Despite the widely publicized global financial crisis, with even the three major automakers in the U.S-GM, Ford and Chrysler-floundering and trying to acquire official bailouts, some OEM/ODMs (original equipment/design manufacturer) in Taiwan have effectively tapped into their most sought-after ski

Manufacturers of parts and accessories for the base metal industry in Taiwan have benefited from strong support from the domestic iron and steel industry, giving them easy access to high-grade materials needed for high-precision parts. The industry has grown over the decades to supply parts for a w

Chieng Ming Industries Co., Ltd. is one of Taiwan's most professional manufacturers of OEM (original equipment manufacturer) precision machined products. The ISO9001:2000-certified firm says it specializes in producing products through cold-forging, Swiss-turning machines and machining centers.

With over two decades of manufacturing experience, Yow Chern Co., Ltd., founded in 1989 in Kaohsiung County, southern Taiwan, has grown into one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of screws. The firm now supplies a wide variety of screw products, including bolts and nuts, common-use screws, wind

Jonathan Lucas, managing director of British lighting maker Elstead Lighting Ltd., has managed to turn the firm into Britain's leading home-lighting maker since taking over the family business in 1990 from father and uncle, who co-founded the workshop in 1965. Unlike his predecessors specializing i

Established in 1987, King Power Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. has been a master in metal forging and processing. With accumulated know-how and expertise, the firm has developed a wide range of products and is capable of manufacturing and processing (heat treatment) related parts for other companie

Over the past few years, the forged aluminum wheel sector has been growing rapidly in Taiwan, with a handful of serious players having geared up to take on the Big Leaguers. Industry observers are eagle-eyeing the moves made by Taiwan-based forged aluminum-wheel makers, who aim to crack the

After undergoing successful business expansion almost every year since its establishment in 1982, the ISO 9001-certified Chuen Jaang Precision Industry Co., Ltd., one of the most comprehensive and leading suppliers of precision turned parts in Taiwan, has grown into a world-class player, and yet it

The wheel is arguably the most important part of a vehicle. Safety, comfort, performance, and function are all qualities that wheels must meet. And with powered two-wheelers (PTWs, including both motorcycles and scooters), all terrain vehicles (ATVs), or utility vehicles (UTVs), style is another fa

Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd. was founded in 1984 to make sockets for professional users. Today, it supplies over 500 types of socket, all of which feature user-friendly designs. One recent case of the friendly design is a slip-free socket, which can easily loosen fasteners whose heads are 8

Established in 1976, the ISO 9001: 2000-approved Chung Wei‧Yong Xing Forging Press Industrial Co., Ltd. is one of the most experienced manufacturers of forged parts in Taiwan. With its comprehensive design, development, and manufacturing capability, the company supplies a wide range of product l

Established in 1947, the ISO 9001-approved Kun Teng Industry Co., Ltd. is now the largest bicycle hub and coaster-brake manufacturer in Taiwan with an "A-Class" quality control rating by the government. After gaining a very solid foothold in the bicycle industry, Kun Teng has been aggressively u

Nan Dee Precision Co., Ltd., a top-three lathed/machined parts maker in Taiwan, specializes in manufacturing various kinds of high-precision parts made of different metals. This ISO 9001: 2000 approved company claims that its leading edge and trend-setting techniques and know-how can effectivel

The use of pre-paid debit cards in Taiwan has gradually matured since their introduction to the island about seven years ago, and their popularity has accelerated with vigorous promotion by issuing banks following the outbreak of the cash- and credit-card crisis two years ago. Visa and MasterCar

It's obvious that the management and CEO S.C. Yu at Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd. believe that the socket tool business need not be all steely-hard serious-everybody's business cards are printed with the catchword "Happy Torque Torque." Those who are pun-savvy would know right away that somebody

