MOU Signed Between Taiwan and Mainland China’s Machinery Associations
(2012/10/19)Taipei, Oct. 19, 2012 (CENS)--Chairman S.C. Hsu of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with his counterpart at the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF), Wang Ruixiang, to push for inclusion of machinery into ECFA follow-up ta
Machine Tool Makers Tongtai and Awea See Revenue Grow in September
(2012/10/16)Taipei, Oct.16, 2012 (CENS)--With global economic downturn, Taiwan’s machine tool makers are suffering from lower order value. However, Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., Ltd. and AWEA Mechantronic Co. both saw revenue grow in September compared to a year ago, benefitting from delayed deliveries. An in
Taiwan and Mainland China’s Machinery Associations Ink Cooperation MOU
(2012/10/05)Taipei, Oct. 5, 2012 (CENS)--Chairman S.C. Hsu of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) said he has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in late September with Chairman Wang Ruixiang of the China Machinery Industry Federation on jointly pushing for ECFA follow-up talks on commod
Taiwan’s Machine-tool Exports Grow 9.3% YoY in First 8 Months
(2012/10/01)Taipei, Oct.1, 2012 (CENS)--With stronger-than-expected demand from the U.S., and a rebounding export growth to China in July and August, Taiwan’s machine tool exports in the first eight months grew 9.3% year on year (YoY) to NT$2.87063 billion (US$95.69 million), becoming the only domestic industr
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 Machine Tool Makers Enhance Sales in U.S. to Counter Weak Demands in China
(2012/09/12)Taipei, Sept. 12, 2012 (CENS)--The top brasses of Taiwan’s leading machine-tool makers are promoting their respective products in person at International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012 (IMTS 2012) in Chicago running Sept. 10-15, which is recognized as the world’s No.3 machine tool event after t
Taiwanese Printing Machinery Suppliers Focus on Technological Advancement to Withstand Sales Downturns--One maker adds many user-friendly and functional designs to its machines to attract clients
(2012/09/03)Most Taiwanese printing machinery suppliers experienced downturns during the first half of 2012 due both to global economic uncertainty and a growing rivalry between emerging competitors. According to the latest data issued by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) on its website,
Taiwan’s Machining Center Makers Survive with Flexible Manufacturing--Niche products avoid competition and keep sales booming
(2012/09/03)Quick reaction to market fluctuations and flexible manufacturing capabilities have helped many Taiwanese manufacturers of machining centers to escape the impact of economic recession in major markets. Those markets include mainland China, which is the world’s second-largest economy and the biggest
Taiwanese Milling Machine Makers Grow Despite Global Economic Woes--Manufacturers use innovation and upgrading to prosper in a difficult market
(2012/09/03)Taiwan’s manufacturers of machine tools, most of which are small or medium in size, have experienced substantial sales growth following the global financial crisis of 2009. Their exports grew a further 9.4% in the first half of 2012, to US$2.09 billion, according to the Taiwan Association of Machin
Pinnacle Machine’s 5 Axis CNC Tools Target High-end Markets--BX series is patented in Taiwan and China for unique table design
(2012/09/03)Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd. has launched feature-laden five-axis CNC machining centers to meet rising demand from high-end manufacturers looking to maintain precision production but reduce cost to be more competitive amid various discouraging economic news, including the lingering EU periphera
Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd.--5-axis machining centers--
(2012/08/31)The 1976-founded Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd. excels in 5-axis, double-column, vertical and horizontal type machining centers, not to mention a wide range of computerized numerical control (CNC) lathes and milling machines. Besides meeting customer demand with complete product lines of outs
Gardening Product Makers Shed Light on Strategies for Sustainable Development--One maker plans to launch electromechanical agricultural items to stay ahead
(2012/08/30)Makers of gardening tools along with accessories generate export revenue of around US$95 million on average yearly help to drive hand tool exports in Taiwan. Besides being popular with professionals and DIY gardeners in the U.S. and Europe, and despite global economic uncertainty that have occa
Lu Chou Machinery Works--Rocker arms, valve lifters, rocker shafts, cam shafts, tappets, filters, fuel pumps, water pumps, oil pumps
(2012/08/30)In the years following its establishment in 1982, Lu Chou Machinery Works has grown into Taiwan's largest supplier of rocker arms, valve lifters, and cam shafts for the aftermarket. Today it supplies approximately 2,000 items for the engines of many popular Japanese, American, and European cars, an
Zhejiang Roadage Machinery Co., Ltd.--Slack adjuster for commercial vehicles, wide-ranging truck and trailer parts
(2012/08/29)The TUV ISO/TS16949:2009-certified Zhejiang Roadage Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 1993 and has become a leading, specialized developer and manufacturer of slack adjusters for commercial vehicles in China. Headquartered in Yuhuan County, Zhejiang Province, Roadage has won repeatedly many
Taiwan-to-U.S. Machine-tool Exports Grow 80% YoY in First Half
(2012/08/24)Taipei, Aug.24, 2012 (CENS)--Despite uncertain global economic outlook due to debt crisis in Europe and slowdown in China, Taiwan’s machine tool exports increased 9% to US$2.09 billion in the first half, said R.X. Yan, chairman of Tongtai Machine & Tool Co., a machine-tool maker in Taiwan. Whi
