Harsh competition from mainland China and Southeast Asia is forcing Taiwan's manufacturers of conventional and computerized electric discharge machines (EDMs) to develop higher value-added products, including computerized numerically controlled (CNC) wire-cut EDMs, over the past few years. The effo

Machining center manufacturers in Taiwan are rolling out new models with linear motors and guideways to meet the growing demand for high-speed metalworking capability. Many models with linear motors were first debuted in March this year at the Taipei International Machine Tools Show (TIMTOS) held a

Thanks to the assistance of a research and development alliance, Taiwanese manufacturers of machine tools, especially those focusing on the production of machining centers, have recently brought advanced linear-motor-based machine tools to market. The new tools were first showcased at the six-day T

After scoring a resounding success in its debut edition last year, the second Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring), organized by the semi-official Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), wrapped up its four-day run on April 17 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. This round saw en

Taipei, Sept. 5, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$1.278 billion worth of machine tools in the first half of this year, up 25.5% from the corresponding period of last year, according to customs statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports of metal-cutting machine tools

A number of Taiwanese companies are successfully developing the Japanese market with their own-brand products, paving the way for the marketing of such products in other overseas areas as well. A notable example of this success is provided by the Teco Electric & Machinery Co., which after a year

Taipei, Aug. 11, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan is expected to ship 47 million notebook PCs this year (including those made overseas) for an 81.3% share of the global supply, according to the Market Intelligence Center (MIC) under the Institute for Information Industry. MIC also pointed out that Taiwan's a

Taipei, Aug. 4, 2005 (CENS)--Lite-On IT Corp. is reported to have landed an order for 600,000 DVD burners from European retailer Medion, which has long depended on Pioneer of Japan for the supply. Taiwanese industry watchers expect the order shift to push NEC and Pioneer to contract Lite-On IT t

Taipei, July 28, 2005 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machine tools amounted to US$1.058 billion in the first five months of this year, up 26.4% from the corresponding period of last year, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Of the total

Taipei, July 28, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwanese chip assembler Powertech Technology Inc. recently joined Japanese chipmaker Elpida Memory, Japanese chip-making equipment supplier Advantest and U.S.-headquartered memory-module supplier Kingston Technology to form a wafer-testing venture. Elpida announce

Founded over half a century ago, Yeong Jin Furniture Factory Corp. is one of Taiwan's most experienced manufacturers of quality wooden-furniture products. The company's "Strauss" brand of furniture is well known in the interior-decoration sector for businesses, and can be found at the Starbucks cof

Taipei, July 4, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$805.91 million worth of machine tools in the first four months of this year, up 25.9% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports of metal-cutting machine tools

Taipei, June 24, 2005 (CENS)--Prime View International Co, Ltd. (PVI) has reportedly won orders for car-use 7-inch thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels from Sony of Japan, replacing original local supplier Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd. (CPT), Taiwan's No. 3 maker of large-siz

Taipei, June 16, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's Metal Industries Research & Development Center (MIRDC) has set up an alliance to develop precision forging parts for local 3C (computer, communication, and consumer electronics) and auto-parts makers and help them enter major international supply chains. M

Though competition is growing, Taiwan retains a strong position in the international market for office furniture, helped in large part by the industry's wholesale migration to mainland China, Vietnam and other lower-cost production sites. Friedrich Chen, chairman of the Taiwan Furniture Manufact

In twenty short years, China's furniture industry has climbed the charts to second place in global rankings in terms of total export value, behind Italy. Originally the keys were cheaper labor and lower land costs originally; today, ever more sophisticated production, R&D, and sales/marketing metho

The recent 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05) proved once again why this is the biggest and best event of its kind in Asia, serving up cutting-edge products and giving visitors a good picture of where the industry is heading. The show also underscored T

At the recent 2005 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), one of the clearest statements made was of the rapid transformation made by Taiwan's auto parts and accessory industry in recent years. Local manufacturers showcased cutting-edge products at the show

Taipei, May 31, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$580.03 million worth of machine tools in the first three months of this year, up 23.9% from the corresponding period of last year, according to customs-cleared statistics conducted by the Taiwan Machine Tools Foundation (TMTF). Of the major categor

Synthesizing decades of experience and a strong spirit of innovation, Taiwan's furniture parts and hardware industry has steadily grown and maintained its edge in the international market despite growing competitive pressures. Domestic manufacturers in this line also attribute their success to t

With the continuation of the global rise in prices of raw materials such as iron and steel over the past year and more, Taiwan's makers of office-furniture parts are seeking to boost the added value of their products in an effort to overcome the higher materials costs. Fortunately, with more than t

Taiwan is quickly building a name as one of the world's top suppliers of parts for powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), thanks to the high product quality and reasonable pricing it brings to the table. Nevertheless, it has not all been easy sailing for local players. PTW-

Taipei, May 10, 2005 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machine tools amounted to US$368.49 million in the first two months of this year, representing a sharp annual growth of 29.8%, according to customs statistics compiled by the non-profit Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Of major product ca

Taipei, May 6, 2005 (CENS)--Overall production value of Taiwan's machinery industry amounted to NT$131.3 billion (US$4.18 billion at US$1:NT$31.4) in the first quarter of this year, representing an increase of 19.8% from the corresponding period of last year, according to a survey conducted by the

High growth continued for Taiwan's machinery industry last year, with production value rising to NT$501.4 billion (US$15.9 billion at NT$31.5:US$1). While this was up 11.17% from 2003, it was much less than the original projection of NT$530 billion (US$16.82 billion), thanks to the imposition of ma

Early this year at a packaging-industry forum held in Taiwan, participants unanimously agreed that Taiwan exports in this sector would maintain their high growth momentum over the next few years, building on a trend that has been apparent in recent years. H.R. Kao, publisher of Taiwan Packaging

Taipei, April 20, 2005 (CENS)--To broadly upgrade the product spectrum of Taiwan-made lathes and get rid of low-price competition from rival manufacturers of South Korea and mainland China, the Mechanical Industry Research Laboratories (MIRL) under the government-backed Industrial Technology Resear

For Dah Industry Co., Ltd. Is one of Taiwan's most respected professional manufacturers of polypropylene (PP)/high-density polyethylene (HDPE) woven-bag and other plastic bag whole-plant equipment. Because of its long history in making plastic-processing machines, the company specializes in offe

S-DAI Industrial Co., Ltd., established in 1978, specializes in making machines for turning out garment, stationery, and flower packaging. The company focuses on manufacturing machine models that are especially easy to operate, and has also branched into niche models such as machines for cutting pr

Colossal Career Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1970, is a leading professional maker in Taiwan of whole-plant equipment for manufacturing first-aid adhesive plasters, medicated plasters, surgical absorbent and wound care pads. In order to match customers' needs and market trend, the firm h