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The sports market is booming worldwide. In recent years, Taiwan’s sports and leisure supply chain and fitness center sector have been consistently on the rise. With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the offing, Taiwan’s sports and leisure industry is set to reap positive benefits. According to the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, the output of the sporting goods manufacturing industry displayed double-digit growth of 17.26% from January to February 2019. Notably, at the recent 2018 World Cup, 32 countries used sports equipment from Taiwan. In 2019, Taiwan’s bicycle exports approached the NT$10 billion dollar mark, a new milestone in the sports and leisure industry.

In 2018, Taiwan achieved a total of US$1.94 billion in sporting goods exports, with an annual growth rate of 6.73%. Taiwan’s top three markets are the United States (43.84%), China (11.03%), and Japan (7.21%).
“In 2017, global fitness center memberships reached 174 million, and fitness centers generated revenues of US$87.2 billion worldwide. Total memberships are expected to reach 230 million by 2030.”
- International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
Made-in-Taiwan Jerseys and Football Cleats Dominate the World Cup
Major international events such as the Olympics and the World Cup and many star athletes use sports equipment that is Made in Taiwan. According to a report by CommonWealth Magazine, Taiwanese companies are the exclusive providers of a wide array of sports equipment, including badminton rackets, bicycles, soccer balls, athletic shoes and protective gear, generating revenues of nearly NT$500 billion.
Taiwan’s World-renowned Bicycle Industry Exports Hit the NT$10 billion Mark
In 2018, the total exports of Taiwan’s bicycle industry reached US$3.23 billion, an increase of 14.7%. From January to September 2019, total exports reached US$2.64 billion, an increase of 11% compared to the same period of the previous year. The main source of growth was high-value electric bicycles. Taiwan exported 234,000 e-bikes during this period, an annual growth rate of 111%. Total export revenues reached US$312 million, close to the NT$10 billion mark, an annual growth rate of 103%.

Europe and North America are the main markets for both e-bikes and conventional bicycles, with the European Union accounting for 50% of total exports, followed by the United States, accounting for 30%.
Global Sports and Leisure Industry Trends
The Global Sports Craze
According to the international survey agency Plunkett Research, total global annual revenues in the sports and leisure related industries is now US$1.5 trillion. The global sports and leisure industry has grown by 5.7% annually since 2005. At this rate, driven by the Tokyo Olympics boom, total revenues of the global sports and leisure industry has a chance of hitting the US$2 trillion mark by 2020.
Four Major Sports Technology Trends
  • Quantitative Data

    Wearable devices such as smart watches and smart bracelets can now provide useful information and statistics, by analyzing data collected from built-in accelerometers, gyroscopes and other sensors.

  • Virtual/Physical Integration

    Virtual/physical integration technology enhances athletic experiences, such accessing online road maps for real-world running, or experiencing 3D rides as an avatar on a bicycle cycling alongside other athletes from around the world.

  • Home Fitness

    Home fitness is one of the latest trends in sports. Consumers can purchase sports and fitness commodities online and have them delivered to their homes to enjoy workouts, rain or shine.

  • Gamification and Virtual Social Networking

    Excellent coaches, interactive screens, elastic cushioned mats and walls made of pressure-sensitive materials, LED lights, and sound effects are just some of the latest innovations in this field. Heartbeat and training data can be recorded throughout workout sessions, and game modes with sound and light effects make highly repetitive exercise movements interesting and motivational.

