Amid challenges of tariffs and supply chain restructuring, TiTE x IHT (Taiwan International Tools & Hardware Expo x International Hardware Expo Taiwan), embraces the theme “Leading Industry Breakthroughs, Building a Global Procurement Hub”. By leveraging Taiwan’s manufacturing strengths and connecting with global markets, the event facilitates precise matchmaking with decision-making buyers, offering a one-stop global procurement solution.
From October 21–23, 2025 TiTE x IHT, co-organised by the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association and Lanza International Co., Ltd., will take place at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center (TICEC, Shuinan). Addressing challenges such as the U.S. 20% provisional tariff, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and global procurement de-risking trends, the expo empowers businesses to seize opportunities in a landscape defined by cost control, risk diversification, and compliance traceability. The event will feature over 400 leading domestic and international brands, attracting more than 15,000 professional buyers and over 1,000 international decision-making buyers from key markets, including North America, Europe, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, showcasing Taiwan’s strategic role in the global supply chain.
Located adjacent to Taiwan’s most comprehensive hardware, hand tools, machinery components, automotive aftermarket, and metal processing industrial clusters, the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center embodies the concept of “Exhibition as Origin, Origin as Brand”. Through a “front-shop, back-factory” model, buyers can negotiate on-site and directly connect with local supply chains, leveraging Central Taiwan’s flexible, small-batch, high-variety manufacturing and reliable delivery schedules. This approach significantly shortens procurement cycles while reducing costs and risks.
Showcasing leading brands, the expo will feature high-torque ratchet wrenches, professional automotive repair tools, riveting tools, and electronic diagnostic equipment, supporting electric and smart vehicle maintenance and reinforcing Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global aftermarket.
A highlight of this year’s expo is the keynote address by Mr. Hasegawa, President of Japan’s Tsubame-Sanjo Trade Promotion Association, who will share insights on Japanese craftsmanship and innovative market adaptation, fostering a new era of Taiwan-Japan industrial collaboration.
The expo brings together globally recognized brands with long-standing ties to Taiwan, including Stanley Black & Decker, Snap-on, Würth Group, KTC Kyoto Tool, TONE, Bahco, and Facom, while connecting with major global retailers and distributors such as Leroy Merlin, Kingfisher, OBI, Bauhaus, Hornbach, W.W. Grainger, Ace Hardware, Komeri, Cainz, and HomePro. Supported by Central Taiwan’s robust industrial ecosystem and flexible manufacturing, the event fosters cross-continental procurement networks, enabling diverse market collaborations and real-time supply chain integration for high-value opportunities.
Lai Liang-zi, Chairman of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association, stated: “TiTE x IHT is the must-visit international platform for the industry, enabling businesses to solidify their presence in Europe and North America while accelerating expansion into high-potential markets like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.” Liu Tzu-feng, General Manager of Lanza International Co., Ltd., added: “Our curatorial vision is industry-driven and market-oriented, transforming a single exhibition into a catalyst for long-term, multi-market partnerships and a critical node in global business strategies.”
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