Global Gaming Expo Asia Gears Up for 2019 with Expanded Offerings Across a Bi-level Exhibition Space

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia, the leading Asian trade event and the largest regional sourcing platform for global gaming and entertainment products, will be returning to Macau from 21-23 May 2019 at The Venetian Macao.

G2E Asia debuted in 2007 and is globally recognized as a one-stop platform for industry professionals to source new products, solutions and technologies, while forging new connections and gaining deeper insights into the latest industry trends worldwide. Presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organized by Reed Exhibitions, the three-day, UFI-approved event takes place each year in Macau.

Key Figures for G2E Asia 2018

G2E Asia 2018 was the largest and most successful edition in show history.
The expo spanned across 33,000 sqm of exhibition space at a 30% annual increase in size.
The expo welcomed 16,358 visitors from Asia and abroad at a 2% increase in attendance.
The G2E Asia Privileges Program hosted a total of 1,863 Privileges members and buyers at an 18% increase from 2017.

G2E Asia 2019 will spotlight four key industry segments across an an interactive, namely Digital Content & Technology, a combined exhibitor showcase and full-day forum for Asia’s gaming technology community; Parts and Components Pavilion, Asia’s first and only trade platform dedicated to the showcase of parts and components of the electronic gaming machine manufacturing industry; Integrated Resort Technology & Business Solutions, the region’s first-ever event to centralize sourcing of new IR products, technologies and services that drive revenue and value from non-gaming sources; and the concurrently held Asia Lottery Expo and Forum, a threefold business, learning and networking platform exclusively designed for lottery professionals.

Key exhibitors showcasing at G2E Asia 2019 include Alfastreet Gaming, IGT, Aruze, Aristocrat, SG Gaming, Jumbo Technology, Euro Games Technology, Gaming Partners International, Interblock and Ainsworth.

“G2E Asia is an ideal channel for building our brand, says Allen Hsu, Business Development Manager at Jumbo Technology Co Ltd. “It’s the most important industry event of its kind in Asia and provides exceptional business and networking opportunities found nowhere else. We were able to meet with numerous potential buyers and networked with both current and future business partners. Where else would we get the chance to chat face-to-face with fellow industry professionals of all levels, while finding new industry-relevant business opportunities?”

“G2E Asia has always been a significant event for launching our products in Asia, and this year was no exception. We were very impressed with this year’s event, and admittedly, a bit overwhelmed with the exceptional number of attendees that visited our booth,” said Mr. Ken Jolly, Vice President & Managing Director Asia, SG Gaming.

“Our twelve-year success in Macau demonstrates the extent to which ambitious businesses in the world of global gaming and entertainment trust G2E Asia to help them connect to new opportunities, explore fresh innovations, and conduct peer-to-peer exchange.  The show continues to evolve, according to the changing rhythms of the industry, which is why it remains so relevant, and why the gaming and entertainment industry, throughout Asia, trusts G2E Asia as the right exhibition platform via which to drive business forward,” said Josephine Lee, Chief Operating Officer of Reed Exhibitions Greater China.

For further information or enquiries about G2E Asia 2019, visit www.g2easia.com.

The 7th All in Print China - A Great Success with 100,933 Visitors

On October 28th, 2018, the 7th All in Print China (AIP 2018) ended with grand success in Shanghai. With the theme of ‘Enter the Era of Intelligent Printing’, this year’s AIP demonstrated results and development trends of printing technologies in recent years, and vividly revealed the vitality and power of printing technology. Visitors were treated to a ‘feast’ of printing trends and technology in the industry.

The scale of this exhibition has expanded once again, with an exhibition area of ​​110,000 square meters; an increase of 34% compared with the previous edition. It has once again set a record for the scale of the exhibition of AIP, becoming the world's largest comprehensive printing exhibition in 2018. A total of 1,030 leading local and international brands came together to compete with each other on the same platform, which also set a new record. AIP has become the window for domestics and overseas visitors from the industry to understand the latest trends of the global print industry. During the five-day exhibition period, a total of 100,933 domestics and overseas visitors attended the event, an increase of 31% compared with the previous edition. The total number of visits reached 145,811, which set a new record in the history of the exhibition. 112 delegations of domestic associations and enterprises came to visit. 53 overseas buyer groups joined the event from 22 countries including Australia, Canada, France, Japan, South Korea, Portugal, Russia, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and so forth. The exhibitors were very satisfied with the visitor turnout, the number of overseas buyers, the quality of the attendees, and the overall professionalism of the organizers.

“7+3” Layout, Comprehensive Display of Cutting-Edge Technology, Leading the Future Development of the Printing Industry
According to the theme of the exhibition, the layout of the exhibition’s floor plan had been designed according to the “7+3” plan, covering all segments of the industry. These included 7 classic themed pavilions: Digital Pre-press Pavilion, Comprehensive Printing Pavilion, Post-press Converting Pavilion, Packaging Equipment Pavilion, Label Industry Pavilion, Ink & Innovative Materials Pavilion, Comprehensive/Packaging Pavilion; and three new special areas: Flexible Packaging Equipment area, Corrugated Box Equipment area,  Spay Printing Equipment area. In order to present a wider range of intelligent manufacturing, innovative and technological developments, and highlight the theme of the exhibition, the organizers of the AIP set up two special zones – Innovation Factory and Intelligent Factory.

In terms of pre-press technology, X-Rite, GMG, Esko, Chinese Academy of Printing Technology, Cron, Eastcom Optoelectronics, and Yiyin showcased their own innovative solutions. It is worth mentioning that X-Rite launched the IntelliTrax2 ​​Automated Scanning System, which is an advanced color automation solution for the printing industry that enables operators to demonstrate high levels of consistency in costly production procedure. The flexographic digital direct plate-making rubber plate and the supporting digital laser direct plate-making system of the China Academy of Printing Technology are publicized to the market for the first time, which are more environmentally friendly.

In 2018, the demand for digital printing equipment and applications are on the rise. The market needs for small-size electrostatic imageing is very strong, large-size industrial inkjets, and digital post-press are growing rapidly. HP, Ricoh, Epson, Screen, Komori, Flint, Founder Electronics, Lucky Huaguang, Riso, Dragon, Scodix, Xindecheng, Shanghai Tiancen, Taike Zhengtong and You-Print Digital all attended AIP 2018 to showcase the charm of digital technologies. Some of them launched new products at the event, such as HPIndigo 12000 HDFM, RICOH Pro C7200X series cool color version, and Dragon's DUMAX-330 roll-to-roll high-speed full-color digital printer.

Although the offset printing equipment market has recently been affected by many factors, many equipment suppliers are constantly increasing their efforts in research and development to stay innovative; pushing offset printing equipment to the high-end segment. Komori displayed  very mature traditional printing equipment - the ‘most effective’ full sheet press solution, LITHRONE G46; and the ‘all-round’ offset press with stable and reliable print quality, and wide printing features – LITHRONE G37. As a leader in domestic brands, Hans-Gronhi displayed the SHINOHARA 92IVH four-color offset press and the SHINOHARA 92 double-sided press. Zhongjing Printing launched its innovative product JD-XL330 series combined trademark printing machine.
As to the post-press binding, the adhesive binding line was a highlight, and the machines displayed were most advanced digital post-press machines with higher level of intelligence and automation. For example, Hohner from Germany launched the HSBDIGI-FS 8 all-round binding line in China, which displays great flexibility and functionality. JMD launched their Superbinder (Super)-8000Plus adhesive binding line, which has been extensively innovative, and is an upgraded version of the original 8000 series. Bindex's Galaxy 3000e full servo glue binding machine has achieved full servo adjustment.

