TaiSPO

Taipei International Sporting Goods Show

April 9-12, 2007

Where Great Sports Begin

Innovation in Fun, Excitement, and Health

Asia’s Leading Industry Showcase with a Global Focus

FEATURING:

Fitness Equipment
Golf Equipment
Fishing Gear
Camping Supplies
Water Sports Equipment
Racket Sports Equipment
Mountaineering Equipment
Table Games Equipment
Skiing & Skating Equipment
Martial Arts Products
Sportswear
Snowboards & Surfboards
Swimming & Diving Equipment
Cycling Accessories
Boxing Gear
Protective Gear
Sporting Balls
…AND MORE

Vigorous Growth, Healthy Prospects:

The health and fitness / sporting goods industry – second only to the defense industry in the use of advanced composite materials, and constantly incorporating new technologies and applications – continues to grow steadily as designs and materials match consumers’ sophistication. This is resulting in products that are safer, more efficient, useful, durable, environmentally friendly, and just plain fun – bringing rising prospects as the market continues to expand worldwide across new geographical regions and demographic segments.

Taiwan – The Industry’s Versatile Player:

Taiwan has long been a reliable, valuable, and valued producer of sporting goods, fitness products, and leisure equipment, exporting the vast bulk of its quality, well-designed output to such leading markets such as the US, Japan, and the UK. In some market segments, such as golf equipment, Taiwan is downright dominant, with a 70% market share. Here’s why:

• Superior product design

• Advanced materials

• Sophisticated manufacturing techniques, quality finishing

• Rapid delivery, flexible production quantity

• Merging applications with world-leading electronics industry

TaiSPO – Asia’s Winning Showcase:

How can you tap into this exciting growth market, projected to expand at 5% annually for the foreseeable future? TaiSPO offers a shortcut. While highlighting many of the ways in which Taiwan-based firms are contributing to increasing product sophistication with product awards and displays, TaiSPO has emerged as an international trading post and Asia’s leading multifaceted showcase on the strength of participation by major manufacturers, sales agents and distributors, and buyers including Decathlon S.A., ASICS Tiger, ITO-YOKADO, Nissen, Carrefour, Nike, WAL-MART Global Procurement, Adidas-Salomon International Sourcing, TESCO International Sourcing, and Costco India.

Charged with Innovation:

Taiwan’s recreation and sporting goods manufacturers are always finding ways to incorporate breakthrough materials and applications into products. Many of these top products are recognized with the TaiSPO Awards of Excellence. Catch the winners and finalists in a special Awards of Excellence display section at TaiSPO, before you see them marketed under someone else’s name!

Vigorous Growth – TaiSPO 2006 Maintains Record Pace:

TaiSPO continues to grow, not just quantitatively with a 7.6% rise in exhibitors, but as a vital showcase with significant and rising international participation. Broad participation from exhibitors and buyers representing top industry markets across diverse sectors keep TaiSPO leaping ahead to offer even better prospects.

Leading Platform of Information & Exchange:

TaiSPO is packed with special events and displays that make it the region’s top platform for first-hand market information and international exchange:

• Product Exhibitions – full line-up of award winning products

• New Product Releases – Focus on the hottest seeds

• Seminars & Speeches – insight from industry heavyweights and market gurus

• Awards of Excellence – recognition and encouragement for exciting innovations

• Legal Tips & Strategies – priceless expertise on compliance with environmental standards and approaches to product liability laws

Assemble Your Winning Team at TaiSPO:

A track record of global reach, international focus that merges technology and man’s pursuit of sport and fun and showcases jaw-dropping innovation and brilliant design, TaiSPO remains the class of its field. With a full line-up of innovative products of superior quality from Taiwan-based firms, plus a winning roster of displays, awards, seminars, speeches, procurement meetings, and even such added features as city tours and factory visits, it’s always an outstanding performer.

Whether it’s a can’t-miss product or a can-do partner you’re looking for, you’ll find just the right seeds to put your winning team together at TaiSPO.

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Organizer:

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
5 Hsin-yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei, 11011 Taiwan
Tel: 886-2-2725-5200 Fax: 886-2-2722-7324
E-mail: taispo@taitra.org.tw
www.TaipeiTradeShows.com.tw/Sports
www.taiwantrade.com.tw
www.taitra.org.tw

Co-organizers:

Taiwan Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
Taipei Sporting Goods Association

Sponsor:

Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC)

Venue:

Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall

Official Carriers：

CHINA AIRLINES www.china-airlines.com
EVA AIR www.evaair.com

＊ Children under 12 years of age are not admitted to the showground.

Pre-registered visitors may obtain a complimentary official directory and admission badges upon arrival at the showground.
* How to get to TWTC Exhibition Hall

* How to get to TWTC Exhibition Hall