Horn Pep Enterprise Co., Ltd. Is a leading maker of high-level pneumatic tools. With strong development capability, the company has come up with a new spray gun model, the 777, with advanced functions and superb operating convenience. Horn Pep claims that it is very glad to introduce the advanc

In the face of a difficult market in the first half of this year, many Taiwanese woodworking-equipment suppliers have adjusted their product strategies and taken other steps to improve their fortunes. Among the many roadblocks confronted by Taiwanese manufacturers in the first half were a weak

Taipei, Nov. 7, 2003 (CENS)--Affected by the price hike on raw materials, Taiwan's leading manufacturers of do-it-yourself (DIY) hand tools are adjusting their operating strategies. Chiu Ting Machinery Co., Ltd., specialized in the production of woodworking planers, has begun shipping cast iron

Taipei, Oct. 29, 2003 (CENS)--The production value of Taiwan's machinery industry amounted to NT$112.5 billion (US$3.31 billion at US$1:NT$33.9) in the third quarter of this year, up 5.67% from the same quarter of last year, according to a survey conducted by the Industrial Technology Information S

Taipei, September 17, 2003 (CENS)--Following several years of promotion by domestic manufacturers, the Taiwan Association of Woodworking Machinery Industry will be established by the end of this year, according to Bill Hung, chairman of Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Development Association. Hung

Between the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and higher steel prices charged by China Steel Corp. (CSC), Taiwan's biggest steel maker, Taiwan's hand-tool industry has had a tough year. For some the impact has been keenly felt, as order delays and higher material costs take a

Between the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and higher steel prices charged by China Steel Corp. (CSC), Taiwan's biggest steel maker, Taiwan's hand-tool industry has had a tough year. For some the impact has been keenly felt, as order delays and higher material costs take a

Taipei, Sept. 9, 2003 (CENS)—Aided by the economic recovery, the overall production value of Taiwan's machinery industry is expected to hit NT$446.8 billion (US$13.1 billion at US$1:NT$34.1), up 9.78% from last year, according to a survey conducted by the Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center (

After enjoying a bumper year in 2002, Taiwan's woodworking-machine industry faces many uncertainties that could adversely affect business through to the end of this year, with some insiders predicting a 10% to 15% export decline in the sector. Last year Taiwan increased its exports of woodworki

Taipei, July 21, 2003 (CENS)--Three listed local manufacturers of machines garnered robust pretax profits in the first half of this year, with Kao Fong Machinery Co., Ltd. Recording the highest earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.9. The other two companies are Chian Hsing Forging Industry Co., Ltd.

Taipei, June 26, 2003 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made machinery are set to break the NT$360 billion (US$10.4 billion at US$1:NT$34.5) mark this year, up 10% from last year, the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) predicted. According to statistics compiled by the Directorate General o

On May 15 Taiwan’s Rexon Industrial Co., the flagship company in the Rexon Group, held a ceremony in celebration of the 30th anniversary of its founding at its headquarters in Tali, Taichung County, central Taiwan,. Rexon is a professional manufacturer of do-it-yourself (DIY) machine tools and wood

Fred P.C. Huang, president of Great Teco Whirlpool Co., was elected chairman of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI) at the association's annual general meeting in Taipei on March 27. He takes over the post from P.T. Chen. TAMI was established in 1945 and now has more than 2,200

Booming sales in mainland China will keep Taiwan's machinery industry growing this year, according to a recent survey conducted by the Industrial Technology Information Services (IT IS) office under the Industrial Technology Department (ITB), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Local makers of

Taipei, March 10, 2003 (CENS)--Total production value of Taiwan's machinery industry came to NT$402.1 billion in 2002, representing a growth of 6.11% from 2001, according to statistics compiled by the Industrial Technology Information Service under the economics ministry. IT IS tallies showed th

Taiwan’s Rexon Industrial Co., a specialized maker of do-it-yourself (DIY) machine tools and woodworking machinery, will start building a new plant this month to meet the growing overseas demand for fitness equipment. The company will invest NT$100 million (US$2.9 million at NT$34.5:US$1) in th

Taipei, Feb. 7, 2003 (CENS)--The China External Trade Development Council (CETRA) plans to set up a special zone on its business-to-business e-marketplace website, Taiwan Trade, to help local companies tap business opportunities that could emerge if war breaks out between the U.S. and Iraq. CETR