At this exhibition, the flexible printing and gravure technologies were really eye-catching. W&H showcased the MIRAFLEX satellite flexo press and the DYNASTAR gravure press. Taiyo Kikai demonstrated innovative equipment such as the STF-340/460 flexo press and the STF-460C flexo press. Zhejiang Weigang launched the ZJR-330 unit type flexible printing machine and the ZX-320/450 intermittent PS version of the trademark printing machine.

In the packaging and post press field, the automation of die-cutting was upgraded once again, and the whole waste-cleaning system became one hot innovation issue, which highlight the trend of digitalization and intelligence. Bobst launched the SP106 E die-cutting machine globally, which can achieve perfect connection and scrapping and it was highly appreciated by the audience. Masterwork exhibited MK1060CSB whole waste-cleaning die-cutting machine, which was jointly developed by Masterwork and Heidelberg. Shanghai Yoco exhibited the YOCOi60c cold stamp machine for the first time, which can realize the diversification of the finishing process of the printing stock.

With the changes of the environment in printing industry, it is particularly important to improve the quality process control of printing companies, reduce printing costs, and promote the development of intelligent manufacturing in the industry through the use of intelligent inspection technology throughout the production process. At AIP 2018, LUSTER, Sino MV, Focusight, Daheng Image, and Pulisi brought their most advanced technologies with a wide range of applications.

Being eco-friendly is an inevitable trend in the development of the printing industry, whether for offset printing, digital printing, flexible printing, pre-press technology, or post-press converting. International and domestic brands are all determined to exercise energy conservation and environmental protection. Raw and auxiliary material suppliers, who are the source of the printing industry, have also increased their research and development of green products. At AIP 2018, ink providers such as Hiway Ink, Kingswood, printing plate providers, such as Flint, Fujifilm, and Lucky Huaguang all displayed green solutions, which became an eco-friendly scenery of the exhibition.

A multi-angle comprehensive display of the future of printing innovation was presented to visitors at AIP 2018, with the technology and products in various fields presented independently and with clear classification. It is worth mentioning that the Intelligent Factory at Hall N2, which was initiated by Cron, was co-built by nine well-known brands including Hans-Gronhi, Guangming Printing, Yutian Chumbro, Yiyin, Wingbond, JMD, Huayue and ATA Printing. These brands were the pioneers of the industry who brought a complete intelligent printing manufacturing production line to the exhibition hall, giving a vivid demonstration of a smart printing factory prototype. Located in the Innovation Factory at Hall E4, the Innovation Gallery brought together a large number of digital printing, flexible packaging, labeling and printing products which showed the highest level of printing technology in China. The 3D printing area brought together equipment, consumables, finished products, and products with functional printing such as anti-counterfeiting, temperature sensing, and sensitization. Inno Lab, the stage for innovation technology and product launches, also brought a lot of wonderful ideas.

A Variety of Professional Concurrent Activities to Create an Interactive Platform
During AIP 2018, there were more than 100 forums, technical exchanges and conferences, providing the visitors with opportunities to exchange information and ideas

On October 22nd, the 2018 World Printing and Communication Forum Council Meeting was successfully held in Shanghai Jielong Center. At the meeting, representatives from various countries conducted in-depth discussions and exchanges on how to better promote the development of the printing industry in their own countries and how to enhance the social status of the printing industry.

October 23rd, Dialogue with the World: Face a New Era of Intelligent Printing - 2018 World Printing and Communication Forum was successfully held. At the meeting, Liu Xiaokai, Director General of Department of Printing and Distribution, SAPPRFT, delivered the keynote speech entitled “Insist on Opening and Innovation to Add New Power to the Printing Industry”. Experts from printing industry associations in China, the United States, Japan, India, Australia, and other outstanding companies such as HP, Goss China, Founder Electronics, Artron, Yuto, Sunglow, etc. all delivered speeches at the conference, offering the audience a rich feast of knowledge and inspirations.
On October 24th, 2018 All in Print China Intelligent Manufacturing Theme Conference was held with the theme of ‘The Future of Intelligent Manufacturing’. 7 leading suppliers released cutting-edge intelligent manufacturing-related technologies in printing industry. The Xiangxue Cloud Knowledge Service Platform produced by Keyin media held a press conference for the launch of the commemorative book “The Great Renaissance – The Development of Printing Industry during the 40 year of the Reform and Opening up Policy”, and the fifth anniversary of the "Green Raw and Auxiliary Materials Catalogue".

On October 25th, 2018 Global Label Technology Summit Forum and the Intelligent Label - 2018 “Sun Cup” Awards Ceremony of Asia Label Printing were successfully held. More than 300 attendees including industry government leaders, well-known experts, top label suppliers, product users, and representatives of award-winners, witnessed this label industry event. The 2018 AIP Indian Day and welcome ceremony for visitor delegation groups were held. Mr. Raveendra Joshi, President of All India Federation of Master Printers (AIFMP), attended the event with more than 200 industry colleagues from India. In addition, 2019 China International Paper Packaging Forum & Paper Packaging Industry Chain Solution Demonstration Forum Press Conference, C9 Printing and Packaging Quality Control and Evaluation Conference, and 2018 AIP Japan Night were also successfully held.

On October 26th, 2018 International Packaging Printing Forum provided participants the latest technical knowledge and solutions through discussions and exchanges, providing an innovative breakthrough for printing companies to explore packaging needs. 2018 Digital Printing in China Technology Summit Forum and 2018 “KONICA MINOLTA & Keyin” Digital Printing Elite Invitation Awards were grandly held, which enabled industry colleagues to experience the innovative applications and development of digital printing technology. In the afternoon, a press conference of the Blue Book of Shanghai Jinshan Printing Industry Development was held, under the witness of all the participants.

In addition, during the exhibition, HP, Ricoh, Screen, Founder Electronics, PrintHome, Shanghai Qiangbang and many other exhibitors held various technical conferences, signing ceremonies and customer appreciation dinner and other activities.

See you at All in Print China 2020
From 2003 to 2018 - 15 years, with 7 editions of exhibitions have been held, AIP has developed into the most influential professional exhibition in China and the world, through marketization, specialization, internationalization and branding. As a platform for exchanges, cooperation and demonstration, AIP will help the development and progress of China's printing industry and support China's move from being just a large printing country to a powerful one. The exploration will never stop. The 8th All in Print China will be held at Shanghai New International Expo Center from October 12th to 16th, 2020. Let’s meet at the 8th All in Print China. See you again in 2020!

KYMC - Kuen Yuh Machinery Engineering Co., Ltd.

