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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.


Fastener Taiwan 2023 attracted nearly 3500 professional buyers in just three days. (Photo courtesy of CENS)

Fastener Taiwan 2023 Returns: Where Quality Sets the Pace

May 04, 2023

With the theme "Where Quality Sets the Pace," the 6th Taiwan International Fastener Show (Fastener Taiwan 2023) made its highly anticipated return after a five-year hiatus. Held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center from May 3 to May 5, the exhibition proved to be a remarkable success. Drawing the participation of 283 exhibitors, who collectively occupied a total of 835 booths, the event also attrac...


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...


Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team at the 2018 IHF helps a buyer fill out a business matchmaking form. (Photo courtesy of CENS)

Taiwanese manufacturers seek new partnerships at IHF

Aug 02, 2022

⬛ Chao Ting-yu The top hardware show EISENWARENMESSE- International Hardware Fair (IHF) is relaunching on September 25 to 28 in Cologne, with event organizers bringing back in-person events and welcoming buyers alike to source quality products in categories like tools, industrial supply, fasteners and fixings, and home improvement. Economic Daily News (CENS) is also returning to IHF, exhibi...


Source: show organizer

The 19th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou - China's leading one-stop purchasing platform for fasteners, machinery and supporting products

Mar 05, 2019

As a large international fastener specialized exhibition, the 19th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou will connect the upstream and downstream of fastener manufacturing industry. Focusing on end users and building a global fastener trade platform are the highlights of the show. Highlight 1: Large Scale 12,000 sqm exhibition area at 2 exhibition halls, expected 400 exhibitors & 12,000 professional vis...


Source: ITG Group

Shanghai Fastener Professional Exhibition 2018 Proved a Huge Success

Jul 05, 2018

"Fastener Expo Shanghai 2018 Shanghai Fasteners Exhibition & the 9th Shanghai Auto Fasteners Exhibition", as one of the top three fastener exhibitions in the world, which are organized by ITE (Asia) Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Ebseek Exhibition Co., Ltd., has gained the overwhelming success at the National Convention and Exhibition Center during June 20th -22th, 2018. The exhibition has ...


2018 Taiwan International Fastener Show to Solicit Professional Buyers in ASEAN Member Countries</h2>

2018 Taiwan International Fastener Show to Solicit Professional Buyers in ASEAN Member Countries

Oct 25, 2017

As the rapid economic development of ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations) market has brought large market demands for fasteners used in industries of vehicle, machine and architecture, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), a non-profit government co-sponsored trade promotion organization in Taiwan, held an information session to promote the 2018 Taiwan International Fast...


INAFASTENER 2017 will be held from March 29 to April 1, to continue to allow for access to the country's brisk fastener market (photo courtesy of GEM Indonesia).

INAFASTENER 2017 Allows for Easy Access to Indonesia's Vigorous Market for Fasteners

Exhibition benefits from country's growing car production and civil construction

Nov 08, 2016

Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, and at the same time is one of the largest economies, agriculture, industry and service industry in the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The largest economic sector in Indonesia is manufacturing and processing, which contributes around 24% of the Gross Domestic Product and one of the local industries that have been on rap...


The Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2013 set a record in both visitor and exhibitor numbers. (photo courtesy of Mack Brooks Exhibitions)

Taiwan's Fastener Makers to Show Bigger Presence at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2015

Over 180 exhibitors from the island to show off technical prowess at the venue

Feb 17, 2015

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Fastener production is one of Taiwan’s globally competitive traditional industries, with production value exceeding NT$100 billion (around US$3.17 billion) yearly. Mostly clustered in Taiwan’s southern region across Tainan and Kaohsiung, insiders generally boast exceptional quality, high production efficiency and flexibility, achieved mainly through high concentration ...


More than 20,000 visitors and buyers visit TIFS 2014.

CENS at TIFS 2014, the World's No. 3 Fastener Show by Size

Event is Asia's No. 2 and globally No. 3 by booth number

Jan 12, 2015

By STEVE CHUANG In its 40th anniversary this year, China Economic News Service (CENS), founded in 1974 and now a leading Taiwanese export promoter, participated in the opening of the Taiwan International Fastener Show (TIFS) 2014 to witness the island’s only specialized exhibition for the fastener industry and the world’s third-largest, or the largest in Asia, by size. TIFS 2014 celebrated ...


Foreign buyers at CENS booth at TIFS 2014.

CENS at TIFS 2014, the World's No. 3 Fastener Show by Size

May 02, 2014

In its 40th anniversary this year, China Economic News Service (CENS), founded in 1974 and now a leading Taiwanese export promoter, participated in the opening of the Taiwan International Fastener Show (TIFS) 2014 to witness the island’s only specialized exhibition for the fastener industry and the world’s third-largest, or the largest in Asia, by size. TIFS 2014 celebrated its third anniversa...