To the uninformed observer, the array of 40 product patents and several industry-standard certificates hanging on the walls of the office of Andy Lai, CEO of plumbing-hardware manufacturer Wen Sheng Fu Co., Ltd., would not seem the type of trophies to brag about. "They are only a part of our creden

Lextar Electronics Co., Ltd. recently unveiled an in-house laboratory that has been certified by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America to LM79 and LM80 standards for the testing of solid state lighting (SSL). The new lab is the first of its kind in Taiwan and another landmark

The Taiwan International Lighting Show this year (2013 TILS), held on March 26-29, opened with Vice President Wu Den-yih stressing that the government is marking new-generation lighting for development as one of the six major newly-emerging industries in the official “Green Energy Industry Sunrise

One maker launches “ECO” series friction products Taiwan's auto-parts industry is often reported to be internationally known for supplying quality, reasonably-priced products for the global aftermarket (AM), as well as product comprehensiveness that is not easily surpassed by typical rivals due

Penetration of e-scooters in Taiwan still low due to relatively weak performance Seemingly defying the globally uncertain economy, Taiwan's production value of transportation vehicles and parts, including assembled automobiles, auto parts, powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and electric vehicles, inclu

Setting the standard for quality products for over two decades, Flying-High International Industrial Supply Co., Ltd. is recognized as a pioneer in innovative lawn and garden tools with sales in 25 countries and regions including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East,

Relatively higher price of Windows 8 stops it from being growth driver Recent reports that the global PC market is on an inevitable slide with ever increasing use of PDAs as tablets, smartphones seem to be coming true. The launch of Windows 8 seems powerless to revive the gloomy global market fo

Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are concentrating in major markets such as the United States and Europe, though the volume has fallen short of governments and EV makers' anticipation, and are expected to continue going forward in the major markets, as interest in these vehicles is growing

Export to the USA rises 7% last year compared to 2011 Dampened by the fiscal cliff turbulence in the U.S., a persistently slack market in the EU bloc due to lingering debt crisis, Taiwan’s fastener industry saw output value decline 7% quarterly to NT$28.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2012,

Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are concentrating in major markets such as the United States and Europe, though the volume has fallen short of governments and EV makers’ anticipation, and are expected to continue going forward in the major markets, as interest in these vehicles is growing

In its annual car sales report for 2012 released earlier this year, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) commented on market prospect for this year. It anticipates a 7% growth for car sales in China this year, reaching 20.65 million vehicles and reflecting the association’s opti

In recent years, car sales in emerging markets, especially in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America, have outpaced that in industrially advanced counterparts, with international carmakers rapidly adopting regional division-of-labor schemes to adapt to such changes. So it is very clear th

S.Y. Pneumatic Industrial Co., Ltd. is a decades-old manufacturer of pneumatic tools and related accessories enjoying high regard among professional buyers from Europe, the U.S. and Japan. The company’s success is due to dedication to making products of unparalleled performance and high quality,

Report urges makers to target ASEAN and emerging markets Since the global financial tsunami severely hammered developed economies worldwide, Taiwan’s traditional manufacturing industries have undergone market changes, with increasingly growing concern among operators who are trying to seek out

USA remains biggest market for Taiwan’s fastener exports Jan.-Sept. Affected by global economic uncertainty, Taiwan’s fastener industry saw output value drop 2% to NT$31 billion in the third quarter of 2012 from NT$31.5 billion a quarter ago, according to the latest report from the Metal In

Founded in 1976, Benign Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a machine-tool supplier that ships globally lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders and band saws. The company will unveil several smart machines this year at the Taipei International Machine Tool Show 2013 (TIMTOS 2013), to be staged Ma

Industry turned out NT$16.38 billion in hand tools in the quarter, up 2.1% QoQ Amid widespread decline of Taiwan’s exports, the hand tool industry however saw output grow moderately in the third quarter of 2012 to stay in comparatively good shape. According to the latest report by the Metal

Operators remain focused on upgrading technologies to prepare for rebound Taiwan’s surface treatment industry saw output value for the third quarter of 2012 abruptly drop 6.4% compared to a quarter ago, or 15% from a year ago, to NT$36.4 billion, according to the latest report issued by the Meta

Boasting 40-plus years in the field, Winland Garden Tools Co., Ltd., founded in Taiwan's central country of Changhua, is a pioneering, world-caliber maker of garden tools on OEM and ODM basis on the island. Few companies can compete against Winland for the company has a solid reputation as a sea

Chan Long Enterprise Co. is a seasoned and specialized manufacturer of hand saws for different purposes. The company’s saws feature unparalleled quality and durability, thanks mainly to unstinting R&D efforts. The blades are made of high-carbon steel with a surface hardness rated at HRC 52, and

Several negative factors impacted Taiwan's transportation vehicle industry production value, including values of assembled vehicles, auto parts, powered two-wheelers (PTWs), and electric vehicles (including locally-produced hybrid cars and electric scooters), in the third quarter of 2012, leading t

Taipei, Dec.21, 2012 (CENS)--Driven by growing sales of smartphones and tablet PCs, along with increasing demand for Win8 touch NBs, the largest two suppliers of touch panels in Taiwan Wintek Corp. and TPK Holding Co Ltd. are both expanding capacity and personnel. Chimei Innolux Corp. (CMI), one o

Taipei, Dec. 19, 2012 (CENS)--Outstanding loans held by Taiwan’s 38 banks totaled NT$22.1989 trillion (US$739.96 billion) as of the end of October, up NT$41.6 billion (US$1.39 billion) from a month earlier, according to the statistics released by Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC). Insiders

Taipei, Dec.19, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan’s largest CD-ROM maker Lite-On IT Corp. is aggressively expanding its solid state disc (SSD) business, and will invest NT$2~3 billion (US$66.67~100 million) to triple SSD production capacity in 2013, with SSD sales contributing over 10% of the maker’s total reven

Taipei, Dec. 18, 2012 (CENS)--The average non-performing loans (NPLs) of Taiwan’s eight government-linked banks totaled NT$8.074 billion (US$269.13 million) in November with average NPL ratio of 0.56%. The eight banks are Taiwan Cooperative Bank, Taiwan Business Bank, Bank of Taiwan, First Comme

Taipei, Dec.18, 2012 (CENs)--Rechi Precision Co. Ltd., a maker of compressor in Taiwan, has fully-loaded orders in December driven by peak season in export. A manager of the firm said that most of the firm’s production lines in Huizhou and Qingdao, China will not shut down over the New Year holiday

Taipei, Dec. 14, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan’s 15 financial holding companies (FHCs) posted combined after-tax profits of NT$158 billion (US$5.27 billion) in the first 11 months, exceeding NT$150 billion (US$5 billion) for the first time. During the period Fubon Financial Holding Co. and Mega Financial

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

Taipei, Dec.13, 2012 (CENS)--With improving global footwear markets, Taiwan’s major contract footwear makers Pou Chen Group, Feng Tay Group, and Fulgent Sun Company all saw revenues in November up 10% month on month (MoM), and expect further rising revenues and profits in the fourth quarter. Po