Since founded in 1968, KYMC has been producing a new generation of printing and converting equipment for the global market. To date, KYMC has served customers in more than 90 countries and has installed more than 2,800 devices. Our rich experiences and innovative DNA helped us to win over the trusts and supports of global customers in the flexible packaging industry. KYMC works with world-renowned and reputable suppliers to ensure the best performance and reliability of our equipment. Local support and services are also provided in various countries.

With the strong worldwide demand for flexible printing, we are integrating digital printing technology onto our flexo presses to successfully increase the flexibility of the production. In the gravure machine, we have designed efficient machines to meet the market trend for short orders and quick job change. Furthermore, KYMC has developed highly flexible, highly integrated machines to assist customers to meet the increasingly diversified product requirements of the coating and lamination projects.

Flexojet (The Advance CNC Deck Control Press)

The Flexojet is a geared press, but equipped with servo motors at the print deck to allow for print precision

- Non-stop turret type unwind and rewind
- 4m drying tunnel
- Print and Anilox sleeve
- Rapid wash system
- Auto registration system
- Infeed web guide




Inflex (The Flexographic Press Built for Compatibility)

The INFLEX printing machine can be placed in-line with any kind of converting equipment such as extruder, bag making machine, sheeter, die cutting…etc.

- Touch screen interface
- Drying tunnel between color and final color drying module
- Fountain roller type or chamber doctor blade type
- Print cylinder and anilox roller (available for upgrade to sleeve)
- Special taper lock design for print cylinder

A Successful Close of TMTS • Fruitful Results for Buyers Home and Abroad

2018 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) has come to a successful conclusion. Exhibitors are fully committed to demonstrating complete and diversified manufacturing services. The intelligent functions and automated production lines are a key focus. The overall scales of the exhibition and the number of visitors have both reached record highs.

In response to the development of Industry 4.0, Taiwan’s machine tool and accessory manufacturers provide complete and diversified industrial solutions to meet the different needs of their customers. Firstly, for high-value-added industries with small-quantity but diversified production, intelligent functions such as temperature rise compensation, collision avoidance, and real-time monitoring of key components have been introduced. Secondly, for the general metal processing industry which pursues efficiency and mass production, the machine tool and accessory manufacturers have showcased various automated manufacturing cells and production lines. Furthermore, the R&D results of process conditions optimization, environmental protection and energy saving, and improved processing quality and stability can be seen in the exhibition as well.

The domestic large-scale manufacturers in this TMTS. Their exhibits focus on processing machines such as multifunctional composite processing machines, machining centers, and automated production lines, etc., and key components equipped with remote monitoring functions to monitor the production site and improve production efficiency. Moreover, a variety of emerging materials are displayed such as ultrasonic processing of hard and brittle materials and composite materials. Visitors at the show can get a bird’s eye view of the products and technology using these new materials.

The production management system of YCM and TONGTAI can be used to connect various automation and intelligent software and hardware devices to help manufacturers strengthen the whole plant management and the intelligent internal performance of the machine. The equipment management information system exhibited by TAICHUNG VICTOR provides customers with machine monitoring and production information collection through smart functions such as production line screen, utilization rate, cutting tool life inspection, alarm record, and production report, etc. HIWIN presents intelligent ball screw which can remote monitor the preload, temperature, vibration and lubrication state.

The next TMTS will take place from 2020.

Enter the Era of Smart & Innovative Packaging - swop 2019

Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.will join hands once again to present the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop)in Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 25 to 28 November 2019. swop will cover end use industries such as food, beverage, confectionery, baked goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and daily care products, non-food consumer goods and industrial goods, providing an excellent trading platform for domestic manufacturers of processing and packaging machinery and materials.

The upcoming edition of swop will focus on artificial intelligence, printing and labeling, e-commerce and logistics packaging, personalized packaging, packaging design, etc., with the aim to provide innovative packaging solutions and showcase intelligent processing and packaging production lines for the entire industry chain. Five special exhibition areas are designed to cover all hot spots of the packaging industry.

"SAVE FOOD"returns to fightagainst food waste and loss in China
TheSAVE FOOD initiative from the partners Messe Düsseldorf and the FAO aims to driveinnovations, promote interdisciplinary dialogue and spark debate in order to generate solutionsacross the entire value chain “from field to fork”, and hence make a contribution against global foodlosses. SAVE FOOD debuted in China during swop 2017 and generated a huge amount of interest from the industry. During swop 2019, SAVE FOOD China will again be present with a featured area and forum to share innovative concepts and technologies with the public. In addition to targeting visitors, the organizers willinvitemanufacturers of meat, raw food, fruits, vegetables and agricultural products.

Together with “Packaging Family”, "FMCG Future Zone" offers tremendous business opportunities
The total transaction volume of China’s FMCG B2B industry in 2018 is predicted to reach 20 trillion RMB (roughly3,122 billion USD). For manufacturers of packaging materials and products, the FMCG packaging market offers enormous business opportunities. swop 2019 will once again team up with the industry pioneer “Packaging Family” to presentthe “FMCG Future Zone” and showcase the latest packaging materials, ideas, technologies and new products/designs for end use industries such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

“PrintCity” for high-end customized packaging
Under the influence of digital technology, artificial intelligence and environmental protection policies, China’s printing industry is experiencing three major trends, i.e. digital printing, smart packaging and green printing. With digital printing technology, labels can be easily personalized for creative packaging. Printing and labeling, as an integral part of the packaging industry, will be covered in the “PrintCity” featured area, which will debut at swop 2019 with the latest printing and labeling equipment and technologies for the packaging industry.

“Smart and information-based” leads the future of the packaging industry
The global smart packaging market is expected to grow nearly 8%annually to more than 31billion USD by 2019. In China, with the advent of the Internet of Things, it is a general trend that packaging intelligence is involved in various terminal fields such as food, cosmetics,pharmaceuticals, etc.. The new "Smart Packaging" Zone will display all-in-one smart packaging of functional materials, structural intelligent packaging and information-based smart packaging as well as the related technical applications. swop 2019 will also focus on the display of new technologies for information-basedpackaging, so as to enhance the role of packaging in the supply chain as a carrier, increase the added value of packaging, provide a market basis and strategic direction for industrial transformation and upgrading, and further improve the service function of packaging.

swop is an excellent display and communication platform for the entire packaging industry.

• Processing & Packaging Machinery for Food & Beverage
• Processing & Packaging Machinery for Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
• Processing & Packaging Machinery for Non-food Consumer & Industrial Goods
• Processing & Packaging Machinery for Confectionery & Baked Goods
• Packaging Materials, Packaging Means and Final Goods
• Packaging Production
• Packaging Printing
• Components for Processing & Packaging
• Smart Packaging and Automation technology
• Logistic Packaging
• Packaging Design
• Services

Why you should attend?

swop 2017 was held successfully and feedback has been extremely positive and participants indicated that they are eager to attend swop 2019.

• Exhibitors: 487
• Visitors: 18,118
• Exhibition space: 35,000㎡

 swop 2017 Post Show Report

Find Solutions and Market Trends in Printing South China & Sino-Label 2019

The worldwide printing industry is in the stage of transition. According to the report from Smithers Pira, the total print volumes are expected to increase from US$785 billion in 2017 to US$814.5 billion in 2022. It is indicating a tremendous growth potential in the industry. Vast market opportunities are seen particularly in packaging printing, which is developing towards consumer-oriented, value adding and brand reinforcement.

