Recent Taiwan Excellence Showcase in Houston a Major Success

HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Displaying the latest in cutting-edge technology, the recently completed Taiwan Excellence Showcase in the nation's fifth-largest market displayed Taiwan's latest state-of-the-art advances in consumer electronics, fitness and security industry products.

Presented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) & Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, the Taiwan Excellence Showcase held September 25-29 at the Memorial City Mall in Houston, Texas, received an enthusiastic response from attendees. Featuring dignitaries such as Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels, U.S. Olympian Kevin Tan and former Houston city council member Jarvis Johnson, the Taiwan Excellence Showcase offered residents of the 6-million plus Houston metropolitan market a glimpse of the latest cutting-edge technology offered by Taiwan. Attendees received a daily host of exciting giveaways, including the Acer Switch 10 laptop and the Acer Iconia One 7 tablet.

Covered by domestic, international and local media, the Taiwan Excellence Showcase also attracted a number of VIP attendees, including John Gibbs, Representative for Councilmember Jerry Davis; Louis M. Huang, Director General Taipei Economic Cultural Office in Houston; Gwendolyn Tillotson, Deputy Director of Economic Development; and Richard Nguyen, City Council Member.

Taiwan consumer electronics boast cutting-edge design and unique functionality. Highlighting the extravaganza were the following brands, each of which have received the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Award for their top-notch research and development, quality and design and marketing with each representing Taiwan's technological innovation:

• APEX iCH Auto Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (2012 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award)
• HTC One (2014 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award)
• Karma Medical VIP515 (2014 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award)
• Microlife Smart LED Portable Project and Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
• Ming Cycle STRIDA Folding Bike (2013 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award)
• Optoma Smart LED Portable Projector (2014 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award)
• Vivitek (Brand of Delta Electronics) Interactive Ultra-Short Throw Projector (2014 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award)

The Taiwan Excellence Showcase at the Memorial City Mall in Houston, Texas, was facilitated by the S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group. For more information, please contact Hammad Agha of the S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group at [email protected].  

About Taiwan Excellence
The Taiwan Excellence Awards is an award that is presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to encourage Taiwan industries to upgrade and incorporate innovation into their products. The Taiwan Excellence Awards Selection is based on four different criteria: research and development; design; quality; and marketing. Each product must score evenly well in each category in order to be selected. An esteemed international panel of judges determine finalists following several evaluations.

About The S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group
The S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group provides the absolute pinnacle in experiential marketing, media needs and lifestyle marketing services. The S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group believes that every brand embodies a specific lifestyle and works to inspire each and every brand it represents in order to affect and retain the consumer.

SOURCE Taiwan Excellence