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HP’s PC Strategy May Impact Taiwan’s Contract Manufacturing Operation

(2011/08/22)

Taipei, Aug. 22, 2011 (CENS)--Taiwanese hi-tech manufacturers are monitoring closely HP’s plan to spin off or sell out its PC division, as HP has been the foreign company with the largest procurement amount in Taiwan in recent years. Since 2007, HP has been procuring over US$20 billion worth of


AsiaPlastic Recycling Launches IPOs on TWSE

(2011/08/18)

Taipei, Aug. 18, 2011 (CENS)--AsiaPlastic Recycling Holding Limited (stock code: 1337), one of China’s largest manufacturers of EVA (ethylenevinyl acetate), yesterday (Aug. 17) launched public offering with initial price of NT$95 per share on plastics category of the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE). I


Synnex Scores Net Profits of NT$1.85 B. in Q2

(2011/08/08)

Taipei, Aug. 8, 2011 (CENS)--The Taiwan-based Synnex Technology International Corp., the largest 3C product distributor in Greater China, scored net profits of NT$1.85 billion, or NT$1.2 per share, for the second quarter of this year, representing a 50% growth from NT$1.24 billion posted a year ear


Pilot Metal Industrial Co., Ltd.--CNC precision-machined items, fiber-optic connectors

(2011/08/05)

Pilot Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. is a veteran specialist in making mainly spindles and metallic parts for office machines. The company owns a comprehensive range of manufacturing and processing equipment, including top-end and precision computer numeric control (CNC) machine tools and sliding-heads


Taiwan Machinery Exports Total US$8.647 B. in First Five Months

(2011/08/05)

Taipei, Aug. 5, 2011 (CENS)--The Taiwan machinery industry exported US$8.647 billion in products in the first five months, up 35.9% year-on-year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Machine tools led with export value totaling US$1.581 billion


Quanta to Benefit From RIM`s FIPS-Certificated Playbook Tablet

(2011/08/04)

Taipei, Aug. 4, 2011 (CENS)--As Research In Motion (RIM)'s tablet PC Playbook has won the FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standard) certification, Quanta Computer Inc., the contract manufacturer of the device, is expected to gain steam in the near future, according to institutional investors.


Hon Hai to Construct an NT$100 B. Automation Park in Taichung

(2011/08/03)

Taipei, Aug. 3, 2011 (CENS)--Hon Hai Group has decided to foray into the realm of automatic equipment, as it has proposed with Taichung City government for investing NT$100 billion to construct an industrial park, which will accommodate machine tool, automatic equipment, robot, and solar energy fac


Falling Costs Make Vehicle Active Safety Devices Increasingly Popular

(2011/08/01)

Thanks to advancements in image-processing, algorithm, and sensing technologies, as well as the falling cost of increasingly-complicated integrated circuit (IC) chips, active safety systems are rapidly gaining popularity. They have spread from luxury limousines only a few years ago to medium- to hi


Ge Mao Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd.

(2011/08/01)

Founded in 1981, Ge Mao Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd. specializes in making rubber components. Steady investment in innovation and production improvement has enabled this maker to turn out items approved for automotive, semiconductor, medical, potable water, food and drug equipment, sanitation equipm


Hwang Yu Leads AM Steering & Suspension Parts Sectors in Taiwan

(2011/07/29)

Since its inception in 1972, Hwang Yu Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. has been the largest supplier of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering and suspension components in Taiwan, as well as a leading player worldwide that focuses on its core business and widening product line, supplying major


Taiwan`s Tech Firms Keep Satisfactory Cash Flow Despite Increasing Pressure on Profitability

(2011/07/08)

Taipei, July 8, 2011 (CENS)--Recovering global demand is likely to support Taiwan high-tech companies’ strong revenue growth over the next two quarters, but operating margins could be squeezed by rising manufacturing costs and exchange rate disadvantages, according to “Industry Report Card: Satisfa


Clear Dawn Co., Ltd.--OEM/ODM and Project Solutions

(2011/07/07)

Clear Dawn Co., Ltd. Quick Industrial Service for Making Special Parts & Components-CNC Metal parts, Stainless Steel Barrels, Gears & Spindles, Pistons & Sleeves. Since its establishment in 1982, Clear Dawn Co., Ltd. has been engaged in production and development of metal-made parts and pro


CENS Stays Busy Promoting Trade and Magazines Globally in May

(2011/07/07)

CENS continued to participate in global trade fairs in May to promote its services and publications, helping Taiwanese manufacturers explore world markets via events such as Metaltech, BrasilPlast, National Hardware Show, Interpack, TTM Automotive Technology Fair, Lightingfair International, Chinap


Five Golds at COMPUTEX TAIPEI Design & Innovation Awards 2011

(2011/07/07)

Ralph Wiegmann praises the fourth staging of the awards for innovation and design On the opening day of the 2011 COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Taipei International Information Technology Show held May 31-June 4), a jury selected 34 products among the 179 entries from six countries for the COMPUTEX TAIPEI Des


Economics Ministry Maps Out Measures to Cushion Impact of Korea-U.S. FTA

(2011/07/06)

