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 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

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-

Taipei, Sept. 1, 2005 (CENS)--There are at least two Taiwan carbon-fiber bicycle-frame makers planning to expand capacities to meet the increasing global demand, including Composite Technology Corp. and Advanced International Multitech Co. Composite Technology, a composite-material bike-frame pr

Taipei, Aug. 9, 2005 (CENS)-- Siemens VDO Automotive AG of Germany, a leading global auto-parts supplier, recently held a procurement-policy briefing session in Taiwan seeking to find some qualified suppliers on the island. According to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), which h

The recent 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05) proved once again why this is the biggest and best event of its kind in Asia, serving up cutting-edge products and giving visitors a good picture of where the industry is heading. The show also underscored T

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

VIA Technologies Inc., a leading chip designer based in Taiwan, recently announced the establishment of a multimedia consumer-business division (MCE) to explore the automotive processor-chip market. The plan is to cooperate with major original-equipment (OE) auto-parts makers in Asia to turn out x8

The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently kicked off its Global Aftermarket Auto Parts Promotion (GAAP) project during the 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05). The show, staged May 13-16, is a key channel for major international buyers

Taipei, May 24, 2005 (CENS)--The European Eunion (EU)'s steering committee recently issued an initial ruling on dumping charges against imports of bicycles made in mainland China, boosting the anti-dumping tariff rate for the imports from 30.6% to 48.5%. EU is also considering to start a series

Taiwan is quickly building a name as one of the world's top suppliers of parts for powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), thanks to the high product quality and reasonable pricing it brings to the table. Nevertheless, it has not all been easy sailing for local players. PTW-

After more than two decades of development' Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry is able to compete head on' in both quality and price' with the best products the world has to offer. Now' however' manufacturers in the line are diversifying out of their traditional niche of vehicles with engi

Taiwan Golden Bee Co. (TGB), a specialized maker of motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and continuous variable transmission (CVT) systems, recently announced that it has developed a high-performance 403cc engine in cooperation with Morini Franco of Italy. TGB president George Lin says

Established in 1996, Taiwan's Auto King Co. Ltd. Is a specialized maker of high-level brake-system tuning parts. The company's "VTTR" brand, says management, is No. 1 in the domestic market. The firm supplies several major items for brake-system tuning needs, including six-cylinder brake caliper

Taipei, April 4, 2005 (CENS)-- Taiwan's Yulon Group, the largest automobile-manufacturing conglomerates on the island, is expected to set up a joint venture company with several leading information technology (IT) and electronic makers to develop auto electronic parts and systems. The project, d

Taipei, March 29, 2005 (CENS)--The 21st Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show 2005 (Taipei AMPA 2005), the largest auto/motorcycle parts and accessory show in Asia, will be held on May 13-16 in Taipei, with the numbers of both exhibitors and booths hitting new highs. According t

Taipei, March 24, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., which locally makes and markets Ford cars, has decided to import the hybrid (gasoline and electric) version of Ford Escape sport utility vehicle (SUV) model into Taiwan next year, and will also mull locally producing the model for expor

Continental AG of Germany recently held a meeting in Taiwan with over 30 local auto-parts makers-its first such--to evaluate qualified suppliers of brake-caliper parts and components. Zou Bo' chief of Continental's Asia procurement office' which is located in Shanghai' says that his office plans

Taipei, Feb. 25, 2005 (CENS)--The 2005 Taipei International Bicycle Show (Taipei Cycle '05), Asia's largest bicycle fair, will be held on March 4-7 at Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) with number of exhibition stands to hit a record high of over 2,000, according to show organizer Taiwan External Tr

Taipei, Jan. 17, 2005 (CENS)--ArvinMeritor Inc. of the U.S. recently held an auto-parts procurement-policy seminar in Taiwan for many invited local suppliers, according to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). ArvinMeritor procured over US$20 million worth of auto parts from Asia i

Continental AG of Germany recently held a meeting in Taiwan with over 30 local auto-parts makers—its first such--to evaluate qualified suppliers of brake-caliper parts and components. Zou Bo, chief of Continental's Asia procurement office, which is located in Shanghai, says that his office plan

Taipei, Dec. 24, 2004 (CENS)--Continental AG of Germany recently held its first procurement meeting with over 30 auto-parts suppliers in Taiwan, though the firm set up an international procurement office in Shanghai, mainland China early this year. Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAIT

In its sixth edition this year, the annual Hong Kong International Lighting Fair attracted a record number of both exhibitors and visitors during its four-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center Oct. 27-30, 2004, further adding luster to its prestige as Asia's largest sourcing eve

The recent 2004 edition of the 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 blasted away past r

Northeastern China is the cradle of that country's auto industry. The first car made in China was "born" there on July 13' 1956. This was actually a handcrafted work; five or six central government leaders competed for the honor of naming it' but Mao Zedong in the end trumped all and dubbed it the

A select group of Taiwanese and Japanese auto-parts suppliers have announced they are actively preparing to individually set up plants near a planned Toyota auto factory in Guangzhou, mainland China. The firms include Aisin Seiki Co. of Japan, Elite Sewing Machine Manufacturing Co. (Aisin's Taiwan

Established in 1996, Yung Cheng Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd. (YCS) is a specialized maker of powered two-wheeler (PTW) continuous variable transmission (CVT) systems and parts, as well as of front-drum brake-hub assemblies. With strong development and manufacturing capabilities, the company has also

The recent 2004 edition of the 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 blasted away past r

Taiwan's aftermaket (AM) auto-parts industry has succeeded in keeping global competitors at bay, especially those from South Korea and mainland China, through its advantages in price, product choice, product-development speed, and international sales channels, according to many industry leaders par

Thanks to long-term efforts at developing advanced manufacturing technologies, domestic manufacturers of metal-forming machines have been making notable inroads into major world markets, such as Japan, the U.S., Canada, and European nations. But it is on mainland China that many in the sector are p