The Kaohsiung Building Show was held grandly on September 8. Vice Mayor Lin towards a new form of net-zero construction.

• 2023-09-09

       The Kaohsiung Building Show was held grandly on September 8. This exhibition is entering its tenth edition this year, with more than 480 booths, and is the only professional building materials exhibition in southern Taiwan. This year's exhibition focuses on "environmental protection and energy-saving green building materials", "life aesthetic soft decoration" and the combination of "smart house system" and "communication equipment" and other highlights, from building decoration to interior decoration and spanning into the future smart building communication applications comprehensive exhibition Show the trend of building materials. It is full of visibility, and NewsWin Media also attens the show and send out the latest publications in this exhibition.       

       Kaohsiung City Deputy Mayor Lin also pointed out in his opening speech that Taiwan’s net-zero goal in 2050 is that new buildings must reach 100% net-zero buildings, and old buildings must also reach 85%. This is not only the future To achieve the goal, our construction industry must also propose new construction methods, and interior design must also be upgraded accordingly. This exhibition provides a matchmaking platform for manufacturers of building materials, architecture, and design, and together we move towards exploring a new form of net-zero architecture.

2023 Kaohsiung Building Show was held on September 8. Kaohsiung Vice Mayor Lin moved towards a new form of net-zero construction.

• 2023-09-09

       The Kaohsiung Building Show was held grandly on September 8. This exhibition is entering its tenth edition this year, with more than 480 booths, and is the only professional building materials exhibition in southern Taiwan. This year's exhibition focuses on "environmental protection and energy-saving green building materials", "life aesthetic soft decoration" and the combination of "smart house system" and "communication equipment" and other highlights, from building decoration to interior decoration and spanning into the future smart building communication applications comprehensive exhibition Show the trend of building materials. It is full of visibility, and NewsWin Media also attens the show and send out the latest publications in this exhibition.           Kaohsiung City Deputy Mayor Lin also pointed out in his opening speech that Taiwan’s net-zero goal in 2050 is that new buildings must reach 100% net-zero buildings, and old buildings must also reach 85%. This is not only the future To achieve the goal, our construction industry must also propose new construction methods, and interior design must also be upgraded accordingly. This exhibition provides a matchmaking platform for manufacturers of building materials, architecture, and design, and together we move towards exploring a new form of net-zero architecture.

Floortech Set to Gather Worldwide Industry Players to Meet Increasing Demand in Indonesia’s Flooring and Surface Markets

• 2023-09-06

       Jakarta, September 2023. Continuing from its successful debut last year, the second edition of International Flooring Technology (Floortech) Indonesia will be held from 20-23 September 2023 at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran. Featuring leading manufacturers and brands specializing in flooring applications, hundreds of exhibiting companies will showcase their latest innovative products to a wide-ranging audience from industrial, residential and commercial sectors.          Floortech Indonesia provides an exceptional platform for global exhibitors and prospective buyers who are eager to explore the abundant opportunities within the flooring and surface markets. It is an unmissable opportunity to discover cutting-edge products showcasing the latest innovations and technological advancements.        The upcoming Floortech Indonesia is set to surpass previous editions in terms of audience size, as it is a remarkable joint event in conjunction with the highly anticipated 10th edition of IFMAC & WOODMAC 2023.        The co-located events will feature an expanded line-up of exhibitors, providing a broader range of products and services for the larger crowd of visitors and potential buyers to explore. Moreover, it serves as a lucrative hub to delve into Indonesia's robust and untapped building and construction sectors.        Products on exhibit at the event include, among others, raw material processing such as varieties of woods, ceramics, stones, concretes, plastic composites, and others made for flooring applications.        As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia has a promising market outlook. According to Statista Global Consumer Survey (insert source date), revenue in the country's flooring market will reach USD0.69bn in 2022. The survey also forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.45% for 2022-2027 and a projected market volume of USD 1.42 bn by 2027.        Despite the disruptive impact of the global pandemic on various industries, Indonesia achieved an impressive milestone in the wall and floor tile market, recording USD 12.7 billion in 2021, as reported by Ken Research.        The upcoming Floortech Indonesia exhibition serves as a testament to Indonesia's commitment to showcasing the latest advancements in the sector, providing a platform for industry professionals to explore innovative products and technologies. With a focus on safety and well-being, this event aims to create a conducive environment for exhibitors and visitors to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the continued success of the building and construction industry in Indonesia.        The last edition of Floortech Indonesia successfully connected exhibitors with 11,225 professional visitors. Building on this success, an even larger turnout for the upcoming edition is anticipated, with a projected participation of 15.000 visitors. Floortech 2023 will facilitate fruitful connections, knowledge sharing, and business opportunities within the vibrant atmosphere of the JI Expo show floor.  

