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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.


Economic Daily News (CENS) publication team member poses with domestic buyers at CENS' I0024 booth at 2022 TaipeiPLAS. (Photo courtesy of CENS)

TaipeiPLAS reopens after 4 years, CENS as bridge for buyers and suppliers alike

Sep 29, 2022

TaipeiPLAS and the concurrent ShoeTech Taipei return to Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1 after four years in a hybrid manner on Sept. 27. This year’s edition of the biennial show would mark the series’ first since the COVID-19 pandemic officially broke out in 2020. Both shows have gathered 300 exhibitors using 1,300 booths, coming from 12 countries and regions. From the upstream material supp...


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...


Show grounds of a previous edition of Intelligent Asia. Photo credit to Chan Chao exhibition company.

Intelligent Asia Mega Machinery Show kicks off Wednesday with 1,200 exhibitors

Aug 24, 2022

The Intelligent Asia Mega Machinery Exhibition kicked off Wednesday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. More than 1,200 exhibitors across nine major technology categories attended, including Automation, Robots, Logistics, Cold Chain, 3D Printing, Molds & Dies, Laser, Fluid Power, and Smart Machinery -- to highlight concepts of future factories. President Tsai Ing-wen said in her speech d...


Photo credit: Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd

CAPAS 2022 returns with a wide range of resources to explore

Aug 17, 2022

Rooted in the heart of Southwest China, the Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) has an extensive network within the regional and national automotive industry. Owing to the last seven successful editions, the fair is now an established platform in the surrounding provinces for business promotion, information sharing and education. For the 2022 sho...


Photo credit: MIFF

MIFF 2022 SETS A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR NEXT SHOW 1-4 MARCH 2023 THUMBS UP FROM EXHIBITORS AND BUYERS

Aug 09, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, AUGUST 2: Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2022 the first industry event to open in person in Asia this year, concluded on a high note with praises from exhibitors and buyers for the busy business atmosphere throughout the special edition show from July 6 to 9. A total of 10,017 buyers from 94 countries and regions crowded the booths of 192 exhibitors from 11 countries...


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...