April 26, 2001

At a press luncheon on April 25 in Taipei, Kaigo Co., Ltd., local affiliate of trade show organizers KolnMesse International, announced the final details for the first Taipei International Hardware & Home Appliances Show (THHAS), to be held May 3-5 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC).

The event organizers reported that a total of 89 exhibitors have registered to participate in the inaugural version of the show. They will occupy 137 booths in Hall 2 of the TWTC. Some of the big names in the industry that have confirmed their participation include KSS, Mobiletron Electronics, Tatung Co. and Melchers Trading GmbH.

The show will cover hardware, home improvement, DIY, building suppliers and the home appliance industry. Parallel to the exhibition, THHAS will also feature a series of supporting programs and know-how seminars to provide a forum for the international exchange of information and discussion of the latest developments in the industry.

Forum topics will include "The Challenge and Opportunity of Traditional Industry", "EMC Regulations on Home Appliances" and "The Hardware Retailing Market". Additionally, a DIY activity sponsored by Homax, a leading Taiwan DIY retailer, will be utilized as an interesting focal point to attract non-business visitors.

The show venue will be divided into the three different sections of the "Tools Section", the "DIY & Home Appliances Section" and the "Forum Section". Show organizers expect about 4,500 overseas and local visitors to take part in the event. Thus far, there are 400 pre-registered visitors.

The exhibit profile will cover hardware, gardening products, sanitary ware and bathroom fittings, interior fittings and decoration, safety equipment and supplies, building materials, chemical products, electrical small appliances, accessories and parts for small appliances, electrical/mechanical systems and supplies and DIY products.

The sponsors of the show are the Taiwan Hand Tools Association and the Taiwan Regional Metal Smelters Association. An additional supporter of the event is the Metal Industries Research & Development Center.

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