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

With even erstwhile skeptics now seriously considering the various ominous predictions regarding greenhouse gas emissions' part in global warming and man's role in exacerbating such phenomenon with potentially disastrous consequences as drastic weather and flooding of areas near sea level, and as e

With more nations legislating safety regulations regarding the adoption of automotive tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), such market continues to expand, in both the pre- and after-market segments. Proper tire inflation impacts longevity of tires, fuel efficiency, and safe maneuverabil

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) debuted the "Innovation Awards" as part of its 2015 five-in-one mega show comprising the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA), Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei),

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG With positive news reported about the U.S. economy that is only occasionally shadowed by talk of a frothy stock market, coupled with robust home price rises in California, CENS (China Economic News Service), a Taipei-based export media with a history of over 40 years, wi

Compiled by QUINCY LIANG The International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) is recognized as the launching pad that uses motivation-breeding competition to promote young talent in the international bicycle industry, with its prominence enhanced by its being staged in Taiwan, home to Giant and M

Compiled By KEN LIU The biennial 2015 Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), held March 3-8 in the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 and Nangang Exhibition Hall, saw notable technologies as multitasking, robotic arms and Industry 4.0 that are touted as crucial to "Smart Manufacturing."

Established in 1988 in Tainan City, southern Taiwan, home to the island’s auto and electro-mechanical parts industry, Chien Li Enterprise Corp. makes switches, mostly for cars, agricultural machines and marine vessels, and auto auxiliary lamps. The company’s product category covers a wide range,

Set up in 1987 in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Mai Ding Enterprise Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacture and export of parts for engine management and other automotive systems. The company began by making engine management system parts as spark plugs, distributor assemblies (including distri

Fortop Industrial Co., Ltd., ISO/TS 16949-certified, designs, develops and makes everything related to auto and motorcycle lamps including wire harnesses and electrical parts, also offering assembly service as a recognized provider of integrated solutions for auto parts and accessories in Taiwan.

Compiled by KEN LIU Taiwanese lighting manufacturers are sharpening competitive edge by rolling out unique products, deploying manufacturing techniques with raised efficiency or expanding market scope, efforts of which have resulted in gains for many. Among them are Home Resource Industrial Co.,

AU Optronics Corp. (AUO), Innolux Corp., MediaTek Inc., Acer Inc., and Asustek Computer Inc. of Taiwan have announced total recruitment of over 6,000 workers this year, with LCD-panel giants AUO and Innolux needing a combined 3,500 engineers, chip design house MediaTek some 2,000 engineers, and bra

Living up to Taiwan’s reputation of “Kingdom of Hand Tools,” local suppliers of auto repair tools are earning plaudits for their long-term dedication to R&D and branding upgrades. Unwilling to compromise in the face of rivalry from emerging countries and realizing the danger of market erosion ca

By STEVE CHUANG If success of Taiwan’s IT (information technology) and electronics manufacturing industries is a consequence of the government’s heavy push at development of the industries, prosperity of the island’s yacht industry must be an industrial miracle, because the luxury goods industry

Kangrong Fine Ceramic Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise engaged in R&D, production and promotion of various ceramic PCBs and related products. The company's product lineup mainly includes lighting ceramics, luminary ceramic components, motor vehicle spark plugs, ceramic parts of electrical and

Founded in 1987, Car Full Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a major player in the global automotive body-parts business, specializing in manufacturing a wide array of body-parts for popular makes and models, including bumpers, grilles, hoods, fenders, lamps, and mirrors, all of which made with the most advan

By STEVE CHUANG While uncertain what effects lower crude oil prices will have on macro-economics globally, except that consumers in the U.S. and non-oil-producing nations will have more disposable cash, a report by Bloomberg BusinessWeek notes that housing starts across the U.S. in 2015 are proj

To help Taiwan's automotive industry build a comprehensive range of corrosion testing capabilities, key to local development and certification of parts production, the Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), a major transportation vehicle testing and R&D institute in Taiwan, recently announce

Established in 1990, Anchor Root Int'l Co., Ltd. is a seasoned trading company headquartered in Taiwan supplying comprehensive aftermarket (AM) auto parts, all of which, according to the company, are high quality and reasonably priced. The company says it can source all kinds of auto parts for glo

At the JIMTOF 2014 (the Japan International Machine Tool Fair), held Oct. 30-Nov. 4 in Tokyo, Jeton R/D & Mfg. Inc., a Taiwan-based, globally known supplier of coolant hoses and high pressure adjustable nozzles, saw overwhelming visitors without being eclipsed by other large enterprises at the fai

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) 2014 was held on October 30 through November 4 at the Tokyo Bight Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). Considered one of the largest and most important trade fairs in the global machine tool industry, the event drew mor

Established in 1990, Anchor Root Int'l Co., Ltd. is a seasoned trading company headquartered in Taiwan supplying comprehensive aftermarket (AM) auto parts, all of which, according to the company, are high quality and reasonably priced. The company says it can source all kinds of auto parts for g

INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL FASTENER EXHIBITION (INDOFASTENER 2014) POST-SHOW REPORT 14-16 May 2014 Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Indonesia The 2nd Edition - Concluded with a breakthrough achievement! “In my opinion, this exhibition has been pretty good because helped us a

J-King International Corp. has specialized in power transmission products ever since its establishment way back in 1963, making it one of Taiwan’s most experienced suppliers in its line. The company’s current product portfolio encompasses a wide spectrum of power transmission products and compon

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF), held biennially in Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) to highlight advanced machine tools and related technology developed in Japan and throughout the world, has built a reputation among professionals as one

The Taiwan-based China Economic News Service (CENS), a leading media company offering print and online information on the automotive, motorcycle, machinery, hand-tool, hardware, and other industries, recently announced that it will lead an exhibitor group consisting of 120 Taiwanese auto-parts supp

By STEVE CHUANG For decades, Taiwanese tool manufacturers have earned a global reputation for supplying high-profile, innovative products backed by thoughtful services that have helped customers succeed. Some of them showcased their competitive products and services at Automechanika Frankfurt, t

By STEVE CHUANG Linking over 4,500 exhibitors to some 140,000 visitors worldwide, the biannual Automechanika Frankfurt was held this year on September 16 to 20. As an important exhibition for the global automotive industry, the event attracted a strong turnout by Taiwanese suppliers seeking to bui

Since founded in 1972, Fusan Handicraft Co. has been manufacturing parts and accessories for motorcycles and scooters as a veteran supplier in Taiwan’s southern city of Tainan. With more than four decades of continuous improvement, the company has built a solid edge in technology, quality and pr