K.R. Chen, chairman of the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (TTVMA) and president of Taiwan's largest carmaker Yulon Group, sheds light on the future of Taiwan's automotive industry, predicting several possibilities for growth that are influenced by an obvious oversupply i

Taipei, Jan. 11, 2010 (CENS)--Some automakers in Taiwan will raise car prices soon to offset higher costs due to installing more safety equipment to meet new safety standards on the island as well as the sharp appreciation of the Japanese yen against Taiwan dollar. Daniel Chang, president of Hot

The Yulon Group of Taiwan, the largest car-making conglomerate on the island, continues to show not only its prowess in making innovative vehicles, but also its commitment to be a responsible corporate citizen: its flagship firm Yulon Motor Co. recently debuted the own-brand LUXGEN full-electric mu

The global meltdown hasn't spared Taiwan's metal OA furniture sector, now the most globally competitive sector in the island's overall furniture industry, as its export trade still shrank sharply in the first nine months of 2009, compared from a year earlier. Statistics from the Taiwan Customs

To accelerate the development of its LUXGEN own-brand car business, the Yulon Group, Taiwan's largest automobile conglomerate and assembler of Nissan and Mitsubishi models on the island, recently unveiled its 100% self-developed Luxgen7 sport utility vehicle (SUV). Yulon introduced its first

Once the world's largest production bases of bicycles of all kinds with an annual export volume of almost 10 million units, Taiwan has been forced by low-priced competitors from mainland China to upgrade to the front ranks in the world to roll out high-end bicycles. Just a few years ago, "Think

Hoping to establish a well-known brand for Taiwan's rapidly emerging design industry, the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the first Golden Pin Design Award (GPDA) in mid-2009, replacing the Taiwan Design Award (TDA) as the highest profile national d

Founded in 1989 in Taiwan's central county of Taichung, Leaguer Deft Industrial Corporation is a 20-year supplier of marine and rigging hardware on an OEM basis. With accumulated knowledge about stainless steel's properties, the company is well recognized for supplying comprehensive lines of sta

Established in 1967 in Taipei County, northern Taiwan, the F16 MFG Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of high security locks and related hardware security products, including cylinders, padlocks, cam locks, door and window locks, car anti-thieving locks, and other specialty lock products

Founded in Taipei city, northern Taiwan, Golden Ware Int'l Inc. has been engaged in developing and producing a wide range of hardware products, including building hardware, gravity die casting, hooks, locks, screws, screw drivers, sliding & patio handles, flush bolts, and finger catches, among othe

Taipei, Oct. 23, 2009 (CENS)--Some 20,138 new cars were sold in Taiwan in September, a 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase and 20,000-vehicle-plus volume for the fourth consecutive month to signal recovery in the market, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC). All th

To trigger more active trading of government bonds, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in Taiwan will buy back some NT$20 billion (US$606 million, at US$1=NT$33) of idle government bonds in 2010, the first time ever and in exchange for issuing new bonds with the potential for livelier trading. As su

High-power powered two-wheelers (PTWs), all terrain vehicles (ATVs), electric-scooters graced the show floor at the 4th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2009), further demonstrating Taiwan's rising profile among the industry big boys. The show also enjoyed an impr

Established in 1972, King Henry Enterprises Co., Ltd. has been specialized in producing furniture hardware items, including security and decorative door locks, cabinet handles and knobs, bathroom accessories an plumbing fitting, castors and wheels, mainly on an OEM basis. King Henry expanded it

Founded in 1985, Zhejiang Sensen Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (SENSEN) is an ISO 9001:2000- and ISO/TS 16949 original equipment (OE) supplier of high-quality auto parts to major automakers in China, as well as a leading aftermarket (AM) manufacturer for clients in major markets in Europe, the U.S., Asia, a

Taipei, Oct. 8, 2009 (CENS)--LED epi-wafer maker Epistar Corp. recently announced it will acquire a 19.9% stake in Tekcore Co., Ltd. to gain immediate production capacity to deal with excessive orders, which have strained its in-house production lines. Epistar's executives stressed that their c

The production value of China's automotive electronic industry made up 13.5% of the global counterpart, with the proportion expected to surge to 18.1% by 2012, according to the statistics released by iSuppli Corp., a technology value-chain research and advisory services provider. In 2008, the Ch

Onorino Di Tanna, 31, a mechanical engineer who has been working at Piaggio for the past five years in the Scooter Technical Innovation section, was invited by the 4th Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2009) as a key speaker to talk about the successful innovation of

Established in 1987, the ISO 9001:2000-certified Jiuh Ching Industries Co., Ltd. is a leading supplier of high-precision auto, motorcycle, machinery, electronic parts in Taiwan. With strong manufacturing and processing capacities, the firm now produces a very wide array of product items such as

The ISO 9001-, 14001- and TS16949-approved Fair Sun Industrial Co., Ltd. is specialized in manufacturing automotive electrical and ignition parts. The company's new door lock actuator is a pretty straightforward device, which is easy to install for smooth operation. This actuator is designed to

Established in 1990, Handyway Co., Ltd. is a specialized maker of various kinds of locks and accessories. The firm`s strong design, development, and innovation capabilities enable it to stay competitive in the line. In addition, Handyway has built a solid reputation for supplying quality bicycl

Taipei, Sept. 11, 2009 (CENS)--To ride on the wave of the low-level primary interest rates, large-sized domestic companies, including the state-run Taiwan Power Company and CPC Corporation, Taiwan, have resolved to issue corporate bonds to lock in low-interest costs in the long term. Taipower wi

Furniture Japan 2009 In recent years, with higher standards of living worldwide and increasing awareness of the importance to account for all the costs of poor office environments, ergonomics etc. instead of merely the bottom-line, more and more office equipment suppliers are in fact trying to add

Altpack Machinery Industry Co., Ltd., founded in 1985 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, has been devoted to producing food packaging machines and garden tools on an OEM basis. Strong commitment to innovation has driven the company to keep focused on R&D for years. The company this year has w

Asmith Manufacturing Company, established in 1981 in Taichung City of central Taiwan, is a professional manufacturer of a wide variety of industrial hardware. The company has obtained the ISO9001 and RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) certificates. After moving into a new factory in the

Ta Chin Hardware Factory was founded in 1972 to make locksets and accessories. Today, its product lineup includes classic handle-set door lock, mortise handle-set door lock, twin-cylinder handle-set door lock, lever handle door lockset, deadbolt lock, aluminum mortise door lock, electric lock, auto

Tai-Lu Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1979, is a specialized and veteran developer and manufacturer of various kinds of quality locks. The company has been expanding product lines for various application markets, such as locks for leather suitcases, travel luggages, bicycles, motorcycles, not

The oldest adage in business may be "one man's downturn is another man's opportunity," which may be another way to say that the current recession has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., Ltd., Taiwan's leading lock maker and reportedly Asia's top supplier of hig

Founded in 1995 in Taiwan's southern county of Tainan, Jung Hsing Locks Co., Ltd. has been specialized in production and development of deadbolt locks and locksets with an own-brand Zaso in the line. Showing high regard for quality, Jung Hsing has had its manufacturing factories in Taiwan and Ch

Established in 1990, Handyway Co., Ltd. is a specialized maker of various kinds of locks and accessories. The firm's strong design, development, and innovation capabilities enable the firm to stay competitive in the line. In addition, Handyway has built a solid reputation in supplying quality bi