Not only opportunities, but also challenges exist, including rising raw material cost, increasing demand in short-run production, more stringent requirements in printing skills and green technologies. Tackling the challenges, enhancing productivity and improving quality by leveraging new materials and technologies are of great concern to packaging printing enterprises. In the 26th South China International Exhibition on Printing Industry and the China International Exhibition on Label Printing Technology 2019 (Printing South China / Sino-Label) to be held at Area A, China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, PR China on 4-6 March 2019, there will be advanced technologies of packaging printing, post press and labeling which help improve productivity and reduce costs. To fulfill the market needs on innovative, precise and personalized designs, the shows will gather diverse printing materials, such as specialty paper, packaging materials, green label materials, etc, in order to provide visitors with a myriad of choices. In addition, there will be automated, flexo and digital printing equipment which help enterprises develop high quality, value-added products and build their brand image.

Thematic Zones with Various Solutions in Printing and Labeling
The four thematic zones in Printing South China 2019 provide solutions to the requirements of intelligence, green and personalization in the packaging printing industry:

• Specialty Paper & Packaging Materials Zone: This new zone being established in 2019 will show a wide variety of specialty paper, which can be used for producing carton packaging for food, cosmetics, tobacco, premium gift sets and handbags. Innovative materials will be available to cater for needs of functionality, personalization and green production.
• Corrugated Zone: The highly acclaimed zone will be expanded in 2019, showing cutting-edge corrugated production technologies amid the hot trend of e-commerce and courier.
• Green Flexo Printing Zone: With higher environmental awareness of consumers, manufacturers will need green printing solutions which help them stay ahead of the curve. They will find quality green printing materials, flexo printing technologies and applications in this zone.
• Smart Post-press and Packaging Processing Zone: Automated technologies and combinations for innovative packaging printing solutions here deliver high quality and diversified services.
• Under the theme of “Digital, Green, Intelligent”, Sino-Label 2019 shows remarkable label printing solutions in the four highlighted areas: 
• Green Flexo Technology and Green Label Materials: In these two zones, manufacturers of end-product industries of food, beverage, daily chemicals, alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals and electronics will find green flexo printing solutions and label materials for smart and low-cost packaging.
• RFID Smart Label: Smart labels made with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology are widely applied in sectors like garment and logistics. This zone brings together quality suppliers such as Muehlbauer, Chili, Point-link, Yuan Ming Jie and OSRFID to showcase RFID technologies and applications.
• Digital Label: In Sino-Label 2018, HP and Konica Minolta launched their new products and received extensive attention. Digital label leaders will be invited again to show the world their innovations in Sino-Label 2019.

The Grand Event in the Year Expands Again
The four concurrent exhibitions - Printing South China, Sino-Label, Sino-Pack and PACKINNO grow from strength to strength in 2019, occupying ten halls with a total area of 100,000 sq.m. The one-stop information and trade platform covers the entire value chain of printing, labeling, packaging machinery and materials as well as packaging products, where tens of thousands of industry professionals meet and seize infinite business opportunities.

Many printing and labeling companies have confirmed to participate as exhibitors. For Printing South China, confirmed exhibitors include Guowang, Jinbao, Zhongke, Keqiang, YOCO, Wenhung, Guangming, Ruida, Xinwei, Zhengrun, CRON, RISO, Fangbang, Dayuan, Shanhe, Hongming, Zihong, Colorte, Huazhu, Shengtu, Tianshan, Longhua, Adam (in no particular order). For Sino-Label, we will see Founder, United Printing, Taiyo Kikai, Weigang, Wangjie, Zhongte, SCREEN, Brotech, Haotian, Luster, Zhongjing, Nickel, Source MTR, Trojanjet, Chili, Soontomax, Jinda, Tujiate, Labellong, Labelfeng, Arojet, Reborn, Hengchengxiang, Qianrun, Youngsun, Hongsheng, Fuhui (in no particular order). With innovations and a series of informative concurrent events available, the 4-in-1 Expo is a not-to-be-missed event.

For more information, please visit:
Website: www.PrintingSouthChina.com / www.SinoLabelExpo.com

iMT Taiwan spurs interest on Taiwan metal manufacturing abilities

Amidst strong raw materials market recovery and increase in manufacturing performance, Taiwan’s only metal materials and precision machinery exhibition - International Metal Technology Taiwan (iMT Taiwan) convenes again on December 5-7 at the Taichung International Exhibition Hall.

Organised by Kaigo Co. Ltd, the show will spotlight ‘Made in Taiwan’ technology and products, iMT Taiwan emphasises the country’s capabilities as a metal manufacturing market that contributes significantly to global market advancements and export demands.

The exhibition features the stellar league of companies that operate at global production standards and with outstanding competences that elevated ‘Made in Taiwan.’ It provides a complete procurement and technology exchange platform for Taiwanese manufacturers to benefit from the industrial clustering advantage of ‘Taiwan Precision Machinery’ and to meet customers demand collectively as a one-stop metal processing market.

Specialising in ‘Metal Materials, Secondary Processing Technology and Materials Application’, the show brings together exhibiting companies made up of Taiwan’s leading metal technology and products manufacturers and other metal processing businesses. The companies will feature a wide range of products comprising newly researched technologies and top-rate machinery of Industry 4.0 quality to support metal businesses in improving their production capabilities. There will be 13 categories of products - material science and engineering, heat treatment, metallurgy, foundry, forging, moulding, coating, welding and cutting, metal forming technology, tube machinery and equipment, wire machinery and equipment, and turnkey equipment.

One of the leading companies at iMT Taiwan that is capable of serving the entire metal processing need is Daxie Automation Co. Ltd (DSA) that provides a number of industrial automation system integration services, including: precision casting, sand casting automation, CNC machining automation system integration, and robot deburring and energy monitoring systems and various peripheral systems development and other services. Their sustainable management, customisation and automation focus are the foundation of the company’s Industry 4.0 target to support the industry’s and their customers’ success.

With DSA’s spirit of innovation, technology and science, the company has developed a number of MIT automation equipment and provides the most professional integration technology in both hardware and software. Their hardware capabilities include mechanical, pneumatic, electronic control loop planning and design, manufacturing and other professional capabilities, and has a Class A indoor wiring license, in the planning of electronic control loop configuration are in line with electrical regulations. In terms of software, it has the professional integration ability of ABB, Kuka, EPSON and other robots, and is equipped with PLC, Vision, Real Time and PC graphic control system to help customers achieve smart production, reduce costs and reduce waste.

Other exhibiting companies such as Taiwan Linji Metal will exhibit precision cold-added metal bars and profiled lines; Taiwan Yingda to feature mechanical equipment, processing furnaces, heating/cooling systems, molten iron furnaces, galvanising production, crystal induction welding, and more. Mexico Magnesium Technology will showcase their electroplating, surface treatment and metal surface treatment; Tianxing Material Pipe Industry will bring forward surface treatment machinery and equipment and surface treatment, cleaning and drying while Lianhua Gas Industry will present welding of processing materials.

