International Metal Technology Taiwan Exhibition and Conference (iMT Taiwan) was a resounding success. Held at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre, from 2-4 December 2015, the event saw industry professionals from 11 countries across the globe congregating at the venue in impressive numbers. 172 globally renowned companies exhibited their product ranges and cutting-edge technology innovations at the exhibition, which was primarily meant to highlight Taiwan’s growing potential as a metal business and manufacturing hub.
However, these are all recorded facts; what made iMT Taiwan make a mark in its very first edition is the influence it had on the business decision making thought-process of the exhibitors and visitors alike.
As per a post-event survey report, about 43% of the participants were of the view that the event had decisive influence on purchase; 38% participants held that the event had contributory influence on purchase; and 28% participants said the event had advisory influence on purchase.
75% of the exhibitors expressed their satisfaction towards the number and quality of visitors who made it at iMT Taiwan 2015. Almost 85% percent exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in iMT Taiwan 2016.
iMT Taiwan 1st edition opened up an unmatched networking opportunities for professionals belonging to various business verticals of the metal and manufacturing industry.
Ryan Wu, CEO, Corestra Technology Corp said, “This is the first time we exhibit and the result has surpassed our expectation. We have met many potential customers from the first day. All the visitors are professional buyers from the industry. We will definitely come back next year.”
The event served as a one-stop-shopping destination for visitors who came from various parts of the world. Located at the centre of Taiwan’s largest and most important metal industry cluster, Kaohsiung City, iMT made it possible for them to visit exhibitor’s factories to get a first-hand impression of their capabilities.
Mr. Suzuki Hideomi, Director, Industrial Gas Division, Taiyo Nippon Sanso, Japan, said, “We got o talk to exhibitors related to heat treatment, which was very fruitful for developing our sales strategy in the future.”
A wide range of product offerings that were exhibited at the event elicited varied response amongst visitors.
Dr. Hermann Stumpp, President THERMOPROCESS (Trade Fair) said, “I was surprised by the high technology they are applying to produce highly advanced alloys, aircraft application and energy application. It was interesting to see that in Taiwan. I did not expect that before.”
iMT Taiwan after achieving such overwhelming success now awaits opening its doors to its visitors in 2016. To be held over three days from December 6 – 8, the event once again promises to be a phenomenon of global scale.
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