Henko Auto Spare Parts Co., Ltd.--Electric switches, electric fuel pumps & assemblies, wheel rims, air flow sensors etc.
(2014/04/01)Henko Auto Spare Parts Co., Ltd. was founded in 1984 as ChangZheng Auto Switch Factory and has developed into a veteran developer and producer of quality electric parts for automotive applications. The company markets its quality products globally under its own "HENKOPARTS" brand. After three de
Winners of 2014 Int`l Bicycle Design Competition Announced at Taipei Cycle Show-- High profile award recognizes outstanding designers from across the globe recognized for innovation
(2014/03/24)By QUINCY LIANG The 22 winners of the 2014 International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC 2014) were announced at Taipei CYCLE, held in Taipei on March 5-8, 2014 in Taipei. The 10 best entries were rewarded with prize money amounting to a total of NT$760,000 (approximately US$25,333 or 19,000 eur
Jiuh Huey Enterprise Co., Ltd.--Plastic (ABS) wheel covers, accessories, multipurpose cases, auto-folding sunshades
(2014/03/18)After more than 40 years in the business of manufacturing plastic (ABS) wheel covers and accessories, Jiuh Huey Enterprise Co., Ltd. has grown into a multi-million US dollar business and a major name in Asia. To offer its customers more choices of peripherals for automotive applications, the com
Fepotec Industrial Co., Ltd.--Spindles and tailstocks for high-caliber machine tools
(2014/03/14)Founded in 1996, Fepotec Industrial Co., Ltd. is a dedicated manufacturer of spindles and tailstocks for a variety of high-precision, high-performance machine tools. The company’s product line includes internal grinding spindles, lathe tailstocks, spindles for grinding machines, spindles for mac
Joen Lih Machinery Co., Ltd.-- CNC surface grinding machine, CNC double-column surface grinding machine
(2014/03/14)Established in 1988, Joen Lih Machinery Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in Taiwan of surface grinders, including high-precision CNC profile surface grinders, manually-operated surface grinders, fully automatic 3-axis surface grinders, and high-precision micro grooving machines. The company o
Taiwan Levies Antidumping Duties Retroactively on Korean and Chinese SS Suppliers
(2014/03/13)Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced earlier that its definitive antidumping duties on imports of stainless steel from China and South Korea will be levied for five years retroactively from August 15, 2013, when the imposition of provisional duties in the same case began. According to th
Chinese Automotive Bearing Makers Report Smooth Progress--Local suppliers have a long way to go to catch up with top international brands
(2014/03/12)By JENNY WU Bearings are among the most common and most important of all automobile components, serving vital functions in transmissions, engines, drive-shafts, and other systems and parts. Though individual bearings are relatively small in size, they have a huge relationship to vehicle reliabil
Cyun Hong Enterprise Co., Ltd.--Casters, wheels, adjustable legs, trolleys, carts, metallic accessories, rollers, ESD casters, industrial casters, heat-resistant casters
(2014/03/11)Founded in 2012 in central Taiwan’s Taichung City, Cyun Hong Enterprise Co., Ltd. manufactures with design and planning based on precision and practicality to supply high-quality, high-efficiency casters under the CH brand. Backed by 15 dedicated staff, the firm develops products that fully meet de
Transmission Parts Makers in China Shifting to High Gear to Boost Competitiveness
(2014/03/07)By JENNY WU Statistics compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) show that in 2013, automobile production and sales in China were 22.12 million and 21.98 million units, respectively, up 10.2% and 9.6% from the previous year. China's annual new-car sales, CAAM foreca
Safety Becomes Growing Focus for Auto Industry--New rules and new technologies will reduce accidents on China`s streets
(2014/03/06)By MICHELLE HSU In the burgeoning Chinese auto market, safety has joined worsening air pollution as a focus of major concern. With more and more new cars on the road and more and more novice drivers behind the wheel, traffic accidents are soaring and casualty figures skyrocketing. “How can we
Jisen Enterprise Company--Customized products in rubber, plastics, metal, and glass; automotive and motorcycle parts, door handles, handle parts, swing parts, harness parts
(2014/03/05)Founded in 1988, Jisen Enterprise Company specializes in the manufacture and export of customized precision products made of rubber, plastic, metal, and glass, as well as in the provision of die-casting, lost-wax casting, powder injection molding, lathing, polishing, electroplating, bake-enameling,
Teco Wins EV Order from the Philippines
(2014/02/25)Teco Group, a leading electro-mechanical and home-appliance conglomerate in Taiwan, recently announced having landed orders for special-purpose electric vehicles (EV), from the largest fleet operator in Manila, capital of the Philippines, for 14- and 21-seat electric jeepneys, the most popular mean
Creative Lighting Products Shine at Cultural Expo-- Light furnishing design occupies a high position in Taiwan’s cultural/creative industry
(2014/02/11)By MICHELLE HSU Since its inception four years ago, the Taiwan International Cultural and Creative Industry Expo has built up a solid reputation in the creative world. Through cooperation between the organizer, the Ministry of Culture (MOC), and leading brands, the expo powerfully conveys the sp
Taiwan`s MOF to Extend Commodity-tax Holiday for Electric Cars, PTWs
(2014/02/10)The Ministry of Finance (MOF) in Taiwan recently decided to extend the tax holiday for both electric cars and powered two-wheelers (PTWs) by three more years to the end of January, 2017. To encourage purchases of environmentally-friendly electric vehicles (EVs), the government began waiving the co
Far East Machinery Transforms into Holding Company
