Ever since the organizers and trade group made the practical decision three years ago to move the show to Taichung, central Taiwan, to be closer to the hub of Taiwan’s manufacturers of hardware products, such as hand tools, plumbing fittings and garden accessories and tools, Taiwan Hardware Show (T

Founded in 1983, Peaceful Thriving Enterprise Co. has been producing a variety of automobile diagnostic and maintenance devices and tools for professionals and DIY users alike. The company’s product line covers battery testers, battery chargers, digital multimeters, environmental testing devices,

Hwey Der Industrial Co., Ltd. supplies sockets and air sockets, as well as socket wrench & socket sets and air impact socket sets, mainly for repair and maintenance of cars, trucks and watercrafts. Ever since founded in 1984 in Taichung City, central Taiwan, Hwey Der has been dedicated to resear

While Taiwan has posted several consecutive months of negative export growths this year to mark its worst export performance ever in the past six years, hence likely to see flat growth in its export-driven economy this year, Arthur Wu, chairman of Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA)

Chain Bin Enterprise Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is a professional manufacturer of a variety of car repair tools. With a strong in-house R&D team, the company has established a comprehensive product portfolio, including impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, hammers, n

Compiled by STEVE CHUANG Among many economic indicators, sales of heavy and medium-duty trucks in a country is perhaps one of the telltales of activity and growth in certain primary and secondary industries as manufacturing, extractive industries as mining and oil exploration, construction, truc

Set up in 1987 in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Mai Ding Enterprise Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacture and export of parts for engine management and other automotive systems. The company began by making engine management system parts as spark plugs, distributor assemblies (including distri

Living up to Taiwan’s reputation of “Kingdom of Hand Tools,” local suppliers of auto repair tools are earning plaudits for their long-term dedication to R&D and branding upgrades. Unwilling to compromise in the face of rivalry from emerging countries and realizing the danger of market erosion ca

Compiled by KEN LIU While some furniture makers in Taiwan have caught some global buyers' attention for being able to supply ergonomic OA (office automation) and residential furnishings, the majority continue to take a backseat to high-profile, branded makers in the West, who traditionally have

By STEVE CHUANG While uncertain what effects lower crude oil prices will have on macro-economics globally, except that consumers in the U.S. and non-oil-producing nations will have more disposable cash, a report by Bloomberg BusinessWeek notes that housing starts across the U.S. in 2015 are proj

Taiwan’s hand tool industry posted an uptrend in Q3, 2014, when output totaled NT$18.17 billion (US$605.56 million), up 4.7% year-on-year (YoY) or 3.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), according to the latest statistics compiled by Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), a semi-official in

New Sun Far East Corp., Ltd. is a Taiwanese supplier for the top automotive and construction equipment distributors in North America and Europe, claiming to have been at the forefront of the professional tools market for more than 30 years. The firm is a major OEM/ODM supplier to many internationa

Shuenn Chang Fa Enterprise Co., Ltd. was founded in 1984 as a specialized developer and manufacturer of fasteners and screws of various kinds of materials. The firm develops and improves screw products according to customers’ needs and specifications as well as supplying standard screw products to

Top-Rank Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 1979 and has grown into a veteran specialist in developing and manufacturing high-quality automotive tools and hand tools. Thanks to its strong innovation capability, many of the firm's products have been patented globally. To meet the diverse demands o

By KEN LIU At a time when the organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting industry is still in its infancy, Taiwan’s lighting manufacturers are working closely together to develop a complete supply chain for OLED lighting manufacturing with the aim of attracting partnerships with related enterp

Top Rank Industrial Co., Ltd. was founded in 1979 and has grown into a veteran specialist in developing and manufacturing high-quality automotive tools and hand tools. Thanks to its strong innovation capability, many of the firm's products have been patented globally. To meet the diverse demands

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

Ever since its beginning as a maker of furniture fasteners in 1989, Chieh Ling Screws Enterprise Co., Ltd. has consistently engaged in vigorous R&D work in order to satisfy customers worldwide with value-added manufacturing services. With more than 30 years of experience as an OEM (original equi

By STEVE CHUANG For decades, Taiwanese tool manufacturers have earned a global reputation for supplying high-profile, innovative products backed by thoughtful services that have helped customers succeed. Some of them showcased their competitive products and services at Automechanika Frankfurt, t

Since founded in 1976, Yun Chan Industry Co., Ltd. has specialized in making screwdrivers and related accessories for nearly 40 years. Yun Chan insists on offering top quality, achieved by integrated in-house production to ensure qualitative consistency, backed by standardized quality control to m

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 sourcing, design, packaging, l

New Sun Far East Corp., Ltd. is a seasoned Taiwanese supplier to the top automotive and construction equipment distributors in North America and Europe, claiming to have been at the forefront of the professional tools market for more than 30 years. The firm is a major OEM/ODM supplier to many in

By KEN LIU In 1985, the Wenshui Community in northern Taiwan's Miaoli County had over 800 residents and served as a transportation and business hub for the townships of Dahu, Shitan, and Tai'an. The population later plunged and by 1999 there were only 86 people left, most of them oldsters and ch

By KEN LIU From the very first day of Just Power Integrated Technology Inc.’s founding in 2009, the company's president, Ching Yang, has clung to the idea of incorporating only useful and handy designs into the company’s LED lighting fixtures, which are all for indoor use. The firm's initial

Since founded in 1976, Yun Chan Industry Co., Ltd. has specialized in making screwdrivers and related accessories for nearly 40 years. Yun Chan insists on offering top quality, achieved by integrated in-house production to ensure qualitative consistency, backed by standardized quality control to

Spring Lite Electronic Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been engaged in manufacturing and exporting automotive lightings and related electric and electronic parts, as well as interior accessories, for over 25 years as a veteran supplier. The company’s product lineup encompasses LED side lights and brake

Nineteen outstanding young designers from Taiwan were among the 91 recipients of the 2014 iF concept design award, presented in Hamburg, Germany in mid-June. Two of the Taiwanese designers, along with nine other peers, also shared a 30,000 euro prize awarded by the judges for design excellence.

Since its establishment in 2001 in Taiwan’s central metropolis of Taichung, Jin Da Sheng Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to developing and manufacturing wrenches, being a fast growing supplier with solid reputation among buyers at home and from abroad. Jin Da Sheng supplies box-end wrenches, combinat

Driven by operators’ growing optimism towards brighter economic future across the EU, International Hardware Fair Cologne (IHF Cologne) 2014, held March 9-12, in Germany, saw increasing exhibitors to again confirm its lead globally as a trade fair for hardware products. IHF Cologne 2014 occu

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