Bathroom Fitting Makers Talk About Plans and Strategies in Slow Market--One maker targets SE Asia amid weak EU and American economies
(2012/08/22)Amid an uncertain global economy, weakened by the still limping peripheral economies in the EU and relatively high unemployment, slow housing starts in the U.S., most Taiwanese bathroom fitting makers have struggled with flat growths over the past few years. While the industry is not likely to turn
Goodway Accelerates Expansion Plans in Taiwan and Mainland China
(2012/07/30)Taipei, July 30, 2012 (CENS)--Goodway Machine Corp. and its subsidiary, AWEA Mechantronic Co., Ltd., plans to start volume production at their machine-tool joint venture in mainland China at the end of this quarter and expect to start construction of a joint venture in southern Taiwan sometime next
Bathroom Fitting Makers Talk About Plans and Strategies in Slow Market--One maker targets SE Asia amid weak EU and American economies
(2012/07/10)Amid an uncertain global economy, weakened by the still limping peripheral economies in the EU and relatively high unemployment, slow housing starts in the U.S., most Taiwanese bathroom fitting makers have struggled with flat growths over the past few years. While the industry is not likely to turn
Marox Tools Industrial Co., Ltd.--Milling tools, turning tools, milling cutters, turning holders
(2012/06/30)Marox Tools Industrial Co. is a dedicated Taiwanese manufacturer of milling and turning tools with over three decades of the experience. Ever since its inception in 1976, the company has worked constantly to strengthen its production technology in cooperation with large-sized partners in the U.S
Struggling Mainland Chinese Buyers Hamper Taiwan’s Machine Tool Exports
(2012/06/26)Taipei, June 26, 2012 (CENS)--Although Taiwan’s machine-tool makers have received NT$1 billion (US$34 million at US$1: NT$29) worth of orders from mainland Chinese manufacturers, they are forced to stop or delay 20-30% of the deliveries because of financial problems plaguing many of these buyers.
Awea and Goodway to See Machine-tool Revenues Surge This Year
(2012/06/22)Taipei, June 22, 2012 (CENS)--Driven by new capacity at their jointly established factory in China along with influx of orders from the second half, Awea Mechantronic Co., Ltd. and Goodway Machine Corp., both Taiwan-based, large suppliers of machining centers, will see revenue surge this year, acco
Taiwan’s Machining Center Maker She Hong to Try 3C Mfg. Tools
(2012/06/22)Taipei, June 22, 2012 (CENS)--In light of the surging popularity of smartphones and tablet PCs worldwide, She Hong Industrial Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan’s leading makers of machining centers, has launched new machines for 3C device manufacturing, including the Small Machining Center, Engraving Vertic
Taiwan’s Machine Tool Industry Fretted by Growing Rivalry of Koreans
(2012/05/28)Taipei, May 28, 2012 (CENS)--The Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) authorized its latest report warning that local suppliers of machine tools have been increasingly racked by growing rivalry of their Korean counterparts in the global market for a variety of reasons, which has led to e
Taiwan Winnerstech Markets Machines Under Own Brand Worldwide
(2012/05/21)Taipei, May 21, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan Winnerstech Machinery Co., Ltd. has effectively marketed its products under its brand name Winner worldwide for years thanks to its consistent dedication to improvements of machine performance. Taiwan Winnerstech’s executives indicated that the company employs
Taiwan Machine-tool Industry`s Exports Up 24.5% in First Two Months
(2012/05/04)Taipei, May 4, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$652.54 million of machine tools in the first two months of 2012, up 24.5% from a year earlier, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports of metal-cutting machine tools totaled US$545.52 mi
Formula Engineering Inaugurates New Plant in Central Taiwan
(2012/04/27)New factory integrates production and raises management efficiency Further consolidating its lead in the bicycle-hub and wheel-system production globally, Formula Engineering Inc. of Taiwan, recently inaugurated its new factory in the Feng-Chou High-Tech Industrial Park (FCIP), Taichung, centra
Fair Friend Aims to Become One of South Korea’s Top-three Machine-tool Manufacturers
(2012/04/23)Taipei, April 23, 2012 (CENS)--Thanks to the acquisition of a 50% stake in DMC of South Korea in the beginning of this year, the Taiwan-based Fair Friend Group will become one of South Korea’s top-three machine-tool manufacturers in the next three years with annual sales targeted at US$400 million,
Taiwan’s Machine-tool Export Up 11% in January
(2012/04/16)Taipei, April 16, 2012 (CENS)--Taiwan exported NT$331.11 million of machine tools in January, up 11% from a year earlier (YoY), according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports of metal-cutting machine tools came to US$280.4 million, up 19.6%
Taiwan Hand Tool Industry Output Up 5.15% YoY in 2011
(2012/04/06)Mainly buoyed by growing exports, Taiwan’s hand tool industry achieved output of NT$61.3 billion in 2011 for an year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5.15%, according to the report by Dr. Arthur Hsu, an industrial analyst at the Industrial Research Section, Planning & Promotion Department of the Metal Indu
Yuhuan Jianghong Machinery Co., Ltd.--Brake calipers for cars and trucks
(2012/04/05)Yuhuan Jianghong Machinery Co., Ltd. is a specialized developer and manufacturer of high-quality, durable brake calipers for cars and trucks, also a key member in the automotive braking committee under the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). Headquartered in the Kanmen Science & T