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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.


Foreign Buyers Exceeds Previous Years at Taipei AMPA 2019 6-in-1 Show</h2>

Foreign Buyers Exceeds Previous Years at Taipei AMPA 2019 6-in-1 Show

Aug 13, 2019

Post-Show Overview The 2019 Taipei AMPA, AutoTronics Taipei, Taiwan International Intelligent Transportation Show, and Taiwan EVS was held on April 24 to 27, while the Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show and Taiwan International Car Tuning & Car Care Show took place between April 25 and 28. The Taipei AMPA 2019 6-in-1 Show wrapped up successfully, seeing the attendance of 1,340 exhib...


EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020: Top result after early bird bookings</h2>

EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne 2020: Top result after early bird bookings

Aug 02, 2019

The first early booking phase of the EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne (1 to 4 March 2020) closed with an excellent result: By 31 May, companies had secured their participation in the global leader of the hardware industry at preferential rates. Interest this year was especially high, as seen by the increase in the list of participating companies as of the reporting date of ne...


Crowds attending K 2016 (photo courtesy of Messe Düsseldorf)

Manufacturers Eye Profit at 2019 Plastics and Rubber K Trade Fair in Germany

Aug 02, 2019

The first K Trade Fair was organized by Messe Düsseldorf in 1953, taking place every three years and eventually becoming the benchmark of international trade expos for plastics and rubber. This year, the K Fair is entering its 21st edition continuing its reputation among industry members as the must-visit platform to do business. The last event in 2016 attracted 3,293 exhibitors from 61 countries...


Insights into Asia's Hardware Industry — Three major driving forces behind 2019 China International Hardware Show</h2>

Insights into Asia's Hardware Industry — Three major driving forces behind 2019 China International Hardware Show

Aug 02, 2019

The China International Hardware Show (CIHS) is the leading hardware show in Asia and the second largest in the world, organised by Koelnmesse and China National Hardware Association (CNHA). For 18 years it continuously develops its platform for domestic and international customers, taking into account the latest technologies, strengthening global cooperation and gaining an international reputati...


EQUIP AUTO Paris : INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW FOR AUTOMOTIVE AFTERSALES AND SERVICES FOR THE MOBILITY</h2>

EQUIP AUTO Paris : INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW FOR AUTOMOTIVE AFTERSALES AND SERVICES FOR THE MOBILITY

Jul 23, 2019

EQUIP AUTO, the leading trade show in automotive after sales and services for mobility, will be held from 15 to 19 October 2019 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. In a market offering positive prospects, this 2019 show is shaping up promisingly, particularly thanks to the transformation strategy initiated and successfully executed in 2017. Supported by its permanent relocation to Paris Expo Porte...


Taiwan's Machinery Firms Eye EMO Hannover 2019 - the World's Leading Metalworking Trade Show</h2>

Taiwan's Machinery Firms Eye EMO Hannover 2019 - the World's Leading Metalworking Trade Show

Jul 10, 2019

The biennial EMO Hannover 2019 will debut on September 16 in Hannover, Germany. As one of the world's largest trade fairs, it is considered a must-attend fair for Taiwanese machinery firms primarily focusing on exports. Apart from the registration of individual firms, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry will both send delegations to exh...


 Manufacturers Eye Profit at 2019 Plastics and Rubber K Trade Fair in Germany</h2>

Manufacturers Eye Profit at 2019 Plastics and Rubber K Trade Fair in Germany

Jul 10, 2019

The first K Trade Fair was organized by Messe Düsseldorf in 1953, taking place every three years and eventually becoming the benchmark of international trade expos for plastics and rubber. This year, the K Fair is entering its 21st edition continuing its reputation among industry members as the must-visit platform to do business. The last event in 2016 attracted 3,293 exhibitors from 61 countries...


Taiwan Auto Parts Makers Revved Up to Offer Only the Best at Automechanika Mexico</h2>

Taiwan Auto Parts Makers Revved Up to Offer Only the Best at Automechanika Mexico

Jul 08, 2019

Taiwan’s auto parts exports reached US$6.7 billion in 2018. The U.S is the top destination for Taiwan-made auto parts, accounting for 45.9% of exports while exports to Japan and China placed second and third with 6.25% and 4.17% respectively. Mexico, on the other hand, is ranked as Taiwan’s sixth exporting country with an increase of 3.1% compared to the same period in 2017, creating the highest ...


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MIFF 2019 BREAKS BILLION DOLLAR SALES AT 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

New milestone promises greater growth ahead

Jul 08, 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5: Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF), the industry’s largest marketplace in Southeast Asia, has smashed through the billion-dollar sales mark for the first time in its 25-year history. Exhibitors at MIFF 2019 raked in US$1.01 billion in sales over four days from March 8-11, up 3% increase from the previous high of US$984 million in 2018. The record performance...


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Tool Japan Gathering all Genres of Tools & Hardware from around the Globe

Jul 08, 2019

TOOL JAPAN, INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE & TOOLS EXPO TOKYO, is Japan’s leading trade show specialised in hardware and tools gathering all kinds of tools & hardware from around the globe. The show has been established as Japan’s leading trade show for tools and hardware industry since its launch in 2010, continuously expanding its size year by year. In 2019, 250 exhibitors and 48,000* visitors will ...