The development of digital tools is one means that Taiwan’s hand tool makers are using to deal with price-slashing rivals in emerging countries. Digital models, including torque wrenches and screwdrivers, require advanced electromechanical integration and feature higher torque precision than mechan

Best Friend Engraving Co., Ltd. has over three decades of experience in the development of EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate)/PE (polyethylene) foam. With state-of-the-art production equipment, the company has laminating, embossing, cutting, CNC laser and printing capacities for EVA/PE foam, as well a

Rich Brand Industries Ltd. is a dedicated manufacturer of electrical wiring devices, including lamp holders, switches, receptacles, sensors, indicator lights, electronic ballasts, wall plates, wire connectors, strain reliefs, cord grips, wiring harnesses, and plastic and metal die-cast parts.

As Taiwanese furniture makers seek to build a reputation in the market with their own brand names, their weapon of choice for adding value to their products is patents. A number of companies, after years of struggle, have launched products incorporating their own patented designs, and a number of t

Despite the downsizing of Taiwan’s furniture industry resulting from the massive outflow of production capacity to China and Vietnam, a significant number of office furniture manufacturers have chosen to keep their production in Taiwan. The main reason for them to stay on the island is that they fe

With a history of more than two decades, Ningbo Hyderon Hardware Co., Ltd. has specialized in the development and production of glide and protector products as well as metal and plastic furniture parts. Having a strong R&D team, the company has kept upgrading the quality of its products and roll

Taipei, Dec. 30, 2011 (CENS)--Headed by the vice economics minister S.C Lin, an official delegation organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs recently left for Thailand to visit Taiwanese enterprises to assess flood damage to their factories and provide necessary support to rebuild. Based o

Taipei, Dec. 19, 2011 (CENS)--Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., the largest auto-parts manufacturing conglomerate in Taiwan, announced lucrative results for its operation in the first 11 months. The group reported pre-tax earnings for November at NT$130 million (US$4.3 million), up 6.2% year-on-ye

Taiwan Anken Corp., established in 2010 as a subsidiary of Super Sheng Enterprise Co., Ltd., a major gas-spring manufacturer in Taiwan, specializes in developing and manufacturing a wide array of gas-spring connecting parts and brackets for gas spring manufacturers worldwide. The new company is

Taipei, Dec. 7, 2011 (CENS)--Keysheen Cayman Holdings Co., Ltd. yesterday (Dec. 6) launched primary listing on the main board of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) at the unit price of NT$76 per share. The company’s share price was down 6.18% to close at NT$71.3 on the first trading day. (There is no

Taipei, Dec. 1, 2011 (CENS)--The Taiwan-headquartered auto-parts conglomerate Tong Yang’s operation in China is expected to grow more than the overall new-car sales growth in China (about 10%) in 2012, according to Crispin Wu, new president of Tong Yang. Wu said that in 2013 Tong Yang's operatio

Founded in 1994, Mascot Parts Co., Ltd., ISO 9001-approved and ISO/TS 16949-pending, specializes in designing, developing and making high-quality and innovative motorcycle mirrors and accessories. Claiming to have abundant experience and know-how in mirror products, the maker initially made anti

Hardware & components, Car Accessories, Ratchet Buckles & Tie Down, Straps, Fasteners, Bolts, hooks, Shackles etc Win Chance Metal Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to producing a variety of metal hardware parts for a wide range of applications for over 20 years. The firm has been working hard to of

Taipei, Nov. 18, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwan’s leading manufacturers of machine tools, including Fair Friend Group, Hiwin Technologies Corp., Goodway Machine Corp., Taiwan Takisawa Technology Co., and Keyarrow (Taiwan) Co., will invest over NT$10 billion in 2012. To rival Japanese competitors as NSK an

Leading manufacturer of metal stamping parts offers unparalleled customer service and innovative manufacturing skills. CDC Groups mainly manufactures stamping parts, CNC metal parts, stainless steel casting parts, aluminum alloy parts, titanium fasteners, stainless steel pistons and cylinders.

Weak consumer demand along with the popularity of smartphones and tablet PCs is expected to keep the growth of global notebook PC sales at only a 2% this year, with shipments of 204 million units, a five-year low. The sluggishness is predicted to continue in 2012 in the face of increasing global ec

Following more than a year of hard work since his inauguration last September, Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) chairman Mark Lin is well on the way to building sustainable development for the industry. In an interview with CENS, Lin confirmed that his industry, which finished

Taipei, Oct. 18, 2011 (CENS)--The Taiwan-based Pegatron Corp., a contract manufacturer of electronics, is reported to have garnered Apple Inc.’s big order for 15 million units of iPhone 4S, which will contribute considerably to the manufacturer’s revenue in the fourth quarter of this year, accordin

Companies in Taiwan's aerospace industry have been striving hard to develop internationally and break away from the constraints of the very limited domestic market. Some have broken into the supply chains of international aircraft manufacturers and, if first-half results are an accurate indication,

Taipei, Oct. 14, 2011 (CENS)--In light of increasing demand for metal PC housings, Compal Electronics Inc. and Ju Teng International Holdings Ltd. have moved to expand output of the PC components at their joint venture sited in China, Jubao Precision Machining (Jiangsu) Co., triggering more competi

By SOPHIE ZHEN China’s 12th Five-Year Plan, which got under way this year, is expected to give a strong boost to the country’s LED industry. The plan includes a number of subprojects designed to bolster the development of local emerging industries, and the State Council recently held its 7th

By MICHELLE HSU After three decades of development, Taiwan’s LED industry has secured a leading position in the international market in terms of both manufacturing technology and production value. It currently commands a global market share of around 20%, trailing only Japan and equal to South K

With Taiwan importing all its fossil fuel and being one of the highest per-capita users of concrete, which consumes ample energy in manufacture, coupled with rising oil prices recently and concerns about global warming as well as exigent need to develop renewable energies, Taiwan is planning to b

The Metal Industries Research & Development Center’s (MIRDC) latest report shows Taiwan’s steel industry turned out NT$403.58 billion worth of steel products in the second quarter for a 4.6% growth from the first quarter or an 11% rise from last year. The report shows that the island’s exports

Taipei, Sept. 28, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwan’s industrial production index stood at 133.32 in August, up only 3.88% from a year earlier, signaling that the island’s economic growth has slowed down, according to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. In the meantime, MOEA also reporte

By KEN LIU Despite lukewarm sales this April, leading Taiwanese LED makers are optimistic about the market prospect for this year and beyond, citing several recent developments that they believe will help boost their sales. These developments include the March 11 Sendai earthquake and tsunam

Taipei, Sept. 26, 2011 (CENS)--Google reportedly will send its engineers to talk with Taiwan’s server makers by the end of this month over the company’s 2012 procurements of the computing equipment for its cloud computing plan. Google is planning its procurement list for 2012, with servers amon

Simon Industrial Co., Ltd. (SIC) is a seasoned supplier of powder-metallurgical items, shock-absorber oil seals, piston skirt, formed-metal items, as well as Fluorocarbon Rubber (FKM or Viton) compounds (MIL-SPEC / AMS /FDA) and FKM parts for automotive, defense (missile component) and other crucia

Taipei, Sept. 21, 2011 (CENS)--Major auto-parts makers listed in Taiwan reported good results for August, except Gordon Auto Body Parts Co., Ltd. and Tung Thih Enterprise Co., Ltd. (TTE). August is a traditional off month for auto-parts suppliers due to summer vacations for workers at most local

To promote Taiwan's motorcycle, equipment and green vehicle technologies, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) this year combined the 6th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2011) with the inaugural Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2011).