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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.


The invited panelists (from left): James Soames, owner of Subcarma International Associates; Lee Tsong-li, professor of Nan Kai University of Technology; M.H. Lin, director of the manufacturing department at Central Motor; H.C. Fu, head  of MIRDC; H.S. Hsiao, chairman of Stand Tools; Mark Wu, representative of  THTMA; M.Y. Lee, MIRDC's ITIS Project analyst; and C.L. Kuo, the forum host.

Forum Sheds Light on Taiwan's Hand Tool Industry's Prospects

Feb 23, 2011

After several decades of development, Taiwan’s hand tool industry has grown and achieved varying degrees of success in quite a few segments, including tools for DIY, auto repair, medical care, gardening, construction and even digitized versions. Perhaps driven by the automotive market that continues to simmer in China, India and elsewhere, the auto repair tool sector is seen as the most promisin...


From left, the former THTMA chairman M.C. Cheng, IDB's deputy director general Chou Neng-chuan, and the chairman-elect Jack Lin

THTMA Elects New Chairman at 12th General Conference

Jan 06, 2011

New chairman believes cross-strait cooperation is urgently needed The 12th general conference of Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) was held September 9, 2010 in the hub of Taiwan’s hand tool industry, Taichung, where members assembled to elect a chairman, with the procedure eventually yielding no surprise, making Jack Lin, president of the largest screwdriver maker in...


THTMA chairman and Yih Cheng Factory Co., Ltd. president Jack Lin.

New THTMA Chairman Outlines Goals for Next Three Years

Jan 06, 2011

A top priority is to pry open wider door to the China market With the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) having elected at its 12th general conference new chairman, supervisors and directors on September 9, 2010, CENS interviewed the Jack Lin, the newly elected chairman, to talk about his blueprint to drive the industry’s sustainable development in the global market in t...