A few years ago, a Mexican buyer returned three defective wrenches to Infar Industrial Co., Ltd., thinking, albeit mistakenly, that the Taiwanese hand-tool maker was responsible for the problem. Living up to its "lifetime guarantee" policy, Infar did not hesitate to deliver three brand-new tools as

Taipei, June 10, 2008 (CENS)--In conjunction with a price hike of steel material announced by upstream material suppliers, a group of local auto-parts makers will raise their prices by at least 5% in July or August. ChinaSteel Corp. of Taiwan, a major upstream steel supplier on the island, recen

It's obvious that the management and CEO S.C. Yu at Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd. believe that the socket tool business need not be all steely-hard serious-everybody's business cards are printed with the catchword "Happy Torque Torque." Those who are pun-savvy would know right away that somebody

Ding Fang Po, a relatively rural district in Changhwa County, central Taiwan, has been quietly manufacturing world-class plumbing and bathroom fixtures for over 40 years, a lifespan soundly maintained by a cluster of dedicated professionals. However, they are facing fierce competition from undercut

ARP Industries Co., Ltd., which globally markets its high-quality alloy wheels under its "Zito" own-brand, recently announced its latest product series, the Titan, which now are available with 17-, 18-, and 19-inch. According to ARP, all wheel models in the Titan series, are made of high-level a

Nearly 140 exhibitors from 10 countries displayed their latest products at the Hong Kong International Hardware and Home Improvement Fair 2007, held from October 28 through 31. The focal point at the 2007 event was the new DIY Zone, packed with a wide range of products such as handles, p

The seventh Taipei International Hardware & DIY Show was held from Oct. 18 to 20, 2007, reportedly drawing over 10,000 buyers from all over the world to check out the latest products showcased by 182 exhibitors based overseas and in Taiwan. Organized by Kaigo Co., Ltd., which represents German e

Lantech Industrial Co., established in 1986, is one of Taiwan's professional manufacturers of induction heating equipment. The company is capable of supplying a wide range of induction heating machines and electrical equipment for the metalworking industry. The company in 1995 began producing tr

Taipei, Feb. 13, 2008 (CENS)--To counter risks likely to be generated by possible raw-material price hikes, some auto-parts manufacturers in central Taiwan have been strengthening their management to upgrade competitiveness and flexibility. Chian Hsing Forging Industrial Co., Ltd., for example,

Taipei, Jan. 28, 2008 (CENS)--To tap the automotive component market, Chin Fong Machine Industrial Co., Ltd. recently announced that it would cooperate with the Japan-based Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. in the field of moderate hot-forging equipment. Chin Fong said the new machinery would star

The 25-year-old Good Tools Industrial Co., Ltd. is one of Taiwan's leading suppliers of pliers for professional users working at computer, jewellery, electronic-components, automotive, electric-device, and telecommunications-equipment shops as well as professional gardening workers and fishers.

Taipei, Jan. 16, 2008 (CENS)--The Taiwan-based Tsann Kuen Group, a supplier of household electronics, has won a big order for 3 million microwave ovens from Sharp, and is expected to score total shipment of 4.1 million units of the products for 2008, sharply increasing by 5 folds from 660,000 units

With shipment growth to the Chinese market slowing down and that to developed markets stagnating, Taiwanese exporters are discovering new avenues for export growth in emerging markets other than China. Taiwan's exports to the mainland Chinese/Hong Kong market grew 9.5% year-on-year to US$62.6 b

J.Y. Huang, chief executive officer (CEO) of Power & Hard Industry Co., Ltd., can never forget the rigorous training he received from the Japanese technicians around 30 years ago when apprenticing at a Japanese-run pliers-making factory in Taiwan. Fortunately the hardship had not been in vain as th

With a history of more than 25 years, William Tools Co., Ltd., located in Taichung Industrial Park in central Taiwan, is a seasoned manufacturer specializing in developing high-performance torque tools, including torque wrenches, ratchet handles, repair kits, and other torque equipment. Boasting