Compelled by the realities in the wake of globalization and gradual liberalization of the mainland Chinese economy, office furniture makers in Taiwan, like many other manufacturing sectors, have also been moving production offshore to take advantage of lower labor cost to upgrade competitiveness, h

Being the first event of its kind for sofa designers, the Lehoo Cup China Sofa Design Contest 2008, held on March 17 during the 19th International Furniture Exhibition (Dongguan), drew intense attention from furniture makers both in China and overseas. The contest, organized by the China Nationa

Some insiders would claim that 2007 was a blindingly successful year for the crystal pendant light segment worldwide, which was evident if one had visited one of the benchmarks of furniture trade shows: Meuble Paris or the Paris Furniture Show that is held annually in January. The global economy ha

Founded in 1990, King China NN Enterprise Co. specializes in making metallic furniture parts and accessories, locks, drawer handles, and knobs. For years, the company has developed into a leading manufacturer in the industry and built up a good image in the international market as well. Most of

Recently 57 Taiwan-based building-material makers organized a trade body called Taiwan Green Building Material Council (TGBMC), marking a further step by the island's building-materials industry toward waking up people to the serious consequences of using eco-unfriendly building materials. The

As India's largest and dedicated trade fair for hardware and tools, the 6th India International Hardware & Tools Expo (IIHT Expo), held December 17 to 19, 2007 in the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai in tandem with Fastener Expo 2007, likely opened the door to the Indian market for foreign compan

The 2008 Taipei Int'l Furniture Show (TiFS 2008) attracted a record turnout during its Feb. 28 to March 2 run at the Taipei World Trade Center. A total of 299 domestic and international exhibitors (1,101 booths) displayed their products and services at the show, up 32% from the previous year. Or

The reality-forced exodus of Taiwan-based furniture manufacturers over the past decade or two has inevitably sapped the momentum and magnitude from the local sector, especially volume produced wooden furnishings that call for intensive labor input and low labor costs are required. On the other hand

It is not surprising that a couple of decades ago Taiwan-based home furnishings and furniture parts makers had already built a considerable reputation worldwide for quality and flexible production; for after all Taiwan has been, since its industrialization, gradually sharpening its plastics and me

Taipei, May 2, 2008 (CENS)-Having been in existence only four years, Taiwan Technical Textiles Association (TTTA) has so far helped local textile manufacturers to generate production value of nearly NT$100 billion (US$3.125 billion at US$1 = NT$32). TTTA has been a common platform for its membe

TCT Nanotec Co. is a professional manufacturer of ergonomics-oriented desks and chairs for both children and adults. Its products allow users to adjust and change positions properly to keep their spines in good shapes. "We're committed to providing our customers with healthy, safe, eco-friendly and

Taipei, March 10, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan Paiho Ltd., Taiwan's largest manufacturer of Velcro tape for apparel, furnishing, luggage, and footwear, is going to actively explore markets both at home and abroad. In addition to further strengthening its marketing channels, the company is planning to exp

Nearly 140 exhibitors from 10 countries displayed their latest products at the Hong Kong International Hardware and Home Improvement Fair 2007, held from October 28 through 31. The focal point at the 2007 event was the new DIY Zone, packed with a wide range of products such as handles, p

Taipei, Feb. 27, 2008 (CENS)--Production value of Taiwan's medical device industry enjoyed a high growth to reach NT$51.5 billion (US$1.61 billion at US$1: NT$32) in 2007 and is expected to further grow to top NT$54.2 billion (US$1.69 billion) this year, according to the IEK-ITIS. The IEK-ITIS i

Taiwan woodworking machinery makers are feverishly trying to integrate more efficient design features into products to enhance precision, degree of automation and output, as the most savvy way to stay ahead of the competitors in mainland China is to maintain technological superiority. Meanw

A Tendency to Natural, Black, & White The modern world clearly wants products, which are high in quality, ethically correct and, above all, of emotional value. Young, alternative suppliers now provide serious competition for manufacturers of mass-produced goods in the high-end price segment.

Imm cologne 2008, running from Jan. 14 to 20 in Cologne, Germany, is considered one of the world's leading furnishing shows and a centerpiece of the furniture sector in Europe. The world-class event drew to a close successfully amid ample praise from high-profile visitors and industry professional

Perhaps not totally due to their willing sense of social duty to the world but more likely, at least in part, waken up by the obvious manifestations of global warming-where many parts of the world have been torn by unusually severe weather events-increasingly more makers of furnishings have been tu

Despite the obvious downsizing of Taiwan's furniture industry in recent year due to the massive outflow of production lines to neighboring Southeast Asia and China, mainly caused by less favorable conditions at home-rising labor rates, land prices and clearly more competitive counterparts offshore-

Established in 1972, Channg Chin Industry Corp. is a specialized screw developer and manufacturer certified by many international standards including TS 16949, QS 9000, and the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The company sticks to the operating mottos of "Progressivene

After seeing that Taiwan has a market value for office supplies and related items worth US$2.5 billion, Staples, a famous U.S.-based office supply chain store, recently signed a contract with UB Express, an affiliate of UB Group—Taiwan's leading office furniture and office supplies manufacturer—to

Competition in the indoor lighting market is very stiff today because of the low technical barriers in the industry. In face of such competition, many manufacturers on both sides of the Taiwan Strait find they must keep rolling out new niche products so that they can differentiate themselves from o

After an absence of six years, the Taipei International Furniture Show (TIFS) regained its strength on the international stage with its Mar. 15-18, 2006 expo held at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC). The show was believed to be the most significant event this year by many Taiwanese furniture ma

The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2006 took place from March 7-11, attracting more than 440 exhibitors from 17 nations that covered a combined exhibition space of 70, 000 square meters. The exhibitors came from Australia, Belgium, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, K

Taiwan's manufacturers of office furniture and parts are battling with the soaring cost of materials, such as iron, steel and plastics, which account for almost one-third of their production expense. To relieve the problem, they are using more alternative materials, such as glass and wood plate.

Taking the advantages of their stable supplies of quality materials, well-established satellite plants, advanced manufacturing technology, and experienced and skilled workers, Taiwan' s metal furniture parts manufacturers are still confident of their competitiveness in the world market. Metal fu

Founded in 1994, Kadeya Enterprise Co. is a dynamic manufacturer of storage cabinets, desks, hangers, and umbrella stands. To meet the world' s rising demand for environmentally friendly products, the company strives to use natural materials that can be recycled. With a strong R&D team, Kadeya t

Established in 1994, New Ideal Furniture Co. is a dynamic manufacturer in Tianjin in northern mainland China that mainly produces stylish steel and glass furniture products, which have gained a good reputation in many countries around the world. The company boasts an integrated plant located in

Shunde Maxim is a leading manufacturer of office furniture in mainland China that specializes in making computer-related pieces with high quality, innovative designs, and reasonable prices. Maxim boasts a huge factory of 80, 000 square meters that has sophisticated, modern machines and facilitie

Although many Taiwanese manufacturers of outdoor and public-area furniture have already moved production facilities to mainland China and Vietnam over the past several years, some have stayed rooted in Taiwan and are upgrading their manufacturing skills and capacity to penetrate the upscale marketp