By JUDY LI Giftionery Taipei 2014 and Taiwan Souvenir 2014 were held concurrently from April 24 to 27 at the Taipei World Trade Center. The twin shows drew some 700 domestic and international exhibitors, who occupied a total of 1,000 standard booths showcasing a wide variety of creative and nove

Genius Tools (Tian Fu Industrial Co., Ltd.), established in 1975 in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is a renowned brand for hand tools and pneumatic tools with firm footholds and good reputation in overseas markets. Genius Tools offers over 9,000 different kinds of tools and accessories, including

Founded in 1976, Machan International Co., Ltd. has developed into one of Taiwan’s top-end suppliers of tool storage products and hand tools. Machan’s product portfolio is centered on tool storage products, including tool chests, roller cabinets, service carts, and work benches and stations, alo

Ever since it was established in 1987, Stronic Tools Corp. has been dedicated to developing and manufacturing electronic and computer maintenance tools and kits. To develop sustainably in the segment, the company insists that all its products should be developed in line with the latest market tren

By STEVE CHUANG Asia’s largest trade fair for plastics and rubber industries as well as world’s second-biggest (after K Fair in Germany), ChinaPlas 2014 (the 28th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries) bustled with demand and bulged with an increased number of visitors and b

By QUINCY LIANG The Taipei AMPA, AutoTronics Taipei Innovation Awards is a highlight event during the annual Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) and Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei), a two-in-one show that is one of the world's mo

Genius Tools (Tian Fu Industrial Co., Ltd.), established in 1975 in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is a renowned brand for hand tools and pneumatic tools with firm footholds and good reputation in overseas markets. Genius Tools offers over 9,000 different kinds of tools and accessories, includin

Ever since it was established in 1987, Stronic Tools Corp. has been dedicated to developing and manufacturing electronic and computer maintenance tools and kits. To develop sustainably in the segment, the company insists that all its products should be developed in line with the latest market tr

At the world’s largest trade fair for hardware products, International Hardware Fair Cologne (IHF Cologne) 2014, held March 9-12, in Germany, China Economic News Service (CENS), the veteran export media in Taiwan, was kept busy responding to an influx of inquiries from global buyers interested in T

Established 25 years ago, Redtex Industrial Co., Ltd. has accumulated an abundance of know-how and experience that has helped it develop into one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of automotive repair tools in Taiwan. Committed to quality and customer-oriented service, the firm offers sour

By STEVE CHUANG Despite a sluggish 2013, most of Taiwanese furniture parts makers have not slackened their efforts to continue developing through improved production capability and better. The three manufacturers described below are noted for their consistent efforts to sharpen their competit

By STEVE CHUANG Pneumatic tools─a category covering air-powered hammers, impact wrenches, spray guns, socket wrenches, grinders, sanders and screwdrivers─account for a major part of Taiwan's power tool production. Local products in this segment have also established a strong presence in the global

With a bigger turnout that included key decision makers, managers, and experts, Fastener Expo Shanghai 2013, held on June 20-22 in the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, again proved to be one of the most influential exhibitions for the global fastener industry. It was also the onl

Established in 1989, Baohui Screw Power Bit Inc. has specialized in developing and making bits, bit holders and related tools and key wrench kits for more than 24 years. The manufacturer exports its specialized tools to over 20 different countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, Ge

New head wants to reorganize the association and get more government resources The 13th annual general meeting of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) concluded on Sept. 13, 2013 in the central city of Taichung with the election of a new board of directors and supervisors as w

New head wants to reorganize the association and get more government resources The 13th annual general meeting of the Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) concluded on Sept. 13, 2013 in the central city of Taichung with the election of a new board of directors and supervisors as w

Technology upgrading and transformation from OEM (original equipment manufacturing) to ODM (original design manufacturing) and OBM (original brand manufacturing) are essential efforts for Taiwanese hand tool manufacturers in their pursuit of enhanced added value. To achieve success in those efforts

Founded in 1974, Hong Bing Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of air tools ranging from air screwdrivers to precision robotic arms. With a constant focus on innovation and quality, the ISO 9001- and CE (TÜV)-approved firm has obtained patents in Taiwan and Germany. Hong

Taiwan’s hand tool manufacturers produced NT$17.79 billion of products in the second quarter of this year, up 6% year-on-year (YoY) but down 13.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), according to the latest report authorized by Industry & Technology Intelligence Service (ITIS) of Metal Industries Research &

Leadvane Industrial Co., Ltd. is a veteran manufacturer of professional-grade pneumatic tools and accessories in Taiwan with over 20 years of experience and expertise, also marketing its line of TBL (Turboland) air tools globally. Knowing that marketability of air tools hinges not only on qualit

Established in 1994, Tsai Hsing Fa Co., Ltd. is dedicated to making and exporting repair tools mainly for automobiles as an ISO-9001-certified supplier in Taiwan, with an own brand SK. Inspired by real-world market experience, the veteran manufacturer has consistently improved manufacturing tec

Jiin Haur Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 1977 and has developed into one of the world’s best-known suppliers of garden cutters to the global market. The company is known for its time-tested OEM (original equipment manufacturing) and ODM (original design manufacturing) capability. Following

Machan International Co., Ltd., founded in 1975, is a specialized developer and manufacturer of innovative and high-quality tool boxes, tool storages, tool trolleys, and hand tools as sockets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, auto repair tools etc. Since 2005, the company’s

Riding on the mild economic growth and booming realty market in the United States, the 68th National Hardware Show (NHS), held on May 7-9 in Las Vegas, was bustling with business optimism and educational opportunities. Still North America’s biggest trade fair for the hardware and related industr

The National Hardware Show (NHS) 2013 attracted a strong turnout among local and international buyers, helped by a recovering U.S. economy. The Las Vegas hosted show, which wrapped up on May 9, confirmed its place as the biggest trade fair for hardware and home improvement products in North America

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

GISON Machinery Co., Ltd., founded 1945, has been engaged in the development and production of high-quality industrial air tools since 1973. The ISO-9001 certified company’s products, all made in Taiwan, have been approved by the CE mark, and its GP brand is synonymous with high-end air tools in Ta

Sheng Pu Promotion Co., Ltd., founded in 1984, is a professional manufacturer of hand tools and power tools for both professionals and DIY users. The CP2 series clamps are one of the company's most sought-after products among professionals, which are all made of high-qualitysteel alloy and mixtu

Supplier group to Chennai, India attract intense interest among local buyers Taiwan’s hand tool industry experienced a low season in the fourth quarter of last year, when output value reached NT$15.18 billion, up 0.4% over a year ago but down 4.3% from a quarter earlier, according to the latest

Demand for hand tools in emerging countries has been rising steadily over the past few years, helping Taiwanese suppliers with exposure to those markets clock in solid gains in 2012 despite the global economic doldrums. A report issued by U.S.-based market researcher Global Industry Analysts