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 1997, Ui Tan Industrial Co., Ltd. Is a specialized developer and maker of performance-tuning aerodynamic auto-body parts made with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) thermoplastic resin, carbon fiber, and fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP). The company also utilizes its expertise in m

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

Established in 1980, the ISO9001: 2000-certified Sheng-E Enterprise Development Co. supplies a complete range of cylinders, pistons, and other engine parts and components for autos and motorcycles. With strong development and manufacturing capability, Sheng-E last year began mass production of h

Sanyang Industry Co., maker of "SYM"-brand powered two wheelers (PTWs), recently inaugurated a new R&D center in Taiwan and announced the investment of NT$10 billion (US$294 million at NT$34:US$1) in R&D work over the next five years with the aim of developing the new center into its global technic

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, July 1, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's exports of machinery products came to US$3.764 billion in the first four months of this year, up 19.6% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Directorate General of Customs under the Ministry of Finance. Of the ma

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

Formosa Plastics Group (FPG), Taiwan's largest petrochemical conglomerate, recently announced plans to set up a truck assembly line with a monthly capacity of 200 units at its auto plant in Taichung, central Taiwan. FPG officials report that they will initially focus on assembling trucks, and w

Taiwan's fastener makers recently decided to form an alliance with domestic steel giant China Steel Corp. (CSC), the government-backed Metal Industries Research and Development Center (MIRDC), and coating-materials suppliers for the purpose of developing the market for automotive fasteners. The

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

With the U.S. economic recovery still uncertain, car enthusiasts in the world's largest market for auto performance-tuning parts and accessories have been shying away from expensive top-end products. Buyers in Europe and Japan, on the contrary, have been much more willing to shell out the cash need

Taiwan is quickly building a name as one of the world's top suppliers of parts for powered two-wheeler (PTWs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), thanks to the high quality and reasonable pricing of parts made on the island. But it has not all been easy sailing. PTW-parts makers in Taiwan today fac

After 20 years of development, Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry has confidently entered the global spotlight with products that can compete with the best on both quality and price. The industry's transformation has been particularly marked in the last five or so years. This period has

The best and newest of the global auto parts and accessoriesy industry was on display at the recent 2004 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 20042). The show particularly Sspotlighted at the event were the R&D achievements of Taiwanese manufacturers and the in

Taipei, June 11, 2004 (CENS)--In a bid to grab more businesses in the booming automobile and motorcycle market in Asia, Taiwan's Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp. (SEE) has launched a series of aggressive expansion projects since last year. SEE, in technical cooperation with Mitsubishi of Jap

Taiwan's Yulon Group recently paid N$300 million (US$8.93 million at N$33.6:US$1) for an addition 18.9% of shares in the China Engine Corp., the island's largest maker of auto engines. The new shares boosted Yulon's total stake in the engine maker to more than 70%. This move is expected to help

Taipei, May 25, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan's government-backed trade development organization, has newly unveiled an aggressive plan to help Taiwan's auto-parts suppliers tap the world market. TETRA will lure auto-parts multinationals to open interna

Taipei, May 6, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd. (SYM brand) recently mapped out a medium-to-long-term business expansion plan for its powered two-wheeler (PTW) production subsidiary in Vietnam-- Vietnam Manufacturing Export Processing Co. Ltd. (VMEP). The plan is designed to upgr

Surging domestic demand has driven the development of China's auto industry at a dizzying pace in recent years, but the industry faces a probable shakeout because of over-investment and the market opening necessitated by membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The industry's total out

Taipei, March 29, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) recently announced that its has developed the island's first home-grown light helicopter model, the Eagle 600. CSIST said that it is actively seeking cooperation with local companies for the production

Yamaha Motor Taiwan Co., a subsidiary of Yamaha Japan, announced recently that it would provide support for the development of the parent company's powered two-wheeler (PTW) business in mainland China by engaging in scooter design and parts sharing with Yamaha affiliates on the opposite side of the

The 20th Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show 2004 (TAIPEI AMPA 2004), the largest auto/motorcycle parts and accessory show in Asia and considered among the top three in the world, will be held on May 24-27 in Taipei featuring a record number of exhibitors and booths. The show's

Aftermarket (AM) automobile-engine radiators, like other auto-body "crash parts," is a line that is proving a rising star in the auto-parts manufacturing industry in Taiwan, one of the world's largest supply depots for AM auto parts. Vulnerably located in the front part of an automobile, radiat

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

Taipei, March 24, 2004 (CENS)--Thanks to the economic recovery and the fast growth of mainland China's automobile industry, Taiwan's makers of machine tools have seen steady increase in orders and have been involved in the development of special product lines to meet the demand of the automobile in

Sanyang Industry Co., a Taiwanese manufacturer that markets its powered two-wheelers (PTWs) under the SYM brand, has signed an agreement with Motoskal Dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (Modenas) of Malaysia to supply technology and parts for the local production of a 150cc motor scooter there. Sanya

Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., one of Taiwan's leading precision-gear manufacturers and its first to have developed its own complete automobile-transmission gearbox, is a paragon of the local auto-parts industry. Starting off as a supplier of gears to domestic motorcycle makers, it has evolved