Taiwan Machine Tool Industry Eyes Vietnam’s Manufacturing Upgrade Opportunities at MTA Vietnam 2026

The 22nd MTA Vietnam 2026 was held from July 1 to 4 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. As one of Vietnam’s most representative professional exhibitions for machine tools and metalworking equipment, the event once again brought together manufacturing capabilities from around the world, serving as an important platform for exchange in Southeast Asia’s metalworking and smart manufacturing industries.

This year’s exhibition featured 453 exhibitors from 18 countries and attracted 13,324 professional visitors. Taiwan, Japan, Germany, Italy, and China presented national pavilions. The total exhibition area remained the same as last year at 13,200 square meters, while both the number of exhibitors and visitors recorded slight growth. This indicates that demand for manufacturing upgrades in Vietnam continues to build momentum, making the market a promising location for long-term engagement by global supply chains.

The Taiwan Pavilion, organized by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA), featured a comprehensive lineup of Taiwanese exhibitors, including GOODWAY, AWEA, TBI MOTION, ECHAINTOOL, iSHAN, Rich Sou, ECHAINTOOL, GEMtool/NKO, Chuan-Ta, DHF, Rong Fu, MAGNETAR, E-Chain, and Yun Lien, among others, for a total of 16 companies. Including the TMBA service booth, the pavilion covered 252 square meters and showcased Taiwan’s industrial capabilities, ranging from complete machine tools to key components.

Figure 1. TMBA Taiwan Pavilion

The exhibits highlighted the diversity of Taiwan’s machine tool industry, including vertical five-axis machining centers, CNC lathes, turn-mill machines, and related processing equipment, as well as ball screws, linear guideways, milling heads, cutting tools, industrial brushes, lubrication systems, and other components and accessories. From high-end machining to peripheral support, the Taiwan Pavilion presented a complete set of solutions capable of meeting the needs of manufacturing sites.

During the exhibition, visitor traffic at the Taiwan Pavilion was strong, and most exhibitors reported results that exceeded expectations. First-time exhibitors also expressed satisfaction with their participation. Many visitors and professional buyers actively visited the booths to inquire about equipment applications, component supply, and potential cooperation opportunities, further strengthening the connection between Taiwanese companies and the Vietnamese market.

In addition to the products themselves, the visual presentation of the Taiwan Pavilion also became a memorable feature of the exhibition. Continuing the bright main color used in the previous edition, the pavilion design received positive feedback from exhibitors, who noted that the distinctive visual identity helped enhance the recognition of the Taiwan Pavilion and enabled visitors to locate Taiwanese exhibitors more quickly within the large exhibition venue.

On the morning of the opening day, Han Kuo-yao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City; Chang Yi-feng, First Secretary of the Economic Division; Chang Yu-ching, Third Secretary of the Economic Division; and Yu Wen-ling, Director of the Taiwan Trade Center, Ho Chi Minh City, visited the Taiwan Pavilion accompanied by TMBA representatives. During the visit, they met with Taiwanese exhibitors, learned about their participation, and expressed their support.

Figure 2. Han Kuo-yao, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City (second from right); Chang Yi-feng, First Secretary of the Economic Division (second from left); and Yu Wen-ling, Director of the Taiwan Trade Center, Ho Chi Minh City (first from left), visit the TMBA Taiwan Pavilion.