“IFFT/interiorlifestyle living” presents the latest trends and fashions in the interior and furniture sector with a focus on affluent and comfortable living environment. It will take place Dec. 2-4, 2009, at Tokyo International Exhibition Centre, also known as Tokyo Big Sight. “IFFT/interiorlifestyle living” was first combined in 2008 by cooperation between the two organizers of trade fairs ...

With people all over the world paying more attention to their health, more and more manufacturers are focusing their efforts on the development of health-oriented products. Taiwan’s furniture makers are no exception. Taiwan’s furniture industry has suffered considerable shrinkage over the past two decades, largely because of the island’s deteriorating manufacturing environment. Surviving pro...

Despite frequent news recently of improving economies in Germany, France and higher GDP in Hong Kong in the first half of the year, as well as newly posted profits by the major investment houses as Goldman Sacks stateside, the global financial fallout since the fourth quarter of last year has rocked Taiwan’s export-oriented economy throughout the first six months this year: the overall export val...

Backed by readily available upstream supply of plastics and metals as steel, Taiwan’s manufacturers of extruded plastic items, metal extrusions and decorative plastic sheets, as well as specialty surface finishers can remain competitive by providing a wide variety of such items that are innovative and high-end. In addition to stable material supply, these manufacturers in Taiwan also benefit ...

By BELINDA FAN Despite the global economic downturn and weak market demand, dining set manufacturers in China are confident that they can deal with the challenges and difficulties they face and keep turning out the high-end products they need to maintain their strength in the global arena. Like other furniture manufacturers, dining set makers are also suffering from ballooning manufacturing...

One of the few who have survived in the making of classical, traditional wooden furnishings in Taiwan is Chen Pin Furniture & Design Co. Although just a decade old, Chen Pin shows promise as it is owned, operated by a couple who are formally trained interior decorators. With experience in serving high-end clients and an aptitude for developing design-oriented furniture, as well as willingness to ...

Kadeya Enterprise Co., Ltd., established in 1994, is an innovative manufacturer of a range of metal furniture, including towel racks, storage racks, display stands, TV and entertainment stands, and furnishings for dining and living rooms. After years of effort, the company has built a solid reputation globally by offering quality products. Recently Kadeya has outdone itself by developing the ...

After more than 13 years in the business, the Chao Yuon Co., Ltd. enjoys an established reputation for the design and fabrication of wire products. Its catalog includes wire shelves, kitchen racks, dining carts, wardrobes, wine racks, storage carts, baskets, tier racks, hangers, hooks, TV stands, and bathroom products, as well as castors and related accessories. Unlike most other manufacturer...

Besides being highly regarded as an excellent venue to develop business by global exhibitors over the years, the Hong Kong International Building and Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair also stands firmly as a trade fair with both excellent international representation and steady growth in visitor numbers. In 2008, the exhibitor number hit a record high of 291, up 20% over 2007, as well as attra...

The Big Sleep—the comfortable world of mattresses There’s never been a better time to rest easy in the bed department. Mattresses, in particular, are resurrected as the savior of this division. Customers want comfort, as they always have. But particularly, in a time of economic uncertainty, this personal space for rest and relaxation is being emphasized as a significant safe haven; a place to ...