Taipei CYCLE’08 opens new world of cycle sourcin2008年台北國際自行車展」3月於南港新展館擴大舉辦g at soon-to-open TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall

World’s most specialized trade show on cycling--

Taipei CYCLE’08 opens new world of cycle sourcing at soon-to-open TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall



July 24th TAITRA, Taipei – Not only will the next Taipei CYCLE 2008 take the industry to new fresh untouched ground, it will also take place in a newly opened purpose designed exhibition hall — only one factor that reflects the dynamics and transition sweeping the industry.



This massive endeavor that unfolds March 13th to 16th highlights the multi-faceted industry of whole cycles and parts that are supply a world increasingly demanding common sense solutions to avoid fossil fuels, save money, and lose weight. For 21 year this event has built a glowing reputation for being the best and most reliable sourcing center by linking buyers to the multi-fibrous networks of producers.



The event, also known as the Taipei International Cycle Show is co-organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) and the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters’ Association (TBEA).



Much of the press will be focused on Taipei CYCLE 2008 since it will be the first ever event to be held at the new TWTC Nangang Exhibition Center. And all efforts will be on providing buyers, from both home and abroad, with top quality service and facilities.



“Taiwan’s manufacturers are extremely creative and flexible in R&D, production, and marketing and that Taiwan really deserves the good reputation of being the international procurement center for the bicycle industry.”

-　John Burke, President, Trek Bikes



The 2008 event builds upon unprecedented growth at the 2007 show. That’s where 694 domestic and international manufacturers used 2,299 booths, a 6% increase over 2006. Exhibiting international enterprises came from 30 countries and regions, including the USA, Italy, Japan, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Australia. World-famous manufacturers like Giant, Merida, Ideal, Kenda, SRAM, MAXXIS, Shimano, TOPEAK, SCOTT, Campagnolo, Continental, SAPIM, and Accell introduced their latest-developed products.



That exhibition drew more than 45,000 domestic and international buyers, among who were 3,939 international buyers, an increase by 11% compared to the previous year. The number of buyers from the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America surged significantly.



Although the show was a success, it was limited by available space at the TWTC Exhibition Hall, where many domestic and international manufacturers had to be turned away. With the Nangang Exhibition Hall doubling current floor space, the industry is now upbeat that next spring will offer the broadest and best show yet.



The 2008 show will unfold across three sections, namely Complete Bicycles, Electric Bicycles and Bicycle Components & Parts. The organizer will also facilitate several trade meetings and hold other activities during the exhibition, including the Tour de Taiwan, Outdoor Test Riding, the Winners of Innovation Ceremony, the Innovative Products Exhibition, Industrial Seminars, International Bicycle Design Competition, Global Bicycle Forum on Industry Growth and Market Trends and Taiwan Cycle Night.



Furthermore, to increase the contact between domestic/international bicycle manufacturers and buyers from related industries and to further maximize the business opportunities, the organizer plans to hold the “Taipei International Sporting Goods Show” simultaneously at Exhibition Hall 1 of the World Trade Center during “Taipei Cycle 2008”.



By jointly hosting these two shows TAITRA will open the broadest trade window yet, an extensive stage of prospects and opportunity that will stretch to the furthest corners of the bicycle industry.



For show details and registration, please visit

http://www.TaipeiCycle.com.tw



Exhibition Contact: Ms. Jessie Yang, Exhibition Department, TAITRA

Tel: 02-2725-5200 Ext. 2629　E-mail: cycle@taitra.org.tw

Press Contact: Mr. Clark Kuo, Exhibition Department, TAITRA

Tel: 02-2725-5200 Ext. 2867　E-mail: clark@taitra.org.tw



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「2008年台北國際自行車展」3月於南港新展館擴大舉辦



【外貿協會7月5日台北訊】由中華民國對外貿易發展協會與台灣區自行車輸出業同業公會共同主辦的「2008年台北國際自行車展覽會」即將邁入第21屆，並於明年3月13至16日在全新落成的台北世界貿易中心南港展覽館盛大舉行。由於本展是展覽館啟用後第一項大型國際專業展，勢必成為國際矚目的焦點，外貿協會已派先遣人員進駐南港展覽館，積極籌劃各項展前準備工作，希望能夠延續台北自行車展的氣勢，並藉此提供國內外廠商與買主最優質的服務，一舉打響南港展覽館的國際知名度。



本項展覽歷經20年來的努力，已成功地將此項展覽打造成國際上頂尖之自行車專業貿易展。國外買主對台灣自行車業者的表現皆給予高度肯定，如來自美國自行車的領導廠商--Trek總裁 Mr. John Burke認為，不管是研發、生產還是行銷，台灣廠商都展現了高度的創意與彈性，台灣作為自行車業界的國際採購中心當之無愧。



上屆(2007年)參展規模創下歷年新高，有694家國內外廠商報名參展，使用2,299個攤位，較2006年成長近6%。參展外商主要來自美國、義大利、日本、香港、法國、德國、比利時、瑞士、荷蘭、英國及澳洲等30 個國家及地區，國際知名大廠如巨大(GIANT)、美利達(MERIDA)、愛地雅(IDEAL)、建大(KENDA)、SRAM、MAXXIS、Shimano、TOPEAK、SCOTT、Campagnolo、Continental、SAPIM、Accell等都在本展發表最新研發之產品。展覽期間，共吸引超過45,000名國內外買主前來參觀，其中國外買主高達3,939人，較前一屆成長11%，且來自中東、東歐、東南亞及中南美洲等新興國家的買主大幅增加，成果可說是相當豐碩。惟受限於世貿現有展館空間限制，仍有許多國內外廠商未能參與此項盛會；南港展覽館的展場面積為台北世貿一館的兩倍，相信明年移師南港展覽館後，攤位不足問題將迎刃而解，展出規模盛況可期！



明年展覽預計分三大區展出，包括自行車整車、電動車及自行車零配件。主辦單位也將精心規劃多場貿易洽談會，並配合本展舉辦多項活動，包含國際自由車環台賽(Tour de Taiwan)、戶外試騎、創新產品頒獎及展示、產業研討會、全球自行車設計比賽與趨勢論壇、台灣自行車之夜等，提升展覽整體效益。



另外，為了讓更多國內外自行車廠商增加與相關產業買主接觸的機會，進而擴大商機，主辦單位計畫在明年自行車展舉辦期間，同步於台北世貿中心展覽一館舉行「台北國際體育用品展」，相信在這兩項展覽相互輝映下，國內廠商將有更多的發揮舞台，為國內自行車產業再創一波新契機！



本展相關訊息請至下列網址查詢：

http://www.TaipeiCycle.com.tw