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Double Dynasty Aims to Equal World-leading Toolmakers

(2008/01/07)

Frank Wang, president of toolmaker Double Dynasty Co., Ltd., has been pursuing an ambitious goal-turning out products comparable to those from world-leading suppliers like Bosch and B&D-since he opened business some 10 years ago. "We have never moved production to mainland China and never eng


Massoud & Bros. Succeeds With Fortuitous Entrepreneurship in Taiwan

(2008/01/04)

Intrigued by Chinese culture, Antone I. Massoud, a Jordanian, came to Taiwan in 1970 as a student to study of Chinese language & history and, due to a series of unrelated events, has planted his roots on this isle, his adopted-home, by establishing Massoud & Bros. Co. (MBC) in 1976. Luckily,


Tung Jinn Abrasive Co., Ltd.--Abrasive cloth, abrasive paper, no-joint belts, PVC slipproof belts

(2008/01/03)

Along with a long history of 34 years, Tung Jinn Abrasive Co., Ltd., founded in 1973, is a veteran supplier of abrasive paper and cloth in Yunlin County, central Taiwan. The company produces a wide range of abrasive cloth, abrasive paper, no-joint belts, PVC slipproof belts, emery paper and emery w


Top Rank Industrial Co., Ltd.

(2008/01/03)

Top Rank Industrial Co., Ltd. recently debuted an innovative wrench set and a patented lug wrench with a built-in light-emitting diode (LED) and length-adjustable handle. With the LED light, Top Rank claims, the new lug wrench enables users to operate the tool more conveniently and easily, even


TAITRA to Lead Delegation to India to Tap Medical Equipment Market

(2006/07/13)

Taipei, July 13, 2006 (CENS)--Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the government-funded trade promotion organization, will lead a delegation to explore the medical equipment market in India at the end of this month. The delegation will be composed of some 10 domestic manufacturer


Taiwan`s Machine Tool Makers Scramble to Develop Automobile Aluminum Wheel Processing Machines

(2006/07/11)

Taipei, July 11, 2006 (CENS)--To cope with the increased demand for metal-cutting machine tools for processing aluminum automobile wheels, domestic manufacturers are hastening their development work on special-purpose lathes. Worldwide, tens of million aluminum automobile wheels are rolled out e


AGCO to Increase Procurement in Taiwan by 53% in 2006

(2006/07/04)

Taipei, July 4, 2006 (CENS)--AGCO Corporation, the world's third-largest producer of agricultural equipment, is holding a procurement presentation accompanied by trade talks with domestic suppliers at one o'clock in the afternoon today at the Taipei World Trade Center. The company is also the world


AGCO`s Delegation to Hold Procurement Meeting in Taipei Tomorrow

(2006/07/03)

Taipei, July 3, 2006 (CENS)--A procurement delegation consisting of 12 procurement officials of AGCO Corp. of the U.S., the world's third-largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment and the No. 1 supplier of agricultural tractors, will hold a purchasing policy seminar and supplier meeting in Tai


HTC Launches World-First Tri-band 3G Windows Mobile PDA and 3G Smartphone

(2006/06/21)

Taiwan's High Tech Computer Corp. (HTC), the world's leading provider of Windows Mobile-based devices, recently launched the world's first tri-band third-generation (3G) Widows Mobile Pocket PC (the TyTN) and 3G smartphone (the MteoR) under its own “HTC” brand. Even as it promotes products carry


Innovative AIR JACK Lifts Vehicles in Seconds

(2006/06/05)

At some point, almost every car, van, truck, or sport utility vehicle (SUV) has be to lifted into the air to change a tire, install snow chains, or check the chassis. In these cases, the AIR JACK─an innovative, user-friendly, and labor-saving device developed by DS. Liao Industrial Co., Ltd.─is rec


Makers, Institutes Help Guide Taiwan`s Auto-parts Industry Development

(2006/05/23)

Taipei, May 23, 2006 (CENS)--The Taiwan government will help local auto-parts makers set up industrial zones and auto-parts supply centers on the island so as to further upgrade their global competitiveness, according to Huang Chih-peng, director general of Board of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under the M


FEMCO Expected to Score Higher Profits This Year

(2006/05/22)

Taipei, May 22, 2006 (CENS)--Thanks to successful corporate re-engineering, Far East Machinery Co., Ltd. (FEMCO), one of Taiwan' s leading manufacturers of machine tools, saw a 31% annual growth in sales with earnings increasing by five times last year. FEMCO executive C.Y. Huang expressed optim


Technology Developments Take Center Stage at Taiwan`s First Automotive Summit

(2006/03/22)

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE), the first of its kind, was held on Oct. 17-19 in Taipei. The aim was to boost the development of the domestic auto-parts industry and facilitate its transformation from pure manufacturing to system development, and to help give local p


Yuan Feng Inaugurates New Plant in Suzhou, Mainland China

(2006/03/06)

