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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.


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...


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...


Show grounds at the National Hardware Show in 2021. Photo credit: National Hardware Show Official Website

National Hardware Show to kick off on April 5

Mar 31, 2022

The 2022 National Hardware Show (NHS) is slated to kick off from April 5 to 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in tandem with two other large-scaled expos — Coverings and IDAExpo — as a partnership to offer more procurement, selling, and networking opportunities. NHS is widely regarded as the best gateway into the North American hardware and tools market, especially for Taiwanese suppliers. ...


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CHINAPLAS 2022 to kick off on April 25

Jan 05, 2022

CHINAPLAS 2022, the world's biggest platform showcasing advanced rubber and plastic technology, is returning to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) on April 25 for three days, using up 360,000 square meters of exhibition ground space. The show is slated to exhibit over 4,000 domestic and international quality exhibitors and prepare the rubber and plastic industry to engage wi...


1-on-1 Virtual Procurement Sessions on Day 1 of Taipei AMPA, removing restrictions on location and time for local and global buyers to get in touch. (Photo taken by Lin Yu-shuan)

2020 Taipei AMPA Post-Show Report

Nov 09, 2020

Preface The three-in-one Taipei AMPA wrapped up on Oct. 24 at the Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2. According to TAITRA’s statistics, the four-day event attracted approximately 6,000 professional visitors, including representatives from Tesla Taiwan, TOYOTA, FORD, NISSAN, the joint EV venture between Foxconn and Yulon, and Michelin Tires. Unlike previous events, TAITRA organized a virtual e...


Gearing up for Post-COVID Recovery, THS Coming Soon in October</h2>

Gearing up for Post-COVID Recovery, THS Coming Soon in October

Oct 07, 2020

As the only hardware and hand tools trade show taking place this year globally, the three-day Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) will soon kick off on 13th October at the Taichung International Exhibition Center. Positive industry outlook for the post COVID-19 era has led to over 370 companies signing up as exhibitors, in a bid to gear up for a long-awaited economic recovery and plan the next strategic m...


Koelnmesse (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Announcement on Postponement of China International Hardware Show 2020 (CIHS 2020)

Jul 10, 2020

In view of the continuous spreading of COVID-19 all over the world and the latest epidemic prevention requirements of China and the government of Shanghai, in order to guarantee the health and safety of exhibitors, purchasers and professional visitors, China National Hardware Association and Koelnmesse have prudently decided to postpone China International Hardware Show 2020 (CIHS 2020) from Augu...


EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020 : the entire hardware industry on four days in Cologne </h2>

EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020 : the entire hardware industry on four days in Cologne

Feb 10, 2020

From 1 to 4 March 2020, Cologne will once again become the meeting point for the entire international hardware industry. For four days, around 3,000 suppliers from more than 55 countries will present tools, products from the industrial supply, fasteners and fixings, fittings and home improvement segments. The product offering of the exhibitors is complemented by an extensive and diverse event pro...


Taichung International Exhibition Center housed the complete spectrum of high-grade products for multi-sector applications available for direct orders, which is expected to reach more than NTD$25 billion (Photo photographed by Sung Chien-Sheng)

THS 2019 Polishes Reputation as the Place to Go for Hardware Industry

Jan 10, 2020

Turnout surges despite turbulent economy Taiwan Hardware Show (THS), the best business platform for the hardware industry in Taiwan, took place at the Taichung International Exhibition Center from Oct. 17th to 19th. The show saw participation from 430 domestic and foreign exhibitors, taking up more than 1,000 booths in total, the highest record in the show’s history. Last year was the seven...


EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020-the entire hardware industry on four days in Cologne</h2>

EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020-the entire hardware industry on four days in Cologne

Dec 16, 2019

From 1 to 4 March 2020, Cologne will once again become the meeting point for the entire international hardware industry. For four days, around 2,800 suppliers from more than 55 countries will present tools, products from the industrial supply, fasteners and fixings, fittings and home improvement segments. "The exhibitor quality once again shows that the EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fa...