Breeze Tea Banquet

• 2023-08-18

       Taichung City Seaport Art Center has continued to promote tea culture and art performances for many years, and has been well received by the public. After last year's 2022 Tea Banquet "Tea Time. Tea Art" cross-domain tea banquet design tea space art After the joint exhibition, this year's "2023 Breeze Tea Banquet" tea culture and living art series exhibition activities will launch the "Tea Beauty and Color. Tea Fragrance Four Arts" tea art environment aesthetics exhibition.

TWMA held a corporate visit, YCM led the supply chain to make good use of knowledge management digital tools to promote the new generation of green transformation solutions

• 2023-08-07

 The Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA) held a visit to YCM Machinery on August 4, led by Joe Chang, the chairman of TWMA. Chang said that the association had already conducted a visit to YCM in 2016, and it has become more affirmed in recent years. Into the machine step by step, each stage is very solid to do things well, and in each stage that requires transformation, we can make changes in line with the trend, so that the company can continue to improve and occupy a leading position. Chang emphasized that the most important thing at present is digital transformation, including suppliers, production lines and operation management. Although the industrial attributes of YCM Machinery and woodworking machinery are not exactly the same, the business philosophy of the enterprise is the same. During the process, I will definitely give you some advice. Inspired, because this is the future trend, Chang not only thanked YCM Machinery for providing member manufacturers with many opportunities to learn and watch models, but also appreciated the background of general manager Chen in business, who brought the company into a leap forward after taking over. The Great Leap Forward, the sound and colorful operation and management can be regarded as a model for the machine tool industry.

IFMAC&WOODMAC 2023 – Driving further success for Indonesia's buoyant furniture manufacturing and woodworking industries

