Founded in 1989, the CI HUEI AUTO PARTS CO., LTD. is a veteran specialist in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-precision universal joints. The company markets its products internationally under its own "TOYO" brand. CI HUEI claims that all of its universal joints are made in-

Telematics has emerged as one of the top choices in the search for a new means to boost Taiwan’s momentum for economic development and integrate the island’s industries. To gather power for the island’s telematics industry and develop links with the rest of the world, the Institute for Informa

Over the past 10 years or so, Taiwan has made major advances in producing auto repair tools with high durability and functionality. These higher-end tools are helping the local industry to escape price-cutting competition as they open up new possibilities in the industrial and professional markets.

In recent years, Taiwan-made fluid conveyance and power control systems and parts have been widely applied as critical components in industries including machine tools, metalworking, industrial, engineering machinery, and semiconductor, with makers focusing on high-value-added products and broa

Established in 1987 in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City, the ISO 9001:2000-certified Jiuh Ching Industries Co., Ltd. is one of Taiwan’s most specialized OEM/ODM (original equipment/design manufacturer) of parts and components for automation equipment for machinery, automotive, motorcycle, optical part

The Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) 2012 again proved itself as the best business platform for the hardware industry in Taiwan, netting tremendous business opportunities for participants during its three-day run from October 11 to 13 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. The show has come

Despite the lingering market pessimism which may last through 2013 and bring even greater challenges to LED lighting companies, the anticipation of a growing market share for LED lighting gives reason for optimism. The market slump may continue for years and the European Union, the world’s lar

The Taiwan LED Street Light Industry Alliance, which was organized by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in August 2010, has decided to upgrade itself to an industry association and rename itself the “Taiwan LED Light Industry Alliance” so that it will be able to take in all LED-re

After 38 years of continuous business development, Tenacity Auto Parts Co., Ltd. has become one of the world's most comprehensive suppliers of aftermarket (AM) automotive engine mounts. The ISO 9001:2008-certified company offers over 1,000 kinds of mounts for different car models, mostly Japanese w

Established in 1985, Tower Popular Ind. Co., Ltd. is a veteran specialist in the development and manufacture of automobile luggage racks, bicycle carriers, and accessories for car, truck, and racing applications. The company says that it focuses on developing and innovating revolutionary new pro

The first Technology Innovation Awards was held during the 38th Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS) on October 9-12, 2012. The award, organized by the quasi-official Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TE

Taipei, Dec.27, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan’s two leading NB makers Acer Inc. and ASUSTek Computer Inc. (Asus brand) forecast mixed performance, as Acer is not likely to reach its goal of NB shipments in 2013 of 26 million units due to unexpected low demand for Windows 8 products; on the contrary, Asus is

Taipei, Dec. 26, 2012 (CENS)--Kenneth Yen, CEO of Taiwan's largest carmaker Yulon Group, recently claimed that, coupled with continued demonstration of new models, annual sales by the group of LUXGENs in China is expected to reach 500,000 units by 2018. Yen made the statement during receipt of t

Taipei, Dec. 26, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan witnessed 100,000 medical tourists this year, far exceeding the goal set at 60,000 and surging 156% from last year’s 39,000, according to Walter Yeh, executive vice president of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). Revenue generated by medica

Taipei, Dec.26, 2012 (CENS)--Hon Hai Group’s distributor subsidiary Cyber Digital Inc. announced to launch RadioShack 60-inch TVs, made by Hon Hai with Sharp Corp.’s 10-generation panels. Hai Hai, currently the world’s largest EMS (electronics manufacturing service) provider, aims to be the market

Taipei, Dec. 25, 2012 (CENS)--Carmax Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Hotai Motor Co. Ltd., to develop and sell original equipment (OE) Toyota accessories, recently formed a joint venture with Chinese carmaker Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co., Ltd. (GAIG) to develop and sell OE accessorie

