Taipei, Taiwan --( TAITRA )-- It’s expected that by the time TaiSPO 2011 runs its course this April 27 to 30, it will break all the records in its 38 year history. This hot spot for sports and recreational equipment features 358 exhibiting companies who are using 1,753 booths across the NANGANG Exhibition Hall in Taipei.
TaiSPO 2011 ranks among Asia’s top two sporting goods show. That elevated status has won it points among the global industry to draw even more vendors and visitors to inspire and even broader profile.
The world of sporting equipment comes together at TaiSPO 2011 as it joins 64 overseas exhibitors in 199 booths from 11 countries including Germany (Hammer Sport), Italy (Rovera), Holland (Accell Fitness),South Korea (Any Fitness) Britain (Zotefoams), Malaysia (Swimfit Worldwide), China and Hong Kong. That an inspiring 38% and 83% growth in international exhibitors and booths respectively.
Meanwhile the all-star list of domestic exhibitors includes Johnson Corp, the world’s third largest fitness equipment manufacturer who exhibits along such renowned names as Dyco, JOONG CHENN, Strength Master and DK City.
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Open door to trend setting innovative products
The winning line-up of exhibitor opens a rare showcase of quality products; a full menu of sporting goods from every facet of sports be it commercial use or in the home to fitness equipment, diving gear and sportswear.
Buyers can navigate their desired products among eight exhibit areas at the whole show which includes fitness equipment, outdoor sports, camping supplies, skiing & skating, snowboards & surfboards, water sports table games equipment, sporting balls, cycling accessories and sportswear. Fitness equipment, involves about 40% of the exhibiting companies or 70% of scale by booth counts. Most of them are located on the 4th floor NANGANG Exhibition Hall, while other sporting goods exhibitors are arranged across its show ground.
WFSGI Manufacturers Forum opens global trade dialogue
To many, the climax of TaiSPO will be on its opening day when the show kicks of the 3rd WFSGI Manufacturers Forum that joins key delegates from six nations to address major trade issues.
“Taiwan has become a vital global manufacturer of sporting goods, and with it, TaiSPO offers a leading and influential sporting goods trade hub,” said George Wood, honorable president of TSMA (The Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association) and Deputy Chairman of WFSGI Manufacturers Forum.
On the podium will be speakers from international mega players such as Li-Ning, Sport 2000, and New Balance who address “Opportunities and Challenges in Supplying Global Brands and Retailers,” which is obviously a hot concern of OEM/ODM-based Taiwan manufactures.
Those concerns interested in shifting from OEM/ODM to OBM, will be interested in hearing the Vice President of Johnson Health Tech, Daniel Clayton, share Johnson’s story on building an world-famous international brand from the ground up.
Interactive events add depth and excitement
TaiSPO opens a full menu of exciting, informative activities. Start by checking out the Innovation's Stage of Excellence & Innovative Design Awards in the Sports Technology Display Area that is packed with Innovative Design Award winners. But get set to experience the green shift since these products are embedded with “smart green” principles that include the latest IT that embraces sustainability and user-friendliness.
That’s where you can check out Strength Master, for example, a nifty treadmill that combines three very smart innovations. 1) It smoothly gets the workout started; 2) It offers a safely pause when not in use, and, 3) It counts every step and tracks the users’ progress via its built-in “Step Program.”
Meanwhile Joy Ride Tech. unveils its latest jet ski, Electric Surf-Jet, a creation that reflects its devotion to protecting the earth. This jet ski also serves as a surfboard, powered by Li-ion battery Brushless DC Motor, and is almost emission- and noise- free.
The focus of product selection shifting from commercial use, heavy duty equipment to home use and space efficient exercisers also implies a home fitness trend is that is taking hold thanks to a growing number of health conscious consumers.
Shake Weight, dumbbells introduced by DYACO, is an innovative product that is four to seven times efficient in terms of calories burning and is easy to use for everyone as it requires much less strength. The popular product has sold like hot cakes with more than 5 million units already exported.
TaiSPO spotlights Diving & Water Sports and Sportswear Zones
One of Taiwan’s outstanding achievements has been in the field of textile manufacturing that was so evident at the FIFA World Cup 2010. That’s where nine of 32 participating teams wore uniforms woven from a special type of made in Taiwan fabric rendered from recycled PET bottles. These teams included the USA, South Korea, Brazil and Portugal.
Taiwan ranks as the world’s number one manufacturer of wetsuits and fishing gear such as trolling reels and fly reels, so it has a lot to offer the global sporting goods market besides just fitness equipment.
Mirroring Taiwan’s core competence in functional fabrics and diving and water sports goods, TaiSPO also includes the Diving & Water Sports Zone and The Sportswear & Accessories Zone which offers flash previews the next year’s Taiwan International Diving and Water Sports Show (DiWaS) and Taipei International Sports Textile & Accessory Expo (TextPort ) which are being held in conjunction with TaiSPO 2012.
Get ready for a record-size show packed with prospects
With record scale and participation from foreign exhibitors, TaiSPO has again consolidated its lead in the global sporting goods trade shows, especially for fitness equipment.
TaiSPO has also gained world-wide trade attention by attracting international brands such as Nautilus (US), Aqua Lung (US), Sun and Sand Sports (UAE), The Forzani Group (Canada), Centauro Sports (Brazil), Hiroun (Japan), CJ O Shopping (Korea) and world’s No. 1 fitness equipment supplier Icon & Health Fitness to visit and source at the show.
