Furniture upholstery fabrics Established in 1989 in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan, Yison Interior Textiles Co., Ltd. is one of the few upholstery manufacturers keeping all of its manufacturing operations at home. Initially Yison turned out fabrics for domestic furniture makers and exported a smal

To cope with the continuing rise in the cost of materials such as iron, steel, and plastic, Taiwan’s manufacturers of office furniture are putting more effort into R & D with the aim of developing innovative, value-added, high-end, and eco-friendly products that comply with global trends and are ab

With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing OA furniture parts, Kuang Shin Enterprise Co., Ltd. has in recent years expanded its production lines to include children's furniture. Since entering the kid's furniture field, the company has been dedicated to R & D of high-end furniture items

Despite not always assuring worthwhile payoff especially when the investment is often prohibitive, R&D is virtually an essential buzzword for any entrepreneur in industry for merely talking about it seems to help companies to increase likelihood of sailing to their Blue Ocean through repeated trie

Once again the long-awaited results of a highly regarded design promoter—Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO)—have been announced in October. The 2009 Good Design Awards honors some of the brightest minds worldwide in the design profession. In 2009, the JIDPO received 2,952 applic

Established in 1987 as a manufacturer of metal office furniture parts, Kuang Shin Enterprise Co., Ltd. has in recent years expanded its production to include children’s furniture. Since entering the children’s furniture line, Kuang Shin has steadily upgraded its R & D. The company recently devel

Once again the long-awaited results of a highly regarded design promoter-Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization (JIDPO)-have been announced in October. The 2009 Good Design Awards honors some of the brightest minds worldwide in the design profession. In 2009, the JIDPO received 2,952 applic

The Big Sleep—the comfortable world of mattresses There’s never been a better time to rest easy in the bed department. Mattresses, in particular, are resurrected as the savior of this division. Customers want comfort, as they always have. But particularly, in a time of economic uncertainty, this

Only a year after its spin-off from its parent-the iF product, communication and material design competition-the iF Concept Award has picked up ample steam and interest in its second edition. The iF Concept Award 2009 attracted 3,221 entries submitted by designers from 39 nations, whose creations s

As Taiwan's furniture makers moved offshore in search of lower costs over the last 20 years, the local furniture industry has not only shrunk but also been left wanting for makers of traditional items as Shoji or folding screens, those convenient room dividers that are free-standing and often decor

As birth rates fall around the world, one would expect the children's furniture market to be in terminal decline. In fact it is thriving. Parents may be having fewer kids, but they seem to be spending just as much on the little darlings, driving the children furniture industry up, up and away. E

As one of Taiwan's leading furniture manufacturers, TCT Nanotech Co., Ltd. has spared no efforts improving manufacturing technology to turn out not only innovative, but also ergonomic, safe and healthy furniture products. Established in 1983, TCT was the first company to set up a large-scale fur

As living standards have improved, consumers everywhere have been demanding furniture with an ergonomic design. Taiwanese manufacturers have been adapting their operating strategies to this trend, and among the most aggressive of the lot is the TCT Furniture Industrial Corp, an affiliate of the TCT

The 2008 Taipei Int'l Furniture Show (TiFS 2008) attracted a record turnout during its Feb. 28 to March 2 run at the Taipei World Trade Center. A total of 299 domestic and international exhibitors (1,101 booths) displayed their products and services at the show, up 32% from the previous year. Or

The reality-forced exodus of Taiwan-based furniture manufacturers over the past decade or two has inevitably sapped the momentum and magnitude from the local sector, especially volume produced wooden furnishings that call for intensive labor input and low labor costs are required. On the other hand

It seems that all the talk and prodding by both official and business sectors in Taiwan to build more added-value into locally-made products-hence enhancing the overall competitiveness and appeal of made-in-Taiwan goods and image-by cultivating the island's design prowess is actually bearing fruit.

TCT Nanotec Co. is a professional manufacturer of ergonomics-oriented desks and chairs for both children and adults. Its products allow users to adjust and change positions properly to keep their spines in good shapes. "We're committed to providing our customers with healthy, safe, eco-friendly and

The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2006 took place from March 7-11, attracting more than 440 exhibitors from 17 nations that covered a combined exhibition space of 70, 000 square meters. The exhibitors came from Australia, Belgium, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, K

Established in 1994, New Ideal Furniture Co. is a dynamic manufacturer in Tianjin in northern mainland China that mainly produces stylish steel and glass furniture products, which have gained a good reputation in many countries around the world. The company boasts an integrated plant located in

In view of today's emphasis on environmental protection, manufacturers around the world have tried hard to source environmentally friendly raw materials to develop "green" products that can be recycled or reused. Some furniture manufacturers in Taiwan are quite interested in the fabrication of gree

Since its founding in 1984, Tay Huah Furniture Corp., one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of furniture, has been dedicated to designing desks and chairs focused on safety, user comfort, and multifunctional applications. Tay Huah is one of the few local manufacturers of computer and children de

The Taiwan pavilion at the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS) 2005 was this year once again dominated by glass-metal furniture products that impressed buyers with their innovative design, advanced functions, new materials, and sophisticated manufacturing technology. Sixty Taiwanese fu

Founded in 1994, New Ideal Furniture Co., Ltd. Specializes in producing steel-and-wood furniture and tempered glass. The company employs 460 people at its 30,000-square-foot factory. Among its many product lines, the firm supplies dining tables and chairs, children's chairs, office chairs and de

A firm emphasis on research and development work enabled Taiwanese exhibitors at the recent International Furniture Fair Tokyo (IFFT) 2004 to display numerous innovative products featuring new technologies, new materials, and new functions. They were aiming at Japanese niche markets, hoping to repl

Over the past few years, computer-desk suppliers in Taiwan have proven adept in upgrading from being pure contract manufacturers to being providers of self-designed products. The move is buoying the industry's once-bottom-scraping margins and helping it sidestep price-undercutting competitors.

Over the past few years, computer-desk suppliers in Taiwan have proven adept in upgrading from being pure contract manufacturers to being providers of self-designed products. The move is buoying the industry's once-bottom-scraping margins and helping it sidestep price-undercutting competitors.

A firm emphasis on research and development work enabled Taiwanese exhibitors at the recent International Furniture Fair Tokyo (IFFT) 2004 to display numerous innovative products featuring new technologies, new materials, and new functions. They were aiming at Japanese niche markets, hoping to repl

Occasional tables normally play a supporting role to major pieces of living-room furniture such as sofas, armchairs, and couches. Sometimes, though, occasional tables with innovative designs are able to take on a starring role as the visual center of the living room. These tables-tea tables, cof

Lamex International Co. Ltd. Is a subsidiary of the Lamex Group, which concentrates on the global export market. The Lamex Group was established in 1997, and is currently the largest supplier of office furniture in the region with an annual sales volume of over US$150 million. Close to the Hong Kon

With their share of the Japanese market being severely eroded by rivals in mainland China, Taiwanese furniture makers are struggling to hold their position by switching to higher-end products. This effort paid off in a favorable response from Japanese buyers at the recent International Furniture Fa