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Each set of the SMART BOX series contains 1 activity book and 1 manipulative toy. The most distinguish feature of the series is its 3-level learning-by-playing design: an introduction story, self-challenging tasks, and family table games. With years of experience in developing learning materials and educational toys, we are able to exceed ordinary toy manufacturers by providing children more beneficial learning experience while playing. To cope with the new digital era, we skipped traditional marking channels. SMART BOX went viral in one week because of experiential marketing: free samples for fans to share on FB pages, toy review videos by kids, and an exclusive webpage to elaborate product features. Such online and offline marketing strategy led to a success when launching this new product at TIBE 2017. SMART BOX was not only a big hit at TIBE, it was later introduced to Japan by Gakken, the largest educational publisher. SMART BOX is now also available in the States and Thailand.
Okuma Epixor XT spinning reels feature C40x carbon Torsion Control Armor construction reduce twist and torque and keeps the internal parts in perfect alignment, C40x is substantially stronger composite than standard graphite materials, lighter and more durable. - TCA: C40x carbon Torsion Control Armor reduces twisting - Multi-disc, Japanese oiled felt drag washers - 7BB+1RB stainless steel bearings - Quick-Set ant-reverse bearing - Precision machine cut brass pinion gear - Slow oscillation system for improved line lay - Corrosion resistant graphite body and rotor - CFR: Cyclonic Flow Rotor technology - Rigid metal handle design for strength - Machined aluminum, 2-tone anodized spool with LCS lip - Heavy duty solid aluminum bail wire - RESII: Computer balanced Rotor Equalizing System
The brand new GF63 debuts with its 15.6 ultra slim footprint and thin bezel with measuring less than 2kg in weight. Continuing MSI's gaming DNA and powerful performance, the GF63 carries up to 8th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor and GeForce GTX 1050Ti graphics, while lasting over 7 hours in battery life. The GF63 provides gamers a new choice of portable gaming firepower! Gamers can enjoy more immersive gameplay in an even more compact chassis. Nahimic3 with exclusive Audio Boost enhance in-game 3D surround sound and make finite control over your music, movies, and conference calls.<br /> Featuring its performance is the brushed aluminum cover decorated by the signature red dragon shield and a unique asymmetric dual-pattern underneath. The new aesthetic retains low profile while still flow the gaming blood. With optimization brought by the new MSI Dragon Center 2.0, the GF63 elevates the gaming experience. Thin, light, yet powerful, GF63 makes “portable gaming” more accessible than ever!
Verde G690 non-motorized treadmill, certified by UL and CE, is the industry’s first treadmill that is capable of harnessing up to 75% of human energy and converting it to utility grade electricity instantly with simply plugging in into a standard wall outlet. Each G690 can be considered as small power plant. With its supremely low friction and flat-slat belt allow users to walk, run, sprint, and sled pushing. Unlike traditional motorized treadmills consume about 1,000 watts/hour electricity, Verde G690 not only requires no power but also generate up to 200 watts/hour energy. Obviously, the total saving for electricity is 1,200 watts/hour. Through SA WELL+ cloud system, enhances the benefits of G690. It includes energy production tracking, asset management, and a user app to track individual workouts and lifetime watts produced. With these data, the club can reward the members based on how much energy they generate and reduce their monthly membership fees. A NEW BUSINESS MODEL!
1.BUILD YOUR HEALTH CYCLE R01 creates an exercise mode that takes the user's motivation as the main axis. With exclusive power supply system provided, its Personal e-Coach not only feedbacks the resistance changes to the users during workout, but also offers an endless energy cycle which is also your health cycle. 2.COMPREHENSIVE WOKOUT R01 enables the users to have 80% of the muscle masses worked effectively but also increases the physical synchronization and the body coordination after moving with a full range of motion. 3.EXCLUSIVE RESISTANCE SYSTEM R01 can directly adjust the resistance changes to meet the torque accuracy within ±3% with the difo patented system integrated. Also, it can greatly improve the response time of the resistance changes which is one thousandth of the traditional magnetic brake offers. 4.SIMULATE THE EXPERIENCE ON THE REAL WATERWAY R01 creates a rowing experience with more realistic and smooth feelings by means of the ultra-smooth belt driving system which enables you to feel like rowing outdoors. 5.BURN FAT EFFICIENTLY With full body of muscle masses worked simultaneously, rowing can burn up more than 600 calories per hour within a tolerable intensity. As compared to other single muscle group of fitness equipments, R01 won't cause sports injuries under the same intensity.
Supertex uses natural materials, health care, scientific and eco-technology to create new value for the products and launched their own brand in equestrian supplies. Besides displaying a full range products in the factory show room, Supertex also take part in equestrian trade show in Germany for international marketing and promotions. Different from the equestrian products on the market, most of them are not functional and featured. Supertex uses the moisture-absorbing and quick-drying knitted fabrics that have won the quality awards and the recycled fabric made from plastic bottles. The breeches are created with environmental protection, fashion, performance and features. By adding elastic material and designed by internationally renowned designers, it is the perfect engineering and creative presentation. It is not only environmentally friendly and innovative, but also provides customers with the best choices for fashionable clothing and equestrian sports.
The idea is inspired from Falcon designed for sleek apperance. Cooperated with the professor Mr. Lin from NTUST , Falcon designed for wide vision, ergonomic fitting and easy usage, which is most benefit for triathlon swimmer. The feature is anti-fog last longer with new tech. The front lens is absolutely plane optical lens with precision molding tech. The advanced injection tech make TPR gasket combined with lens and make no leakage. Product Patent: Taiwan Patent, M543096 European Patent, 003827203-0001 China Patent, ZL201730095018.9 Product certificate: ISO9001: 2015 TW99 / 15584 BS5883: 1996 HKGH02158233 Rooted in Taiwan 39 years, We, SAEKO, offer services for 88 customers at over 50 countries around the world and distributed at 15 countries. At Taiwan, we are also with high market share and brand recognition. We also are serving the international sports brand like: Speedo, FINIS, Mizuno, Disney, Vorgee and Intersports which is the Europe's largest sporting goods channel and so on.
