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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.


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THE LARGEST BUSINESS EVENT UNITING THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

ARCHIDEX 2023 has attracted the largest number of participants ever, and it is set to unpack the drivers of a sustainable futu

Jul 27, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 July, 2023 – The 22nd International Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (ARCHIDEX) 2023 has returned larger than ever, set to captivate industry players, professionals, and enthusiasts alike with its innovative future forward technology and an array of sustainable construction materials to propel the industry towards the nation’s agenda of creating a greener bui...


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Industrial transformation becomes inevitable in 2023

Feb 23, 2023

Thanks to the recovery of economies after the pandemic has subsided, the first half of 2022 continued the robust market conditions of 2021 for machine tools with strong manufacturing production and investments as well as demands; however, in the second half of the year, because of the “Zero-COVID” policy in China, the prolonged effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the rising prices of raw mat...


Taiwan exhibition group organized by CENS and IEAT (Photo courtesy of Yen Wei)

Taiwan Exhibitors Turn Head at 2023 NHS

Feb 03, 2023

The 2023 Annual National Hardware Show (NHS 2023), running from January 31 to February 2 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, continues to be a proven success, with a number of high-profile Taiwanese exhibitors from various sectors adding sparkle to it. For decades, few would dought that NHS is one of the most iconic professional exhibitions of this kind in North America, and ...


Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles Economic Division Secretary Huang Tsuei-chuan (third from left) arrived at the Taiwan Pavilion to meet with exhibitors and the Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team. (Photo courtesy of Tai Chi-lan)

AAPEX opens with Economic Daily News helming Taiwan's largest exhibition group

Nov 03, 2022

As the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) opened on Nov. 1 and sought to move beyond the impacts brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the show saw around 1,400 exhibitors using a total of 2,500 booths and traveling from all over the world to attend, making it one of the largest professional trade shows to open this year. Economic Daily News and the media group’s business division CEN...


Crowds at the 2022 International Hardware Fare Cologne as pictured here. (Photo credit: Koelnmesse, INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR)

2022 International Hardware Fair Cologne Post-Show Report

Oct 19, 2022

Show Info After a four-year-long hiatus, the 2022 edition of the International Hardware Fair Cologne (IHF) wrapped up on Sept. 28 after returning to the Cologne Exhibition Center in person for the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. According to the event organizer Koelnmesse GmbH's compiled statistics after the show, the four-day event saw approximately 25,000 visitors fro...


Buyers pose with an Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team member at the 2018 IHF. (Photo courtesy of CENS)

International Hardware Fair to kick off on the 25th

Sep 21, 2022

“International Hardware Fair (IHF) in Cologne,” an industry-benchmark hardware and tools trade fair, is returning to the Koelnmesse Cologne Exhibition Center on Sept. 25 after a four-year hiatus. Having seen two consecutive shows canceled entirely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s IHF is slated to kick off in a hybrid manner. Event organizer Koelnmesse show statistics indicate that th...


Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team member poses with a buyer at Automechanika Frankfurt, while holding the Taiwan Transporation Equipment Guide (TTG). (Photo courtesy of CENS)

CENS and Taiwanese suppliers seek biz at Automechanika Frankfurt

Sep 16, 2022

The biennial Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 show kicked off on Sept. 13 and is slated to last five days. As the world's top-quality trade fair in the industry, the show presents a wide range of products, including various auto parts, maintenance and repair equipment, tools, automotive electronics, MaaS solutions, and autonomous vehicle-related products. In addition, this year's edition would be the...


Organizer Precision employees interact with a buyer at Automechanika Frankfurt. (Photo courtesy of Organizer Precision)

Organizer Precision offers tool storage solutions at Automechanika Frankfurt

Sep 16, 2022

Organizer Precision Tools Co., Ltd. is attending this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt at Hall 1.1 K22A booth, featuring its patented "Master Socket Tray" and patented magnet storage mat “Magpad.” Both products are highly recognized in the market among buyers. The company primarily produces storage solutions for sockets, wrenches, tool organization, and storage accessories. While Organizer Preci...


Buyers are shown visiting an exhibitor booth at the International Hardware Fair (IHF) in Cologne in 2018. Photo credit: Koelnmesse / INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR

International Hardware Fair to open on 25th after hiatus

Sep 13, 2022

“International Hardware Fair (IHF) in Cologne,” an industry-benchmark hardware and tools trade fair, is returning to the Koelnmesse Cologne Exhibition Center on Sept. 25 after a four-year hiatus. Having seen two consecutive shows canceled entirely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s IHF is slated to kick off in a hybrid manner. Event organizer Koelnmesse show statistics indicate that thi...


A member of the Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team poses with a buyer at the CENS booth in 2018 Automechanika Frankfurt. (Photo credit: CENS)

Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 returns on Sept. 13

Sep 05, 2022

Automechanika Frankfurt, the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive industry, is returning to the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Center in Germany on Sept. 13. The five-day show is held every two years, and this year happens to be the first event returning to an in-person capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in 2020. Organizer Messe Frankfurt expects to see over 2,800 exhibitors f...