Taipei, July 6, 2011 (CENS)--In an effort to help domestic exporters counter the impact of the South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement, the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOFA) has proposed to offer tax rebates for imported industrial raw materials and components/parts with average tariffs topping 4.3


China`s Huawei to Purchase More from Taiwanese Suppliers of Telecom Equipment

(2011/07/05)

Taipei, July 5, 2011 (CENS)--To expand its global market shares, the China-based Huawei Corp., now the world's second-largest telecom solution provider, is going to raise its purchases from Taiwanese suppliers this year. Keeping wielding its rapidly increasing influence in the global industry of


CNC Device Supply to Taiwan`s Machine-tool Firms to Normalize

(2011/07/01)

Taipei, July 1, 2011 (CENS)--Japan-based Mitsubishi Electric has promised to fully restore supply of CNC (computer numerical control) devices beginning July to Taiwan's machine-tool firms, who have faced supply shortage of key components from Japan after the massive earthquake and tsunami on March


2011 Taiwan Excellence Award

(2011/06/28)

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in mid-April announced the 10 winners of the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Gold Award at a gala ceremony in Taipei, hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and attended by leaders from different industries. Taiwan Excellence is the


Hisaka Holdings of Singapore Issues TDRs on TWSE

(2011/06/27)

Taipei, June 27, 2011 (CENS)--On June 24, Hisaka Holdings Ltd. began public trading on the Taiwan Depository Receipts category of the Taiwan Stock Exchange with code of 911619, becoming the 30th foreign firm issuing the receipts on domestic bourse. Each unit of the TDRs represents one common share


Taiwan’s Machine-tool Builders to Raise Product Prices

(2011/06/22)

Taipei, June 22, 2011 (CENS)--To reflect the increased costs in procuring key parts and components, Taiwan’s machine-tool manufacturers are considering raising product prices for the second time since the beginning of this year. An industry insider said domestic machine-tool manufacturers will


Five Golds at COMPUTEX TAIPEI Design & Innovation Awards 2011

(2011/06/22)

Ralph Wiegmann praises the fourth staging of the awards for innovation and design By QUINCY LIANG On the opening day of the 2011 COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Taipei International Information Technology Show held May 31-June 4), a jury selected 34 products among the 179 entries from six countries for the


FDP Firms Suffer Decline in Capacity Utilization Rate

(2011/06/21)

Taipei, Jan. 21, 2011 (CENS)─Taiwan's first-tier makers of FPD (flat panel display) have suffered a 10% decline in capacity utilization rate and required their workers to take annual leave, a rare phenomenon in the third quarter, traditionally a busy season, according to the Chinese-language Econom


Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd. - Variety of industrial parts

(2011/06/20)

Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1970 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, started up as a small OEM of clothing parts and related accessories and then, after gaining years of experience in punching, diversified into manufacturing leather accessories and footwear parts mainly for Nike and


Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd.--Small OEM of clothing parts and related accessories

(2011/06/20)

Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1970 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, started up as a small OEM of clothing parts and related accessories and then, after gaining years of experience in punching, diversified into manufacturing leather accessories and footwear parts mainly for Nike and


Whitebox Tablet PC Shipment Growth Over 230% QoQ in Q1: DisplaySearch

(2011/06/17)

Taipei, June 17, 2011 (CENS)--Whitebox (local or non-branded) tablet PC vendors increased shipments from 567,000 units in the fourth quarter of 2010 to 1.9 million units in the first quarter of 2011, a 235% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth rate, making them the fastest growing segment of the worldwi


Hwang Yu Sets up OE--Quality AM Brake Caliper Production

(2011/06/16)

Already a major supplier of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering and suspension parts globally and the leader in Taiwan, Hwang Yu Inc. recently saw its green strategy pay off, which the company considers productive in the long-term. The maker has been ISO 14001 approved, the well-known


GTEN Expands an Owned Land with Advanced Equipment

(2011/06/16)

Regarded as Taiwan’s most specialized manufacturer of rolled ball screws, a critical component for automation equipment, GTEN Ball Screw Technology Co., Ltd. relocated in October 2010 to an owned land in Yingge Dist. of New Taipei City, northern Taiwan. To meet increasing demand when its old pla


Mao Chuan`s Religious Adherence to Global Standards Works

(2011/06/16)

Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1970 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, started up as a small OEM of clothing parts and related accessories and then, after gaining years of experience in punching, diversified into manufacturing leather accessories and footwear parts mainly for Nike and


Chian Mau Co. Ltd.--Alloy manufacturing mold design & development, medical equipment parts

(2011/06/16)

Established in 1996, the ISO 9001:2008-certified Chian Mau Co. Ltd. has been dedicated to the production of high-caliber aluminum and magnesium-forged parts and accessories for medical equipment, motorcycles and bicycles. The firm's wide-ranging products and services include aluminum/magnesium


Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd.--Stamping parts for various industrial applications

(2011/06/16)

Founded in 1970, Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001: 2000 and QS 9000- certified maker dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing high-quality stamping parts for a wide range of industrial applications. The products are made of such materials as steel, aluminum, bronze, stainle