Large-sized, multitasking, energy-saving, five-axis machining centers, like those displayed at the Tokyo International Machine Show on Oct. 30 to Nov. 4 last year, have become the mainstay of Taiwan's machine-tool industry. Many manufacturers in the line believe that these machines will become thei

For as long as anyone in the industry can recall, the leaders from Japan, Germany and the USA have always occupied enviable roles in supplying the most precise, state-of-the-art machining centers globally. And it has been the motto for the sector in Taiwan to try to develop machining centers that c

Taiwanese makers of lathes, both conventional and advanced automated models, enjoyed remarkable growths in production and exports due robust demand globally in the first 10 months of last year; however the growth has declined into the negative by November last year and is expected to continue for t

Taiwan-based lathe maker Quick-Tech Machinery Co., Ltd. and Muga of Germany reached a co-branding agreement in June 2008, opening a door for Quick-Tech to expand sales of its computerized numerically controlled (CNC) lathes in the European market. Following the inking of a strategic-alliance ag

Taipei, April 21, 2009 (CENS)--With windpower seen as a major industry to sustain economic development in Taiwan, China and the U.S., leading domestic makers of machine tools, including Goodway Machine Corp., Kent Industrial Co., Falcon Machine Tools Co., and Roundtop Machinery Industries Co., are

Established in 1989, Kao Hang Industries Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9002-certified maker of high-precision piston rods for automotive and motorcycle shock absorbers. The firm also supplies hollow piston rods for adjustable shock absorbers, drive shafts, hydraulic cylinder units for sports equipment, cent

The 2009 14th Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) wound up on March 7 after six days of run, with the number of local and foreign visitors totaling close to 43,000, up 32.4% from that two years ago. The TIMTOS 2009, co-organized by the government-backed Taiwan External Trade Develop

Established in 1993, Honssion Auto Chassis System (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd is an ISO 9001: 2000-certified company specializing in manufacturing automotive steering and suspension parts for the aftermarket. The company has been constantly developing new products, making it able to supply a comprehensi

Taipei, April 6, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$154.45 million of machine tools in January 2009, down 48.8% year-on-year, according to the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports for metal-cutting machine tools came to US$117.54 million, down 50.9%; exports for metal-forming machine too

Taipei, March 17, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$3.721 billion of machine tools in 2008, a 5.9% year-on-year growth, according to the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports of metal-cutting machine tools came to US$2.964 billion in 2008, up 7.4% from the previous year; that of metal-for

For more than three decades, You Ji Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of CNC (computerized numerically controlled) lathes, has been devoted to manufacturing and supplying reliable and unbeatable heavy-duty cutting systems to discerning customers all around the worl

KING RICH Industries Co., Ltd., established in 1975, is one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of precision CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machine tools. Over the past several years, the company has been striving to augment product lines to meet the specific demand of customers from aroun

Force One Machine Co., Ltd., established in August 1997, specializes in developing and producing multi-tasking CNC lathes (turning centers), with a well-equipped production facility in Taichung County, central Taiwan. With a background of mechanical engineering, the company's general manager Cha

Taipei, Feb. 2, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$3.49 billion worth of machine tools in the first 11 months of 2008, representing a moderate 10.9% year-on-year growth, although the exports showed an annual decline of 20.5% in November alone, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Ta

Despite the widely publicized global financial crisis, with even the three major automakers in the U.S-GM, Ford and Chrysler-floundering and trying to acquire official bailouts, some OEM/ODMs (original equipment/design manufacturer) in Taiwan have effectively tapped into their most sought-after ski

Many in Taiwan's manufacturing sectors are likely feeling confused, as if the carpet has been pulled from underneath them, especially after their considerable efforts to upgrade manufacturing skills and machine tools over the past few years. The global financial crisis to many in manufacturing in T

Excel Hardware Industrial Co., Ltd., established in September 1978, specializes in the development and manufacture of turning parts and screw machine parts. The company has built strong expertise in the design and manufacture of metal NC & CNC (computerized numerically controlled)-machining and

Was Sheng Enterprise Co., Ltd., founded in 1985, is one of Taiwan's well-established manufacturers of a wide range of fasteners. Headquartered in Taipei County of northern Taiwan, Was Sheng has a production facility located in Changhua County of central Taiwan. The company highly specializes in

Since its establishment in 1989 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, Ching Pin Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to production of auto repair tools as a veteran supplier in the sector. Backed by strong expertise, the company supplies a variety of spark plug wrenches and hex socket wrenches

Taipei, Jan. 6, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$3.23 billion worth of machine tools in the first 10 months of 2008, a moderate 14.2% year-on-year growth, said the non-profit Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Of the two major categories of the products, metal-cutting machine tools saw exports g

Since its establishment in 1983 in Taiwan's central county of Taichung, Fui Jet Tech Co., Ltd. has been specialized in producing industrial parts on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) basis. Starting with production of mechanical parts, Fui Jet has been a seasoned manufacturer in the fi

Taipei, Dec. 11, 2008 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machinery and related equipment totaled US$14.977 billion in the first 11 months of this year, up 6.9% from a year earlier, according to preliminary statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). In November alone,

Taipei, Dec. 1, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$2.912 billion worth of machine tools in the first three quarters of this year, representing a 15.6% year-on-year growth, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Of the total, exports of metal-cutting machine t

Taipei, Oct. 30, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$2.591 billion of machine tools in the first eight months of this year, representing a 17.1% year-on-year growth, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports for metal-cutting machine tools amounted to US$

Taipei, Oct. 29, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan's leading machine tool manufacturers, including Ching Hung Machinery and Electric Industry Co. and Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co., are promoting self-designed, cost-effective PC-based CNC (computer numerically controlled) devices so as to compete with Europ

Taipei, Oct. 27, 2008 (CENS)--The steady decline in the Korean won against the greenback has impacted Taiwan's machine-tool industry to export high-value-added double-column machining centers to South Korea. Moreover, machine-tool manufacturers in Taiwan also struggle with underselling from So

Benign Enterprise Co., Ltd., founded in 1976, is one of Taiwan's leading suppliers of precision machine tools. The company employs a strict quality-control system to secure supply of high-quality products. With a history of over 30 years, the company is well noted for its own brand of "Bemato" i

Having been devoted to developing CNC lathes for about three decades, Charles Machine Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the few in Taiwan capable of making huge machine tools, has begun developing vertical machining centers featuring boxways about six years ago. Recently, the company introduced two new

Yih Chuan Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1973, recently added high-speed engraving and milling machines to its major product lines of machining centers, high-speed machining centers, CNC (computerized numerically controlled) milling machines and CNC double-column machines. The comp

Taipei, Oct. 8, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$2.24 billion worth of machine tools in the first seven months of this year, for an annual growth of 17.3%, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the non-profit Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). The export of metal-cutting machine