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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.


CIHS 2015 impresses the attendees with various new services and experience that had been never seen before.

CIHS 2015 Enters A New Era

Event drew approximately 50,000 visitors and 3,000 exhibitors to retain its reputation as one of Asia's most influential trade fair for hardware

Nov 10, 2015

The 2015 China International Hardware Show (CIHS 2015) successfully concluded at the National Exhibition & Convention Center (Shanghai) on October 23. It was the fifteenth year since the foundation of CIHS. Both exhibitors and visitors numbers greatly increased this year compared with those of the previous editions. Around 3,000 exhibiting companies and nearly 50,000 visitors participated in CIHS...


THTMA Chairman Arthur Wu, at a pre-show press conference, says THS has expanded after moving to Taichung.

Taiwan Hardware Show 2015 Sets New Highs in Exhibitor Number and Venue Size

A total of 382 exhibitors at home and abroad were present at the trade fair

Oct 15, 2015

A total of 382 exhibitors displayed their latest products and technologies on 15,100 square meters of venue at the Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) 2015, held September 12-14, 2015 at the Greater Taichung International Expo Center in central Taiwan, increasing from 2014’s 340 exhibitors and 12,571 square meters to hit a three-year high since 2013, when it was moved to Taichung after 12 consecutive year...


THS is recognized among global buyers as a must-attend show in Asia during autumn (photo courtesy of Kaigo Co., Ltd.).

THS 2015 to Take Place Oct. 12-14 in Taichung, with CENS to Provide Various Services to Facilitate Sourcing for Attending Buyers

Annual event is consistently highly rated by exhibitors and buyers

Sep 24, 2015

The only dedicated trade fair held in Taiwan for the hardware industry, the 15th Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) will take place October 12-14 in Taichung, a central metropolis on the island, around which is clustered hand tool producers to be regarded as the hub one of the best-known traditional manufacturing industries. At this venue, CENS (China Economic News Service) will hold two booths, A35 and ...


Automechanika Dubai 2015 recorded a new high of 30,835 people in visitor number for all time. (photo courtesy of Messe Frankfurt Middle East)

Automechanika Dubai 2015 Sets New Milestone in Visitor Number Recorded

The Middle East and Africa's largest automotive aftermarket trade show attracts 30,835 visitors from 130 countries

Jul 30, 2015

The unrelenting momentum of Automechanika Dubai continues to gather pace with no signs of slowing down, as visitors to the three-day event passed the 30,000 mark for the first time in its 13 year history. A total of 30,835 trade buyers from 130 countries passed through the 2015 edition of the Middle East and Africa’s largest automotive aftermarket trade fair, a seven per cent increase over the...


Automechnika Frankfurt has well recognized as world's most important trade fair for the global automotive service industry.

Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 Sees 65 Percent of Floorage Already Booked

Jul 29, 2015

Scheduled September 13-17, 2016, in Germany’s Frankfurt, the next Automechanika Frankfurt will again live up to world's most conspicuous trade fair for the global automotive service industry, reflected by the fact that so far more than 1,700 exhibitors from 59 countries have registered and 65 percent of the exhibition space is already taken, even if the exhibition is still over one year away from...


TAITRA's chairman Francis Liang (center), Yangon Divisional Minister for Electrical Power and Industry Nyan Tun Oo (second from right), UMFCCI president Win Aung (second from left) and TAITRA chief executive officer Peter Huang (first from left). attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the three concurrent trade fairs. (photo courtesy of TAITRA)

TAITRA's 3-in-1 Trade Fair in Myanmar Explores Opportunities in AEC Bloc for Taiwanese Suppliers

Event draws 130 exhibitors and 4,338 buyers

Jul 27, 2015

By organizing three concurrent exhibitions for different industries in Myanmar, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the semi-official export promoter, continues to try exploring new markets for Taiwanese suppliers, whose sales and market shares are being challenged by mainland Chinese rivals, to build new business opportunities across the AEC (the ASEAN Economic Community) blo...


CENS's buyer guides enjoy solid reputation among buyers at NHS for extensive information.

CENS to Head Larger Taiwanese Exhibitor Group to NHS 2015 Amid Positive Outlook of U.S. Realty Market

Over half of Taiwanese exhibitors in the group are first-timers and returnees

Apr 24, 2015

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG With positive news reported about the U.S. economy that is only occasionally shadowed by talk of a frothy stock market, coupled with robust home price rises in California, CENS (China Economic News Service), a Taipei-based export media with a history of over 40 years, will organize a Taiwanese exhibitor group to attend the upcoming National Hardware Show (NHS) 2015, to...


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 ...


CIHS is one of the most important business platform for hardware industry in Asia.

CIHS 2015 Keeps Moving Forward A Globally Influential Trade Fair for Hardware Industry

Feb 11, 2015

The conspicuous China International Hardware Show (CIHS) 2015 is slated to open Oct 21-23 at the brand new National Exhibition & Convention Center (Shanghai, China), world’s largest single exhibition complex by size, and expected to keep wielding its growing influence over the global hardware industry. This year’s CIHS will spread over 150,000 square meters in 5 exhibition halls, with the size...


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 ...