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               Exhibition Highlights





                                                                    Over the three-day period, the fair warmly welcomed
                                                                 68,405 visits from 97 countries and regions worldwide, with
                                                                 international trade buyers constituting 7.7 percent of the
                                                                 attendees.

                                                                 Oct. 4-6, 2023: Taiwan International Tools &
                                                                 Hardware Expo (TiTE 2023)

                                                                    Conducted by the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers
                                                                 Association and co-organized by more than 20 industry
                                                                 associations, the Taiwan International Tools & Hardware
                                                                 Expo (TiTE 2023) commenced from October 16th to 18th.
                                                                 With an impressive turnout of over 300 suppliers catering
              In addition to offering sourcing services to exhibitors, CENS also introduced
              buyers to the CENS.com online platform and the newly launched NHS theme   to an estimated audience of over 30,000 visitors, the event
              page, which together provide the latest information on hardware and tool   proudly claims the title of the largest professional hardware
              products in Taiwan. (Photo courtesy of CENS)
                                                                 exhibition post-pandemic.
                 Taiwan’s hardware and hand tool products have      TiTE 2023 unfolded at the Taichung International
              consistently held an edge in innovation and patents, earning   Exhibition Center, boasting an expansive exhibition area of
              recognition from international buyers for their high quality   6,500 square meters, marking a substantial 1.4-fold increase
              and cost-effectiveness at exhibitions. Notably, the U.S.   compared to last year’s edition. Positioned as the largest
              stands as the largest export destination for hand tools and   hardware and tools show in Taiwan, strategically located in
              hardware from Taiwan, with several leading U.S. companies   the Taichung, Changhua, and Taoyuan Industrial Complex,
              being regular participants in the show. This positioning   therefore serves as a convenient one-stop destination
              renders the National Hardware Show (NHS) the prime   for international buyers. This setup facilitates streamlined
              opportunity for Taiwanese manufacturers to enhance their   business trips, encompassing exhibition visits, factory tours,
              international sales and engage in valuable information
              exchange within the industry.
                 Given this significant opportunity, Economic Daily
              News/CENS is poised not to let it slip away. The esteemed
              Taiwanese export media agency has established a booth
              (SL10178) at the venue. Beyond providing sourcing services
              to exhibitors, CENS is actively introducing buyers to the
              CENS.com online platform and the recently launched NHS
              theme page. This combined effort aims to furnish the latest
              information on hardware and tool products from Taiwan,
              ensuring attendees stay well-informed and connected.
              Sep. 19-21, 2023: China International
              Hardware Show (CIHS 2023)


                 As the second-largest international exhibition globally
              and the largest in Asia, the China International Hardware
              Show (CIHS) has adeptly embraced contemporary trends,
              amassing profound professionalism and influence.

                 Concluding on September 21, 2023, in Shanghai, China,
              CIHS 2023 saw an impressive assembly of 2,623 exhibitors
              from 27 countries and regions. This diverse gathering
              showcased tens of thousands of brands and products,
              spanning tools, locks, work safety and accessories,
              processing equipment, DIY and building hardware, garden
              tools, bathroom equipment, and more. The exhibition
              provided a platform for exhibitors to display their products,   Having filled out CENS' business matchmaking form, international buyers
              engage in meaningful exchanges, and network to capitalize   joyfully assembled for a photo alongside a member of the CENS publication
              on lucrative business opportunities.               team at the China International Hardware Show (CIHS 2023). (Photo courtesy
                                                                 of CENS)




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