TIMTOS 2015 to open in March

TAIPEI International Machine Tool Show, or more popularly known as TIMTOS, is set to hold its 2015 edition from 3 to 8 March. The show has grown to become a leading global machine tools platform in Asia, encouraging trade and building of business ties.  The show will have for its venue Halls 1 & 3, Expo Dome, and TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall. To date, more than 1,100 exhibitors have registered for more than 9,500 booths, a 10% growth in exhibitor number and 12% increase in booth numbers. The higher exhibitor number is one indicator of the general economic recovery which began this year. 

 

In the past, the limited booth number is always an issue and this has now been addressed by the organizers with the addition of the new hall, Expo Dome. Moreover, TAITRA  offers many free channels for exhibitors to promote their business; please refer to TIMTOS official website http://www.timtos.com.tw/ or contact Mr. Alex Peng by alexpen@taitra.org.tw

 

TIMTOS has seen diverse participation from exhibitors and buyers coming from different countries. In 2013, TIMTOS attracted many foreign buyers and 67% were from Asia. They were Chinese, Japanese, Malaysia, Korean, Thailand, Indonesian, and Indian buyers. 16% were from Europe and they were Turkish, German, Italian, and Russian buyers; while 10% were from South Africa and Saudi Arabia. There were also buyers from the USA, Brazil, and Mexico. In TIMTOS 2013, the top ten buyers are ranked as: Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, South Korean, Thailand, Indian, American, Turkish, Indonesian, and Singaporean. According to the statistics, it is estimated that Chinese would still be the primary buyer in 2015, but Thailand would be replaced by the US, Russia, or Turkey as the nation suffered from political issues.

 

In the first two seasons Taiwan machine tools export grew steadily and from January to July, export value rose by 4.3% compared to the same period in 2013. As TIMTOS 2015 is expected to be bigger in scale and attendance from foreign buyers is anticipated, the show organizers and exhibitors are working hard in preparation to present their best products to the buyers who will visit the show.