Opportunities and technologies galore at iMT Taiwan’s successful 1st edition

International Metal Technology Taiwan Exhibition and Conference (iMT Taiwan) delivered outstanding performance and visitor turnout at its inaugural staging as the country’s long-anticipated premiere exhibition dedicated for the metal sector. Held over three days from 2-4 December 2015 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre, iMT Taiwan surpassed expectations attracting 4,657 trade professionals and full attendance at the keynote industry conference. Presenting top-notch technologies and cutting-edge innovations from 172 global industry players and Taiwan’s most prominent market leaders, the exhibition opened a world of discoveries for new machinery, equipment, and other products and solutions to boost manufacturing performance and supply chain efficiency for metal businesses.

Mr. Gerd Keim, President of Kaigo Co., Ltd. and the organizer of iMT Taiwan expressed, “we are happy to have delivered a meaningful show to the industry’s expectations. With the wonderful performance and outcome at this year’s edition, we are confident of bringing an even bigger and better show in 2016 on par with Taiwan’s metal markets dynamic growth”. The exhibition boasts 13 product categories across the 4,550 sqm exhibition area from Material Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Foundry, to Semi-finished and Finished Products, and Turnkey Equipment.

Strong show floor performance

An impressive line-up of Taiwan-made products stretched across the showground. “iMT Taiwan is professionally organized. We have met many suitable international buyers and we are very satisfied with this exhibition. We have Russian buyers who visited our booth and our company,” said Project Manager Bruce Chien from SHYH HWA STAINLESS STEEL TUBE CO., LTD. Echoing this is President Ryan Wu from Corestra Technology Corp, whose booth was amongst the strongest crowd pullers on the show floor.

Exciting displays, live machinery demonstrations and presentations on equipment use drew longer visit from serious buyers and contributed to beneficial networking and sourcing outcomes. According to Mr. Suzuki Hideomi, Director of Industrial Gas Division, Taiyo Nippon Sanso Japan, “We got to talk to exhibitors related to heat treatment, which was very fruitful for developing our sales strategy in the future.” Highlighting iMT Taiwan’s significance as an effective procurement platform, Mr. Anurag Bhadauriya, Zonal Manager of Bhartia Alloys Bhartia Pulverisers India said, "I'm here to find clients and did meeting with several people."

Profound impacts of iMT Taiwan Industry Conference

A total of 712 participants benefited from the sold-out IMT Industry Conference held on 3rd December 2015. Distinguished speakers including Mr. Winfried Resch from VDMA – the German Engineering Federation, Dr. Hermann Stumpp - President of THERMPROCESS (Messe Düsseldorf) and Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Büchner - Managing Director Industrials / Automotive of IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, shared best practices and innovations to address real market trends and process demands.

Mr. Yu-Soong Chen - Honorary Advisor of the Chung Hung Steel Corporation also received overwhelming response for his presentation on ‘Taiwan Metal Industry’s Prospects and Strategies of Moving towards High Value-added Products.’

iMT Taiwan 2015 scored a promising start to be the ideal gateway to find new business in Taiwan. The mega event will return next year at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre.