The 5th Taiwan Int’l Senior Lifestyle and Health Care Show

June 20, 2011 TAIWAN HEALTH 2011 SenCARE 2011 TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two of Asia's most health-friendly events unfold at TWTC Hall 1 and Taiwan International Convention Center. The winning dual, the 2nd TAIWAN HEALTH trade show unfold alongside SenCARE (the 5th Taiwan Int'l Senior Lifestyle and Health Care Show). Both events are organized by TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) under Taiwan's Bureau of Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, with the help of Taiwan Medical and Biotech Industry Association (TMBIA) and both run from June 23rd to 26th.

New growth mirrors heightened health concerns  Booths at the TAIWAN HEALTH have increased 64% on last year. The dual show hosts 382 exhibitors using 720 booths, reflecting a fresh drive to offer more diverse care to all generations.

Key Buyers Beckon Record-breaking Business Prospects  TAITRA has invited key buyers from around the world to join this event. They include listed company from Israel ILEX Medical Ltd. with an annual turnover of US$ 250 million, which is the largest supplier in Israel (with a prime focus on external diagnostic equipment, reagents, blood bank testing, molecule biology, laboratory information systems and medical care for diabetes patients); Ropharma Group from Romania is a renowned pharmaceutical in East Europe with an annual turnover of US$ 110 million; AB Biosciences, Inc. from the United States has an annual turnover of US$ 100 million and plans to purchase laboratory equipment and sterilization equipment. More than 800 buyers from 50 countries, including China, Japan, India, USA, the United Kingdom, Thailand, South Korea and Germany have pre-registered online to visit and purchase at the show.

1-on-1 Procurement Match-making Meetings Maximize Export Sales To assist local companies in expanding business around the world and to increase business opportunities with overseas companies, TAITRA has invited 40 buyers from countries such as the United States, Germany, Japan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Poland and Bulgaria to join the one-on-one procurement match-making meetings with domestic exhibitors during Taiwan Health. Major items for purchase include wheelchairs, surgery equipment, hospital beds and diagnostic instruments. These match-making meetings will benefit both exhibitors and buyers and also promise to help Taiwan's medical care industry become even more vibrant.

Specialists trace trends at seminars & panel discussions  Attendees at these events can choose from among 10 seminars and panel discussions to join. They cover a broad range of feature topics where specialists and exhibitors offer trade insiders and address the latest industry knowledge of Health caring and medical equipment. Join up for such seminars, as TAIWAN HEALTH's International Marketing of Medical Equipment, Seminar on Market Demand and Product Development Trend of Medical Equipment and Assistive Device, The Forum on Service Innovation of Health Care & Medical Treatment Industry; and SenCARE's International Medical Care Product Development and Application Conference, Senior Care Extend to Longevity Health Care Industry Seminar, and Assistive Devices for the Elderly with Infections Diseases.

Taiwan Medical Industry Going Global! The 2nd TAIWAN HEALTH has beefed up show scale with a substantial growth in the number of its exhibitors and booths. Pre-registered overseas visitors far exceed last year's count. TAIWAN HEALTH is highly valued by the global big names as one of the best product launch platforms. This year, the famous wheelchair manufacturer, Comfort Orthopedic, is presenting its latest product-Hero 5, an innovative stand-up wheelchair. Its cutting-edge new product blends hi tech with the customers' actual need, which breaks the traditional design while being user-friendly. Apex Medical is also launching its new Respiratory Therapy Devices- iCH AUTO. Its improved function and modern design is expected to grab the limelight at the show. Meanwhile, a series of Chang Gung Medical Technology's surgical beds, emergency beds and hospital ward related products are also at the menu of this year's show. Spirit Medical displays its latest medical device such as otoscopes, stethoscopes, and sphygmometers. Sanction Industry, with its famed R&D, manufacturing, and international marketing, showcases its mobility aids for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation such as manual/electric wheelchairs, sports chairs, and other kinds of special wheelchairs at its booth.

Solutions for Seniors! Taiwan has entered an era of "Aging" which has spurred the mushrooming of senior-related industries dedicated to responding to the extensive needs of the society. SenCARE joins them all by embracing all the products for healthier and happier living. These endeavors include:

●The Assistive Devices Specialist – TFK Home Care Device Rental Co., Ltd offers a variety of mobility devices and convenient rental services for senior citizens to live their lives more smoothly and conveniently.

●Babybot by Genmart Tech. Co. an integrated telemedicine health care system has won positive feedback on tracking health conditions and its Babybot is viewed as being the most helpful homecare system.

●Wellcare Health Care Supply is the largest and most popular professional medical supplies chain store. Its products are strictly monitored for quality and the company offers in-store professional nurses for your assistance.

Meanwhile, "saving face" is given new meaning by Taipei Chang Hung Clinic, the professional treatment services provide ways to help people stay and look young. And Cheng Sheng Special Elevators Co, Ltd has focused on a variety of designs of stairway wheelchair lifts and wheelchair lift platform ladders to provide seniors easier mobility.

Daily features for health and happiness!

●More than 36 stage activities to enhance business exchange.

●All visitors have the chance to win a China Airlines Taipei-Hong Kong return business class flight and an Eva Airlines Taipei-Asia return economy class flight.

●Buyers are welcome to relax with free coffee, tea and snacks at the Buyer's Lounge.

●Taiwan Health and SenCARE both run June 23-25 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. to June 26 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SenCARE offers free of entrance, while Taiwan Health asks for relevant business cards for entrance access from June 23 to June 24, and is open free to the public from June 25 to June 26. Here's a chance to focus on health while joining the fun and winning the prizes at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 from June 23 to 26! For more details, please click: www.taihealth.com; www.SenCARE.com.tw