Amid market fluctuations, Taiwanese steelmakers turned out NT$330.9 billion of products in the second quarter of this year, up 9.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) but down 5.1% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest report issued by Industry & Technology Intelligence Service (ITIS) of Metal Industri

The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int’l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhibition Hall 1. The two shows were held in conjunction with two other m

Founded in 1987, Chien Hsin Metal Industry Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to making rebar couplers and mechanical anchorage as a top-caliber supplier with proven capabilities. Proving its capacity, the company took part in the construction of Taiwan’s iconic buildings and projects, including the

Hsuan Yi Enterprise Ltd., established in 1985, specialized in precision metal stamping & bending design and production for over 20 years. The firm's major production categories include Metal Stamping Parts (OEM/ODM Automotive Fasteners Cap & Washer) and Metal Bending Parts ( OEM/ ODM Gaming & Amuse

Taiwan's auto-parts industry is often reported to be internationally known for supplying quality, reasonably-priced products for the global aftermarket (AM), as well as product comprehensiveness that is not easily surpassed by typical rivals due to steady product development over decades. At the 2

The 2013 TAIPEI AMPA (29th Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show) and 2013 AutoTronics Taipei (8th Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show), two of the most important global auto-parts shows, were held April 10-13 and set all-time records, including 1,100 (up 4.7%) exhibitors

Handle Development Co., Ltd. was established back in 1994, and today it continues to capably fill OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and ODM (original design manufacturing) orders for its quality industrial parts for various types of equipment. The company initially made stationery items, prem

King Yuachang Co., Ltd. focuses on manufacture of precision metal parts that meet needs of high-end buyers from automotive, motorcycle, electronics, lawn and garden accessory, furnishing and firearm industries. The company’s manufacturing strength is solidly backed up by over 20 years of exp

Mostly clustered in Taiwan’s central counties of Taichung and Changhua, Taiwanese furniture parts makers saw their heyday as the island’s export-driven economy took off in the 1960s, with the prosperity being relatively fleeting as labor, land costs rose on the island, coupled with rivalry from eme

Mainly due to uneven recovery and ongoing systemic problems in global economies along with depreciating Japanese yen against the greenback, Taiwan’s plastic and rubber machine industry experienced declining exports during the first half of this year, which will continue for the rest of 2013, accord

The 2013 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS) drew a record turnout during its six-day run from March 5 to 10, confirming its place as Asia's second largest and the world's fifth largest machine tool show. This year's show presented a broad array of products, from cutting, forming, p

When machine-tool maker Kasuga Co. of Japan decided to open its first overseas workshop around one year ago, it chose Taiwan over China on the advice of Jackson Wong, a Hong Kong citizen operating for more than 10 years as machine trader before becoming chairman of the Taiwan subsidiary, Kasuga Sei

Taiwan’s furniture makers have been moving offshore in droves over the past two decades, but some of them have managed to stay on the island and use their strong manufacturing capability and flexibility to compete in the international arena. Those that have kept their roots in Taiwan have worke

Automated production is increasingly a buzzword among manufacturers from just about all sectors, implying a growing demand for high-precision, efficient-to-make dies and molds; and, according to the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), information and communication technology (IT

Metalworking is vital to Taiwan’s economy, as the basic metal and metal product industries generated NT$1.6 trillion and NT$704.6 billion, respectively, in output to command a 11.2% and 6.1% share of the island’s total in 2012, according to statistics compiled by the Metal Industries Research & De

The Taiwan International Furniture Show (TIFS), which was held at the Taipei World Trade Center this spring shortly after the Chinese New Year, has experienced a gradual shift in its nature over the years along with structural changes in the island’s furniture industry. Unlike the shows of the past

Inaugurated in 1986, Yong Yen Metal Co., Ltd. engages in producing metal parts, fittings and accessories for gardening, plumbing and other purposes. With over two decades in business, Yong Yen is a major supplier in Changhua County, central Taiwan, and its core competitiveness lies in excellent

Founded in 1983, the ISO 9001-certified Aotron Industrial Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in steel die designing and development, as well as manufacturing high-quality metal-stamping products, including 3C (computer, communication, and consumer electronics) parts, stamping auto parts, s

Wise Center Industrial Group Inc., one of Taiwan’s most globally competitive suppliers of garden tools, has experienced an explosive growth of sales in Southeast Asia, offsetting declines that have afflicted the European market in the wake of the debt crisis there. Founded in 1991 in the ce

The Plumbing Association of Taiwan (PAT) was founded in 2008, with help from the government and a membership consisting of faucet and fitting makers and related subcontractors, for the purpose of upgrading this traditional manufacturing industry. The association recently installed its second chairm

Mostly clustered in Taiwan’s central counties of Taichung and Changhua, Taiwanese furniture parts makers saw their heyday as the island’s export-driven economy took off in the 1960s, with the prosperity being relatively fleeting as labor, land costs rose on the island, coupled with rivalry from eme

Veteran maker sees many opportunities in China for OE and AM parts suppliers Crispin Wu, president of Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., a leading auto-parts manufacturing conglomerate engaged in both original equipment (OE) and aftermarket (AM) parts production and sales globally, recently said t

Mobility, convergence, and cloud technology spotlighted in the jury selections A notebook doubling as a tablet PC, cloud storage, cutting-edge gaming devices, ultrabooks, seamless wireless connections, powerful smartphones, mobility, touch-sensing technology and smart video and audio capability

Weak consumer confidence and slow economic growth contributed to a 3.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop in the production of cars and powered two-wheeler (PTW) and parts in Taiwan in the first quarter of 2013. Nevertheless, the industry ended the quarter with a 1.9% year-on-year (YoY) gain to reach N

Established in 1991, HCT Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a world-caliber, ISO 9001:2008-certified specialist in CNC turned parts. The company’s CNC turned high-precision parts can be applied to a wide range of products, including fasteners, bicycles, automobiles, electronic devices, bathroom fittings, m

With decades of expertise, Tin Yi Metal Manufacturing Corp. is a specialized lighting and lighting parts manufacturer that is noted for its superior production capabilities. The company boasts a full range of production facilities at its factory, including 10 automatic machines, 80 manually oper

Jiiun Yiih Workshop Co. has specialized in making bearings and metal parts for use in construction and industrial production ever since its founding in 1989. Jiiun Yiih is noted for its commitment to quality, and for years has worked constantly to upgrade its production capability with the aim o

Spun off from Sotek (established in 1989) in 2004 as a sole proprietorship, Sotek Technology Co., Ltd. manufactures and exports precision die-cast, investment cast, sand cast, lost-wax cast, CNC machined, stamped, forged, sintered, powder metallurgical, and metal and plastic injection-molded parts

Four-in-one show revs up sales with record buyer, exhibitor turnouts The 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (2013 Motorcycle Taiwan) and 3rd Taiwan Int'l Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013), were held simultaneously from April 10-13 at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Exhib

Four-in-one event lures buyers with one-stop shopping convenience Many exciting new products, bikes and concepts were unveiled at the 8th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2013) and the 3rd Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan 2013) at the Taiwan W