The upcoming Taiwan International Fastener Show 2018, scheduled from April 10 through 12 at Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in Taiwan’s southern metropolis of Kaohsiung, will host 415 exhibitors with 1,107 booths and 2,000 overseas buyers from 75 countries, to not just retain its reputation as Asia’s second- and the world’s third-largest fastener exhibition, but continue to lead the way for Taiwan’s ...

Founded in 1955, ND Industries is a globally known fastener manufacturer headquartered in the U.S. Bolstered by its cutting-edge manufacturing process, the firm has effectively served many global customers, and successfully taps the supply chain Tesla, the world’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, with its anti-loose coating technology. Excelling at applied technology of materials, ND is cap...

Mainly thanks to strong demands from all over the world, total export value and volume of Taiwan’s fasteners both achieved record highs in 2017, an achievement by the industry, which is considered likely to ensure local insiders a promising start this year, or even for a longer period of time. Market insiders noted that Taiwan’s overall production of fasteners, which are mostly exported to oth...

Following over six decades of development, fastener manufacturing has been one of Taiwan’s traditional industries with sustaining global competitiveness. Having upgraded from low-end, DIY-caliber fasteners to higher ends, Taiwanese fasteners suppliers have increasingly joining the global supply chain of automotives to carve out niches. With more and more insiders venturing into the production ...

With recent TV reports on CNN and CNBC stating encouraging vehicle sales in the U.S., likely due to record-low gasoline prices across North America, the global automotive market may be one sector of the volatile global economy that is set for steady growth, despite widely reported economic slowdown in China for 2016. In addition and as reported on CNN, CNBC TV news on January 16, crude oil pri...

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG With TV news reports that certain parts of the USA have seen home prices rise sizably since last year, in particular those in San Francisco, and the Greek debt deal tentatively extended, and car sales stateside increase due to falling gas prices, some say the global economic climate looks promising and should drive manufacturing and construction industries worldwide, w...

Located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Shuenn Chang Fa Enterprise Co., Ltd. (SCF) is a professional fastener manufacturer. SCF mainly produces special high additional value screws and various types of screws for wood construction and automobiles. Apart from having IATF 16949, ISO 14001 and various product CE Certifications, the firm also meets ICC or ETA quality specification for long wood constructi...

■ Lo Su-Hua H.K.C. Rich Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a leading trader in high-quality fasteners, having passed ISO. 9001:2015 and ISO. 14001:2015 certifications. With a young and energetic team, H.K.C. Rich is able to provide customers professional and reliable service, ranging from customization of product design to product production. H.K.C Rich is located in Kaohsiung, the world's leading fas...

Located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, Shuenn Chang Fa Enterprise Co., Ltd. (SCF) is a professional fastener manufacturer. SCF mainly produces special high additional value screws and various types of screws for automobiles. Apart from having ISO 14001 environmental quality certification and various product CE certifications, we have also obtained the latest IATF 16949 certification this year. To ...

The rise of China’s “red supply chain,” a term coined by market observers for aggressive development of Chinese tech industries backed by the central government to minimize dependence on imports and secure sustained economic growth, is widely regarded a growing threat to Taiwanese manufacturers, especially those from the island’s industries supplying products and services overlapping those from t...

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG The Taiwan Industrial Fastener Institute (TIFI), the island’s only trade association composed of fastener manufacturers, is generally regarded as the driver of development of the industry over the past decades, and its newly nominated chairman, Anchor Chang, also the owner of Anchor Fasteners Industrial Co., Ltd. and Alliance Global Technology Co., Ltd., is taking over...

By STEVE CHUANG Joe Chen may be entering his last year as the chairman of Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI), but the industry captain, also president of fastener supplier Saintec Enterprise Co., Ltd., is still going full-speed to boost Taiwan's competitiveness in the global market. Under his leadership, the third Taiwan International Fastener Show (TIFS) is set to hold its biggest-eve...

As a large international fastener specialized exhibition, the 19th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou will connect the upstream and downstream of fastener manufacturing industry. Focusing on end users and building a global fastener trade platform are the highlights of the show. The 17th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou, successfully held during 26-28 October 2017, was highly praised by exhibitors and visito...

"Fastener Expo Shanghai 2018 Shanghai Fasteners Exhibition & the 9th Shanghai Auto Fasteners Exhibition", as one of the top three fastener exhibitions in the world, which are organized by ITE (Asia) Exhibition Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Ebseek Exhibition Co., Ltd., has gained the overwhelming success at the National Convention and Exhibition Center during June 20th -22th, 2018. The exhibition has ...

As the rapid economic development of ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations) market has brought large market demands for fasteners used in industries of vehicle, machine and architecture, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), a non-profit government co-sponsored trade promotion organization in Taiwan, held an information session to promote the 2018 Taiwan International Fast...

Stead Fast Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 1975 and today is a veteran manufacturer of a variety of standard and special fasteners based in Kaohsiung City, southern Taiwan. The company's constant business mantra is “Quality First, Service First and Competitive Prices.” The key to Stead Fast’s sustainable development over the decades has been its continuous effort to improve technology and up...

WL HARDWARE ENTEPRISE CO., LTD was established since 2000, is a professional supplier and exporter, designing and manufacturing a wide range of Fasteners and Architectural Hardware in Taiwan. We are specialized in Fasteners --- Tapping Screw, Self Drilling Screw, Taptite Screw, Wood Screw, Lag Screw, Bolt, Special Bolt, Security Screw, Multi Stage Screw, Nuts, Rivets, Thumb Screws, Clinch...

Founded in 2002 in southern Taiwan's Tainan City, Mega Link Enterprise Co., Ltd. started as an exporter of mechanical and automotive parts. In 2005, it began to export industrial machines and used machines as well. The firm is now an OEM/ODM producer of products applicable to the fastener and steel processing industries. The company's product line encompasses nut tapping machines, NC/CNC grindin...