Taipei, Oct. 17, 2012 (CENS)--In response to hot sales of 7-inch tablets of Google and Amazon, Apple Inc. planned to launch new 7.85-inch product dubbed “iPad mini” at the end of October, whose parts will be provided by Taiwan makers. With about seven to eight million units of iPad mini to be s

Taipei, Oct.15, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan’s cellphone component makers struggled in the traditional peak season as Merry Electronics Co. Ltd.’s revenues in September only reached NT$585 million (US$19.5 million), far lower than market prediction of NT$700 million (US$23.33 million). Ichia Technologies In

Taipei, Oct. 12, 2012 (CENS)--The business downturn of HTC Corp., a brand vendor of smartphones, obviously has yet to ease, as the company saw its EPS (earnings per share) for the third quarter of this year hit a 7-year nadir of only NT$4.7, and is predicted to report worse business performance in

The five Gold Award winners of the COMPUTEX d&i awards 2012 were honored during the official opening of the 2012 COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Taipei International Information Technology Show) held in early June. COMPUTEX TAIPEI is one of the world's largest information and communication technology (ICT) trade

For four days record numbers attended the two shows that offered nearly everything about auto parts and accessories. The 28th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 2012) and the seventh International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei) were held jointly at the

Taiwan’s furniture industry has been shrinking for decades as producers have migrated to mainland China and Vietnam in search of more favorable manufacturing conditions. Some, however, have remained in Taiwan to produce office furniture, design-oriented and customized metal furniture, and other typ

Taipei, Oct. 8, 2012 (CENS)--To maintain its brisk shipment growth, the China-based Lenovo, now the world’s No. 2 PC brand vendor by market share, has reportedly planned to invite more local PC parts suppliers to its supply chain and may even venture into parts manufacturing to increase in-house ou

Taipei, Oct. 2, 2012 (CENS)--An inter-ministry meeting of the Executive Yuan (the Cabinet) concluded yesterday (Oct. 1) that quota of foreign laborers for new investment projects can be increased by 5% or 10% for a period of three years, without having to pay employment stabilization fee. However,

Taipei, Sept. 28, 2012 (CENS)--TPK Holdings Ltd., the world’s largest supplier of touch panels by market share now, has finalized its capital increase by US$436 million, with US$236 million from the issuance of global depositary receipts (GDRs) and the remainder from five-year euro convertible bond

Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 2012 Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan) and Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1 from April 12-15. The joint four-day e

Taiwan has been making motorcycles for more than half a century, and has developed advanced techniques and a complete supply chain for the industry. The island is also one of the world’s major producers of motorcycle parts and components, including braking systems, engine systems, transmission syst

Taipei, Sept. 25, 2012 (CENS)--Following six months of consecutive decline, Taiwan’s export rebounded vigorously in the first half of September, with growth rate exceeding 10%, reported Shih Yien-shiang, minister of economics yesterday (Sept. 24). Meanwhile, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MO

Taipei, Sept. 25, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Kinsus Interconnect Technology Co., Ltd. would become the primary winners of Apple’s added contracts for iPhone 5 chips, according to industry sources. Apple’s supply chains have reportedly been asked to supply com

Taipei, Sept. 25, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Kinsus Interconnect Technology Co., Ltd. would become the primary winners of Apple’s added contracts for iPhone 5 chips, according to industry sources. Apple’s supply chains have reportedly been asked to supply com

Taipei, Sept. 19, 2012 (CENS)--At a time when China-Japan relationship has become tense, industrial cooperation between Taiwan and Japan is undergoing subtle change. During his visit to Japan last week, Yiin Chii-min, minister of the Council for Economic Planning and Development (CEPD), bridged the

Taipei, Sept. 18, 2012 (CENS)--Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., the largest auto-parts manufacturing conglomerate in Taiwan, recently announced that it would invest US$9 million in setting up a new factory in Yongheng, Foshan, Guangdong Province of China. The new facility is expected to kick off

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.

Taipei, Sept. 7, 2012 (CENS)--TaiDoc Technology Corporation, maker, developer and manufacturer of blood glucose meters in Taiwan, recently announced to buy land to build a factory in northern Taiwan, targeting production of glucose meter parts and components to its vertical integration, saying the

View Max Industrial Co. is a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of auto mirrors, mirror lamps, and related auto-mirror parts. The company was established in 1992 and has since developed into one of the world's leading suppliers of aftermarket (AM) auto mirrors, known for its wide range of mi

Founded in 1995, Top Vision Auto Parts Solution specializes in developing and manufacturing high-quality automotive-electronic parts and components for commercial vehicles. The firm's major product lines include vehicle speed sensor, power window switch, fuel level sensor etc. All its products

Kun Fong Machinery Co., Ltd. is a specialized and experienced maker of high-quality paperware-making machines. The company specializes in designing, developing and manufacturing various plastic products by adopting blow molding, injection molding and rotation molding technologies. The company's

Taipei, Sept. 5, 2012 (CENS)--To secure sustainable growth of Taiwan’s exports, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has kicked off its whole-plant solution export project, which is designed to finance local companies of machinery, solar cells and LEDs to vie for large construction tenders overseas, so

Most Taiwanese printing machinery suppliers experienced downturns during the first half of 2012 due both to global economic uncertainty and a growing rivalry between emerging competitors. According to the latest data issued by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) on its website,

Quick reaction to market fluctuations and flexible manufacturing capabilities have helped many Taiwanese manufacturers of machining centers to escape the impact of economic recession in major markets. Those markets include mainland China, which is the world’s second-largest economy and the biggest

Taiwan’s manufacturers of machine tools, most of which are small or medium in size, have experienced substantial sales growth following the global financial crisis of 2009. Their exports grew a further 9.4% in the first half of 2012, to US$2.09 billion, according to the Taiwan Association of Machin

Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd. has launched feature-laden five-axis CNC machining centers to meet rising demand from high-end manufacturers looking to maintain precision production but reduce cost to be more competitive amid various discouraging economic news, including the lingering EU periphera

Sense Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a veteran maker of high-precision and -quality products, including automobile components, electronic components and modules, photo-communication modules, OEM and ODM machinery parts etc. Established in 1989, the firm has been aggressively upgrading its manufactur

Taiwan Ignition System Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2008-approved company specializing in manufacturing ignition parts for the automotive aftermarket, offering ignition modules, ignition coils, crank angle sensors, etc. The firm has developed new crank angle sensors, pencil coils, and invites inquirie

With a history of over 20 years, Hinnli Co., Ltd. is one of Taiwan’s major suppliers of papermaking machines and steel and iron processing machines. The company’s product line includes facial tissue interfolder converting machines, hand towel single-folder converting machines, hand towel multi-f

With a history of over 20 years, Hinnli Co., Ltd. is one of Taiwan’s major suppliers of papermaking machines and steel and iron processing machines. The company’s product line includes facial tissue interfolder converting machines, hand towel single-folder converting machines, hand towel multi-f