It features lockable and easily-adjustable frame holders with soft pad for better protection. And it is foldable for saving space, besides; with its tilting platform function for tailgate access. Wheel support is able to adjust to fit most bike sizes, and with its quick releasing ratchet straps for easily fitting rims and tire sizes, in addition; it is compatible with 29’’ tires wheel base up to 119cm, including 10’’ tires children bike wheel base up to 102cm. As for tow ball system, it features quick releasing cam lever system with integrated lock for better safety and easily fits any ISO50mm tow ball. Optional loading ramp and fat bike kit accessories are available for tire width up to 4.6’’ and effortless bike installation.
Merida’s all-new MISSION CX is a Design & Innovation Award 2019 winner. It combines thoroughbred cyclocross racing genes with a long list of features that make it a sophisticated “all-round” bike. While this bike presents a UCI-certified frame for cyclocross race, MISSION CX can be also dressed up for day-to-day commuting with plenty of unique features as follows: Merida CF3 carbon frame with carbon dropouts: ‘Nano Matrix’ for extra impact resistance, Tapered head tube and 142x12 mm rear through axle provide stiffness and steering precision. ‘Smart Entry’ Internal cable routing, removable seat stay bridge and mudguard mounts. All MISSION CX features a full carbon tapered fork with a 12 mm bolt through axle. The bolt through improves stiffness for the axle, whilst the tapered carbon steerer increases vertical stiffness, providing very precise steering and enhanced confidence in corners.
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KMC has redefined the chain technology limit through innovating chain structure and has introduced an unrivalled the eBike series chain. KMC increased strength chain life to withstand the rigours of e-Bike systems. The eBike series chain has 20% upgraded strength to cope with extreme drivetrain energy transfer and to avoid premature chain elongation. KMC combines Triple-X Durability and Bushing with the highest Pin Power, X Bridge and Chamfering Design, Anti-rust coating, to provide the best chains with superior transmission efficiency (rigidity) and durability for e-bike driven. KMC develop a series of e-bike-compatible sprockets which perfectly adapt the eBike chains. The sprocket gear teeth and chain seat angles situate the chain roller for efficient motor system power transmission and enhanced chain life. KMC also offers a unique guarantee that KMC’s e101 chain paired with KMC’s 3mm sprockets can be over 10,000km mileage.
RCE Black Box is one and only battery monitoring device with bluetooth connectivity in the market. Using Bluetooth to send all the data to your mobile devices with one second refresh rate once your mobile devices has internet connection it will upload all the data history to the cloud. Black Box not only detects voltage, current and temperature, moreover it has some additional feature: anti-theft mode, static-current detection and cut-off mode. It can go with lead-acid battery or lithium iron battery. It is easy to be installed on the negative pole. There are many battery monitoring devices in the market however none of them has the ability to cut off the battery. When you switch the Black Box to anti-theft mode, all the on-board electronic works once start up the engine, will turn the Black Box to cut-off mode. When switch to cut-off mode it ensure the battery stays at the minimum electricity consumption. It can prevent the dead battery when park the vehicle for long period.
Clearly defined the "Quiet" as the starting point of the target market, creating a noise reduction environment, and can experience the tranquility and comfort of the car. Mute: Silicone is used as the button catalyst, which has no disturbing sound and resonance effect. Soft touch: designed for soft touch - long stroke, in line with human factors. Anti-sulfur erosion: Prevent oxidation of sulfides in volcanic areas and improve product resistance to sulfur. Environmental protection: meets the special requirements of RoHS / REACH / IATF 16949 to ensure that the product does not contain environmental pollution / affects human health harmful substances. Silver migration: Prevents silver migration from causing a short circuit.
The 65,000 DWT class semi-submersible deck cargo/heavy lift carrier is higher deadweight with more advance feature and complex specification compared to the “MV Blue Marlin” of the 56,500 DWT DCC of CSBC built. The special three tiers horizontally and three rows vertically of water ballast tanks are arranged with cargo deck area mainly, additional one gigantic forecastle deckhouse/compartment forward and two removable buoyancy towers abaft, consisting seventy six ballast tanks in total which determine the key performance of the vessel’s operations during loading/unloading and submerging/transit. Electric motors which help the carbon dioxide emission being reduced largely have been adopted. According to the sea trial results, the DCC has well demonstrated in all aspects to meet the requirement such as seakeeping, maneuvering, hydrodynamic performance etc. It shows that the DCC is second to none compared with other similar pier vessels and surely to be the pride of Taiwan excellence
The 65,000 DWT class semi-submersible deck cargo/heavy lift carrier is higher deadweight with more advance feature and complex specification compared to the “MV Blue Marlin” of the 56,500 DWT DCC of CSBC built. The special three tiers horizontally and three rows vertically of water ballast tanks are arranged with cargo deck area mainly, additional one gigantic forecastle deckhouse/compartment forward and two removable buoyancy towers abaft, consisting seventy six ballast tanks in total which determine the key performance of the vessel’s operations during loading/unloading and submerging/transit. Electric motors which help the carbon dioxide emission being reduced largely have been adopted. According to the sea trial results, the DCC has well demonstrated in all aspects to meet the requirement such as seakeeping, maneuvering, hydrodynamic performance etc. It shows that the DCC is second to none compared with other similar pier vessels and surely to be the pride of Taiwan excellence
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