• 2023-07-18

       Across four days from 20 to 23 September 2023 at the Jakarta International Expo. Indonesia’s largest furniture manufacturing and woodworking trade show, The 10th edition of IFMAC & WOODMAC will offer exclusive business opportunities arising from the country’s strong industry performance. Supported by Deutsche Messe under its portfolio of Woodworking Shows Worldwide, and modelling LIGNA’s brand as the world’s largest woodworking and wood processing tools, equipment and machinery exhibition for the Southeast Asian market, IFMAC and WOODMAC 2023 will be a renewed stage for furniture industry players who are enthusiastic about Indonesia’s prospects in securing more market share in the global furniture industry.          Organised by PT Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur (WAKENI), IFMAC & WOODMAC bears an illustrious track record as Indonesia’s most successful trade show dedicated for the country’s lucrative furniture industry. Delivering an integrated one-stop solutions platform for the country’s and Southeast Asia’s furniture manufacturing and woodworking businesses to source for top quality production needs, the trade show boasts a wide internationality of exhibiting companies.   On-track success with strong exhibitor support        With more than 90% of booth spaces already sold, the presence of international companies alongside homegrown Indonesia companies provides an exciting show floor for trade visitors to discern through a wide exhibit options.  These offerings include machinery, adhesives, coatings, paints, fittings and tools, timber materials as well as their intermediary wood panels, processing, surface treatment solutions, decorative components, foam and upholstery and many other related parts required for furniture manufacturing.          Rini Keim, Director of WAKENI shared that, “local businesses and international market leaders coming together on one stage at IFMAC & WOODMAC highlights Indonesia’s flourishing position as the centre of the global furniture industry development. The trade show exemplifies the push for innovation and technology advancement that Indonesia has been investing strongly to ensure the furniture industry’s growth as a key economic driver for the country.”          IFMAC & WOODMAC this year will see 60% returning exhibitors such as PT Felder Group Indonesia,Eu Nian Precision Technolgy, Alpha Utama Mandiri, Maju Adil Sejahtera, Maris Dwijaya, Selaras Citra Mandiri, China National Forestry Machinery Association (CNFMA), Lunjiao Woodworking Machinery Association, PT Qualitech Indopiranti, PT Ekamant, Cabinet Vision South East Asia, Coral S.P.A, Plytec Oy, Kikukawa Enterprise, inc. , Wood-Mizer LLC , Global Timber, American Hardwood Export Council from Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Germany, Finland, Turkey, Italy, USA, Japan respectively and 40% first-time exhibiting companies from Thailand, Hong Kong, Slovenia, India and others. The good mix of well-know industry brand names and emerging suppliers will provide a wider offering of software applications aiding high-tech production processes, as well as newer range of adhesive, woodworking machinery and other in-demand solutions.   Valuable industry opportunities – premise for successful staging        Indonesia’s furniture manufacturing industries has continue to see positive growth as businesses regain its pre-pandemic operational and sales momentum. One area of growth has been in e-commerce sales of furniture, as more consumers turn to online shopping causing an increase in demand for affordable and high-quality furniture products that can be purchased online and delivered to homes in timely fashion. Many Indonesian furniture manufacturers have responded to this trend by expanding their online sales channels and investing in omnichannel marketing to augment their service delivery.   Another area of growth has been in sustainable and eco-friendly furniture production. The pandemic has increased awareness about environmental issues and led to a greater demand for eco-friendly products. Many Indonesian furniture manufacturers have adopted sustainable production practices, using eco-friendly materials, and promoting their products as environmentally friendly. Overall, the earlier challenges faced Indonesia's furniture manufacturing industry in terms of disrupted supply chains and slowdown in global demand, have also created new opportunities for growth and innovation.          According to Abdul Sobur , Chairman of the Presidium of the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industries Association (HIMKI), “Indonesia’s unique selling points as a global furniture market supplier are rooted in its natural resources, skilled labour, competitive pricing, cultural diversity, and sustainable production practices. Its abundant natural resources with a variety of woods that are highly sought after in the global furniture market for their durability, beauty, and unique characteristics.  With its skilled craftsmen, made-in-Indonesia’s furniture are sought-after for its precision and creative designs, on top of its high-quality and competitively-priced characteristics that can be better manufactured with the latest global technologies.”          Given the awareness on sustainable production, Indonesian furniture manufacturers have placed a strong emphasis on sustainable production practices, including the use of eco-friendly materials and responsible forest management. This has helped to differentiate Indonesia's furniture products in the global market and attract environmentally conscious consumers. Indonesia's furniture market has been growing rapidly, driven by increasing domestic demand and rising exports. Businesses will continue to evaluate the potential demand for their products in the Indonesian market, as well as the potential for exporting to other countries; some of these becoming the motivating reasons for industry players to exhibit at IFMAC & WOODMAC.          The Chairman of Indonesian Sawmill and Wood Working Association (ISWA), H.M Wiradadi Soeprayogo also said, "The Indonesian furniture industry has enormous growth potential, and we are committed to supporting its development through strategic partnerships and collaborations such as with WAKENI in organizing IFMAC WOODMAC. With the introduction of advanced technologies and innovative solutions from global companies, we can enhance the competitiveness of our local furniture businesses, while also creating new opportunities for investment, employment, and economic growth. With the technological injection, Indonesia's furniture manufacturing industry is capable of delivering high-quality, eco-friendly products that meet the evolving needs and preferences of consumers worldwide."          Collaboration with international furniture manufacturers, designers, and suppliers can help Indonesian furniture manufacturers to access new technologies, design trends, and distribution networks, which can support their growth and expansion. In order to facilitate meaningful business exchanges, IFMAC & WOODMAC 2023 will see over 200 exhibiting companies from 16 countries and hosting 12,000 visitors. The machinery-filled show floor will be augmented with several seminars led by industry associations sharing insights on market trends and latest technology developments. Visitor registration is open now to international trade buyers, corporate retail purchasers and everyone involved in the furniture trade. For more information on IFMAC and WOODMAC, kindly visit www.ifmac.net or email project@ifmac.net