(2014/02/05)The 1949-founded Far East Machinery Co., Ltd. will spin off its four affiliates this year into independent companies as the first step of its plan to transform into a holding company in line with its business diversification strategy, according to chairman, K.H. Chuang. Headquartered in Chiayi,
Far East Machinery Opens Taichung Office to Tap Bigger Market Share in Central Taiwan
(2014/01/13)Machine-tool maker Far East Machinery Co. Ltd. (FEMCO), headquartered in the southern Taiwan city of Chia Yi, has recently opened an office in Taichung to boost its market share in central Taiwan. According to chairman, K.H. Chuang, central Taiwan is home to most of the island’s processing facto
Grindix Industrial Corp.--Cylindrical grinders, hydraulic crankshaft grinders, hydraulic universal cylindrical grinders
(2014/01/10)Founded in 1981, Grindix Industrial Corp. has built up a solid reputation as a maker of cylindrical grinders, hydraulic crankshaft grinders, and hydraulic universal cylindrical grinders. The company's universal cylindrical grinder has many attractive design features, including a rigid mechanical
CENS Attends 11 Global Trade Shows in November
(2013/12/23)To help advertisers who are manufacturers, exporters and traders to find potential business opportunities globally, CENS attended 11 overseas trade shows in November, including Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), SEMA Show, InterLight Moscow, Moscow International Tool Expo (MITEX), METALE
CMC Maps Out Road to Growth
(2013/12/23)Taiwan's No. 2 automaker China Motor Corp. (CMC) celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2013 with the announcement of three major business strategies for future development. CMC, an affiliate of Taiwan's Yulon Group, is the local assembler of Mitsubishi cars. The company has also been developing and
ARTC Wins More Honors at iENA Neuremberg 2013
(2013/12/17)The Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), Taiwan's top vehicle testing and R&D hub, once again proved its strong development and innovation capability in advanced vehicular safety systems by winning two of the world's most coveted invention awards at the 65th Nuremberg Ideas - Inventions - N
BMW Motorrad Unveils
(2013/12/17)The global electric-scooter (e-scooter) market has fallen far short of industry and government expectations for many years, but new initiatives are afoot to pave the way for wider adoption of the eco-friendly two-wheelers. BMW Motorrad is one of the powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers at the forefront
Taiwan-made Metal Furniture Shapes to New Lifestyles--Manufacturers adapt to the mobile generation
(2013/12/17)Exports of metal furniture from Taiwan have held steady despite market fluctuations, underscoring the global competitiveness of the domestic industry. Metal is more flexible than many other furniture materials, such as wood, rattan, glass, and plastics, making it well-suited to making furniture
New Car Sales in Taiwan Up Significantly in October 2013
(2013/12/17)New car sales in Taiwan increased by 11.3% month-on-month (MoM) and 14.6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in October to about 32,000 units (from 28,941 in September), according to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC). The sharp increase reverses drops in the first th
Bosch Boosts Safety with Improved Motorcycle Stability Controls
(2013/11/18)Bosch recently announced a major advancement in active motorcycle safety technology that is expected to change the image of motorcycling as a dangerous activity. The global automotive tier-1 supplier claimed that it has developed world's first brake control system for motorcycles. The motorcycl
Taiwan’s Machine Tool Makers See Order Surge
(2013/11/18)Taiwan’s machine-tool makers are being flooded with orders from Europe, and some of them are fully booked into the first quarter of 2014 with orders ranging from NT$500 million (US$16.6 million at NT$30: US$1) to NT$1.75 billion (US$58.3 million) in value. Industry executives say that although
Electric Two-wheelers Gain Popularity in Asia
(2013/10/16)Thanks to their fuel efficiency, ease of use in congested traffic, and relatively low ownership and operating costs, two-wheeled vehicles including scooters, motorcycles, and bicycles are a very popular mode of transport in Asia, especially in China, Taiwan, India, and most of the Association of So
Chian-yie Ind.’s R&D Head Talks About PTW Performance Parts Biz--Leading maker exports 95% of output to Japan, USA and S.E. Asia
(2013/10/16)With very high output of motor scooters for domestic and export sales, Taiwan is one of the top-three global suppliers of high-quality, innovative scooter performance-tuning parts. In recent years, however, the island has advanced furthered by supplanting Japan to take the lead in the sector. Af
Dinli`s to Roll Out New 800cc Motorcycle in Taiwan Soon
(2013/10/16)Dinli Metal Industrial Co., Ltd., a major all terrain vehicle (ATV) manufacturer in Taiwan, recently announced that its 800cc motorcycle with continuous variable transmission (CVT), the first of its kind on the island, has passed emissions and safety certifications conducted by the Automotive Rese
ITRI of Taiwan Wins Three 2013 R&D 100 Awards
(2013/10/04)The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), a technology innovation and invention hub in Taiwan, once again proves its prowess by winning three of the 2013 R&D 100 Awards, given to the 100 most technologically-significant products introduced to market over the past year. The three winning
Tong Yang Eyes Bigger Role in Global Auto-Parts Market
(2013/10/04)If Crispin Wu is right, original equipment (OE) and aftermarket (AM) parts makers in Taiwan can expect growing demand from China, particularly as Japanese car brands expand their share of the huge market. President of Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., a leading OE and AM auto-parts manufacturing