Keeping an eye on stylish design helps one maker to be competitive Taiwan’s furniture industry was also shaken by the global downturn in 2009, turning out only US$1.359 billion of furniture and related products, compared with US$1.680 billion posted in 2008, according to statistics from the Taiw

Industry showcases strengths at Automechankia The global auto-repair hand-tool industry has been undergoing a metamorphosis in recent years--one in which Taiwan is fast displacing Japanese players. Evidence of this trend was easy to find at the 2010 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's leadin

Evidence of this trend was easy to find at the 2010 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's leading global auto-parts, accessory, and repair equipment exhibition, held on September 14-19, 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany. Only a handful of Japanese names were among the exhibitors at Hall 9 of the show, wher

Founded in 1989, Ohla Plastics Co., Ltd. specializes in supplying plastic and metal furniture parts and accessories, including casters, tube plugs, inserts, caster bushes, track glides, knobs, garment rack components, washers, etc. Currently the company operates an integrated plant in Taichung,

While the global economy continues to recover, albeit upset by occasional blips as the Greek debt crisis, sectors as PCs, LCD TVs and consumer electronics are also returning to pre-meltdown levels. But one cannot generalize about the fate of most Taiwanese furniture and parts makers for different r

Founded in Changhua, central Taiwan, in 1975 to produce casters for furniture makers, Tung Tien Enterprise Co. is now one of Taiwan’s leading makers of casters and wheels for furniture products, luggage, medical equipment, and shopping carts, among others. “We offer an extensive range of casters

Since its foundation in 1981, Asmith Manufacturing Co. has been engaged in production and promotion of industrial hardware and accessories under its own brand of “Asmith” worldwide. The company started out its business by providing mold design and manufacturing services, and has thus accumulated

Metal furniture for the first time in 1993 surpassed wooden furniture in annual productivity and has since remained the largest sector of Taiwan's furniture industry. Compared to makers of wooden, rattan and bamboo, or plastic furniture, metal furniture makers perform much better in Taiwan due to s

Located in Changhua, central Taiwan, Mao Chi Enterprise Corp. has been dedicated to manufacture of high-caliber screws and fasteners for furniture-use casters, mainly OA chair casters. The firm supplies hundreds of kinds of screws and fasteners for furniture-use casters, which, made of cold-forg

Founded in 1973, Ruca Group has been dedicated to production of K/D furniture and furniture hardware and fittings, and is now one of the leading furniture hardware suppliers in the world. The firm offers a wide range of furniture and hardware items, including TV stands and stereo racks, OA table

Asmith Manufacturing Company, founded in 1981 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, has been engaged in production of industrial hardware and accessories and built overseas footholds with own-brand Asmith. Starting out by providing mold design and manufacturing services, the company has accumulate

Beginning in 1985, The Big 5 Show has been held in Dubai as the biggest event for buyers and suppliers of construction and related items in the Gulf. Fueled by the third-largest oil reserve worldwide, Dubai and the UAE sit atop one of the wealthiest economies globally, and has been diversify

The global meltdown hasn't spared Taiwan's metal OA furniture sector, now the most globally competitive sector in the island's overall furniture industry, as its export trade still shrank sharply in the first nine months of 2009, compared from a year earlier. Statistics from the Taiwan Customs

Joan Yuan Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1993, has been dedicated to developing and manufacturing quality casters for industrial, medical equipment, and furniture applications. The firm is very proud of its stringent quality control at every production process, from product design, mold/die de

Since its founding in 1998 in Taiwan's central country of Changhua, Ren Pan Enterprise Ltd. has been specialized in manufacturing plastic furniture parts for over 10 years. Following years of research and development, the company has achieved unparalleled comprehensiveness in its product line o

Established in 1978, Yel Mi Industrial Works is a professional manufacturer of casters that can be used in industrial carts, medical trolleys, and shopping carts, etc. The materials the company uses for turning out casters are mainly stainless steel, nylon, rubber, and plastics, such as PU, PE

Kuenyueh Industrial Co., Ltd., located in Taiwan's central county of Changhua, has been dedicated to production of furniture parts over the years. The company supplies a variety of furniture parts, including tube connectors, tube adaptors, caster sockets, special nuts, spring snaps, adjustable g

Leiming Industrial Co., Ltd., established in 1993, is one of Taiwan's specialized manufacturers of plastic parts and accessories and casters. The company uses 'LM' brand. Headquartered in Changhua County of central Taiwan, the company offers more than 200 kinds of products, mainly casters, woode

Asmith Manufacturing Co., founded in 1981 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, is a top-caliber supplier of industrial hardware and accessories that are exported under own brand of Asmith. Over the years, the company has accumulated ample knowledge about mold development and production, turning o

Established in 1972, King Henry Enterprises Co., Ltd. has been a prestigious manufacturer of furniture and related hardware items, including security and decorative door locks, cabinet handles and knobs, bathroom accessories an plumbing fitting, castors and wheels. The company turns out its furn

Hung Ching Co., Ltd., located in Changhua County, central Taiwan, has been engaged in manufacturing furniture fasteners as a specialized maker in the line. The company mainly applies steel or plastics to production of screws and washers for assembling desks, chairs and casters. At present, the c

Established in 1987, Jia Goang Industry Co., Ltd. is one of the leading office seating manufacturers in Taiwan, supplying computer chairs, conference chairs, stacking chairs, public-area chairs, and related components. With incessant efforts in upgrading manufacturing technology and management,

Mao Chi Enterprise Corp., located in Changhua County, central Taiwan, has been engaged in production of high-caliber fasteners for furniture casters and OA chair casters. The company supplies hundreds of kinds of fasteners for furniture casters, which, made of cold-forged steel wire rods, are pr

Established in 1986, Fuh Shyan Co., Ltd. has been a professional manufacturer of office chair components, including casters, armrests, chair backs, brackets, mechanism, and seat pans. The firm can provide customers with quality products at reasonable prices "Most of our products have passed adv

Hua Shuo Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. is a versatile maker of various kinds of carts and trolleys, including utility service carts, tool trolleys, maneuverable cabinets, medical carts etc. The company points out that its high-quality, functional cart and trolley products feature several advantag

The ISO 9001:2000-certified San Jung Industrial Co., Ltd. (SANJEX) is a leading developer and manufacturer of parts and component for rehabilitation equipment in Taiwan. The company's another core business is to supply high-level and durable casters for tool carts and trolleys. For over 50 years

Hua Shuo Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. is a versatile maker of various kinds of carts and trolleys, including utility service carts, tool trolleys, maneuverable cabinets, medical carts etc. The company points out that its high-quality, functional cart and trolley products feature several advantag

Since its inception in 1992 in Taiwan's central county of Taichung, Fortune Extendables Corp. has been a specialist in making woodworking tools and woodworking machine parts. A host of woodworking tools are available in the company's product portfolio, covering chisels, router tables, carving to

After their boom years in the 1980s turned to rougher times in the 1990s, many Taiwan-based makers of furniture and furniture parts moved offshore, looking for cheaper manpower and materials in China and Southeast Asia. But a few opted to keep their operations at home; and, after years of effort, t

Established in 1987, Hong Ya Hardware Ind. Co., Ltd. has been specialized in developing and manufacturing high-level casters for medical equipment, machinery, furniture and other special purposes. The company supplies a wide range of caster products, including special casters, classic casters, a