As Taiwan’s biggest exporter of high-end ratchet wrenches by volume, Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. attributes its current status to long-term dedication to R&D, a key strategy that helps hand tool makers in Taiwan to keep at bay and stay ahead of rivals from emerging countries, who tend to emula

Da Jiun Co., Ltd. is promoting two very practical screwdrivers. One is a manually operated tool that comes with a driver bit plated with diamond-grade material, whose excellent friction enables the bit to be firmly secured in a recessed head of a Philips screw for more efficient setting. The other

Ever since the organizers and trade group made the practical decision three years ago to move the show to Taichung, central Taiwan, to be closer to the hub of Taiwan’s manufacturers of hardware products, such as hand tools, plumbing fittings and garden accessories and tools, Taiwan Hardware Show (T

Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading Taiwanese supplier of ratchet wrenches, gear wrenches, 72-tooth ratcheting combination wrenches and bolt cutters, with over 37 years of experience. Today, the firm’s is widely recognized as the island’s largest ratchet wrench supplier by exports. With

Since its founding in 1978 in the central Taiwan county of Changhwa, Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. has specialized in making all kinds of hand tools. Having started with manufacturing hand tools meeting GeprUfte Sicherheit (GS) standards, Chang Loon is also one of the most experienced makers i

Scheduled September 13-17, 2016, in Germany’s Frankfurt, the next Automechanika Frankfurt will again live up to world's most conspicuous trade fair for the global automotive service industry, reflected by the fact that so far more than 1,700 exhibitors from 59 countries have registered and 65 perce

Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. believes that the development of wrenches has not yet reached its apex, despite their evolution over hundreds of years of use, and has constantly worked to add more value to its wrenches ever since its establishment in 1978. The company has been developing and pro

Taiwan's hand-tool industry has developed steadily for many years to become a recognized player in the international market for high-quality, innovative and reasonably priced products for global users, especially in the professional and industrial application segments. Despite its solid foothold

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Among many economic indicators, sales of heavy and medium-duty trucks in a country is perhaps one of the telltales of activity and growth in certain primary and secondary industries as manufacturing, extractive industries as mining and oil exploration, construction, truc

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Countless mechanics and hand tool suppliers owe a debt of gratitude to Robert Owen, an American from Ohio who in 1913 was granted the patent for his invention the double-acting wrench, which has since been improved. Before such ingenious invention, one can only assume ba

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Decades ago auto mechanics and workers on assembly lies manually torqued bolts without knowing exactly the force applied or if such specification mattered. But torque tools as wrenches have come a long way, besides continuing being routinely essential tools used in indus

Living up to Taiwan’s reputation of “Kingdom of Hand Tools,” local suppliers of auto repair tools are earning plaudits for their long-term dedication to R&D and branding upgrades. Unwilling to compromise in the face of rivalry from emerging countries and realizing the danger of market erosion ca

By STEVE CHUANG Digitization of hand tools has been an inevitable trend in the evolution of such products as computerization or information tech seems to take over greater control of everything from home appliances to cars. Taiwan hand tool makers, backed by the island's mature information tech

By STEVE CHUANG Ratchet wrenches continue to be pivotal in all kinds of garages, workshops and factories for ease of use due to the inherent nature of the ratcheting mechanism. Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan’s foremost suppliers of ratchet wrenches as well as the biggest manufa

Taiwan’s hand tool industry posted an uptrend in Q3, 2014, when output totaled NT$18.17 billion (US$605.56 million), up 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) or 3.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), according to the latest statistics compiled by Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), a semi-official in

New Sun Far East Corp., Ltd. is a Taiwanese supplier for the top automotive and construction equipment distributors in North America and Europe, claiming to have been at the forefront of the professional tools market for more than 30 years. The firm is a major OEM/ODM supplier to many internationa

By STEVE CHUANG Hand tool manufacturing, which has been one of Taiwan’s traditional industries with strong presence in the global market for decades, is now looking forward to brighter prospects than ever thanks mainly to new applications and upgraded production technologies developed jointly by

Founded in 1974, Hong Bing Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of air tools ranging from air screwdrivers to precision robotic arms. With a constant focus on innovation and quality, the ISO 9001- and CE (TÜV)-approved firm has obtained patents in Taiwan and Germany. Hong

By QUINCY LIANG Taiwan's hand-tool industry has developed strongly for many years to become a key player in the international market for high-quality, innovative, and reasonably priced products to global users, especially in the professional and industrial application segments. Despite its so

By STEVE CHUANG For decades, Taiwanese tool manufacturers have earned a global reputation for supplying high-profile, innovative products backed by thoughtful services that have helped customers succeed. Some of them showcased their competitive products and services at Automechanika Frankfurt, t

Redtex Industrial Co., Ltd. has accumulated an abundance of know-how and experience that has helped it develop into one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of automotive repair tools in Taiwan. Committed to quality and customer-oriented service, the firm offers sourcing, design, packaging, l

New Sun Far East Corp., Ltd. is a seasoned Taiwanese supplier to the top automotive and construction equipment distributors in North America and Europe, claiming to have been at the forefront of the professional tools market for more than 30 years. The firm is a major OEM/ODM supplier to many in

Established in 1980, Shun Den Iron Works Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of wire products, forged and die-casting parts, and fasteners, mainly for shipping vessel, construction, machinery, and industrial purposes. The company’s product line covers a variety of hooks, snap hooks, quick l

By STEVE CHUANG Biennially held in Germany, Automechanika Frankfurt continues to be regarded as the world’s most successful, trend-setting trade fair for the automotive and related sectors, and its 2014 edition again saw many exhibitors with innovative products. This year’s Automechanika

Genius Tools (Tian Fu Industrial Co., Ltd.), established in 1975 in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is a renowned brand for hand tools and pneumatic tools with firm footholds and good reputation in overseas markets. Genius Tools offers over 9,000 different kinds of tools and accessories, including

By QUINCY LIANG The Taipei AMPA, AutoTronics Taipei Innovation Awards is a highlight event during the annual Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei), a two-in-one show that is one of the world's mo

Genius Tools (Tian Fu Industrial Co., Ltd.), established in 1975 in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is a renowned brand for hand tools and pneumatic tools with firm footholds and good reputation in overseas markets. Genius Tools offers over 9,000 different kinds of tools and accessories, includin

Since its establishment in 1999, William Tools Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to development and production of ratchet handles and torque wrenches as one of the best-recognized makers in Taiwan. Starting out by making torque tools, the company has accumulated ample expertise to develop a number of

By STEVE CHUANG Pneumatic tools—a category covering air-powered hammers, impact wrenches, spray guns, socket wrenches, grinders, sanders and screwdrivers—account for a major part of Taiwan's power tool production. Local products in this segment have also established a strong presence in the global

Established in 2007, Bai Cheng Tools Co., Ltd. has been making various wrenches and extension bars mostly for auto repair and maintenance as a competitive newcomer in the line. Bai Cheng’s product category encompasses ratchet wrenches, ratchet handles, socket wrenches, extension bars, combinatio