By Mark Phillips
Taiwan’s annual 4-in-1 mega automotive and motorcycle show kicked off Wednesday here in two separate locations in the city.
The combined shows – Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (AMPA), Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei), Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) and the Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show – are taking place at the Nangang Exhibition Center and the Taipei World Trade Center.
Francis Kuo-Hsin Liang, chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), organizer of the shows, addressed attendees of the opening ceremony Wednesday morning, saying that the success of the show has led organizers to expand to nearby exhibition halls to accommodate vendors.
AMPA and AutoTronics Taipei alone have a combined 1,131 exhibitors with 3,188 booths. AMPA is in its 32nd year. Buyers from many countries attend, including the United States, Canada, Israel, China, Malaysia, Mexico, Turkey and Poland. In addition, several South American buyers are in attendance.
Fu-Hsiong Cheng, vice chairman of Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association (TEEMA), a show partner, said, “It is evident that global car electronics output value will experience continuous growth, which is why Taiwan’s auto parts manufacturers must pay serious attention and adjust their long term development plans accordingly.”
“The steady growth of the American economy will also indirectly drive increased domestic demand for auto parts and components,” he said.
In addition, show organizers announced a number of innovation awards. The awards have been bestowed for 10 years. The recipients are:
Accessories
Gold Award
Zonesking Technology
Palm-size multifunction jump starter power bank
Silver Award
Aqualux/Daigin Chemical Co.
Environmentally friendly surface decoration technology for automotive parts
Wintec Co.
MR-200 professional motorcycle FM transceiver
Bronze Award
MtTek Co.
Automatic angularly adjusting vortex
HaiHao Technology Co.
Cam-wiper helmet; combination camcorder/wiper device
Jing Jyun Industry Co.
High-power LED car lights and warning lights with remote control
Auto Parts
Gold Award
Depo Auto Parts
Auto lamp APP control system
Silver Award
ADI Optics Co.
Electric-motorcycle-S2 H/L beam LED module
Nankang Rubber Tire Corp.
AS-2+ tire, specialized for driving in rain
Bronze Award
Giant Protech Co.
Forged wheel rim
Hwang Cherng Bin Specialty Tools Inc.
Hydraulic Macpherson spring dumper compressor
Activa Health Tech Co.
E-compressor
Electronics end products
Gold Award
Taiwan Golden Bee Co.
TGB 1000cc ATV
Silver Award
Mobiletron Electronics
Advanced intelligent TPMS
Cub Elecparts
1:16 multi-programmer for TPMS
Bronze Award
Adiva Co.
ADIVA AD3 300cc
Passion Mobility
U-Kart, electric-powered utility cart
Medical Intubation Technology Co.
X1000 industrial videoscope
Electronic parts
Gold Award
Chimei Motor Electronics Co.
Front blind spot detection (FBSD) bumper
Silver
E-Lead Electronic
Smart heads-up display 2 (SmartHUD2)
ATBS Technology Co.
Smart OBD2 HUD TPMS
Bronze Award
BETA Technology
Include IC driver LED
Zealio Electronics Co.
Wireless stick-and-go warning device with light
G.SOL Technology
Smart magic mirror GPS navigation with rear mirror
The shows continue through Saturday.
