TITE’s second edition in October in Taichung

The Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo (TITE) made its debut in Taichung in 2022. With the captivating theme of "Tools Kingdom: The World's Strongest Supply Chain is in Taiwan", it aimed to showcase the industrial clusters in central Taiwan to a global audience.

In 2023, the trade fair from 4 to 6 October is poised to strengthen its presence in international markets, affirming its commitment to fostering global partnerships. The organizers have attracted registration from exhibitors in Germany, China, and other countries, with an anticipated turnout of approximately one hundred visitors comprising both buyers and professional buyer groups.

The 2023 TITE, is advised by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and the National Development Fund, Executive Yuan; organized by the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers' Association, and co-organized by the Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute, the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association, the Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei, and the Middle East Business Association. Support partners include 16 industry associations such as the Taiwan Plastic Industry Association, the Taiwan Fluid Power Association, the Taiwan Fastener Trading Association, the Taiwan Aerospace Industry Association, the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association, the Tai Chung Computer Association, the Taiwan Cutting-Tool Engineering Association, and the Taiwan Venture Capital Association, etc. This collective effort is a testament to Taiwan's alliance, striking a perfect balance between domestic and international markets, and fostering the growth of the hardware industry.

Centred around the industries at the heart of the exhibition, the TITE Conf (Taiwan International Hardware Industry Summit Forum), made its debut in 2022. The conference focused on two key themes: innovation and sustainable development in the metal industry, and digital transformation within high-value smart markets. It provided a platform to explore topics such as carbon reduction strategies, effective profit control measures, national investment strategies aligned with the trend of net-zero carbon emission, and the ongoing trajectory of industrial digitalization. Additionally, it also focused on the integration of digital transformation into traditional industries. The Taiwan-US Smart Home Industry Forum was another highlight, and the subtopics covered include smart kitchen and bathroom solutions, expanding overseas markets for smart locks in the supply chain, and incorporating smart living solutions into the water hardware industry.

In 2023, the summit plans to analyse strategies for positioning high-end hardware tools in the global market, explore AI-integrated manufacturing technologies, address the “three-carbon issues” (Carbon Neutrality, Carbon Emissions, and Carbon Footprint Verification), and discuss profit control. It expects to attract industry professionals for knowledge exchange and networking opportunities.

In the first half of 2023, over 250 exhibitors have already registered for this exposition. Over 70 per cent of previous exhibitors have committed to returning. The number of participating exhibitors has surged by 49 per cent compared to the same period last year, accompanied by a significant 37.3 per cent increase in the overall exposition area, with 350 exhibitors expected to be taking part in the 2023 event.

The Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo offers a one-stop buyer service and a subsidy system exclusively designed for buyers. This service and system efficiently categorize buyers according to their specific needs, providing tailored accommodation and transportation arrangements.

The exposition will consist of seven exhibition areas, namely: 1) Tools & Related Accessories, 2) Automotive Parts, Repair Tools & Maintenance Equipment, 3) Fasteners & Fixings, 4) Garden, Outdoor, Agricultural, & DIY, 5) Metal Testing Equipment, Processing Equipment, & Industrial Safety, 6) Building & Locks, and 7) Industrial Software & Digital Transformation.