Steady sales globally of iPhone 6 have reportedly benefited Taiwanese manufacturers of electronic parts and components, resulting in Taiwan’s industrial production index (IPI) reaching 107.47 in November, the highest-for the month in history to have risen 6.86% over last November, according the l

By STEVE CHUANG With a half-century of development, fastener production has become one of the most globally competitive industries in southern Taiwan. This achievement is attributable to insiders' efforts on moving forwards high value-added fasteners for higher-end applications, including cars,

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

By STEVE CHUANG Taiwan's media has over the years dubbed the nation "Economic Miracle," a deserved title in the 1980s and 1990s, especially considering the small island has scant natural resources as minerals and fossil fuel. But Taiwan's economic might has been undermined on many fronts by Chin

Headquartered in Taiwan’s central city of Taichung, Contong Hardware Enterprise Co., Ltd. supplies OA furniture parts and accessories backed by ample know-how of plastic injection molding and R&D capacity. The KS-01B Under-Desk Plastic Pencil Drawer is Contong’s innovation and manufacturing te

As drastic wintry conditions hit North America to drive demand for collision auto parts globally in Q4, some Taiwanese auto parts manufacturers have seen encouraging revenue growth in November. For instance, Hota Industrial Mfg. Co., Ltd., supplier of transmission system parts, scored consoli

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) 2014 was held on October 30 through November 4 at the Tokyo Bight Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). Considered one of the largest and most important trade fairs in the global machine tool industry, the event drew mor

By KEN LIU The 16th HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), held on Oct. 27-30, 2014, ended up with attendees feeling optimistic about their business prospects for 2015. During the fair, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), its organizer, surveyed 613 buyers

Established in 1990, Anchor Root Int'l Co., Ltd. is a seasoned trading company headquartered in Taiwan supplying comprehensive aftermarket (AM) auto parts, all of which, according to the company, are high quality and reasonably priced. The company says it can source all kinds of auto parts for g

Still benefiting from rising eco-awareness, austerity and urban gridlock to drive demand for cycling globally, Taiwan’s two main bicycle makers, Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Merida Industry Co., Ltd., both are expected to post full-year EPS (earnings per share) of over NT$10 (US$0.33) in 2014,

With major global branded vendors continually launching wearable devices, global shipments of such products as smart watches, smart bands and smart glasses, are predicted to grow 49.8% year-on-year (YoY) to 39.1 million units in 2014, according to Photonics Industry & Technology Development Associa

INDOAUTOMOTIVE 2014 The 7th Indonesian International Automotive Components, Spare Parts, Tools & Accessories Exhibition 14-16 May 2014 Jakarta International Expo, Hall B - Kemayoran Thank you for your Participation! We would like to take this opportunity to thank your company for your kind

INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXHIBITION (INDOFASTENER 2014) POST-SHOW REPORT 14-16 May 2014 Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Indonesia The 2nd Edition - Concluded with a breakthrough achievement! “In my opinion, this exhibition has been pretty good because helped us a

Mainly driven by the upcoming Christmas sales peak in America and Europe, Taiwan’s industrial production index (IPI) hit an all-time high of 112.56 in October, up 8.97% year-on-year (YoY) to be on uptrend for nine months, according to the latest statistics issued by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MO

While expanding output of wearable electronics in China to meet customers' demand, Taiwan-headquartered Quanta Computer Inc., world’s largest ODM (original design manufacturer) of laptops by shipment, optimistically expects shipments of such products to grow triple-digits in 2015. The optimism s

CENS had a busy October, having attended more than seven international trade shows to promote buyer guides to help manufacturers, exporters and traders to build global presence, including INTERMOT, Tool Japan, Orgatec Cologne, HK Lighting Fair, PTC Asia, KOAA, and IPF Japan. INTERMOT INTERMOT

By STEVE CHUANG Thanks partly to the broadening application of plastics in such fields as automobiles, packaging, and medical products, the International Plastic Fair (IPF Japan) 2014, held on Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture, continued to grow in size and in its abil

J-King International Corp. has specialized in power transmission products ever since its establishment way back in 1963, making it one of Taiwan’s most experienced suppliers in its line. The company’s current product portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum of power transmission products and compon

Wuntaix Co., Ltd., founded in 1975 in Southern Taiwan, is capitalized at US$320,000 (NT$10,000,000) and operates a factory with a total workforce of 38. Wuntaix targets at providing a total solution for various electronic components, and now mainly offers a broad range of AC adaptors, sockets, bana

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

Axisco Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 1984, has developed into a veteran developer and manufacturer of high-quality automated metal processing equipment. The company is committed to creating the greatest benefit for customers by providing the most economical CNC equipment for mass-produc

Shenchi Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing, importing, and exporting high-quality rubber, silicone, and plastic electronic components, backed by in-house R&D and custom mold design for use with different raw materials, as well as various types of high-precision products of

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), held biennially in Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) to highlight advanced machine tools and related technology developed in Japan and throughout the world, has built a reputation among professionals as one

Eleven machine-tool makers in Taiwan have formed an alliance, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and coordinated by Goodway Machine Corp., to develop machines to process aircraft precision parts, which is likely to help enhance added-value for the island’s machine-tool industry.

According to foreign wire services, Hiwin Technologies Corp., Taiwan’s No.1 and the world’s No.2 manufacturer of ball screws and linear guideways for precision machines, plans to acquire distributors and set up manufacturing in Japan as part of its plan to take over the global lead from THK of Japa

Founded in 1981, Long Friend Plastics Co., Ltd. is an ambitious Taiwanese plastic furniture parts manufacturer, specializing in manufacture of casters, chair wheels and related components for furniture. With an integrated production line, covering R&D, mold design and finishing processes, the ma

With global branded vendors such as Apple, Samsung, and Sony introducing a continuous string of wearable electronic devices to the market in 2014, global shipments of such products are expected to skyrocket by 137% to 74 million units in 2015, according to the Market Intelligence & Consulting Insti

TPV Technology Ltd., a major contract LCD TV assembler headquartered in Taiwan, is expected to ship some 16 million LCD TVs in 2014, while the firm's annual TV-panel procurement from Taiwanese suppliers is estimated to hit about NT$100 billion (US$3.33 billion). In H1, 2014, TPV shipped 7.4

Founded in 1981, Long Friend Plastics Co., Ltd. is a dynamic Taiwanese plastic furniture parts maker that specializes in various types of casters, chair wheels, and related furniture components. The company has established an integrated production operation that encompasses R&D, mold design, and f

Spearheaded by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and coordinated by Goodway Machine Corp., around 10 of Taiwan’s leading machine-tool makers plan to organize a consortium by the end of this year to develop high-end machines for the island’s aircraft-parts industry, to potentially genera