Calling Taiwan the "Kingdom of Hand Tools" would have been accurate many years ago, but no longer as China and Germany now lead the island with higher annual production values. Such flattering title was however a generalization even in years past as casual observers could not readily cite real-worl

I-Mao Plastic Industry Inc. is a specialized developer and maker of high-level precision tools, having accumulated over 30 years of experiences and technical know-how. The company has developed a wide range of professional precision tools, including precision screwdrivers, magnetic screwdriv

Jing Xiang Kai Ind., Co., Ltd., founded in 2007 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, is a professional maker of auto repair tools mainly on an OBM basis. Despite only two years old, the company has more than 30 years of experience in production of auto repair tools as a “seasoned newcomer” in

Founded in 1988 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, A-Kraft Tools Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been devoted to production and promotion of auto repair tools, with 30% exported worldwide on an OBM basis and the remainder on OEM. The company supplies a wide range of auto repair tools, including

Inaugurated in 1972 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, Chinshing Industrial Co. is a seasoned maker of screwdrivers and bits for DIY users with a history of close to 40 years. Over the years, Chinsing has become a productive maker of its kind, achieving maximum capacity of 15,000,000 power

Founded in 1977, Hexa Tools Co. Ltd. specializes in mak-ing hand tools on an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) basis. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, the company sticks to providing customers with best-quality products at competitive prices in addition to prompt after-sale servi

High Spirts Plastic Enterprise Co., sited in Taichung City, central Taiwan, has been dedicated to production and development of ratchet screwdrivers as one of the most innovative suppliers of this kind on the island. The company’s proudest product must be its newest C168L 8-in1 Illuminated R

One wonders if certain sectors are immune to the global downturn, triggered apparently by the sub-prime mortgage fiasco stateside some time prior to the fourth quarter of 2008, but casual observers of the two recent trade shows held at the TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center) Exhibition Hall 1 in Taipe

Garden & Decorator Wood Products Inc. (G&D) has been regarded as the leader in the gardening tool sector for some 20 years in Taiwan, achieving ample success and setting an example for its peers on the island. Maria Huang is living-proof that behind every successful man is a woman, with Ray D.

With over 40 years of dedication to production and development of gardening cutters on the OEM and ODM basis, Winland Gardent Tools Co., Ltd., founded in Taiwan's central country of Changhua, has been reputed as one of the most seasoned suppliers in the line in Taiwan. The company's wide-rangi

Chinsing Industries Co. established in 1972, is a specialized manufacturer of impact wrenches. To ensure high quality of its products, the company employs high-end raw materials imported from Japan. Chinsing produces a full range of impact wrenches, screwdriver power bits, multi-functional screw

Meeng Gang Enterprise Co., Ltd. (MG Tools) is a professional manufacturer of screwdriver bits, ratchet screwdrivers and accessories for power tools. The company has been operating in Taiwan for more than 35 years. The goal of MG Tools is to produce sturdy products that can be used everywhere to

William Tools Co., Ltd., founded in 1999 at Taichung Industrial Park in central Taiwan, is a seasoned manufacturer of handtools on the island. William Tools now employs 50-plus workers and advanced manufacturing equipment at its plant, which rolls out three major product lines, namely wrench han

Convinced that hard work is sure to be rewarded, the Torq-Rex Industry Co. has long dedicated its energies to the development of torque wrenches. In recent years it has introduced world-caliber standards to improve its production processes and has improved its factory floor layout to complement it

Since its founding in 1978 in the central Taiwan county of Changhwa, Chang Loon Industrial Co., Ltd. has specialized in making all kinds of hand tools. Having started with manufacturing hand tools meeting GeprUfte Sicherheit (GS) standards, Chang Loon is also one of the most experienced makers

Since its establishment in 1984 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd. has been devoted to production of sockets and accessories as one of the most excellent makers of this kind on the island. Over the years, Re-Dai has accumulated unparalleled know-how in the field

Triangle Innovative Tools Corporation was founded in 2003 to focus on innovations to design high-quality hand tools. The company believes that most existing tools could be improved not from precarious discovery during use, but by cautious assessments of the functions and applications of the tools.

William Tools Co., Ltd., founded in 1999 at Taichung Industrial Park in central Taiwan, is a seasoned manufacturer of hand tools on the island. William Tools now employs 50-plus workers and advanced manufacturing equipment at its plant, which rolls out three major product lines, namely wrench ha

Founded in 1977, Hexa Tools Co. Ltd. specializes in making hand tools on an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) basis. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, the company sticks to providing customers with best-quality products at competitive prices in addition to prompt after-sale servic

High Spirts Plastic Enterprise Co., sited in Taichung City, central Taiwan, has been dedicated to production and development of ratchet screwdrivers as one of the most innovative suppliers of its line on the island. Among the company's newest product is C168L 8-in1 Illuminated Ratchet Wrench, wh

I-Mao Plastic Industry Inc. is a specialized developer and maker of high-level precision tools, having accumulated over 30 years of experiences and technical know-how The company has developed a wide range of professional precision tools, including precision screwdrivers, magnetic screwdrivers,

Since its inception in 1992 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, MATATAKITOYO Tools Co., Ltd. has been engaged in production and development of torque tools for over 15 years. The company's product portfolio includes screwdrivers, wrench multipliers, torque wrenches and ratchet handles, which, fe

Chain Bin Enterprise Co., Ltd., located in Taichung City, central Taiwan, has been dedicated to manufacturing of auto repair tools as a versatile supplier in the sector. Seasoned production capability allows Chain Bin to achieve unparalleled comprehensiveness in its product portfolio, including

Chinsing Industries Co. established in 1972, is a specialized manufacturer of impact wrenches. To ensure high quality of its products, the company employs high-end raw materials imported from Japan. Chinsing produces a full range of impact wrenches, screwdriver power bits, multi-functional screw

Repeated reports of hand tool makers in Taiwan having been focusing on R&D to upgrade their role in the global supply chain are proving to be more than mere hype and words: a handful of hand tool makers from Taiwan have won IF Product Design Awards in 2008, confirming not only their globally-recogn

One exporter who has managed to defy a common and often tragic trend in the sector-to stay afloat in the fiercely competitive business environment where many either go under within a few years or stay open while merely maintaining cash flow-is Garden & Decorator Wood Products Inc. (G&D). After some

William Tools Co., Ltd., founded in 1999 in Taichung Industrial Park of central Taiwan, is a seasoned manufacturer of hand tools in the line. William Tools now employs 50-plus workers and advanced manufacturing equipment in its plant, turning out three major product lines, namely wrench handles,

Years ago, as Japanese cars in the 1970s, Taiwan-made exports, as confirmed by a local supplier recently, were often the object of taunts and jibes in movies and real-life, targeted by foreign users as examples of poor quality and design; but such negative stereotyping generally does not apply toda

After some 50 years of steady industry and dedication, coupled with adopting a tried-and-true strategy of emulation via partnerships, technology transfers etc., garden tool makers in Taiwan enjoyed a golden age a few decades ago, with a handful still achieving enviable profits in certain segments,

S.B. Wu, chairman of the Jiin Haur Industrial Co., cuts one wooden branch after another into neat pieces, demonstrating how his company's pruner cuts wood like paper. "This is a fine example of a pair of quality shears," Wu says smugly, "leaving no cracks or chips on the cut ends and is comfy t