Taipei, July 14, 2008 (CENS)--After engaging in solar cell production, Delta Electronics Inc., a major manufacturer of electronic products in Taiwan, aims to diversify to target automotive batteries. The firm is known for being a role model to protect environment by focusing on energy-saving produc

On May 20 the Sweden-based SKF Group, a world-caliber manufacturer of bearings and related technologies, launched a technical press day in Tokyo, Japan aimed at further building its profile worldwide, and helping customers better access state-of-the-art technologies it has developed in recent years

Taipei, June 26, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan-based ASE Group, the world's largest provider of semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test, reportedly won assembly orders for automotive ICs from austriamicrosystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, according

The 3rd Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008), held April 9-12 in Taipei, undoubtedly left visitors with one major impression-that all terrain vehicles (ATV) made or developed in Taiwan are equal in quality to those made by leading global brands. In short, Taiwan A

Taipei, June 16, 2008 (CENS)--Thanks to continuous price rises in oil-resistant rubber, Nantex Industry Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese supplier of rubber products, is expected to post a 15% growth in its annual revenue this year, according to industry sources. Besides, Nantex has moved to set up new pro

Taipei, June 12, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan's three-largest tire makers, including Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co., Hwa Fong Rubber Industry Co. and Kenda Rubber Industrial Co., will reportedly increase investments in their plants in mainland China. Cheng Shin will invest between US$50 million and US$60

Taipei, May 27, 2008 (CENS)--Thanks to strong market demand, TSRC Corporation, one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of synthetic rubber, saw the quoting prices for its two major products-styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber (BR)-hit historic highs in the first quarter of this ye

Various events that have transpired in China over the past few months hint at the beginning of structural changes that are likely to force many exporters of automotive parts in China, who already operate with relatively-slim margins, to come up with strategies more creative than mere underselling v

Large-volume production, low prices, and improving quality helped China boost its exports of automobiles and auto parts by a whopping 45.31% last year, to US$40.896 billion, according to statistics compiled by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The exports went to 193 countri

Taipei, April 17, 2008 (CENS)--All the top-three rubber tire manufacturers in Taiwan have new investment plans this year to further expand their global shares. Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. (Maxxis brand), the largest maker in the line, estimated that its capital spending this year would outst

Riding on one of the world's most influential stages for bicycles, backed by its advantage of being home to Giant, reportedly the leader in bicycle design and manufacturing globally, the Taipei International Cycle Show, which ran from March 13 to 16 in 2008 in Taiwan, rounded off by setting record

Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. (KYMCO), the largest manufacturer of powered two-wheelers (PTWs) and all terrain vehicles (ATVs) in Taiwan, once again proved that it can ride at the head of the pack with the world's best by premiering several new models at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show 2007 in Japan. The

Established in 1987, Avertronics Inc. supplies a wide range of aftermarket (AM) automotive electronics parts, including automotive wire-harness assemblies, sensors, relays, wireless tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) etc. The company is certified by almost all vital and most stringent stand

Taipei, April 8, 2008 (CENS)--Major rubber tire makers in Taiwan have been benefiting from increasing orders for bicycle tires fueled by the rising popularity of cycling globally. Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd. (Maxxis brand), the world's largest maker of bicycle tires, currently has a global

Spurred by the increased demand for automated production equipment around the world, Taiwan's machine-tool manufacturers are accelerating development of a variety of CNC (computerized numerically controlled) models with outstanding results. While most of the manufacturers are concentrating on gen

Taipei, April 7, 2008 (CENS)--Major rubber-tire manufacturers in Taiwan have decided to adjust upward their product prices by 10% to 30% in April to reflect rising costs, including Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd. (Maxxis brand), Kenda Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd. (Kenda), and Hwa Fong Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd

Established in 1981, Ying Paio Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of wide-ranging tire/tube repair kits, including cold patch repair kits, rubber solution/cement, bicycle repair kits, glue less patches, tire tubeless repair kits, tire seal strips, tire/tube repair tools, tire valves

Taipei, Feb. 12, 2008 (CENS)--Cheng Shin Rubber Industry Co., one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of automobile tires, is reportedly seeking appropriate land space in industrial parks the island over for expanding production capacity. But Cheng Shin spokesperson H.M. Wu keeps silent about the com

A passion for making high-end, customized suspension parts has moved Taiwanese suppliers in the line to do everything within their capacity to fine-tune products to either satisfy customers or achieve product differentiation from counterparts in China. With years of dedication in developing auto

Backed by the huge domestic market, the Chinese auto-parts industry has quickly emerged as a major force in the international market, as many multinationals have made China their global manufacturing base and local Chinese makers are stepping up efforts to tap overseas markets. Exports of Chin

Along with explosive expansion of the Chinese automotive market, so has the nation's tire market been growing at extraordinary pace in recent years. Following the 11% growth in the Chinese tire market in 2006, among the highest worldwide, 2007 has been a year of challenge for the Chinese auto-

Three top automotive and motorcycle trade shows will take the stage together in Taipei this April, promising an unprecedented opportunity for industry buyers and sellers. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently announced that the 2008 Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessorie

Taipei, Jan. 22, 2008 (CENS)--Formosa Petrochemical Co., Ltd. has planned to invest another NT$100 billion, boosting its oil refining capacity by 100,000 to 150,000 barrels a day and stepping into rubber-material production for the first time. The project will be the main part of the fifth-phas

Taipei, Jan. 16, 2008 (CENS)--Kenda Rubber Industrial Co., one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of rubber tires, will set asideUS$30 million to set up a plant in Tianjin Municipality, mainland China. Construction of the proposed plant will begin sometime in the first quarter of this year, which wi

Positioning itself as Taiwan's leading innovator in the field of specialized machine tools, Shenq Fang Yuan Technology Co., Ltd. makes use of its seasoned R&D capability to develop differentiated five-axis machining centers that are beyond the expertise of most domestic manufacturers. Based on its

Johnson Health Tech. Co., Taiwan's leading fitness and gym equipment maker, has in recent years aggressively expanded its marketing channels at home and overseas. Last year the company was regarded as the world's fifth-largest provider of fitness and gym equipment, and next year its rank is very li

Taipei, July 4, 2006 (CENS)--AGCO Corporation, the world's third-largest producer of agricultural equipment, is holding a procurement presentation accompanied by trade talks with domestic suppliers at one o'clock in the afternoon today at the Taipei World Trade Center. The company is also the world

Taipei, July 3, 2006 (CENS)--A procurement delegation consisting of 12 procurement officials of AGCO Corp. of the U.S., the world's third-largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment and the No. 1 supplier of agricultural tractors, will hold a purchasing policy seminar and supplier meeting in Tai

Taipei, June 30, 2006 (CENS)--Mobiletron Electronics Co., Ltd., a maker of electric power tools and aftermarket (AM) automotive ignition parts listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE), recently claimed that orders have been flooding in at its hand-tool production lines due to the company's success

Taipei, June 27, 2006 (CENS)--All major tire makers in Taiwan have hiked their product prices by 7% to 10% this year due to the high prices for rubber raw materials. Their moves are expected to enable them to hit record annual revenues this year. Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co. Ltd., the largest rubb