Six years ago, nobody would have thought that the financially struggling Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., a lock maker, would one day be the darling of the Cathay Life Insurance Group and Yulon Motor Corp. when it issued new shares to attain a capital increase (last October). Part of the attraction

Taipei, Aug. 3, 2004 (CENS)--The first batch of the sixth-generation color filter production equipment procured by AU Optronics Corp. (AUO), Taiwan's No.1 thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panel maker, arrived in Taiwan late last week. The four-meter high equipment and relat

Taipei, July 26, 2004 (CENS)--Scania of Sweden, the world's No. 4 truck and bus maker, is expected to begin placing auto parts orders with Taiwan suppliers in mid-2005 at the earliest, according to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). TAITRA organized a Taiwanese auto parts delega

Taiwan's auto maker China Motor Corp., in partnership with Mitsubishi Motors of Japan, recently announced that its mainland China subsidiary South East Motor Corp. (a auto production venture with Fujian Motor Group in Fujian Province, China), has won the permission from China's central government t

Jieh Jia Enterprise Co., established in 1994, is now one of Taiwan's leading makers of auto intake systems and parts. It is a major supplier to numerous international tuning-parts brands, and its own Simota brand is also a big name in the global tuning-parts market. "Engineered to breathe like n

Established in 1993, Pao Jih Industrial Co. was the first Taiwanese manufacturer to supply aftermarket shock absorbers for Volkswagen, and is today an internationally known exporter that ships its products to more than 20 countries. The company, which boasts ISO9001: 2000 certification, specializes

Cada Industrial Co., Ltd. Is one of the top three makers of automobile-engine gaskets in Taiwan and one of the world's most comprehensive suppliers of engine-repair kits for Japanese car models. The company became the first firm in Taiwan to be certified under the ISO/TS 16949 international automot

Taiwan's aftermaket (AM) auto-parts industry has succeeded in keeping global competitors at bay, especially those from South Korea and mainland China, through its advantages in price, product choice, product-development speed, and international sales channels, according to many industry leaders par

Formosa Plastics Group (FPG), Taiwan's largest petrochemical conglomerate, recently announced plans to set up a truck assembly line with a monthly capacity of 200 units at its auto plant in Taichung, central Taiwan. FPG officials report that they will initially focus on assembling trucks, and w

After 20 years or so of vigorous development, Taiwan's auto-lamp makers have achieved renown in the global aftermarket for the comprehensive range, high quality, and reasonable prices of their products. Small as it is, Taiwan has a number of major players in the worldwide auto-exterior light mar

Taiwan's powerhouse electronics industry has given a lift to many traditional manufacturing sectors on the island, including the auto-parts industry, which is enjoying a new spring of blossoming success in high-end electronic models in the midst of intense competition. The keys to this success are

With the U.S. economic recovery still uncertain, car enthusiasts in the world's largest market for auto performance-tuning parts and accessories have been shying away from expensive top-end products. Buyers in Europe and Japan, on the contrary, have been much more willing to shell out the cash need

After 20 years of development, Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry has confidently entered the global spotlight with products that can compete with the best on both quality and price. The industry's transformation has been particularly marked in the last five or so years. This period has

The best and newest of the global auto parts and accessoriesy industry was on display at the recent 2004 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 20042). The show particularly Sspotlighted at the event were the R&D achievements of Taiwanese manufacturers and the in

Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., a Taiwan subsidiary of Ford of the U.S., recently claimed that it would lead other Asian affiliates in the production of a Ford world-car model. The new model was redesigned at Ford Lio Ho's R&D center in Taiwan based on a chassis shared with Ford's latest Focus compact sedan

Taipei, June 8, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's Kian Shen Corp., a leading maker of automobile platforms and sheet-metal auto parts, has projected a revenue growth of over 20% this year and will cooperate with Takebe Tekkosho Co., Ltd. Of Japan to set up a heavy-duty truck frame plant in mainland China. A

China Motor Corp., Taiwan's biggest maker of commercial vehicles, plans to tie up with DaimlerChrysler in bidding for the authorization to produce 9,000 military trucks and four-wheel-drive (4WD) Jeeps for the island's central government. The vehicles will be produced locally, and will be required

Taipei, May 11, 2004 (CENS)--The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is scheduled to ally with three major industry manufacturers' associations to jointly tap the Indian market in July. The three industrial associations include Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Associat

Surging domestic demand has driven the development of China's auto industry at a dizzying pace in recent years, but the industry faces a probable shakeout because of over-investment and the market opening necessitated by membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The industry's total out

Taipei, March 26, 2004 (CENS)--Under the arrangement of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), a delegation of 17 Taiwan auto parts makers will visit many auto and parts makers in Europe from April 25 to May 8 to explore the European market. TAITRA recently held a pre-trip meeting

Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., one of Taiwan's leading precision-gear manufacturers and its first to have developed its own complete automobile-transmission gearbox, is a paragon of the local auto-parts industry. Starting off as a supplier of gears to domestic motorcycle makers, it has evolved

Taipei, March 3, 2004 (CENS)--The government-funded Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is organizing a group of major local auto parts suppliers to visit nine leading automakers in Europe in April in a bid to help them win more OEM (original equipment manufacturing) orders from the

Fair Friend Group, one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of computerized numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, recently announced that its total production for 2003 reached a combined 3,000 CNC machine tools at its facilities in Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan. This number makes it the larg

Established back in 1969, Hsiang Lun Industrial Corp. is today one of Taiwan's most experienced makers of engine gaskets and overhaul kits. A comprehensive corporate- restructuring project carried out over the past four years has turned the company, which has won ISO9001 (2000 version) and QS9000 c

Huang Ching-chi, president of Tsurn Hwai Transportation Equipment Ltd., is striving to develop his company into a comprehensive manufacturer of aftermarket automobile relays featuring competitive quality and sold at competitive prices. Established in 1997 as a spin-off from a prominent maker of

Unipoint Electric Manufacturing Co. was established in 1972 to make electrical auto parts, and over the years has developed a comprehensive line of high-quality auto air-conditioning system parts and wiper products. In recent years it has joined the prestigious ranks of makers with ISO9001 and QS90

For over 30 years Vespark Industrial Co. has specialized in the production of aftermarket glow plugs for diesel car, truck, bus and industrial engines. The company turns out a comprehensive line of about 200 models at its ISO9001/9002-certified plants, mainly for Japanese auto makes but also for so

Proray Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. Is a young and energetic automobile lamp manufacturer established early this year by a management team consisting of a group of experienced professional technical engineers. Its No. 1 management target is to provide the highest-quality products, and Proray has already been

Established back in 1969, the Hsiang Lun Industrial Corp. has developed into one of Taiwan's most experienced makers of engine gaskets and overhaul kits. A comprehensive corporate-restructuring project carried out over the past four years has turned the ISO9001:2000- and QS9000-certified company in

Tong Hong Automobile Parts Co. reports that the upgrading of its 16,000-square-meter plant in Tainan, southern Taiwan, has been completed, with the installation of the most advanced equipment. Now, the company says, it is fully prepared to fill the rapidly growing demand for its auto-engine gasket-