Ringier Metals wraps up TMTS 2014 exhibition

The Taiwan Machine Tool Show (TMTS 2014) has kicked off at the Greater Taichung International Expo Center (GTIEC). International Associations, Taiwan Machine Tool Builders Association (TMBA) Board of Directors, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Government Units, Members of the Academe and International Media all gathered to witness this year’s opening ceremony. Now on its third edition, TMTS is an epitome of development to date. It is one of the most anticipated events for the manufacturing industry in Asia.

 

The event started with the Awarding Ceremony of the Design and Prototyping Contest of the Precision Machine Tool Technology, followed by TMBA Chairman, organizer of TMTS, Mr Eric Chou’s opening remarks. Mr Chuo emphasized that trade visitors will have the chance to be more familiar with the innovation-driven character of the machine tool industry in Taiwan, not to forget greater access to factories and technology centers. A short video was shown, which presented the industry prospects of Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry.

 

The highlight of the opening ceremony was the presence of the President of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou. He mentioned that the middle area of Taiwan has become the gold alley with undeniable influence all over the world. The government exerts effort to support the development of the machine tool industry, which has become the star industry sector that is on the course for further growth.

“I wish that, with all the supportive policies, the production value of Taiwan machine tool industry could rise from NTD 145 billion in 2013 to NTD 255 billion in 2020. This is a big challenge, and requires everyone in the industry to work hard together,” President Ma added.

 

After President Ma’s inspirational speech was the ribbon cutting, which officially opens the trade event.

In complete contrast where manufacturers in a lot of other countries are planning survival strategies to maintain operations, Taiwan is certainly a shining star. One thing that is always inspiring about the show is the ever increasing optimism foreign companies have towards Taiwan and its potential future economic growth.

 

TMTS is a platform to bridge local enterprises and foreign business partners to further establish Taiwan as an attractive investment destination in the eyes of the global industrial community.