TIBS 2016 Is Coming

Mar 07, 2016

MORE THAN 110 LOCAL SUPPLIERS OF MARINE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES WILL BE UNVEILING THEIR LATEST INNOVATIONS AT THE 2ND TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW (TIBS) IN MARCH

While Taiwan is rightly praised for its yacht-building excellence, one sector of the market that is often overlooked is the country’s marine equipment and accessories firms – most of which work hand in hand with the nation’s export-driven yards. According to Showboats International’s 2016 Global Order Book, Taiwan is now the fourth largest builder of yachts over 24m in length with 74 projects on it books, and equipment firms are reaping the benefits of their success.

An estimated 300 Taiwanese companies supply their products to the nation’s boatbuilders, producing everything from propulsion, navigation and communications equipment
to high-quality deck hardware and related components. Those interested in sourcing the latest innovations in affordably priced marine equipment should therefore not miss the second edition of the Taiwan International Boat Show (TIBS), which is retuning to the Kaohsiung Exhibition Centre this year from March 10-13.

More than 110 local equipment suppliers will be exhibiting there –among them, Kaohsiung-based Aritex, Asia’s biggest yacht hardware and accessories manufacturer, which will be taking a large booth to display its stainless steel anchors, stairs and railings. Man Ship Machinery & Hardware, also based in Kaohsiung, will be showing a saloon door, deck hatch and several portlights, while Himan Tech Diesel will have a range of MAN diesel engines on display.

Having built a solid and trusted relationship with Taiwanese clients, local firms are growing in confidence and are intensifying their efforts to reach new markets, particularly to non-traditional destinations. TIBS 2016 will undoubtedly help to achieve this goal, raising Taiwan’s international profile and exposing the country’s manufacturing prowess to the world.

“We are the main propeller supplier for 30 of the 35 shipyards in Taiwan, and the business relationship we have with these companies is very stable,” says Peter Chen, marketing manager at returning exhibitor Hung Shen Propeller. The company, which is located in Ping Tung Hsien, just south of Kaohsiung, will be using the show as a platform to target more overseas buyers. “Everyone expects TIBS 2016 to help them find good business opportunities,” he says.

Other confirmed exhibitors at TIBS include Hsiu Chiang Enterprise, a supplier of engine starters and related equipment, and Yamamotor, a major exporter of outboard and
inboard spare parts. Local propeller manufacturers Grand Propeller and Solas Engineering will also be there.

Following on from the success of the inaugural edition in 2014, TIBS is quickly establishing a reputation as a ‘must-see event’ for the region. Boatbuilders looking to reduce costs when sourcing new product should not miss this year’s show.

Fact Sheet

Contact:

Show Manager: Ms. Lisa Hsieh
Press Coordinator: Ms. Jamie Lee
Events Manager: Ms. Fiona Wu
TAITRA Exhibition Department
2A10, No.5, Hsin-Yi Road, Section 5, Taipei 11011, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: 886-2-2725-5200
Fax: 886-2-2723-4374
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.boatshow.tw/