Taipei, Dec. 24, 2012 (CENS)--Two major Japanese lithium-battery firms Sanyo and Sony reportedly plan to set up factories in Taiwan and the government is assisting it in finding local partners, possibly Yulon Motor and Simplo Technolgy, with the investment scale for the joint ventures likely to hit

Taipei, Dec. 24, 2012 (CENS)--Nan Ya Photonics Inc., a LED joint venture of the Nan Ya Plastics Corp. and Epistar Inc., recently unveiled an automated production line for LED bulb after nine months of development. According to the LED venture’s president, B.R. Wu, automation achieves consistent

Taipei, Dec. 24, 2012 (CENS)--With its first automatic production line completed, Nan Ya Photonics Inc., an LED lighting maker, will ambitiously scramble for orders from international brands such as GE and Philips, in the near future. At a press conference held earlier for completion of the auto

Taipei, Dec.24, 2012 (CENS)--Invested by Taiwan’s three major shippers, Taipei Port Container Terminal Corp. (TPCT) will see cargo handling capacity exceed one million twenty-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) in 2012, a new historical high. With stockholders including Evergreen Marine Corp. and Wan Hai

Taipei, Dec. 22, 2012 (CENS)--To tap China’s domestic market, Wei-Chuan Food Corp., a leading Taiwanese foodstuff firm, plans to expand its existing factory in Hangzhou and build new factories in Beijing and Guangzhou, as a result of which the sales of its mainland-China operation is expected to ju

Taipei, Dec. 20, 2012 (CENS)--Perng Fai-nan, governor of the Central Bank of China (CBC), announced yesterday (Dec. 19) that the CBC has embarked on the establishment of “foreign-currency settlement platform,” which will start operation in the middle of next year. Settlements of foreign currencies,

Taipei, Dec. 20, 2012 (CENS)--Aiming for a 12.5% share of Taiwan’s market in 2013, Yulon Nissan Motor Co., local agent of Nissans, recently demonstrated the locally assembled Nissan Big Tiida compact. The dealer said that Tiidas are a staple in Nissan's lineup for Taiwan and China. Yulon Motor C

International event aimed to help the island become a vital part of the international supply chain Telematics has emerged as one of the top choices in the search for a new means to boost Taiwan’s momentum for economic development and integrate the island’s industries. To gather power for th

Taipei, Dec. 17, 2012 (CENS)--Fubon Financial Holding will foray into the banking market in southwestern China, as Xiamen Bank, under the auspices of the financial holding, will buy into a municipal commercial bank in the southwestern region, said Daniel Tsai, chairman of Fubon Holding yesterday (D

Taipei, Dec. 13, 2012 (CENS)--Thanks to wide interest margin, Taiwanese banks in Vietnam are all profitable, said Y. F. Chan, president of Indovina Bank Ltd., Cathay United Bank’s joint venture in Vietnam. A private Taiwanese bank, Cathay United purchased a 50% stake in Indovina in 2000, which h

Taipei, Dec. 13, 2012 (CENS)--Benefiting from Vizio, an LCD TV brand that leads the North American market for 55-inch-and-above models, Chimei Innolux Corp., a display panel maker involved in Vizio’s supply chain, saw its shipment of large-sized panels surge by 3.5% month on month to 12.82 million

Global Precision Tool & Mold Co., Ltd. (GPTM), a U.S.-Taiwan joint venture engaged in molding and tooling mainly for the connector and medical care industries, aims to be a world-level company of its kind. GPTM, also a fully-owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong-headquartered New Sight Corp. Ltd., w

Taipei, Dec. 10, 2012 (CENS)--Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), a state-run aircraft manufacturer in Taiwan, recently held a ceremony to celebrate its delivery of the 200th cockpit for the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, witnessed by Sikorsky's chief procurement officer Michael O'Connor and

Taipei, Dec. 10, 2012 (CENS)--The Taiwan-based China Steel Corp., the largest steelmaker on the island, announced that steel wires made of titanium 64 (Ti-64) are already set for mass production, heralding its fit into Apple Inc.’s supply chain of iPhone 5 that is built with titanium-made screws fo