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.
By MICHELLE HSU The emergence of the cultural/creative industry is not only infusing new life into Taiwan’s furniture industry but is also encouraging local furniture designers to seek inspiration from the traditional wood workmanship, structure, and cultural background of furniture from earlier days. Under the slogan “Without the traditional, there can be no modern; without the modern, the t...
This expo aimed to boost cultural/creative vitality by highlighting localization and infusing energy into cultural enterprises
Jan 21, 2014By MICHELLE HSU The Taiwan International Cultural and Creative Industry Expo, organized by the Ministry of Culture since 2010, is now in its 4th iteration. During its short life the expo has strived to turn “creative ideas” into “commercial value” and play the role of a platform for communication between original creators and industry, making the abstract nature of culture more concrete and ex...
Show consolidates world-leading position, despite growing pains
Dec 17, 2013Furniture China 2013 chalked up record visitor and exhibitor numbers during its five-day run from Sept. 11-15 at the New International Expo Center and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. Visitor turnout was up 18.5% and the number of international exhibitors with foreign brands gained by 18% to 232 from a year before, consolidating the show's position as one of the world's largest...
Taiwan is the only country in Southeast Asia and Greater China exhibiting at Milan's Triennale Design Museum for three years in a row
Dec 17, 2013The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) made its third appearance at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (or the Milan Furniture Fair) 2013. It was the only organization from the Southeast Asia and greater China area to exhibit at the international show, which was held April 9-14 at Milan's Triennale Design Museum. Held annually in late spring or early summer, Mi...
Handicrafts are an accumulated global heritage
Dec 17, 2013Tsung-Yeh International Exhibition of Wooden Artifacts 2013 The Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center, operated by the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau, has held the Tsung-Yeh International Exhibition of Wooden Artifacts for three years in a row to promote handicraft aesthetics and the wood handicraft culture. This year the exhibition was expanded, with a series of activities being organ...
A gateway to Indonesia’s celebrated furniture and crafts industry, the Indonesia International Furniture Expo (IFEX) is scheduled for Mar. 11-14 in Jakarta, to be fully supported by the Indonesia Furniture Association and the government of Indonesia. The event is perfectly timed to fit seamlessly in the peak season of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) furniture exhibition series,...
IAFP partner implements spectacular project at imm cologne A new highlight awaits visitors of the upcoming imm cologne (13 to 19 January 2014). Located in the centre of hall 10.2, which specialises in upholstered furniture, the project "Cozy & Crazy – The Mood Lounge @ Hall 10.2" not only offers the ideal opportunity for a restful, more casual stopover. Above all, “Cozy & Crazy” is a meeting...
As one of the world’s largest international furniture exhibitions, Furniture China has become a must-attend exhibition for the global furniture industry. Despite the worldwide economic weakness, this year’s edition, which was held in Shanghai and came to an end on Sept. 15, was a great success. Around 190 foreign companies joined key Chinese furniture enterprises in organizing displays at the fai...
"Metal furniture is the niche where Taiwan companies maintain growing competitiveness," says TFMA Chairman Ruca Chien
Jun 22, 2012The Taipei International Furniture Show (TIFS), organized by the Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers’ Association (TFMA), is the place to go to find out about changes in Taiwan’s furniture industry. TIFS 2012 was held on February 17-20, as usual at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC). Starting out 23 years ago as an export-oriented international trade show, TIFS has gradually metamorphosed into a...
Three shows held together present Asia's premier design-led furniture sourcing platform
Jun 21, 2012The International Furniture Fair Singapore 2012/29th ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS 2012) was held on Mar. 9-12 at Singapore Expo, along with Deco Asia 2012 and Hospitality Show 2012. The concurrent showing of the three reinforced their status as Asia’s premier design-led furniture sourcing platform for the industry. Of particular significance were two brand-new programs—the Hospitality/Design/Fu...