Taipei, March 6, 2006 (CENS)--Yuan Feng Industry Co., one of Taiwan' s listed manufacturers of automobile wheels, recently kicked off mass production at its new plant in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, mainland China. The new plant was constructed by Yuan Cheng Aluminum (Suzhou) Co. Investors included


South Korea Becomes Taiwan`s No. 2 Auto-parts Supplier

(2005/12/28)

South Korea overtook Germany for the first time in 2004 to become the second-largest supplier of imported auto parts for Taiwan, according to a report compiled by the Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC) on commission from the government-sponsored Industrial Technology Intellige


Technology Developments Take Center Stage at Taiwan`s First Automotive Summit

(2005/12/22)

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE), the first of its kind, was held on Oct. 17-19 in Taipei. The aim was to boost the development of the domestic auto-parts industry and facilitate its transformation from pure manufacturing to system development, and to help give local p


Office Furniture Taiwanese Makers Turn to Ergonomics to Add Value

(2005/12/16)

Office furniture manufacturers in Taiwan are rolling out top-of-the-line products with advanced ergonomic designs, marking a further a break from their past dependence on lower-end commodity items. Like their counterparts in other labor-intensive sectors, most of Taiwan's office furniture suppli


Altech Diversifies Into Optoelectronics With AOT Brand

(2005/11/07)

Altech Auto Security Co., Ltd. Is a leading mobile electronics manufacturer in Taiwan, and the firm's Maat brand of car alarm products has been widely welcomed by customers worldwide. The TS16949, QS 9000, and ISO 9001: 2000-certified company decided last year to diversify into the optoelectronic s


Auto King`s "VTTR" Tuning Brake Parts Stop Competition in Their Tracks

(2005/11/07)

Established in 1996, Taiwan's Auto King Co. Ltd. Is a specialized supplier of high-level brake-system tuning parts. The company's "VTTR" brand is No. 1 on the island. The firm supplies several key brake-system items, including six-piston caliper kits, brake disks, and brake pads. With the VTTR n


Evengy Zone Supplies High-end, Weight-cut Parts and Accessories

(2005/11/07)

Evengy Zone Co., Ltd. Was founded as a distributor of imported auto lubricants in Taiwan, but in 2004 it set up a high-end tuning auto parts and accessory division. Today, the division supplies the company's "Perfect" brand of weight-cutting products to boost fuel efficiency and horsepower performa


SLI Builds Reputation With TUCKERMAN Car Racks

(2005/11/07)

Solink International Manufactures Co., Ltd. (SLI) is a specialized and innovative maker of various kinds of car-rack systems, which are marketed globally under the TUCKERMAN brand. The company's products feature high-quality, functional, and innovative designs. SLI has developed five universal b


Taiwan Touts Innovative Products At Taipei AMPA 2005

(2005/10/14)

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 AMPA 2005 Another Record Breaker

(2005/10/14)

The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that broke past records, according to show co-


Spotlight on CNC Tools at the Top

(2005/10/03)

Taiwanese woodworking equipment suppliers impressed world buyers with their progresses in computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment at the InterWood Taipei 2005 woodworking show, held from July 1 to 4. According to Bill Hung, chairman of Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), a c


Quality Rises as Producers Automate

(2005/10/03)

Taiwan is an ideal place to source office furniture parts, especially metal parts that require the sophisticated processing capability which local makers excel in thanks to their long experience and state-of-the-art automated production equipment. Over the past decades, some manufacturers of off


Manufacturers Turn to Value-Added Models

(2005/09/29)

Thanks to the concerted cooperation between the industrial and research sectors, Taiwan's grinding machine manufacturing sector has made great progress in developing sophisticated models for high-tech applications, utilizing its established technology for the production of CNC (computerized numeric


Taiwan Outpaces Rivals in Machine-Tool Sales Growth in First Five Months

(2005/09/29)

Taiwan outpaced competitors Japan, South Korea and the U.S. in terms of sales growth for machine tools in the first five months of this year. Taiwan exported US$1.058 billion worth of machine tools in the first five months, representing a 26% year-on-year growth, according to statistics compiled by


2005 Taipei AMPA Another Record Breaker

(2005/09/06)

The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that broke past records, according to show co-


Taiwan outpaces rivals in machine-tool sales growth in first 5 months

(2005/08/16)

Taipei, Aug. 16, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan outpaced such rival competing nations as Japan, South Korea and the United States in terms of machine-tool sales growth in the first five months of this year. Taiwan exported US$1.058 million worth of machine tools in the period, representing a 26% year-on-year


Taiwan Auto-Parts Suppliers Cash In on Outsourcing Trend

(2005/08/09)

Tier-one auto-parts in North America are embracing outsourcing with a zeal, and some of the biggest winners are proving to be Taiwan auto parts suppliers with the quality and pricing to tap the opportunities created by this trend. Two leading auto-parts makers in Taiwan recently won big-ticket c