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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.


Key seminar event Innovation4Mobility attracted crowds. (Photo courtesy of Messe Frankfurt)

2022 Automechanika Frankfurt Post-Show Report

Oct 12, 2022

Introduction The five-day biennial Automechanika Frankfurt wrapped up on Sept. 17, debuting as the first in-person event after four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Show Info The show saw over 3,000 exhibitors from 70 countries, bringing various products from automotive parts, maintenance and repair equipment, tools, automotive electronics, MaaS, car paint customization, vehicle d...


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...


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...


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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...


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Messe Frankfurt reschedules CAPAS 2022 and Auto Maintenance & Repair Expo 2022

May 06, 2022

In view of the evolving pandemic situation in China, the Government has escalated a number of COVID-19 prevention and control measures. To align with these efforts, Messe Frankfurt is rescheduling two of its Mobility & Logistics fairs in the country. CAPAS Chengdu will move to 18 – 20 August 2022, instead of the original timeslot (19 – 21 May 2022). In addition, the Auto Maintenance and Repair...


2022 Taipei AMPA four-day event attracted many buyers and attendees to the in-person show grounds. Photo credit: TAITRA

Taipei AMPA an astounding success – Taiwan is Back in Business!

Apr 27, 2022

The 4-day 2022 Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei physical show closed out on a high note, with visitors coming from the automotive industry, auto electronics department, as well as other branches in connection with the automobile market. Nearly 600 exhibitors came to the physical show, and over 1300 booths were occupied. Combined with nearly 190 exhibitors on the online show AMPA DigitalGo, t...


AMPA DigitalGo exhibitors can choose and decorate their own booth, and upload the information of their products. Photo courtesy of TAITRA.

AMPA DigitalGo opens today: Experience the online exhibition across the national border

Apr 11, 2022

The latest automotive digital show concept kicks off today, bringing the industry a whole new perspective and a different method of doing business in today's world. While a physical Taipei AMPA show will still take place from April 20 to 23, the digital show, better known as AMPA DigitalGo, will bring thousands of visitors from all over the world to visit the 180 exhibitors and their products and...


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Car industry and consumers must brace for squeeze ahead

Mar 29, 2022

Top market intelligence institution TrendForce reports that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war has resulted in challenging situations on both sides of the conflict, reverberating throughout the global car industry as a whole. The institution reports numerous automotive plants are suspending operations within Russia, as well as a ban on vehicle imports. Global, foreign-invested companies in Russ...


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Taipei AMPA 2-in-1 show to kick off in April in hybrid manner

Feb 10, 2022

Taipei AMPA and Autotronics Taipei, both benchmark automotive exhibitions in Asia, will be launched in April in a hybrid manner. TAITRA said that the online show is slated to first debut on April 11, with 150 manufacturers signed up. The physical exhibition is planned to be held from April 20 to 23 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. This year, nearly 600 manufacturers have signed up, using ...