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,

Facing increasing global rivalry from underselling competitors, Taiwanese metalworking and metal product manufacturers are upgrading their technology and improving their operations to boost added value. “Added value” refers to output value minus the cost of intermediate inputs, and in the case

Growing numbers of companies jump on the eco-bandwagon By KEN LIU Beginning on the first day of this year, all new government construction projects in Taiwan costing less than NT$50 million (US$1.6 million at US$1:NT$30) are required to meet the Ministry of the Interior’s (MOI’s) Green Bu

Opened in 1989 to design and build tooling, jigs, and clamps, Zhan Cheng Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. expanded in 2001 into a precision processing service provider using milling machines and abundant experience and know-how it had gleaned from the tooling industry. In the company’s two factori

To help advertisers who are manufacturers, exporters and traders to find potential business opportunities globally, CENS attended 11 overseas trade shows in November, including Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), SEMA Show, InterLight Moscow, Moscow International Tool Expo (MITEX), METALE

A sizable number of Taiwanese manufacturers of plastic processing machinery and related components took part in the K Fair 2013, held October 16-23 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the world’s largest trade fair for the plastics industry. This year’s K Fair hosted over 3,100 exhibitors from 59 countries an

The global electric-scooter (e-scooter) market has fallen far short of industry and government expectations for many years, but new initiatives are afoot to pave the way for wider adoption of the eco-friendly two-wheelers. BMW Motorrad is one of the powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers at the forefront

New car sales in Taiwan increased by 11.3% month-on-month (MoM) and 14.6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in October to about 32,000 units (from 28,941 in September), according to statistics compiled by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC). The sharp increase reverses drops in the first th

Jeton R/D & Mfg. Inc., a Taiwan-based supplier of parts and accessories for machinery and dolls, uses solid experience and well-honed technological know-how to add value and carve out a profitable, sustainable niche for itself in the usually thin-margin business of parts making. Founded in 1983

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 World Trade Center Exhibition Hall on April 10-13, 2013. The sh

With very high output of motor scooters for domestic and export sales, Taiwan is one of the top-three global suppliers of high-quality, innovative scooter performance-tuning parts. In recent years, however, the island has advanced furthered by supplanting Japan to take the lead in the sector. Af

President Steven Lin of Yah Juang Lighting Technology Co., Ltd. was elected chairman of the Taiwan Lighting Fixture Export Association (TLFEA) early this year, and since taking office he has been pushing a number of tasks which he hopes to complete within his three-year term. The tasks the new

Interview with Jack Chen, Chairman of New Taipei City Lighting Association In Taiwan's lighting industry, Jack Chen, General Manager of the LVD International Light & Energy Corp., is something of an anomaly. LVD International, which he established in 2007, is the first Taiwan-based company to sp

Sluggish PC sales and Apple product hit shipments in 3C segment Demand for Taiwan-sourced electronic parts and components used in 3C (computer, communication and consumer electronic) devices cooled in the second quarter of the year for a variety of negative market factors, including a major prod

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

A delegation from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) recently signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in electric vehicles (EVs) with the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (TTVMA). The signing marks a significant step in cross-strait cooperat

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

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

Excetek Technologies Co., Ltd., founded in 2006, specializes primarily in the design and manufacture of CNC wire-cut EDM (electrical discharge machining), CNC EDM, and CNC micro-hole EDM machines, which have been sold in Taiwan and more than 30 countries under its own “EXCETEK” brand. Excetek’s

Taiwan’s garden tool manufacturers boast a consummate production capability and an abundance of experience that have given them a prominent status in the global market. Some of them stand out for strong, market-driven R&D efforts that have enabled them to keep growing every year. As consumer

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

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

Founded in 1971, Herng Shan Electronics Co., Ltd. has accumulated over 40 years experience of vehicle electronics. The company started out as a contract supplier of communications systems for military use. Later on, it drew on its know-how to engage in the development of electrical control syste

Annual conference creates opportunities in the auto supply chain A delegation from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) recently signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in electric vehicles (EVs) with the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (T

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

The Innovative Product Award this year at the 2013 Taiwan International Lighting Technology Show (TILS) entered its 4th year. If the Taiwan lighting industry aims for sustainable development, it has to come up with practical, innovative designs, says the Taiwan External Trade Development Counci

Jih Sheng Spring Co., Ltd. has been engaged in production of various springs, for more than 10 years, for electronics, electrical machinery, pneumatic/electric-powered tools, automobiles, precision optical instruments, lighting products, hydraulic equipment, and hardware (including locks), etc.

Four-in-one event held first time to offer everything related to PTWs and cars 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, w

FCWS warns when a driver’s safe distance to a vehicle ahead is compromised The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive-technology research and innovation task force in Taiwan, recently demonstrated its R&D achievements in active vehicle safety systems that are adopted by