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TFTA celebrates 20 years
2009 Members Conference & chairman handover ceremony
From original article by Eric Liu, Shu-Fen Mao, Fastener World Inc
Photography Eric Liu
2009 was a really signifi cant year for the Taiwan
Fastener Traders’ Association. Twenty years ago it was
established as an unregistered alliance. Subsequently,
through the sustained efforts of seven chairmen and
directors, it won approval from Taiwan’s Ministry of
Interior. Throughout it has worked diligently to represent
the Taiwanese fastener trading sector.
According to the TFTA the attendance of members at this special and committing that she would devote herself to working for all
event was good with an estimated 350 attendees on the day, members. She added that, when she entered the fastener industry
generating an extremely boisterous atmosphere. 23 years ago, she had recognised it as a “male dominated” industry.
Mr. James Su, the fi rst chairman of TFTA represented the However, gender is not a problem in the fastener industry for her.
association to give a speech on the 20th anniversary. He not only The attitudes of “be professional, be responsible, keep learning,
explained the origin and the meaning of the TFTA symbol, but respect others, and be happy to communicate” are key principles.
also briefl y explained the objective of the Taiwan Fastener Trading In addition, Ms. Huang introduced the policies of TFTA and said
Companies Alliance (now TFTA) and the development process since she would try her best to carry out the mission of TFTA during
its establishment. Other than recognising the hardworking efforts her term in offi ce. This includes boosting harmony within the
and performance of successive chairmen and directors, Mr. Su also industry, preventing adverse competition, and striving for business
expected the fi rst chairwoman, Ms. Tammy Huang, would bring opportunities together. She would also lead TFTA towards “specialty
another good start to TFTA. In the conference, Mr. Joe Chen, chairman upgrade, continuous learning, and communication reinforcement.”
of TIFI, one of the three largest fastener associations in Taiwan, also The four goals were set as follows:
came to the event to present his regards.
The entire “2009 TFTA Members Conference” began with a Golf To establish CIS for TFTA
Outing on 17th December, followed by the main conference business Corporate Identity System(CIS) is an external system for certain
on 18th December. A “Mini Expo for Fastener Testing Instrument & industries or organisations. The establishment of this system can be
Laboratories” followed close on the opening ceremony. The most helpful for TFTA to internationalise, increase recognition, and recruit
innovative design was to set a billboard for 20th anniversary next more members. This is the fi rst and foremost goal for Ms. Huang.
to the registration desk, which allowed the guests to experience a
courteous welcome as they walked on the “red carpet” to receive Improve website functions of TFTA
the unanimous recognition of all the attendees. It is expected that the TFTA website will provide the latest
industrial news. Also, the combination of TFTA CIS and the TFTA
website will help to increase the global recognition of TFTA. The
TFTA website will directly link to all websites of member companies,
which will be very convenient for worldwide buyers to acquire
news from member companies. Huang expects to see the website
completed prior to April 2010.
Regularly hold training programs & partnership
activities
Specialists in the industry will be invited to give related seminars
on “Corporate Business Management”.
Utilise GFP to its fullest
With the help of the “Global Fastener Platform” co-founded
by TFTA, EFDA, and NFDA, members are able to develop business
opportunities. TFTA will also help promote the applications of
international membership and gatherings with other associations.
First female leader takes over The next scheduled event will be the Spring gathering on 24th
Miss Tammy Huang offi cially became TFTA chairwoman on February, with other 2010 events to include an overseas visit in June,
receiving the seal of offi ce from former TFTA chairman David Horng, technology seminar or charity activities in September and the Annual
and as witnessed by the fi rst president, James Su. She is the fi rst Members Meeting in December. Large membership activities will be
TFTA “chairwoman” in its twenty-year history so this was not only held in north and central Taiwan in the following two years - TFTA
an inheritance of the offi ce but also a milestone. Ms. Huang then will announce the related information. Ms. Huang appealed to all
addressed the members at the end of the event, expressing her members to support these events and hoped to see everyone at the
thanks for the support of all members, directors, and supervisors, TFTA Spring gathering.
Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 61 January 2010
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