Other exhibits include applied protection, refrigerant gas, natural gas auxiliary equipment, materials and hardware safety products; mechanical equipment, processing furnaces, forging peripheral equipment by High-Heat Furnace. Industrial gases and Special gas will be brought in by Sanfu Gas while New Welding Enterprise exhibits steel, iron, machinery and equipment, as well as laser, electric, flame cutting and cutting technology. Xin Lian Enterprise’s display will include precious metals, sand casting, lost foam casting, precision casting, sand blasting with cleaning.

iMT Taiwan closely links the global metal industry market and pave opportunities for manufacturers to expand overseas. Supported with Kaigo’s strength in representing German’s Düsseldorf trade shows in Taiwan -GMTN; casting GIFA, metallurgical METEC, heat treatment THERM PROCESS, casting NEWCAST, Wire & Tube International Cable & Tube Exhibition, IMT Taiwan brings the industry network closer. Buyers attending the exhibition can experience one-on-one service, with accommodation arrangement as well as pick-up and drop-off service. In addition, buyers can also visit various factories to establish a closer cooperation relationship with prospective local metal businesses.


Location:
Taichung International Exhibitional Center
No.1, Sec. 3, Zhongshan Rd., Wuri Dist., Taichung City 414, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Opening Hours:
December 5-6  10:00 -17:00
December  7  10:00 -16:00

Contact Organiser:
Kaigo Co. Ltd
Tel: +886-2 2595 4212
Fax: +886-2 2595 5726
E-mail: imt@kaigo.com.tw
Website: www.imttaiwan.com

CEATEC JAPAN 2018 comes to a successful conclusion with an increase in both exhibitor and registered visitor numbers!

The exhibition comes to a successful conclusion with an increase in both exhibitor and registered visitor numbers!

• A total of 156,063 registered visitors (up 2.6% from 2017) recorded over the four-day period.
• An average of over 39,016 visitors per day is the fifth largest attendance in CEATEC JAPAN history.

The CEATEC JAPAN Executive Board (Chairman: Masaki Sakuyama) has announced the successful conclusion today, Oct. 19th, of CEATEC JAPAN 2018, which was held at Makuhari Messe (Mihama, Chiba) from Tuesday, Oct. 16th. 725 companies and organizations exhibited at the event, of which 345 were first-time participants, and the total number of registered visitors was 156,063 (an increase of 3,977 or 2.6% above last year). Over the four-day period, the event was crowded with visitors from a wide variety of industries and businesses. The average of 39,016 visitors per day represents the fifth largest attendance in CEATEC JAPAN history (note: CEATEC JAPAN’s highest ever daily average was 41,171 registered visitors, recorded in 2007, when the five-day event attracted a record total of 205,859 visitors).

The theme for CEATEC JAPAN 2018, which is a global showcase for Japan’s growth strategies and vision of the future known as Society 5.0, was “Connecting Society, Co-Creating the Future”. Overcoming existing barriers by effectively integrating policies, industries and technologies, this CPS/IoT exhibition has earned well-deserved recognition moving toward its upcoming 20th anniversary as the ultimate forum for the co-creation of ultra-smart communities of the future where IoT, robots and AI will all play important roles. Next year, in celebrating its 20th anniversary, CEATEC JAPAN will strive to increase participation by an even larger number of industries and businesses to help accelerate the pace of innovation for shaping future societies and make “Connecting Society, Co-Creating the Future” a reality. CEATEC JAPAN 2019 will be held at Makuhari Messe for four days: Tuesday Oct. 15th to Friday Oct. 18th.

Registered Participants

CEATEC JAPAN 2018 Exhibition Details
・ Exhibitors: 725 companies/organizations (667 in 2017, +8.7% increase).
・ Booths: 1,786 booths (1,758 in 2017, +1.6% increase).
・ New exhibitors: 345 companies/organizations (327 in 2017, +5.1% increase).
・ Overseas exhibitors from overseas: 19 countries/regions, 206 companies/organizations (199 from 22 countries/regions in 2017).

Looking forward to welcoming you to CEATEC JAPAN 2019.

Taipei Cycle Show 2018: Why this is a must-attend event

From discovering the latest innovations to networking with the industry's most influential entrepreneurs – astute distributors and brand owners can't afford to miss out

28 September - Taipei: With less than five weeks to go until the doors open for the Taipei Cycle
Show 2018, running from 31 October to 3 November, the must-see events and activities for visitors have been revealed. For brand owners, buyers and distributors, the opportunities for networking, meeting peers, discovering emerging technologies and discussing current global influences on the industry, are second to none.

The exciting new features of this year's Taipei Cycle Show are:

• The addition of Hall Three, introducing 'Taipei Cycle +', with over 130 exhibitors, and focusing on two key themes – Internet of Things (IoT) zone, showcasing the latest in cloud-based technology plus demonstration zone led by the SwiCity project from National Chung-Hsing University
• New Start-up Pavilion, the forum for companies established since January 2013 to present their innovations
• Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) Pavilion
• New Country Pavilion: Korea, showcasing eight companies
• 100 first-time exhibitors

A closer look at the details prove Taipei Cycle Show 2018 is the must-attend cycling event:

• 18 months in the planning, the main show will be based in Nangang Exhibition Hall One
• 1,150 confirmed exhibitors, up from 1,115 in 2017, covering 97,000 square metres
• 14 Taipei Cycle Forum sessions, including panel discussions and seminars
• 100 brands offering hands-on experiences at the Demo Day (Tuesday 30 October)
• Regional/Country Pavilions including
• EU, 34 companies across 837 square metres
• Japan, 15 companies across 198 square metres
• Italy, six companies across 126 square metres
• And of course, multiple networking zones for that all-important coffee and catch-up
• Jasmine Wu, Taipei Cycle Show PR Manager, said: "We are excited to bring so many new attractions and events to the show this year. There will be so much to experience that we urge visitors to make arrangements and register as soon as possible. Taipei Cycle Show 2018 is where the industry will come together to discover what is in store for cycling business and the cycling community beyond 2020.

"Getting here couldn't be simpler; Taoyuan International Airport is the city's key air transport hub, with excellent rail, metro and bus links to Taipei City. Pre-registered visitors will receive Taipei Metro Cards, which will make travelling to and from the venue even easier. Over thirty city hotels and our travel partners at EVA Air are offering exclusive show promotions, and we will run a shuttle-bus service between the show halls and major hotels."

For further information, please visit www.taipeicycle.com.tw.

Source: Bicycle Retailer

TMTS 2018：Leading Technology of Taiwan Machine Tools Provides the Best Solution

Taiwan's machine tool industry has been improved through its manufacturers' own R&D, and has provided global equipment users with the best solution, including a complete supply chain that integrates parts and accessories production, machine tool assembly as well as the automation system, which is certainly the advantage of this industry to stand as the seventh largest producer of machine tools and accessory in the world. This advantage is utilized to develop the technology of machine tools and accessory that is applied in various market segments to meet the processing needs of different metal product markets. The technological development of Taiwan's machine tools can be divided into whole machine and automated cell:

1.Whole Machine
At present Taiwan's machine tool manufacturers are generally applying the finite element analysis method to product design, which increases the machining accuracy and the reliability of machine tools. Moreover, in response to the needs of the end manufacturing industry, they have also integrated different processing functions and crafting technologies on the basis of the mechanical structure of CNC machine tools to develop multi-axis products with the composite technology. For instance, a five-axis machining center can achieve multiple-type and small-quantity production by combining 3D printing with laser cladding processing, multi-axis cutting processing, and measuring-on-machine-tool technology, which goes in line with the DONE IN ONE concept as well. Furthermore, by combining with the functions of 3D virtual axis advance and retreat, 3D cutting simulation, and 3D online anti-collision, the manufacturers can reduce the waste of processing materials, and prevent collisions between machines.

