Taipei, Jan. 7, 2005 (CENS)--Asustek Computer Inc., Taiwan's largest maker of motherboards, has unveiled plans to set up a new business team to tap the auto-electronic business in 2005. The new team will be headed by Asustek's incumbent chief technology officer (CTO) Lin Shao-chang and may coope

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

Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co., Ltd. (YCM) is one of the few Taiwan manufacturers of machine tools that has survived for half a century. On Oct. 28, 2004, the company celebrated its 50th anniversary with a birthday bash at its headquarters in Shenkang Township, Taichung County, central Taiwan.

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

Taipei, Nov. 23, 2004 (CENS)--To cash in on the booming demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in Taiwan, more and more foreign auto brands are poised to hit the local market . Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd., a local maker of Hyundai car models, recently introduced the imported Santa Fe 2,400cc SU

Taiwan's export-oriented machine-tool industry is encountering stiff price competition from South Korea in the international market. For instance, Daewoo Machinery Corp., South Korea's biggest in the line, has recently offered prices that are 10% to 15% under those quoted by Taiwanese suppliers for

Taipei, Oct. 5, 2004 (CENS)--An auto-parts procurement delegation of Cosma International Group of Canada yesterday held a procurement policy seminar with over 50 Taiwanese companies and will visit several local parts suppliers in the coming few days. Cosma is a metalforming supplier specializing

Hsiang Lun International Corp., one of Taiwan's top three combustion-engine gasket and repair kit makers, as well as the island!|s most comprehensive supplier of total solutions for engine overhauls, recently won ISO-14001 certification. It is the only local producer in its sector to earn the covet

The rapid expansion of the global automobile industry of late has given rise to a host of parts and accessories made with new techniques and materials to improve performance. One of the most promising of these materials is Kevlar fiber' which is finding its way into an increasing number of auto

If their local makers are right' auto-repair tools may be the last goldmine in Taiwan's tool industry thanks to their high added value' the high technical barriers to market entry' and the strict quality demands made by professional users. While mainland Chinese suppliers are taking aim at what

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

After years of research, Hsiao Chao Co., Ltd. Recently unveiled an innovative auto-door opening mechanism called a "vertical door assembly" (VDA), which the company claims can prevent scratches on car doors and make it easier to get into and out of vehicles and, most importantly for car enthusiasts

We're Top Co. (WAT) was set up in 1999 to develop and manufacture high-end auto-racing parts that promise more power, enhanced steering, and more driving fun. It was a young Taiwanese auto racer, in fact, who established the firm together with a Japanese professional auto technician. Polo Shih,

The globe's leading aircraft maker Airbus, a European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. (EADS) subsidiary jointly-held with BAE Systems, recently held a ceremony at it final assembly plant in Hamburg, Germany to celebrate the reception of the first section-16A barrel for the A321 model delivered fro

A Taiwanese delegation consistings of representatives from the island's makers of automobile, PTW (powered two-wheeler)motorcycle, and related parts makers recently visited India to and discuss cooperation possibilities with called upon seven complete auto/ and motorcycle makers there for future's

Taipei, July 16, 2004 (CENS)--Yoshine Tech. Co., a ultra-light helicopter maker in Taiwan, is scheduled to complete the construction of its new aircraft production plant in Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) by the end of the year, with the plant to start mass production early next year, according

L&W Machine Tools Inc. evolved from the integration of several machinery manufacturers in 1996, a plan initiated by chairman Victor Wang. The company has since expanded steadily, with ever-growing exports of high-precision CNC machine-tools for the aerospace, auto, and die & mold industries, for to

Established in 1980, Hsing Hua Electric Machinery Corp. is an ISO9001-approved specialized maker of electronic, electrical, and electrical machinery parts and accessories for automobile, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), lawnmower, and agricultural-machine engines. The greater part of the firm

Jieh Jia Enterprise Co., established in 1994, is now one of Taiwan's leading makers of auto intake systems and parts. It is a major supplier to numerous international tuning-parts brands, and its own Simota brand is also a big name in the global tuning-parts market. "Engineered to breathe like n

Just one year after its 40th anniversary, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (with the KYMCO brand), Taiwan's largest powered two-wheeler (PTW) maker, has announced a series of ambitious projects aimed at turning the company into a global leader in its industry. In its run to the top-management hopes to

Cada Industrial Co., Ltd. Is one of the top three makers of automobile-engine gaskets in Taiwan and one of the world's most comprehensive suppliers of engine-repair kits for Japanese car models. The company became the first firm in Taiwan to be certified under the ISO/TS 16949 international automot

Established in 1980, Shine Wheel Ind. Corp. is a specialized maker of carbon-fiber products. With long experience in the making of high-end carbon-fiber bicycles, in the past few years the company has stepped into the manufacturing of high-level performance-tuning auto-body parts. The SW Racing

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

Established in 1999, mainland China's Zhejiang Daosen Locomotive Parts Co., Ltd. Is a specialized manufacturer of high-quality pistons and piston rings for motorcycles and automobiles. The industry-leading company was previously known as Ruian City Yongjiu Piston Factory. With its leading techni

The Taiwan Golden Bee Co. (TGB) was established in 1978 as a specialized maker of motor scooters, all terrain vehicles (ATVs), and continuous variable transmission (CVT) systems. Today, the company claims that its products are popular in Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia because of thei

Taipei, June 30, 2004 (CENS)--Delta Electronics Inc. has newly estimated its shipments of digital light processing (DLP) rear projection televisions to cross one million systems throughout this year thanks to its imminent rollout of the popular 65-inch models. The company estimated the shipment

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

Taiwan's powerhouse electronics industry has given a lift to many traditional manufacturing sectors on the island, including the auto-parts industry, which is enjoying a new spring of blossoming success in high-end electronic models in the midst of intense competition. The keys to this success are