20030909062.jpg] While the majority of Taiwan's furniture manufacturers have joined an exodus to mainland China in a quest to trim production costs, many of their peers in the furniture-parts industry are managing to operate profitably in Taiwan thanks to their commitment to high-quality and high-m

Thanks to the strong support of the domestic metal and textile industries, Taiwan has become one of the world's leading suppliers of home furnishings, from curtain rods and accessories to a wide range of upholstery fabrics. Local manufacturers are now building on this achievement by beefing up thei

After enjoying a bumper year in 2002, Taiwan's woodworking-machine industry faces many uncertainties that could adversely affect business through to the end of this year, with some insiders predicting a 10% to 15% export decline in the sector. Last year Taiwan increased its exports of woodworki

Over the last three decades Taiwan's office- furniture makers have come a long way from simply copying the designs of foreign competitors and delivering products at bargain prices. Today innovation, rather than price, is driving the local industry's growth as producers turn their focus to high-qual

Most of Taiwan's outdoor-furniture makers reported weaker sales in the first four months of this year compared with the same period in 2002, but they remain optimistic of a second- half recovery, expecting long-term relationships with key overseas buyers to bring some stability. Outdoor-furnitur

Taipei, Aug. 26, 2003 (CENS)--The government will remove all import customs duty on over 3,000 products in eight major categories beginning next year in order to fulfill the commitment for Taiwan's participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Officials of the Ministry of Economic Affairs

Taipei, July 22, 2003 (CENS)--Taikoo Automotive Group recently claimed that it would pour over NT$100 million (US$2.9 million at US$1:NT$34.5) to set up nine dealerships in Taiwan to sell Volkswagen's flagship limousine Phaeton and luxury sport utility vehicle (LSUV) Touareg. Taikoo, one of the

Taipei, June 27, 2003 (CENS)--GSK Group, one of the largest auto and motorcycle parts manufacturing conglomerate in Taiwan, celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday. Group CEO Wu Chung-yi claimed that GSK generated revenue of over NT$21 billion (US$606.94 million at US$1:NT$34.6) from subsidiar

Taipei, June 18, 2003 (CENS)--Economics Minister Lin Yi-fu yesterday sent out worldwide messages to inform Taiwan's major business partners about the World Health Organization's action of lifting warning against travel to Taiwan as the SARS disease has been placed under control. The message is p

Taipei, June 16, 2003 (CENS)--The China External Trade Development Council (CETRA) said yesterday that it would soon re-ignite exhibitions and trade missions two months after the outbreak of SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) in Taiwan. Under the instruction of Economic Minister Lin Yi-fu,

Makers of wooden furniture parts in Taiwan are adapting to labor shortages and rising production costs by boosting their use of advanced automated-production equipment to turn out high-end products. Some of them are also moving some of their production lines to Southeast Asia and mainland China to

Facing a highly competitive market, office- furniture producers in Taiwan are learning to distinguish their products from the rest of the pack through redoubled emphasis on style, ergonomic design, and reasonable pricing. The days of turning out copycat models are now long past, and local manuf

With their share of the Japanese market being severely eroded by rivals in mainland China, Taiwanese furniture makers are struggling to hold their position by switching to higher-end products. This effort paid off in a favorable response from Japanese buyers at the recent International Furniture Fa

Facing a highly competitive market, office- furniture producers in Taiwan are learning to distinguish their products from the rest of the pack through redoubled emphasis on style, ergonomic design, and reasonable pricing. The days of turning out copycat models are now long past, and local manuf

Makers of wooden furniture parts in Taiwan are adapting to labor shortages and rising production costs by boosting their use of advanced automated-production equipment to turn out high-end products. Some of them are also moving some of their production lines to Southeast Asia and mainland China to

Taipei, April 4, 2003 (CENS)--Teco Group, a leading electrical machinery and home appliance conglomerate in Taiwan, recently announced that it would invest about NT$1 billion (US$28.74 million at US$1:NT$34.8) to set up a home appliance production base in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, mainland China.