Taiwan’s Largest Hardware Show Launches TEAM TAIWAN, Creating a Global One-Stop Procurement Platform
The Taiwan Int’l Tools & Hardware Expo x Int’l Hardware Expo Taiwan (TiTE x IHT 2025) will take place from October 21 to 23, 2025, at the newly completed TICEC – Taichung (Shui-Nan) International Convention & Exhibition Center. Co-organized by the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THMA) and Lanza International Co., Ltd., this Taiwan hardware show marks the inaugural international trade show at the state-of-the-art venue. Centered on the theme “TEAM TAIWAN”, the expo will highlight Taiwan’s strengths in hand tools, machinery components, automotive parts, and fasteners, showcasing its expertise in precision manufacturing, AI-driven smart production, green sustainability, and global supply chain integration. This event underscores Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global manufacturing landscape.
The 2025 edition is expected to bring together over 400 exhibitors across 800 booths, attracting more than 20,000 professional buyers from the Americas, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. As Taiwan’s largest hardware industry expo and a leading procurement platform in Asia, TiTE x IHT 2025 aligns with the government’s initiatives for industrial upgrading and net-zero transformation, demonstrating Taiwan’s strength and commitment as a trusted global supply chain partner.
New Venue × Tool Industry Cluster: Pioneering the “Venue as Origin” Model
The TICEC – Taichung (Shui-Nan) International Convention Exhibition Center is Taiwan’s newest and largest international-grade green building exhibition venue, boasting an exhibition area of 14,011 square meters and a total development scale exceeding 40,000 square meters. Strategically located in the heart of Central Taiwan’s industrial corridor, adjacent to hand tool and precision machinery manufacturing clusters, the venue leverages a “front-shop, back-factory” advantage. This innovative “Venue as Origin” model creates a seamless procurement ecosystem, connecting global buyers directly with local manufacturers and highlighting Taiwan’s resilient synergy between its exhibition and manufacturing sectors.
Spotlight on Automotive Repair: Meeting Global Professional Maintenance Demands
A key highlight of the expo is its focus on automotive repair tools and equipment, targeting applications in vehicle structures, chassis, engines, bodywork, and electronic systems. The event will showcase Taiwan’s strengths in modular design and customized manufacturing, earning trust from European and American automakers and international repair networks.
Featured brands include KING TONY, WOLF’S HEAD, KUANI, MaChan, LANCER, Proxene, STAND, REDAI, EASEN, A-KRAFT, KARAT, Eclatorq, Tien-i, Jun Kaung, LUCKY, SWELL, INFAR, and HSUN WANG. These exhibitors will present cutting-edge solutions such as high-torque ratchet wrenches, disassembly tools, and electronic diagnostic equipment, fully supporting next-generation electric and smart vehicle maintenance. This reinforces Taiwan’s critical role in the global aftermarket.
International Buyer Procurement Day | Connecting with Professionals from 80+ Countries
Supported by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the International Buyer Procurement Day will invite professional buyers from over 80 countries to participate in one-on-one procurement matchmaking sessions. The event will focus on eight key industry themes, facilitating international orders for Taiwanese exhibitors.
Amid global tariff wars and supply chain restructuring, TiTE x IHT 2025 serves not only as an international procurement platform but also as a premier stage for showcasing Taiwan’s industrial resilience, reliability, and transformative capabilities.
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KING TONY’s 40th Anniversary | Honored as Global Strategic Brand Partner
Celebrating its 40th anniversary since its founding in 1984, KING TONY has been named the Global Strategic Brand Partner of TiTE x IHT 2025. Renowned for its high-quality ratchet wrenches and socket tools, which exceed DIN international standards by 30%, KING TONY’s products are distributed in over 130 countries and trusted by professional technicians worldwide.
As a strategic partner, KING TONY will showcase its latest advancements in technical training, global marketing channels, and sustainable product design, symbolizing Taiwan’s leadership and professionalism in the global tool industry.
8 Thematic Zones × One-Stop Procurement Platform
The expo features 8 meticulously curated thematic zones, covering the entire value chain of the hardware industry, from foundational manufacturing to advanced applications:
- Tools & Accessories
- Metal Processing & Equipment
- Plant Facilities & Industrial Safety
- Automotive Repair & Electric Vehicle Applications
- Fasteners & Fixings
- Gardening, Agriculture & Outdoor Products
- Construction & Home Improvement
- Digital Smart Manufacturing
These zones align with global industry trends, integrating upstream and downstream suppliers with international buyer demands to create a comprehensive one-stop procurement and matchmaking platform, establishing TiTE x IHT 2025 as Asia’s most influential hardware show.
