Brand new landscape & fresh start for the Taiwan Hardware Industry at the new Taichung Intl. Convention & Exhibition Center!
Set a new record high, the 2024 IHT x TiTE Taiwan Intl. Hardware Industry Exhibition, attracting over 300 exhibitors from domestic and international markets, with an exhibition area of 7,000 square meters. It drew more than 500 international buyers primarily from mid- to high-end product markets in the USA, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Switzerland, and other countries, with total visitor numbers exceeding 20,000, offering limitless business opportunities. This top one hardware industry exhibition hosted by the Taiwan Hand Tools Manufacturers' Association and Lanza International Co., Ltd. comes to a successful close of 2024.
This year's exhibition, themed "Net Zero Manufacturing, Dual-Track Transformation," showcased the Taiwanese hardware industry's commitment to low-carbon, sustainable innovation. A vibrant atmosphere and strong buyer interest led to a successful event, with exhibitors praising its impact. Anticipation is high for the 2025 exhibition, which will move to the state-of-the-art Taichung International Convention & Exhibition Center. This new venue, with its advanced facilities and world-class environment, will further elevate the global standing of Taiwan's hardware industry.
Stronger together: Resilient Hardware Ecosystem with Taiwan’s private & public sectors’ collaboration
This grand event received high attention from industry, government, academia, and research sectors. Witnesses included Yang Chih-Ching, Director-General of the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Industrial Development Administration; Huang Kuo-Jung, Deputy Mayor of Taichung City; Lai Yung-Hsiang, Executive Director of the Metal Industries Research and Development Centre; officials from the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Industrial Technology Department; and academic experts. Lai Liang-Tzu, Chairman of the Taiwan Hand Tools Manufacturers' Association, stated: "The IHT x TiTE Taiwan International Hardware Industry Exhibition consolidates the strengths of various sectors in Taiwan and represents the international exhibition for Taiwan's hardware and hand tools industry. We continually innovate and adapt to global demand changes, using the resilient ecosystem concept as a key strategy for promoting hand tools products worldwide. Through a strategy of connecting larger and smaller enterprises, we present Taiwan's strong hardware industry capabilities to global buyers."
Embracing the bright future!
The 2025 IHT x TiTE at the new Taichung International Convention & Exhibition Center
The newly established "Taichung International Convention & Exhibition Center" will officially welcome the IHT x TiTE Taiwan International Hardware Exhibition in 2025, marking a new chapter for Taiwan’s hardware tool industry. Liu Tzu-Feng, General Manager of Lanza, co-organizer of the event, commented: "To build an international-level brand, we need an exhibition venue that meets international standards. We are now in the final countdown phase, with just over 200 working days remaining until the 2025 exhibition. Our team is fully committed to making the IHT x TiTE the most representative international event for Taiwan, driving steady growth for Taiwan's hardware tool brands in the global market. The Taichung International Convention & Exhibition Center offers a convenient transportation network, spacious and comfortable exhibition space, and advanced facilities, providing exhibitors with an exceptional experience and helping Taiwanese brands showcase their professional image and competitiveness in the international market, becoming an ideal venue for enhancing brand strength." Lai Liang-Tzu also emphasized, “The new venue's layout and momentum will significantly enhance the exhibition's effectiveness and endow brand images with new value, exceeding industry expectations.”
100+ Manufacturers Sign Up for Early Renewals, Expecting 400+ Exhibitors for the 2025 Event!
Currently, over 100 manufacturers have completed renewal registrations, and about 60% of the exhibitors have expressed strong intentions to participate, reflecting the industry's high expectations for the 2025 exhibition. Taichung, as a globally renowned hardware tool industry cluster, offers a one-stop procurement industry advantage, providing international buyers with efficient procurement services and complete supply chain support. The organizers will leverage precise global marketing strategies to enhance the “national team” image of Taiwan's hardware tools, elevate brand influence in the international market, and establish Taiwan's indispensable core position in the global hardware supply chain.
Up-to-date information on the 2025 exhibition is continuously being updated. For detailed information, please contact the organizing company, Lanza International Co., Ltd., at phone: +886-2-7746-2868, email: iht@lanzaexpo.com, or visit the IHT x TiTE official website: https://www.hardwareexpotw.com.