WOOD TAIWAN 2023, Taiwan's largest woodworking machinery exhibition, was co-organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA).
The exhibition, held at TaiNEX1 in Taipei, concluded successfully after a four-day run with more than 7,500 visitors from more than 40 countries.
The event set a new record with growth of more than 23 per cent compared to five years ago. Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand were the top five buyer countries. Buyer delegations from Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India showed great interest in the exhibition, reflecting the event's strong appeal to potential buyers.
The exhibition received unanimous praise from leading companies such as ANDERSON, LEADERMAC, TECHNIK, CHAMP FOND, KUANG YUNG, and XIANG JING, with domestic and foreign buyers flocking to the event.
Exhibitors said that the exhibition was far beyond expectations with diverse clientele in attendance. Some exhibitors also noted that this year's WOOD TAIWAN surpassed the pre-pandemic edition in terms of popularity.
According to participating buyers, the introduction of Power Tools for Homemade DIY Woodworking, Hardware Accessories & Plates, and WOOD for MOOD gave the exhibition a completely new and personalized feel, making it a must-visit for woodworking enthusiasts.
Participating buyers said WOOD TAIWAN had a completely new look and was definitely worth a visit, especially since Taiwan's woodworking machinery industry “has advanced considerably, with the introduction of more intelligent and fully integrated solutions for factories, which have made the industry highly competitive.”
WOOD TAIWAN Stage hosted exciting events during the show, including the two-day Timber Construction Sustainability Forum, which attracted more than 100 participants each day. The forum featured experts in timber structures who discussed the carbon reduction advantages and implementation of wood construction. The WOOD Insight - DIY Experience, Lumber Ecosystem Guided Tour, and Manufacturers Win Podcast Live were also highly praised. Even businesses that were unable to attend the physical exhibition could keep up with this year's highlights through the live streaming of the Podcast and Guided Tour.
