The rise of China’s “red supply chain,” a term coined by market observers for aggressive development of Chinese tech industries backed by the central government to minimize dependence on imports and secure sustained economic growth, is widely regarded a growing threat to Taiwanese manufacturers, es

As mostly an unsung hero, Y.D. Wu, chairman of the Plumbing Association of Taiwan (PAT), the island’s only trade group representing several hundred manufacturers and subcontractors of plumbing, bathroom fittings and products in Changhua, central Taiwan, is in the last year of his second 2-year tenu

Jan Far Machinery Industry Co. makes a wide range of machines, including pipe benders, rolling machines, forging machines, punching machines, flange forming machines, and tube shrinkers, as well as offering customization service. Its machines are designed to work on tubes that are widely used in

Committed to meeting evolving sourcing trends of global manufacturers and buyers who look for industrial parts and related production processes for wide-ranging applications, CENS (China Economic News Service) will soon launch its new buyer guide, Taiwan Industry Suppliers (TIS). TIS will be lau

Established in 1976, Dees Hydraulic Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2008-certified, seasoned developer and maker of a variety of hydraulic press, being a leader-of-the-pack in Taiwan to supply high-grade equipment to many vehicle and parts manufacturers in more than 70 nations. After steady

Founded in 1997, Sino-Pacific Source Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a versatile supplier of various kinds of parts for automotive suspension, steering, transmission and other systems. The firm opened an advanced forging factory in 1998, rolling out both forged steel and aluminum items mainly for automo

Founded in 1979, Auto Parts Industrial Ltd. (AP) is a major player in the international aftermarket auto replacement parts industry, with commitment to quality deeply rooted in its staff's aim to provide excellent customer service, with all manufacturing and sales built on intelligent systems, eng

V-Tech Auto Parts Industry Corp. is a specialized manufacturer of quality spare parts for Komatsu industrial equipment, especially engine overhaul gasket kits. The company has accumulated abundant experiences and know-how in its business line. The company claims that it always manufactures produ

After 40 years of development, Tenacity Auto Parts Co., Ltd. supplies a wide range of aftermarket (AM) automotive engine mounts. The ISO 9001:2008-certified company offers over 1,500 kinds of mounts, mostly for Japanese makes and models, with some for American, European, and Korean cars. Tenaci

Founded in 1986, Kymyo Industrial Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and production of various air tools for professional sectors such as auto manufacturing, auto repair, wooden furniture manufacturing, boat-building, etc. After steady business development in the past 30 years or so, the air-

Founded in 1996, Demax Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a versatile supplier of a comprehensive range of auto parts, including oil seals, engine parts, brake parts, chassis parts, suspension & steering parts, transmission parts, rubber parts, strut mounts for automobiles, trucks, trailers, etc. The c

Diterna Auto Parts Co., Ltd. is a leading supplier of metal/rubber auto parts in Taiwan, boasting top-end manufacturing techniques, ample experience and advanced know-how. Founded in 1990, the company has been exporting quality products to global automakers on original equipment (OE) and ori

Established in 1976, NAK Sealing Technologies Corp. is an ISO9001-, ISO 14000-, TS16949- and OHSAS18001-certified maker of oil seals and technical sealing products for a wide range of applications. The maker globally markets high-quality sealing products under its own NAK brand, including major mar

Impacted by steadily shrinking exports and local economy battered by a slowing Chinese economy, recent upheavals in the Chinese stock market, dropping oil and commodity prices, Taiwan’s industrial production index (IPI) continuously dropped by 1.35 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 106.42 in June, albe

Driven by a consistent dedication to improving production technology, Taiwan’s OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and ODM (original design manufacturing) sector has built up a solid global reputation, particularly for unparalleled manufacturing flexibility and precision. For the past decade,

Affected by a variety of factors, including fallout from the Greek debt crisis, slowing growth in China coupled with its recent stock market slump, steady displacement of Taiwanese suppliers by mainland Chinese counterparts, sagging commodity prices that have impacted the Canadian and Australian ec

By organizing three concurrent exhibitions for different industries in Myanmar, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the semi-official export promoter, continues to try exploring new markets for Taiwanese suppliers, whose sales and market shares are being challenged by mainland C

Shanghai SIMYI Auto Parts Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996 in China and specializes in both plastic and sheet-metal auto body-parts manufacturing and tooling development. The maker has earned major international quality-system certifications including ISO9001, QS9000, ISO/TS16949, and ISO 14

Pleo Inc., headquartered in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, is a contract maker of lighting fixtures, accessories and fittings. The maker supplies huge range of products, including invisible alabaster illumination spotlights, ceiling lighting, wall-mount lighting, walkway lighting, wall la

Established in 1984, A-Corn Enterprise Co., Ltd. specializes in making various industrial parts of metal and plastic on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and ODM (original design manufacturing) basis. The company supplies a wide range of auto parts, motorcycle parts, electronic parts, ha

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Just as the plastics industry gave birth to one of the pioneering industrial giants in Taiwan, the sector is proving to be a driving force in China, with advanced plastic technologies and machinery displayed at the ChinaPlas 2015 (29th International Exhibition on Plastic

Five Gold Award winners of the COMPUTEX d&i awards 2015 were honored during the official opening of the 2015 COMPUTEX TAIPEI (Taipei International Information Technology Show) held in early June. COMPUTEX TAIPEI is one of the world's largest information and communication technology (ICT) trade fair

Repairing cracks and leakages in metallic and nonmetallic materials as piping by welding typically calls for formally-trained, certified personnel at higher cost in wages and equipment, and also involves time-consuming, hazardous work that results in pollution, as well as potential damage to origin

Compiled by QUINCY LIANG The highly promoted automotive, powered two-wheeler (PTW) and e-vehicle trade show held April 8-11, 2015 in Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center as well as the Nangang exhibition complex was a 5-in-1 event this year. Held by the semi-official trade promoter Taiwan

The Taiwan Cabinet plans to roll out the Taiwanese version of “Industry 4.0 Plan” this June just shortly after such plan had been publicized on TV to be part of China's official program, with the aim to help the island’s industries to double per-capita output and triple per-capita income in 10 year

About the company—Intercraft; also why it is the right vendor and supplier you can rely on and work with just like other leading & top-ranked companies in North America and Europe: Intercraft Co., Ltd. is a leading machinery, fixtures & hardware manufacturer currently supplying those products an

Yu Ting Co. was established in 2012 as a manufacturer of various industrial parts mainly on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) basis. It is located in Taiwan’s central county of Changhua. Despite its tender age, the manufacturer is capable of applying lathing, milling, threading, and drilli

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, presented its latest R&D achievements to global visitors at this year's 5-in-1 auto and motorcycle shows in Taiwan, comprising the 2015

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently announced the 10 winners of the 2015 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award at a ceremony in Taipei. The ceremony was joined by a number of VIPs, including President Ma Ying-jeou, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Yang Wei

Founded in 1974, Knopro Industrial Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of custom metal hardware in Taiwan, providing three major product categories as furniture accessories, decorative hardware and plastic fittings, with each category covering handles, knobs, ring pulls, hooks, hinges, tube holder