Easen Hardware Corp. is a globally-renowned professional hand tool and auto repair tool manufacturer. Founded in 1983, Easen provides top-notch quality OEM services to global hand tool brands. The firm was able to leverage digitalization, its efforts in market development, and integrating experienc

▓Stephanie Chao With the industry undergoing development for over half a century, Taiwan's hand tools industry has grown into the world's second-largest export country, and one of Taiwan's most critical outbound-oriented industries by housing the entire production chain, from upstream to downstr

▓ Stephanie Chao The COVID-19 pandemic that upended the global economy, production chains and society has brought forth or accelerated irreversible change. Among the latest trends, digital transformation and new related technologies in automation and AI are the hottest topics and in the most urg

■Kuo Fan-lin Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading Taiwanese developer and maker of ratchet wrenches, patented wrenches, bolt cutters, and patented clamps. The firm has built a reputation in fields like hardware DIY and automotive repair. Chang Loon has acquired multiple patents, with

▓Stephanie Chao and Plumbing Association of Taiwan Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many global hardware shows faced the inevitable result of either being canceled or postponed to a later date. Yet, institutions in Taiwan were able to carry on, as usual, seeking new ways to assist and consult the ind

In collaboration with the Industrial Technology Research Institute, Tatung Corporation newly announced Taiwan's first indigenous electric bus-applicable "250kW powertrain system," on Jan. 28, after undergoing and passing testing from Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC). The new

As a leading manufacturing technology and equipment exhibition in South China, ITES China was restarted in September 2020 after months of suspension due to COVID-19. The next edition 2021 ITES China will be held on Mar. 30 – Apr. 2 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Guangdong, China.

■ Huang Chih-ming Ray Fu Enterprise performed admirably well this year regarding revenue, reporting a YoY growth for orders on par with last year before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the economy. The firm saw the most increase in the Americas, followed by Europe and the Asian-Pacific regio

At the Taichung "Dadu Mountain Cross-Industry Innovation Summit," Transportation Minister Lin Chia-lung said with the advent of the 5G era, the possibilities of smart transportation has become endless thanks to 5G capabilities of wider broadband, low latency, and high connectivity. The Transport

International Fastener Show China 2020 (IFS China 2020) was grandly closed on November 5, 2020 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. IFS China 2020 covered a total display area of 38,000 sqm. 615 well-known fastener enterprises worldwide (1,683 standard booths) showcased fastener m

The Economic Ministry Department of Statistics released last year's factory census report on Tuesday, reflecting the impact from the China-U.S. trade war, showing a 3.8% YoY decline, and NTD$16.9 trillion in revenue. The report found despite the decline, the semiconductor industry showed strong

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the industries' timeline for implementing digital transformation. However, the how's and what's of applying new technologies and improving the added value to existing products and services can be daunting. Three professors from the National Taiwan University

On September 12, 2020, the 26th China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China) successfully concluded at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). While the concurrently held project, Maison Shanghai 2020, also ended the day before (September 11) at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Co

The first round of 2020 Taiwan Excellence Award selections, announced by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taiwan External Trade Development Council, saw 31.6% of ICT products advancing, followed by machinery and parts at 19.2%, furniture equipment hardware building materials ranked at third wit

Founded in 1978, Tair Wang Enterprise Co, LTD. is a zinc die-casting manufacturer with ISO 9001 quality certified. With the excellent reputation as a professional OEM manufacturer, Tair Wang has actively expanded its businesses abroad in the past 15 years by providing high-quality products and serv

With its moniker of the “Hand Tools Kingdom,” Taiwan has continued to ride on a robust competitive outbound performance. From focusing on OEM, the hardware industry is now venturing into R&D and developing brand awareness. The sector is also more likely to deal with orders in a group than the past’

As one of Taiwan’s most competitive industries, the hand tool industry is built upon the efforts of small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs), which has elevated the sector into the top three export countries globally throughout the years. Most SMEs in the industry has been in business for over 30 years.

Eyes Stake in 5G Industry with Impedance Analyzer 6632 With greater demand for electronics and manufacturers' need for more precise and diverse applications than before, testing equipment that ensures the reliability, safety, and quality of parts are in hot demand. Founded in 1993, Microtest Cor

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected global and Taiwan's political and economic landscapes. Unlike some industries, the furniture sector did not escape unscathed, facing a squeeze from management and costs. While Taiwan continues to implement a stable, successful outbreak response, the industr

As the only hardware and hand tools trade show taking place this year globally, the three-day Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) will soon kick off on 13th October at the Taichung International Exhibition Center. Positive industry outlook for the post COVID-19 era has led to over 370 companies signing up a

Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers' Association(THTMA) is slated to organize the 2021 Taiwan International Hardware Show after decades of outsourcing to local organizers, with Economic Daily News (EDN) in charge of implementation, and Taiwan External Trade Development Council handling invitations for i

The world's leading auto parts and battery housing maker Minth Group's Chairman Jong-Hwa Ching revealed on Sunday that it would launch M&A investment plans into Taiwan next year, focusing on auto parts, vehicle batteries, and the semiconductor industries. Ching named investing in Taiwan as an ad

Driven by market prospects, domestic and international exhibitors actively prepare International Fastener Show China in Shanghai on November 3-5, 2020. Suffering from global epidemic and quarantine nearly half year, exhibitions are hot and popular in mainland China. Thousands of visitors join a

In the face of fierce international competition and pressed by increasing costs, Wire Master Industry is set on improving product quality and continuous innovation to bolster its competitiveness and stay ahead of the market. The firm works with same-minded clients that put as much importance on qua

Located in Northern Taiwan, He Tong Industry has entered its 25th year of operations. Under General Manager Pan Lung-jou's leadership, the firm focuses on precision processing with CNC lathe, milling machines, and turning centers. Backed with a professional team, He Tong can offer quality and compr

■ Huang Chih-ming MOLS Group has long-standing roots in manufacturing fasteners for 30 years in Taiwan and has been dedicating on providing the best support for their clients, so they expended their business scope in the past few years to satisfy their clients’ demands. MOLS Group operates their

Aprisa Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1978, specializes in the development and manufacture of zinc and aluminumalloy die-cast products. In the early stage of its establishment, the company concentrated on the production of zinc-alloy die-cast products. To meet customers' requirements, the comp

Founded in 1987, Unitedtek Corporation specializes in metal stamping parts. With many years of experience, the firm developed stampings, sheet metal deep drawing technics and furthered its expertise of mold manufacturing, which can be showed in how the firm can independently develop its own stampin

■ Tseng Lung-nan Founded in 1981, Steel Mark is specialized in manufacturing locks and other related hardware. The company's product catalogue includes padlocks, motorcycle and bike lock , deadbolt locks, digital door locks , door locks, rim & euro profile cylinders, and concern hardware and part

■ Kuo Fang-lin Global Hardware Industry Trends According to market research and advisory company TechNavio’s data, the global hand tools market is slated to expand to USD$125.5 billion in market value by 2022. Moreover, North American and European markets make up over half of that market valu