Motion's Sulin plant to drive yearly revenue after startup.

TBI's Yearly Revenue to Rise US$193 M. with Startup of Plant in Northern Taiwan

Dec 24, 2014

TBI Motion Technology Co., Ltd. Chairman C.K. Lee says the company, one of Taiwan’s leading manufacturers of linear motion systems for precision machinery, will generate consolidated revenue of up to NT$6 billion (US$193.54 million) yearly soon after its new plant in Sulin, northern Taiwan, starts volume production in Q2, 2015. The company has invested NT$3 billion (US$96.77 million) in the p...


Poly Machinery is noted for strong capability in developing XPS plank making machines.

Taiwanese Extrusion Machinery Makers Meet Demand for High Performance, Energy Efficiency and Low-Cost

Aug 14, 2014

By STEVE CHUANG According to insiders there is growing demand globally for high performance, energy-efficient, low labor input and compact machinery. And lots of Taiwanese extrusion machine makers are rising to such challenge to develop top-caliber models that help users to achieve high profit and cut cost. Planetary Rolling Mixer As an extrusion equipment supplier in Tainan City, southe...


ChinaPlas 2013 in Guangzhou drew over 114,000 visitors and buyers worldwide.

CENS to Support Taiwan's Machinery Industry Recovery at ChinaPlas 2014

Apr 10, 2014

With Taiwan’s machinery industry gradually recovering from last year's slump, CENS (the China Economic News Service) will boost its participation in ChinaPlas 2014 (the 28th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries) by circulating a larger number of its industrial magazines and buyer guides in an attempt to connect more Taiwanese suppliers with global buyers. ChinaPlas 2014, ...