During the pandemic, Hong Kong’s metal manufacturing industry expanded into the mainland market and identified opportunities through the TSF project. However, the large and highly competitive domestic market could not fully compensate for the loss of high-value overseas orders. With the pandemic now behind us and global manufacturing demand significantly increasing, Hong Kong’s metal manufacturing industry has decided to leverage its technological advantages to refocus on high-value overseas markets.

Germany stands out as a leader in the global high-value-added industry market, while Thailand has shown considerable potential in developing high-value-added industries in recent years. Both countries have demonstrated substantial demand in high-value markets such as automotive manufacturing, consumer electronics, and mechanical equipment, making them our top targets.

In response to these opportunities, The Hong Kong Metals Manufacturers Association is collaborating with the Hong Kong Productivity Council Limited to launch the TSF project. This initiative aims to utilize intelligent metal manufacturing technology to refocus on the high-value market in Germany and explore the emerging potential in Thailand.