GARDEN Trader (SPRING 2019)

interest in our Taiwan hardware. In future, we will continue to exhibit and promote our products to the European and American markets.” As for Jeff Chen, Vice President of A-Kraft Tools Manufacturing Co., Ltd., “this year's exhibition was quite successful. In addition, the planning and design of the exhibition venue was quite innovative and special. The theme of the conference was very powerful in highlight- ing Taiwan's production processes and excellent quality to the international market. These are quite in line with our expectations. Apart from welcoming regular visitors and having many new customers, we have gained many new business opportunities. Furthermore, foreign customers are also full of praise for the exhibition. This is definitely a quality exhibition worth visiting every year.” International buyers came to Taichung to visit the Taiwan Hardware Show with high expectations to experience top level of professionalism comparable to other big exhibitions. With various services provided to facilitate successful procurement activities, THS provided an enjoyable one-stop shopping trip in Taichung. Taiwanese manufacturers with more advanta- geous and innovative products gained the lead to win the favor of overseas buyers. THS supported Taiwanese companies to establish an important strategic position in the global hardware tools market, attracting the attention of international players. For Mr Luc Nadeau, President of Lasada International Inc from Canada, “the show has been a very good experience and it is also very helpful for my future career! I have visited many existing customers and established new contacts. It was very convenient for us to discuss cooperation matters directly. I will definitely visit again!” Taiwan Hardware Show successfully featured 8 product categories ranging from; Tools & Accessories; Locks & Fittings; Fastener & Fittings; Building Supplies; Garden & Outdoor Equipment; Automotive Supplies & Accessories; Machines & Plant Equipment and Safety Equipment & Products. The wide spread of showcase moved Mr Axel Lemmer, Director of Sales & Marketing of PROJAHN, Germany who said that, “this has been my favorite hardware exhibition as each booth is very professional. It is not only good for meet-up with old customers but also to gain new sources of information! Apart from the diversity of products, it is also very convenient to do face-to-face business with manufactur- ers.” The exhibition was augmented with the Hardware Industry Forum that gathered leading experts to share on their expertise and market trends. The next Taiwan Hardware Show will be held on October 17-19 2019. The organizer all industry players to participate and visit again. For more information, kindly visit www.taiwanhardwareshow.com.tw , email: ths@kaigo.com.tw or call 02-25595-4212 ext. 725 Mr. Liu. TRADE SHOW REVIEW w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m 108