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 Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) announced on Tuesday that the export value of machinery and equipment in October amounted to US$27.163 billion, an annual increase of 28.8%; the value in Taiwan dollars was 762.187 billion yuan, a yearly increase of 21.4%, a record high for the same period in history. For ten consecutive months, exports of machinery and equipment have experience...
The global event representing the USD$477 billion global aftermarket (AM) auto parts industry, Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) kicked off last week at Sands Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Lasting through November 2 to November 4, the gathering would mark its first reopening in an in-person fashion after the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world in 2020, prompting the first-ever onl...
In an article first published in the Business Weekly, and through a media collaboration, republished in the Economic Daily News, an investor banker industry analyst attempted to break down why Taiwan tech giant Foxconn's Foxtron Vehicles business model will prove advantageous in the long run. On October 18, Foxconn Founder Terry Guo arrived at the product launch event behind the wheel of Foxtr...
According to the Paris Agreement in 2015, emissions from global transportation made up 23% of overall greenhouse gasses and were on track to reach 50% by 2050 if things were maintained as usual. Thus, the electrification of vehicles on the road appeared to be the inevitable trend to lessen the impact of greenhouse emissions on global temperatures. To limit global warming of temperatures below ...
The first edition of the three-day in-person 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan wrapped up to a close on the 22nd, with its virtual edition continuing to Nov. 20. E-Mobility is an international exhibition that showcases the electric vehicle and self-driving car ecosystem. As show organizer TAITRA's Chairman James Huang said during his opening ceremony remarks on the 20th, the much-touted show is intended ...
Taiwan is among the top exporters of fasteners, ranging from screws, nuts, and bolts, thanks to over 70 years of industry experience. The island's industry hub is concentrated in Kaohsiung's Gangshan and Luzhu Districts, where fastener makers are a common fixture in the community. According to Metal Industries Research & Development Centre's (MIRDC) statistics, Taiwan's export volume is only ...
Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry Chairman Wei Tsan-wen warned with China's power shortages and the subsequent impact on raw material prices, delivery for key parts will see extensions and affect Taiwan's well-performing machinery production and exports in Q4. Wei pointed out that despite the power shortages and production cuts of resource-intensive steel materials, steel prices remain ...
SEMI is slated to host the SEMICON Taiwan 2021 on Oct. 13, with a focus on smart healthcare. Notable speakers from Medtronic, and onsemi, a globally-renowned medical device company that was featured two consecutive years on Fortune, and three Taiwanese smart healthcare startups JelloX Biotech, Singular Wings, and Neurobit. Topics will revolve around the market and technologies trends in the globa...
The increasing risks of China's power outages have impacted Taiwanese business operations. Chenbro Micom, a server housing manufacturer based in Dongyuan and Kunshan, Chairman Chen Mei-chi warned that companies should brace themselves, as the shortages of power and workers will become long-term issues. Chen pointed out that factories will need to consider operation designs to be as power-effic...
Auto terminal maker Hu Lane Associate Inc. announced on Wednesday a partnership with global vehicle seat maker LEAR Co., which will result in a joint venture based out of Yangzhou, China. Hu Lane is looking to enter the international automotive manufacturing supply chain, expand LEAR's vertical integration reach, and expand its own terminal product reach into the global automotive manufacturin...
