Timtos 09 exhibits high hopes despite downturn

The 14th Taipei Int''l Machine Tool Show (Timtos 2009) ended the fair with flying colours and high expectations among global exhibitors and visitors across the machine industry. The six - day exhibition from 2 - 7 March 2009 provided a venue for the entire industry occupying the three halls of the Taipei World Trade Centre, and the newly furnished Nangang Exhibition Hall. The 895 exhibitors and 4,871 booths were emblems of a successful trade show for the organisers of the event , achieving 26% and 75% increases, respectively compared to last year''s show. There was no doubt about the scale and impact of Taiwan machine tool industry on the island''s economy.

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Company profile highlights Some of the biggest exhibitors in Timtos 2009: Tongtai''s CNC lathes, machining centres, complete production lines and special purpose machines have carved a slot in the metalworking industry''s hall of fame. "We started using small bridge - type machining centres and now taking the bigger ones like models MDV 2342 with the X-axis supported by three independent linear guides," said James Huang, deputy general manager, Tongtai. Tongtai Machine and Tool Co. Ltd Tel: +886-7 976 1588 Fax: +886-7 976 1589 Email: jameshuang@tongtai.com.tw





Yida established a high profile with its range of CNC lathes and horizontal and vertical machine centres. It has recently launched its MH500+. " This makes it easy for the customer who needs huge production with premium efficiency," said Brian Chen, company''s spokesperson. Yida Precision Machinery Co. Ltd Tel: +886-4 2335 8368 Fax: +886-4 2335 6681 E-mail: info@yidacnc.com





Wexten spokesperson Xian Xie said its inverters had improved standards and performance and was recognised in the 2008 Taiwan Excellence award for its environment - friendly high-precision inverter industry cooling system. The system has an accuracy of +/-0.1°C. Wexten Precise Industries Co. Ltd Tel: +886-4 2418 0799 Fax: +886-4 2418 0699 Contact: Xian Xie E-mail: service@wexten.com.tw





Topsdisk, with its'' all - new, '' all electric, automatic model series with European controllers and motors, has kept its leading position. " We differ from most of competitors because we use mainly components from Europe or Japan," said Connie Wang, sales department chief, Topsdisk. " Our unit price is higher, but the product is better and that''s how we want it to be." Topsdisk Co. Ltd/Spintop Machinery Co. Ltd Tel: +886-4 2568 2975 Fax: +886-4 2568 1016 E-mail: connie@topsdisk.com.tw





Proth is a traditional machine maker "highly recognised for its distinctive CIS equipment," said Julia Chiu, the company''s marketing executive. With more classically designed Rotary Surface Grinder PSRS-600S, it has set the tone to stand out at the trade show. Proth Industrial Co. Ltd Tel: +886-4 2358 3131 Fax: +886-4 2359 1561 E-mail: proth359@ms15.hinet.net





A front - runner and trendsetter in the CNC grinding industry, Paragon remains focused and conservative for more than 40 years in the industry. "The company''s new RC - 18NC, a centerless grinder, carries all the features of a CNC machine at a more affordable price," said James Liu, assistant to the president. Paragon Machinery Co. Ltd Tel: +886-4 2539 5678 Fax: +886-4 2539 3399 E-mail: yvonne.kuo@paragons.com.tw





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