Environment protection and oil price are two of the hottest global topics these days, and not least of all in the paper business. In Taiwan, makers of paper processing machines are rethinking their designs to turn out machines that are friendlier both to Mother Nature and the bottom line by trimmin

To cope with the rising use of 100%-electronic injection molding machines in the U.S., Japan and Europe, domestic manufacturers of plastic and rubber processing machines are making all-out efforts to follow suit. To do so, they have decided to form an alliance under the assistance of Taiwan's Mecha

The focus of Ortek Technology Inc. is on the research, development, and manufacture of superior computer input devices. The firm is today one of the top five players in this sector in Taiwan. Management says the firm's mission is to provide "a more humanized interface for operating computers." I

Ge Fong Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1979, is one of Taiwan's best-known players in the development and production of automatic lathes. The company boasts it is the first Taiwanese manufacturer to focus on cam-operated automatic lathes. Based on the management concept of company founder Che

As requirements for high-quality machine tools become more demanding in the high-tech sector, makers of machines for processing high-tech parts, components and equipment are pulling out the stops to keep their machines up to the task. One of the most successful in this ongoing game of catch-up is P

Players in Taiwan's lathe-making sector have enjoyed substantial production and export growth in recent years as global demand has shown renewed signs of life. This resurgence will be nowhere more apparent than at the upcoming biennial Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), which kicks of

In spite of surging steel prices' a large number of pneumatic power tool suppliers in Taiwan retain a positive view about their business outlook for 2005. Their roseate view owes partly to their ability' under current market circumstances' to pass higher material costs onto their customers' mos

Founded in 1945, Gison Machinery Co., Ltd. Is a veteran and highly respected Taiwan producer of pneumatic power tools. The ISO-9001 certified manufacturer boasts its products are made in accord with the European Union's stringent CE mark standards. The firm offers a catalog of more than 300 item

In its sixth edition this year, the annual Hong Kong International Lighting Fair attracted a record number of both exhibitors and visitors during its four-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center Oct. 27-30, 2004, further adding luster to its prestige as Asia's largest sourcing eve

Rong Feng Industrial Co., Ltd. Was established in 1970 and, in part as a result of ISO-9001:2000 certification, has grown into one of the top two makers of rocker and pushbutton switches in Asia. The company claims to have the strongest R&D capability in its field, and as a result is able to off

In today's ever more rapidly changing world, the ability to constantly develop new products is a key to manufacturers' survival, not least of all in the lighting business. Like their counterparts in many other traditional industries, lighting makers in Taiwan are increasingly applying high-tech fea

Lampholders, sockets, and switches are standard components of all electric lamps, not only connecting, transmitting, and controlling power but also playing key roles in safety and performance. Without these parts, there could be no lamps as we know them today. "Quality is the top priority for th

After more than half a century in the business, Taiwan's plumbing-goods manufacturers have become known for high product quality and are offering unique types of models that are proving extremely attractive to international buyers. Industry insiders say that the development in Taiwan of copper d

The 2004 Taipei International Plastics and Rubber Machinery Show (Taipei Plas 2004) wound up a successful run on March 21. The show highlighted electric injection-molding machines, and visitors were especially impressed by the progress made by local manufacturers in creating state-of-the-art machin

Taiwan's powerhouse electronics industry has given a lift to many traditional manufacturing sectors on the island, including the auto-parts industry, which is enjoying a new spring of blossoming success in high-end electronic models in the midst of intense competition. The keys to this success are

Founded in 1945, Gison Machinery Co., Ltd. Is one of Taiwan's most veteran manufacturers of pneumatic power tools. The ISO-9001 certified manufacturer boasts its products are made in accord with the European Union's CE mark standard. With years of development, the company has come out more than

King Tony Tools Co., Ltd. Is one of Taiwan's professional manufacturers of socket wrench sets. The company is dedicated to developing innovative products featuring multi-functions. The company boasts it is capable of providing a full range of socket wrenches and related accessories. Major produc

After moving to mainland China more than 10 years ago, the Tigon Group has grown to become one of the leading lighting manufacturers on the other side of the Taiwan Strait. The company now operates seven factories, one headquarters building, three showrooms, and five employee dormitories at its 940

Established in 1947, Lien Chieh Machinery Co. is a veteran machinery manufacturer specializing in the production of various kinds of hydraulic presses. In its first two decades the company was called Lien Chieh Casting Works; in 1967 it was renamed Lien Chieh Casting Machine Co. Under it new monike

L&L Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., founded in June 1991, specializes in the development of large-sized conventional lathes and computerized numerically controlled (CNC) lathes. Due to the increased demand globally for the machines that can process large-sized workpieces, over the past few years the

Jashico Machine Manufacture Co., Ltd., established in 1982, specializes in the production of computerized numerically controlled (CNC) and high-speed lathes. One of Taiwan's most experienced and reputable manufacturers in the line, Jashico is dedicated to developing high-added-value models satisfyi

With support from a powerful electronics industry, Taiwan has become one of the world's leading suppliers of electronic transformers. As electronic models have come to the forefront of the local industry, manufacturers are moving production of their lower margin conventional products to mainland Ch

Building on decades of expertise in making sophisticated molds, Taiwan has become one of the world's preeminent manufacturers of tube and pipe making machinery. Local manufacturers of such equipment are capable of turning out a wide array of products to meet the special requirements of buyers from

With strong support from the island's advanced-electronics industry and a firmly established parts-supply network, Taiwan's manufacturers of car alarms have gained what at first sight seems an unassailable foothold in the international market. In fact, the 200 or so producers in the line fill about

Manufacturers of auto lamps in Taiwan have been moving upmarket with higher-added-value products, and are being paid off in growing sales and profits. This shift means a change in market focus away from low-end markets, such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, mainland China, and Latin America,

With their traditional markets under attack by low-cost rivals, manufacturers of work lights and industrial lamps in Taiwan are fighting back with the rollout of high-quality, feature-rich products dreamed up by inventive designers in cooperation with local research and development institutes. A