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These are in-depth pre- and post-show reports on major international trade fairs, held in Taiwan and other countries with significant participation by Taiwanese manufacturers and exporters. They are offered to help global buyers and other readers better understand what is going on at the fairs and the latest offerings by Taiwanese exhibitors.


King Yuchang Co., Ltd.</h2><p class='subtitle'>Precision metal parts of all kinds</p>

King Yuchang Co., Ltd.

Precision metal parts of all kinds

Sep 11, 2013

King Yuachang Co., Ltd. focuses on manufacture of precision metal parts that meet needs of high-end buyers from automotive, motorcycle, electronics, lawn and garden accessory, furnishing and firearm industries. The company’s manufacturing strength is solidly backed up by over 20 years of experience and Swiss-built CNC lathes and milling machines from Star, Tsungami and Miyano, coupled with...

KING YUCHANG CO., LTD.


K.C. Weng started up Tai Cheer in Taiwan's central county of Yulin and built its third plant later in Changhua.

Four Furniture Parts Makers Talk About Survival Strategies

One maker boasts high self-manufacturing ratio to secure production flexibility

Sep 11, 2013

Mostly clustered in Taiwan’s central counties of Taichung and Changhua, Taiwanese furniture parts makers saw their heyday as the island’s export-driven economy took off in the 1960s, with the prosperity being relatively fleeting as labor, land costs rose on the island, coupled with rivalry from emerging nations as China and SE Asia, to force many downstream suppliers to seek greener pasture offsh...


IAFP members at the China Xianghe International Household Cultural Festival, with Tommy Ni of CENS at far left.

Xianghe Furniture City A Rising Star in China's Furniture Industry

Sep 11, 2013

Unlike other major economies like the United States, Japan, and Europe, which are experiencing either slow growth, financial problems, or both, China has enjoyed rapid economic growth over the past decade and many cities and counties across the country have been competitively developing at an amazing pace. Many believe that China will continue playing the role of a locomotive driving the world’s ...


The stylish high-tech office chair will hit the market after its August debut.

Jia Goang's Innovative High-tech Office Chair Meets the World in August

Sep 11, 2013

Jia Goang Furniture Industry Co., Ltd. is a top furniture maker located in central Taiwan. Ever since its inception in 1987 the company has concentrated its efforts toward the goal of becoming a leading integrated office chair manufacturer with the capability to select suitable raw materials and handle all manufacturing processes up to and including final packaging. To meet growing market dem...


The “Ozone Technology Shoebox” by Shuter Enterprise Co. eliminates stench in footwear.

Taiwan's Furniture Makers Show Ample Innovations at TIFS 2013

A shoebox uses ozone technology to eliminate stench in footwear

Sep 09, 2013

The Taiwan International Furniture Show for this year (TIFS 2013), held Feb. 22-25 at the Taipei World Trade Center, introduced several innovative products selected from the over 10,000 items displayed by more than 100 exhibitors. Some bore global brands introduced by local agents as porcelain flatware by Kahla, known for innovation, individualism and multifunctional design and natural materials;...


The water pipe furniture from the O'Smile International Co. has the industrial flavor of the 1960s.

Innovative Variations Breathe New Life into Old Styles

Taiwanese manufacturers use unique materials and designs to keep their furniture competitive

Sep 09, 2013

The Taiwan International Furniture Show (TIFS), organized by the Taiwan Furniture Manufacturers Association (TFMA) and the island’s largest furniture exhibition, shows off the latest offerings by most of Taiwan’s major furniture makers. The products on display at this year’s TIFS indicated that the retro trend is still going strong. While continuing their nostalgic appeal, many manufacturers ...


Ho Shuan supplies a variety of foldable wheeled tables which are easy to assemble and save space.

Taiwan's Public-Area Furniture Makers Remain Strong and Flexible

Ample supply of high-end parts and skilled workers makes Taiwan a good place to produce quality outdoor and public-area furniture

Sep 09, 2013

Taiwan’s furniture makers have been moving offshore in droves over the past two decades, but some of them have managed to stay on the island and use their strong manufacturing capability and flexibility to compete in the international arena. Those that have kept their roots in Taiwan have worked very hard to upgrade their manufacturing skills and roll out the high-end products that keep them ...


The New York Noble dining set series, made of precious red cherry wood, is from Kinwai China.

Dining Set Makers in China Focus on “Green” Products

Global awareness of environmental protection and energy conservation drives manufacturers to change

Sep 09, 2013

The Chinese and international furniture markets are warming up, and market observers in China believe that furniture manufacturers there will prosper this year as the real estate industry regains strength and the Building Household Index (BHI) surges. The dining set sector of the industry has been growing steadily, since homes cannot do without dining room furniture. Today people use their di...


Guante offers custom-made bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Furniture Makers In China to See Strong Growth 2013

The trend toward individualism brightens prospects for this year and next

Sep 09, 2013

China’s home furniture industry witnessed an annualized growth of 27% in production value during the first 11 months of 2012, to over 500 billion renminbi (RMB), or about US$81.6 billion—and the climate for the industry is expected be even better this year, according to Zhu Changling, director of the China National Furniture Association. Jiang Dehui, executive president of the Guangdong Furnitur...


Show Fuu Plastics Co., Ltd.</h2><p class='subtitle'>Plastic products including eco-friendly tiles, building materials, furniture, molds</p>

Show Fuu Plastics Co., Ltd.

Plastic products including eco-friendly tiles, building materials, furniture, molds

Sep 04, 2013

H. M. Lai set up Show Fuu Plastics Co. in a small workshop in 1987 to make furniture accessories. Today, after 25 years of development, the company specializes in the manufacture of thermo-formed plastic products. Backed by an extensive store of experience, Show Fuu develops and markets a diverse range of eco-friendly, innovative plastic products for houseware, medical instrument, automobile,...

SHOW FUU PLASTICS CO., LTD.