Hotai Motor and Yulon Nissan to Challenge Annual Profit Records
(2012/11/01)Taipei, Nov. 1, 2012 (CENS)--Despite sluggish Taiwanese automobile market, Hotai Motor Co. Ltd. and Yulon Nissan Motor Co. both witnessed profit growths due to savvy investments, with Hotai achieving NT$10.86 (US$0.362) in EPS (earnings per share) in the first three quarters, and Yulon Nissan likel
Delta Electronics Hits Record-high Gross Profit Margin in Q3
(2012/11/01)Taipei, Nov. 1, 2012 (CENS)--Delta Electronics Corp., a major maker of power supplies and electronic parts in Taiwan, saw gross profit margin hit a record high of 24.5% in the third quarter, with net profits up 65% year on year (YoY) to NT$4.71 billion (US$157 million), NT$5.13 (US$0.17) in EPS (ea
Nichia Corporation Changes Plan to Tap LED Market in China
(2012/11/01)Taipei, Nov. 1, 2012 (CENS)--Japan-based Nichia Corporation, a major light emitting diode (LED) maker, planned to tap LED markets in China and enlarge its market share there, but has been foiled by simmering anti-Japan sentiment in China due mainly to the Diaoyutai island issue, so is considering t
H.K. Int’l Autumn Lighting Fair Has New Features This Year
(2012/10/26)Taipei, Oct. 26, 2012 (CENS)--The Autumn 2012 edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair will be staged Oct. 27-30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center to offer many first-time features, including the Advertising Lighting and Small-Oder zones as well as the Hong Kong Internat
TAITRA Organizes “Trade with EU” to Boost Bilateral Trade
(2012/10/26)Taipei, Oct. 26, 2012 (CENS)--With 10% decline in Europe-bound exports in the first nine months, Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) instructed Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to hold the one-on-one buyer-supplier matchmaking event, “2012 Trade with the EU,” on Oct. 24 in Tai
G-Tech Takes Part in Glasstec 2012 in Dusseldorf, Germany
(2012/10/25)Taipei, Oct.25, 2012 (CENS)--G-Tech Optoelectronics Corp., a glass-processor and affiliate of Hon Hai Group, aims to expand into the automotive, having recently attended Glasstec 2012 in Düsseldorf, Germany, showcasing its 2D and 3D glass-processing technology and will cooperate with automobile ve
Taiwanese Electronics Manufacturers to Gain Steam from Launch of iPad Mini
(2012/10/24)Taipei, Oct. 24, 2012 (CENS)--With Apple Inc.’s newest blockbuster product, iPad Mini, already hitting the market to trigger a sales boom, Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturers involved in the supply chain are very likely to see their revenue surge in the fourth quarter of this year. Unve
Clear Dawn Co., Ltd.--Precise CNC Parts
(2012/10/23)Leading manufacturer of metal stamping parts offers unparalleled customer service and innovative manufacturing skills. CDC Group mainly manufactures stamping parts, CNC metal parts, stainless steel casting parts, aluminum alloy parts, titanium fasteners, stainless steel pistons and cylinders. CD
Taiwan’s AIDC Lands New Orders from Japan for Passenger Airplane Parts
(2012/10/19)Taipei, Oct. 19, 2012 (CENS)--The Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC), a state-owned aerospace engineering company in Taiwan, successfully landed new orders, valued at NT$750 million, from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries for different passenger airplane p
Taiwan’s Computer Parts Makers Benefit from Orders of iPad Mini
(2012/10/17)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
Taiwan’s Cellphone Parts Suppliers Struggle in Peak Season
(2012/10/15)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
HTC’s Q3 EPS Hits 7-year Low of NT$4.7
(2012/10/12)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
Winning the Gold in Innovative Design Technology
(2012/10/12)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
2012 Taipei AMPA and AutoTronics Taipei set new records
(2012/10/12)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 Stay-at-Home OA Chair Makers Survive with High-quality, High-end, and Customized Products
(2012/10/11)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
Lenovo’s Plan to Increase Laptops Manufactured In-house May Impact Taiwanese NB PC Parts Suppliers
(2012/10/08)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
Quota of Foreign Laborers for New Projects Will Be Increased
(2012/10/02)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,
TPK Raises Capital by US$436 M. from Abroad
(2012/09/28)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
Back to the Future with Impressive New Technologies--Taiwan showcases the latest in motorcycles and electric vehicles
(2012/09/26)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
Taiwanese Motorcycle Parts--Suppliers Exhibit Competiveness in Niche Markets
(2012/09/26)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
Taiwan’s Export Rebounds in 1st Half of September
(2012/09/25)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
TSMC, Kinsus Said to be Primary Gainers of Added iPhone 5 Chip Contracts
(2012/09/25)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
TSMC, Kinsus Said to be Primary Gainers of Added iPhone 5 Chip Contracts
(2012/09/25)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
Japanese Investments in Taiwan on the Rise
(2012/09/19)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
Tong Yang to Set Up New Auto Parts Factory in Foshan, China
(2012/09/18)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
Precise Stamping Parts--Innovative Prototype Technology and Strong Customer Focus
(2012/09/18)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.
Glucose Meter Maker TaiDoc to Set Up Factory in Northern Taiwan
(2012/09/07)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., Ltd.--Auto mirrors
(2012/09/06)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
Top Vision Auto Parts Solution--Vehicle speed sensor, power window switch, fuel level sensor etc.
(2012/09/06)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.--Paper Hand Towel Making Machine, Napkin Making Machine
(2012/09/05)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