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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.


Aluminium China 2017 puts Spotlight on Auto Industry</h2>

Aluminium China 2017 puts Spotlight on Auto Industry

Dec 05, 2017

Aluminium China - the biggest event in Asia aluminium industry – attracted more than 21,590 visitors from 80 countries to Shanghai this month with the spotlight firmly on the future of the lightweight auto industry. The event showcased some 500 aluminium makers, processing equipment providers and materials processors from around the world. The event continued its strong international presence...


Taiwan's High-profile Hand Tool Manufacturers Showcase Innovative Products and Outstanding Manufacturing Process at THS 2017 </h2>

Taiwan's High-profile Hand Tool Manufacturers Showcase Innovative Products and Outstanding Manufacturing Process at THS 2017

Dec 04, 2017

By Alan Lu With support from Taichung City Government, Taiwan Hardware Show 2017 (THS 2017), organized by Kaigo Co., Ltd. and Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA), again lived up to its reputation as the most significant trade show for hand tools and related hardware products in Taiwan, for it gathered a large number of Taiwanese hand-tool makers, who mostly have established hig...


Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2017 Generates Biz Opportunities Worth Some NT$1 Bn.</h2>

Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2017 Generates Biz Opportunities Worth Some NT$1 Bn.

Nov 07, 2017

Taichung Machine Tool Exhibition 2017 (TMTE 2017), held November 2-6, rounded off with encouraging results, with nearly 70,000 professional buyers and visitors attending to together generate about NT$1 billion (US$33 million) worth of business opportunities. Showcasing a wide spectrum of exhibits categorized into seven groups and covering CNC lathes, machine tools, cutting tools, auto lathes,...


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...


THS industry forums lead the trend of the hardware future</h2>

THS industry forums lead the trend of the hardware future

Sep 19, 2017

Highly regarded as Taiwan’s foremost business networking and information-gathering platform for the hardware sector, THS is augmented by the annual industry forum. The forum aims to provide participants with critical market insights on key industry developments and optimized opportunities to propel their business further into larger foreign markets. The 2017 edition will again bring the lates...


ALUMINIUM China 2016 drew over 19,500 visitors during its three-day run (photo courtesy of the organizer).

ALUMINIUM China 2016 Rounded Off With Promising Turnout

Trade fair drew over 19,500 visitors worldwide to consolidate reputation as China's largest for aluminum industry

Jan 17, 2017

The largest trade fair for the aluminum-related industries in China by size, ALUMINIUM China brings together industry insiders and experts, state-of-the-art technologies and advanced applications every year to have served as a leading business platform of this kind in Asia. In the 2016 edition, the trade fair attracted some 19,530 visitors and delegates from 75 countries and regions worldwide ...


Messe Frankfurt and NürnbergMesse decide to reinforce cooperation with Indian industrial organizations to organize more trade fairs in the years to come.

Messe Frankfurt and NürnbergMesse Join Forces with Leading Indian Organizations

‘ISH India powered by IPA' to be launched in India by 2017

Apr 18, 2016

Two of the world’s most renowned exhibition organisers, Messe Frankfurt and NürnbergMesse have joined forces with leading Indian organizations, such as Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), Indian Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers (ISHRAE) and Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI). From 2017 onwards ‘ISH India powered by IPA’ will be a part of the newly established “Build Fair All...


THS 2015, held October 12-14, at the Greater Taichung International Expo Center.

Taiwanese Hardware and Tool Makers Again Strengthen Image of THS 2015

Three-day event in Taichung hosts about 400 exhibitors

Nov 12, 2015

Ever since the organizers and trade group made the practical decision three years ago to move the show to Taichung, central Taiwan, to be closer to the hub of Taiwan’s manufacturers of hardware products, such as hand tools, plumbing fittings and garden accessories and tools, Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) has continued to effectively build a sound reputation among foreign visitors as the island’s bes...


Taiwan has very high manufacturing capability among global buyers in metal and steel industry.

Unmatched business opportunities only at iMT Taiwan

Taiwan's premiere exhibition dedicated for the metal sector to deliver renowned technologies for competitive global market buyers

Nov 10, 2015

The industry-awaited inaugural staging of International Metal Technology Taiwan (iMT Taiwan) has garnered curious spotlight from market watchers and all-involved in the global metallurgy sector eager to see the latest innovations and technologies at the trade exhibition. Organized by Kaigo Co., Ltd. with the support of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, iMT Taiwan will be held from 2 to 4 December 2015 at th...


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...