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Global Fastener Forum 2026 年全球扣件產業論壇
2026 Global Fastener Forum
Driving the Future : The Next Decade of Taiwan’s Fastener Industry
As global supply chains are reshaped and smart manufacturing accelerates, the manufacturing
sector is entering a new phase of transformation. From automation and digitalized management to
global supply chain strategies, competitiveness is no longer defined by production capability
alone but by the ability to integrate technologies and foster cross-industry
collaboration.
As a key player in the global market, Taiwan’s fastener industry is built
on a strong foundation of precision and reliability. This platform brings together leading
experts and industry pioneers to explore emerging trends, exchange insights, and identify new
opportunities shaping the future of the fastener industry.
Highlights
Policy
Redefining Industry
Entry Barriers
Explore the structural shifts driven by CBAM, tariffs, and global trade policies. Policy is no longer a backdrop but a decisive force shaping order acquisition, pricing strategies, and global positioning.
Market
From Product Supply to Strategic Partnership
Buyer criteria worldwide are shifting rapidly. Beyond price, factors such as carbon emissions, regulatory compliance, lead times, and supply stability are becoming the keys to securing long-term partnerships.
Industry
From Manufacturing to Value Creation
Smart manufacturing, digitalization, and ESG are reshaping competitive models, enabling the fastener industry to move toward higher-value production and integrated solutions.
Speakers
Mr. Shou-Tao
Chen
President,
China Steel
Corporation (CSC)
Mr. Ed
Smith
President,
National Fastener Distributors
Association (NFDA)
Mr. Chanin
Khaochan
President,
Thai Subcontracting Promotion
Association (Thai Subcon)
Mr. Andrew
Lee
Managing Director,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) Taiwan
Ms. Kristy
Chi
Senior Industry Consultant,
Metal Industries Research&
Development Centre
Mr. Zephyr
Chang
Chairman,
SPEC Products Corp.
Mr. Alvin Lin
President,
National Aerospace
Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
Mr. Shou-Tao
Chen
President,
China Steel
Corporation (CSC)
Mr. Ed
Smith
President,
National Fastener Distributors
Association (NFDA)
Mr. Chanin
Khaochan
President,
Thai Subcontracting Promotion
Association (Thai Subcon)
Mr. Andrew
Lee
Managing Director,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) Taiwan
Ms. Kristy
Chi
Senior Industry Consultant,
Metal Industries Research&
Development Centre
Mr. Zephyr
Chang
Chairman,
SPEC Products Corp.
Mr. Alvin Lin
President,
National Aerospace
Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
Mr. Shou-Tao
Chen
President,
China Steel
Corporation (CSC)
Mr. Ed
Smith
President,
National Fastener Distributors
Association (NFDA)
Mr. Chanin
Khaochan
President,
Thai Subcontracting Promotion
Association (Thai Subcon)
Mr. Andrew
Lee
Managing Director,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) Taiwan
Ms. Kristy
Chi
Senior Industry Consultant,
Metal Industries Research&
Development Centre
Mr. Zephyr
Chang
Chairman,
SPEC Products Corp.
Mr. Alvin Lin
President,
National Aerospace
Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
Mr. Shou-Tao
Chen
President,
China Steel
Corporation (CSC)
Mr. Ed
Smith
President,
National Fastener Distributors
Association (NFDA)
Mr. Chanin
Khaochan
President,
Thai Subcontracting Promotion
Association (Thai Subcon)
Mr. Andrew
Lee
Managing Director,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) Taiwan
Ms. Kristy
Chi
Senior Industry Consultant,
Metal Industries Research&
Development Centre
Mr. Zephyr
Chang
Chairman,
SPEC Products Corp.
Mr. Alvin Lin
President,
National Aerospace
Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
Mr. Shou-Tao
Chen
President,
China Steel
Corporation (CSC)
Mr. Ed
Smith
President,
National Fastener Distributors
Association (NFDA)
Mr. Chanin
Khaochan
President,
Thai Subcontracting Promotion
Association (Thai Subcon)
Mr. Andrew
Lee
Managing Director,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
(PwC) Taiwan
Ms. Kristy
Chi
Senior Industry Consultant,
Metal Industries Research&
Development Centre
Mr. Zephyr
Chang
Chairman,
SPEC Products Corp.
Mr. Alvin Lin
President,
National Aerospace
Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
Conference Agenda
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09:00–09:30
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09:30-09:40
Opening Remarks
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09:40–10:10Keynote 1
Steel Trends and Industry Outlook for Fasteners
Mr. Shou-Tao Chen｜President, China Steel Corporation (CSC)
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10:10–10:40Keynote 2
North American Buyer Perspectives on Taiwan’s Fasteners: Opportunities and Challenges
Mr. Ed Smith｜President, National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA)
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10:40–10:50
Coffee Break
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10:50–11:20Keynote 3
Industrial Demand for Fasteners and Market Opportunities in Thailand
Mr. Chanin Khaochan｜President, Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association (Thai Subcon)
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11:20–11:50Keynote4
Green Transition Blueprint for Carbon Leakage Industries
Mr. Andrew Lee｜Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Taiwan
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11:50-13:30
Lunch Break
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13:30–14:00Keynote 5
Turning Tariffs into Opportunity: Strategies for Taiwan’s Fasteners in the U.S. and EU
Ms. Kristy Chi｜Senior Industry Consultant, Metal Industries Research&Development Centre
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14:00–14:30Keynote 6
Smart Upgrading and Enhancing Product Competitiveness in Taiwan’s Fastener Industry
Mr. Zephyr Chang｜Chairman, SPEC Products Corp.
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14:30-15:00Keynote 7
Fastener Applications and Sustainability Trends in the Aerospace Industry
Mr. Alvin Lin｜President, National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
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15:00-15:10
Coffee Break
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15:10–15:50Panel Discussion
Smart Manufacturing and AI Governance for Data Competitiveness in the Fastener Industry
Host Speaker: Ms. Charo Wu｜Lead Reporter, CommonWealth Magazine
Panel Speakers:
Ms. Kristy Chi｜Senior Industry Consultant, Metal Industries Research&Development Centre
Mr. Zephyr Chang｜Chairman, SPEC Products Corp.
Mr. Alvin Lin｜President, National Aerospace Fasteners Corporation (NAFCO)
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15:50–16:00Networking