In addition, Taiwan's machine tools can ensure the quality of the workpiece and the operation life of the machine by timely monitoring of key components and further reach the optimal status of the machining procedures by using timely monitoring of the manufacturing process, and the adaptive adjustment technology of the processing parameters. For example, combining technologies of adaptive cutting load feed control, adaptive cutting chatter suppression, spindle temperature rise compensation, and structural thermal suppression can strengthen the machining accuracy of the five-axis milling and turning machines. Another example is the machine health prediction platform equipped with sawing machine to set up a sawing center so as to connect to the client's machines. Through the center console, this technology can remotely control the machine and return the parameter value to the company; or it can return the wear status of the users' tool through the cloud computing platform.

2.Automated Cell and Production Line

Taiwan's machine tool industry possesses the technology of integrating robotic arms and machine tools, which can apply the proprietary technology of equipment manufacturing, and master the state of the art manufacturing of automobile components, and integrate automation facilities such as robotic arms, unmanned vans, and automatic storage via the M2M technology to establish a highly efficient automated production line capable of producing one aluminum rim every four minutes. The functions of the automated production line include automatic loading and unloading, automatic workpiece distinguishing, automatic positioning, automatic machining, automatic flipping and cleaning, and online automatic measuring.

In response to the aging, shortage and high cost of the global labor force, and in order to meet the customers' needs for consumer market customization, and diverse, rapid production, Taiwan's machine tool industry incorporates technology, knowledge, information, and human ingenuity and creativity to develop and employ the "Smart Manufacturing System" to provide products which will enhance and improve the quality of human life.

Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) is the largest machine tool exhibition this year in Taiwan, which will present a complete and diversified industrial supply chain with intelligent functions such as temperature rise compensation, anti-collision, and process optimization for single machines, and the automated manufacturing cells and production line built by the "integrated machine tool and automation facilities" equipped with robotic arms. The show will enable all participants to feel and experience Taiwan machine tool industry's efforts and readiness to fulfill smart manufacturing.

Welcome to download the official TMTS APP for pre-registration as an exhibition visitor.

http://www.tmba.org.tw/appqrcode/index.html

Contact Organizer

Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)

TEL: +8886-4-2350-7583

Email: tmts2018@tmba.org.tw

Website: https://www.tmts.tw/en/

MIHAS 2018 RECORDS STRONG SALES

The 15th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2018, organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), yet again proved to be a major catalyst in growing halal trade in Malaysia as well as internationally.

The event, which took place from 4-7 April 2018 was held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). A total of RM1.52 billion sales were recorded, compared to RM1.01 billion registered last year.

The sales were from the event’s two main components - exhibition and business matching programme called International Sourcing Programme (INSP). Sales from the exhibition component recorded an increase of 29 per cent to RM914.57 million compared to RM708.82 million in 2017, while the INSP generated sales of RM602.45 million, an increase of 99.5 percent compared to RM301.99 million in 2017.

The top performing sectors at MIHAS 2018 exhibition were prepared food (RM407.20 million or 44.5% share of total sales), beverages (RM129.3 million or 14.1% share), pharmaceuticals, toiletries & cosmetics (RM108.04 million or 11.8% share), agricultural produce (RM68.53 million or 7.5% share) and machinery & equipment (RM41.58 million or 4.6% share). The iconic event focused on seven key product and services clusters namely food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, tourism, e-Commerce and logistics.

The exhibition has attracted 778 exhibitors from 32 countries, and witnessed first-time participation from Cambodia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. Throughout the 4-day exhibition, MIHAS 2018 received over 21,000 visitors comprising local and international companies, associations, foreign delegation and others.

The INSP, held on 3 April 2018, attracted more than 182 prospective foreign buyers from 39 countries. During the event, a total of 2,094 business meetings were arranged between the international buyers and 428 Malaysian exporters. Among the top countries with the highest export sales for Malaysian companies at the INSP were China (RM310.46 million or 51.5% share of total sales), India (RM75.61 million or 12.6% share), Poland (RM71.34 million or 11.8% share), Thailand (RM21.70 million or 3.6% share) and the United States (RM20.13 million or 3.3% share).

According to YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of International Trade and Industry, MIHAS is not just an event, but a platform for the Halal industry, which has now been gaining strong momentum from the past decade. “The organisation of MIHAS is important in driving not only Malaysia’s, but the world’s Halal industry to greater heights. With Malaysia’s conducive Islamic economic landscape, MIHAS has become a marketplace for local and foreign businesses to thrive in the Halal trade and to contribute significantly to the global Halal economy,” he said.

MIHAS Awards were also featured this year to provide recognition to companies who innovate and inject creativity into their product development. A total of 12 awards were given out during MIHAS Awards 2018, as a form of appreciation for the efforts made by MIHAS’ participants in showcasing their Halal products and services. Among the winners were PS Food & Beverage Sdn Bhd (Gold Award for Most Innovative F&B Product), Phytes Biotek Sdn Bhd (Gold Award for Most Innovative Non-Food & Services), Umrahloka Sdn Bhd (Gold Award for Best Malaysian Booth Design & Presentation) and Takex Co. Ltd (Gold Award for Best International Booth Design & Presentation). Palestine pavilion won the best country pavilion award.

MIHAS 2018 also introduced few series of programmes including seminars and conferences that were held concurrently with the exhibition. Among the programmes were organised in partnership with organisations such as Bioeconomy Corporation, Thomson Reuters, Association of Islamic Banks Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Majlis Amarah Rakyat (MARA), iHALALMAS and CrescentRating. Some of the key programmes include MATRADE Trade Talk, MyPitch@MIHAS, Symposium on Halal Gelatin Ecosystem, Halal Trade Finance Conference, IMHalal Conference and Halal in Travel Conference.

According to Ir. Dr. Mohd Shahreen Zainooreen Madros, Chief Executive Officer of MATRADE, these programmes are part of MATRADE’s efforts to establish an element of thought leadership for Malaysian companies in regards to all matters related to the global halal economy. “We take a holistic view in regards to MIHAS 2018. It is a platform for not only generating sales but also educating and providing market insights to our companies, especially SMEs,” he added.

This year, five (5) MATRADE’s Trade Commissioners were invited to participate in MATRADE Trade Talk in conjunction with MIHAS 2018, as panellists to share market insights and opportunities in Halal sector of their respective areas of coverage. Trade Commissioners involved were from Dubai, the UAE; Tokyo, Japan; Jakarta, Indonesia; Shanghai, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

During the 4-day event, a total of 33 Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), 120 presentations, 37 product launching events and 6 press conference were organised. Among the MOUs signed during MIHAS were TV Alhijrah with TV Asyl Arna (Kazakhstan) & Korean Halal Institute, Universiti Malaysia Pahang with Amin Bio Group (China) and KPJ Healthcare with Kulin South East Asia.

MIHAS began in 2004 and continues to grow as the world’s largest halal trade event. It was held under the patronage of Ministry of International Trade and Industry in association with Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). MIHAS is a component of World Halal Week 2018 which was held from March 26 to April 2018. The 16th edition of MIHAS will return next year from 3 to 6 April 2019 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

For more details on MIHAS, visit www.mihas.com.my.

JIMTOF2018 – One of the world’s foremost machine tool tradeshows

As a global leader in machine tool design and construction, Japan plays a key role in developing and promoting new metalworking technology.

The Japan Machine Tool Builders’ Association and Tokyo Big Sight Inc. will host JIMTOF2018, the 29th Japan International Machine Tool Fair at the Tokyo Big Sight international exhibition venue over six days from 1 November 2018 to 6 November 2018.

JIMTOF is one of the world’s largest international technology shows that brings together the most cutting-edge technologies and products. And this is also a comprehensive trade fair of manufacturing representing machine tools and every kind of accessory.

The theme for JIMTOF2018 will be Connect

As is customary the organisers of JIMTOF link the exhibition to an appropriate theme in the engineering field. The theme for JIMTOF2018 will be Connect. Currently, the public and private sectors are proactively deploying various measures to realise “Connected Industries” in which new value is created through different kinds of connections. With this in mind, JIMTOF2018 will be held under the theme of “Connect” and will be providing various initiatives.

With this in mind the organisers are focusing on six main features for JIMTOF2018. They include:

• Connecting cutting-edge technology with the visitors – Enhance the appeal as an international technology trade show

• Connecting the visitors with the exhibitors – Strengthen support for business meetings

• Connecting the technology experience with the visitors – Attractive joint programmes and special exhibits

• Connecting Japan with the world – Strengthen efforts to attract overseas exhibitors and visitors

• Connecting students with the future – Develop projects to secure and foster talent

• Connecting people with a comfortable space – Provide high-quality services to visitors

As a global leader in machine tool design and construction, Japan plays a key role in developing and promoting new metalworking technology. The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) packs a lot of product introductions and educational events into a compact, intense event at Tokyo’s eye-catching Big Sight exhibition center.

A specialised machine tools exhibition, JIMTOF has been held biennially since 1962 making JIMTOF 2018 the 29th edition of the exhibition. Products on display include machine tools (metal cutting and metal-forming), machine tool accessories, high speed steel tools, cemented carbide tools, diamond and CBN tools, grinding wheels and abrasives, gears and gear devices, oil and water hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, precision measuring machines and instruments, optical measuring instruments, testing machinery as well as CNC controls and related CAD/CAM software.

JIMTOF is known as the exhibition at which the latest information of various fields of manufacturing becomes readily available. By likening JIMTOF to a tree that keeps growing over many months and years, the key visual depicts the fair as an ever expanding platform that continues to showcase and present to the world the most cutting-edge technology.

For further details visit www.jimtof.org/en

[20181114~20181116] JEC Asia 2018

For the 2nd edition, JEC Asia returns to Seoul, gathering companies from the entire composites value chain to showcase their latest capabilities and innovations to strategic end-users’ market such as Automotive, Aeronautics, Renewable Energies, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronic Equipment (EEE) as well as Sports & Leisure.
Every year, thousands of professionals from more than 200 companies in 45 countries come together in JEC Asia to network, exchange ideas, explore new opportunities and strengthen business partnerships.

• 6,271 professional visits from 45 countries in 2017
• More than 230 exhibiting companies from Asia, Europe and America
• + 400 B2B Meetings organized
• 5 conferences sessions, 43 international speakers, 876 participants

• Trade-Show: Entirely dedicated to the whole Composites value chain
• Conferences: Conference sessions that help delegates keep up to date with the technological changes and innovations in the composites market
• Business Opportunities: Conferences on the growth opportunities offered by the region’s major countries
• JEC Innovation Awards: Awards that have involved and benefited nearly 2,000 companies over the years.
• B2B Meetings & Top Buyers Programs: Program that offer participants to benefit from an individual schedule of meetings with targeted decision-makers from the End-Users Industries to enhance your ROI.
• Leadership Composites Circle Auto: A top level networking event in Road Transportation with OEMs and top tier suppliers (by invitation only).
• Live Demos & Innovation Corner: An area featuring innovative capabilities from various composites industry players.
• Technical Posters: A free poster session giving students, researchers and companies the possibility to display a technical poster on any Composites related subject.
• Composites Tours: Exclusive industry leaders sites visits in South Korea.

Why exhibit?

• Highlight the diversity and the know-how of your company towards the international Composite Industry
• Position your company as a key and impacting partner of the entire Composite Community
• Grow your business
• Meet new contacts that could become future partners

90% of exhibiting companies have been satisfied in 2017

The exhibitors met their objectives and were satisfied:

• 80% of the number of contact they made during the show
• 80% for the establishment of new contacts
• 95% for the promotion of their company / products/ showcase their innovations

75% of booths have already been booked for 2018!

Create business opportunities by showcasing your products and services in the international event 100% dedicated to Composites in Asia Pacific and focusing on End-User markets

Below some of the 2018 international exhibiting companies:

Arkema (France), CGTech (USA), Chem-Trend (Germany), Chomarat Engineered Textiles (Taicang) Co. Ltd. (France), CMS Group (Italy), e-Xstream engineering (Luxembourg), Fujian Haiyuan Automatic Equipments Co., Ltd (China), Hyosung Corporation (Korea), Kolon (Korea), MTorres (Spain), Solvay (UK), TEI Composite Corporation (Taiwan), Toray Group (Japan)

Exhibition hours

Wednesday November 14: 10am to 5pm

Thursday November 15: 10am to 5pm

Friday November 16: 10am to 3pm

Venue
COEX  513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06164, Rep. of Korea



For more info, kust visit JEC Asia 2018

Wood Taiwan 2018 Has Successfully Closed and Showcased the Strength of Taiwan Woodworking Industry

2018 Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Show (Wood Taiwan), organized by TAITRA and TWMA, has successfully closed on Apr. 5th. The show highlighted on the concept of Industry 4.0 and showcased CNC machinery and high-speed, automated, and intelligent woodworking machines, which assist wood processing and furniture manufacturers in reducing costs, increasing efficiency and providing customized, low volume and high variety production. After 4 days of action-packed exhibition, more than 6,000 visitors from home and abroad, including those from Japan, Malaysia, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, U.S.A., Korea, Singapore and Thailand, attended the show. It is evident that Wood Taiwan has become one of the top woodworking machinery trade shows and purchasing platforms.

Numerous foreign visitors highly praised the show for its well-rounded exhibits and also gave recognition to Taiwanese woodworking industry and its high quality and competitively priced products. For instance, an importer from Canada, Normand, expressed that the company has been working with Taiwanese firms for many years and is very satisfied with the quality and price of Taiwan machinery. On the other hand, a manager of Holzindustrie Schweighofer S.R.L. from Romania stated that it was the first time he visited Wood Taiwan and felt that Taiwan woodworking manufactures have better quality products and after sales services than those of China, and better price than Europe. Taiwanese manufacturers have a great chance of gaining foothold in European markets. Prowood Machinery LTD from New Zealand confirmed that Wood Taiwan is an important place for maintaining good customer relationship and finding innovative machines and new technologies that are quickly adapted to market trends and demands.

Wood Taiwan, being held triennially, gathers local and international indicative companies who showed the latest machines and technologies this year. Many exhibitors, such as LEADERMAC, JUN SHIAU, INNOVATOR, SHEN KO, BOARKE, EXCELLENT, ABM, RU LONG, CHANG TJER, CHEN YUAN, TECHNIK and SUM WISH, have expressed that they have received inquiries from or made contact with buyers from Romania, Turkey, Hungary, Poland, Lebanese, Kenya, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and China. All affirmed the effectiveness of the show.

Alongside the abundant exhibits and business interactions happening in the showground, TAITRA invited 7 overseas buyers from Egypt, Spain, Bulgaria, Peru and Romania to participate in 32 One-on-one Procurement Meetings with local exhibitors. Great business opportunities and prospects can be expected afterward. Moreover, the organizers invited executives from HOMAG, SIEMENS and XLam and Taiwan industry experts to share industry trends and their insight in "Green Building" and "Industry 4.0 for Future Factory" at Wood Taiwan 2018 Forum. More than 220 audiences attended, leaving no empty seats.

Next edition of Wood Taiwan will return once again in 2021 with a full house of exhibitors showcasing the newest and cutting-edge woodworking machines and technologies. For more information, please visit www.woodtaiwan.com.

Wood Taiwan 2018 Post Show Report

Organizers：

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)

Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA)

Venue：

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

Show Dates：

April 2- 5, 2018

Show Hours：

10 a.m. ~ 6 p.m.

Exhibitors：

167

Number of Booths：

1,076

General Visitor’s Analysis：

	Total
Oversea Visitors	915
Local Visitors	5,227
Total	6,142

Top 10 Oversea buyers by Country：

Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, the United States, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand

* Source: Wood Taiwan 2018 Visitors Survey

Wood Taiwan 2018 Showground

 

Wood Taiwan 2018 Packed with Visitors and Business Prospects

Biggest CHINAPLAS in history welcomed 180,701 visitors!

A highly successful CHINAPLAS 2018 concluded its four-day show on April 27, 2018, in Shanghai. The rainy weather prior to the opening of the 32nd edition of show did not hamper the enthusiasm of visitors, who were inspired by smart manufacturing, innovative materials, and green solutions. A total of 180,701 professional buyers from all over the world visited CHINAPLAS during the four days at the new show venue, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, PR China. CHINAPLAS 2018 recorded the highest visitor count in history, and the show also set a new record in terms of exhibition space.

A record number of visitors

CHINAPLAS 2018 attracted 180,701 professional buyers. The number of overseas visitors totaled 47,900, accounting for 26.5% of the total. They came from 150 countries and regions, including Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the U.K., Vietnam, and United States, among others. Compared with the Shanghai edition of show two years ago (at the previous venue in Pudong), the number of visitors increased remarkably by 21.6%. The total also rose by 16.4% compared with last year's Guangzhou edition of the show.

	CHINAPLAS 2018	CHINAPLAS 2017	CHINAPLAS 2016
Total no. of visitors	180,701	155,258	148,575
No. of overseas visitors	47,900 [26.5%]	40,048 [25.8%]	39,454 [26.6%]
Growth (CPS18 vs. CPS17)	16.40%
Growth (CPS18 vs. CPS16)	21.60%

Ada Leung, General Manager of CHINAPLAS organizer Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., was delighted by the results. "I have never seen such a huge number of visitors before," she said. "Most of our exhibitors were satisfied with the result," added Leung.

New record for exhibition space

CHINAPLAS 2018 was the first edition of show to be held in the NECC, and allowed the organizer to accommodate the strong booth space demand. With the much larger NECC, CHINAPLAS set a new, all-time record for exhibition space in the show's 32-year history. The exhibition area covered 340,000sq.m., an increase of 100,000sq.m. compared to the Shanghai edition two years ago. Some 3,964 market leaders exhibited and brought cutting-edge solutions to the world stage during the show period.

From 2012 onwards, CHINAPLAS has faced the problem of an exhibition space shortage. When the show was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center in Pudong, all the indoor exhibition halls had been used up. It took the CHINAPLAS team two full years to shift CHINAPLAS to the new venue.

"In moving to NECC, CHINAPLAS this year marked a new milestone in her history," Leung said. "To outsiders, many may think that the successes of CHINAPLAS came very naturally or easily as the show has been well established in the market. But we all know this is not the case. The achievement of the CHINAPLAS show is the result of hard work, perseverance, the pursuit for continuous improvement, sensitivity to market needs, creativity and seamless collaboration among internal teams and with our different cooperation partners. The last 24 months were very tough, but we have been rewarded by the positive results," she said. "Visitors are satisfied with the theme zone arrangement, as they can more easily find clusters of exhibits that address their specific interests."

New visions - concurrent events

At CHINAPLAS 2018, visitors not only met nearly 4,000 exhibitors showcasing their advanced products and services, but visitors also were able to participate in a number of exciting concurrent events. These included the "3rd Industry 4.0 Conference", "Tech Talk", "Medical Plastics Connect" and "CMF Inspiration for Design x Innovation". The concurrent events were well-received among visitors and most sessions were fully occupied. Additionally, there were more than 120 global or Asian product launches at CHINAPLAS 2018, which helped to inspire visitors with the host of new idea from this technology-oriented trade show.

CHINAPLAS' organizer celebrates 40th birthday

The Adsale Group, organizer of CHINAPLAS, celebrated its 40th birthday during CHINAPLAS 2018. At Adsale's 40th Anniversary "Honorable Partner" Awards Presentation Ceremony held on the show's first day, The Adsale Group Chairman Stanley Chu said the company grew along with China's economy.

"Over the past 40 years, Adsale has weathered the struggles of early industries and benefited from the current economic take-off. We have witnessed China's transformation from a ‘factory of the world' to a powerhouse of innovations," observed Chu. "In the early years, CHINAPLAS was organized to introduce overseas technologies and provide a procurement platform for local companies. Now, it is an international hub that facilitates exchanges between suppliers and buyers from all over the world, and provides a platform for the introduction of high-end technologies."

"With many brilliant and glorious years of reform and opening-up laid as groundwork, CHINAPLAS' scale now, for the first time, exceeds 300,000sq.m. - providing an indicator of the industry's massive demand for new technologies. It's a critical moment in China's economic restructuring and the shift to new growth drivers. We aspire to promote the transformation and upgrading of the industries and sustainable development through the introduction of innovative technologies," continued Chu.

New journey in 2019

CHINAPLAS 2019 will rotate to Guangzhou, running from May 21- 24, 2019. Stay tuned to explore the new direction of the plastics and rubber industries, together with the Asia's no. 1 trade show - CHINAPLAS!

Please visit our official website at www.ChinaplasOnline.com. We hope to see you in Guangzhou next May!