One of Taiwan's most widely acknowledged competitive advantages is the strong innovation and creativity of its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which enjoy unmatched response time and the ability to keep up with, or even lead, market trends. Local auto-parts makers, most of which focu

Taiwan's auto-parts industry is globally renowned for unmatched, integrated production achieved by the clustering of highly-efficient subcontractors along the supply chain, enabling local auto-parts suppliers to boast high production flexibility, broad product range, competitive production cost,

Since its founding in 1972, Hwang Yu Inc. has been the largest supplier of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering and suspension components in Taiwan, as well as a leading player worldwide. Focusing on its core business by increasing its product line, the company supplies several major p

At the end of 2008 the city of Ningbo, in Zhejiang Province, had 624 auto-parts companies with 89,112 employees. Compared with a year earlier, these figures represented increases of 73 and 11,069, respectively. Ningbo’s auto-parts industry generated revenues of 30.71 billion renminbi (RMB)

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

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

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

Hung Chin Enterprise Co., Ltd., located in Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan, has been engaged in production of rubber products for different use for over 25 years. The company now supplies a wide range of rubber-made auto and industrial parts, including suspension system bushings and front sway-b

Established in 1976, the ISO 9001: 2000-certified Chung Wei‧Yong Xing Forging Press Industrial Co., Ltd. is one of the most experienced manufacturers of forged parts in Taiwan. With its comprehensive design, development, and manufacturing capability, the company supplies a wide range of product

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

With a global economy as bad as this one, it should come as no surprise that Taiwan's automotive industry (including both assembled vehicles and auto parts) is shifting into lower gear. In the fourth quarter of 2008, output in the industry plunged by 14.7% from the same period of 2007 to NT$88.28 b

While the global automakers skid to the brink of insolvency, with Saab filing for bankruptcy, Opel trying to part ways with its American parent GM, and sales of Toyotas in the U.S. having dived more than 30% in December 2008, not all the news is doom and gloom in the automotive industry, especially

Wenzhou Import & Export United Co., Ltd. (Wenzhou B&C Industries Ltd.), founded in 1996, has grown into a major manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of aftermarket (AM) spare parts in China. The company is very confident of offering high-quality products and the most satisfactory services t

Established in 1993, Honssion Auto Chassis System (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd is an ISO 9001: 2000-certified company specializing in manufacturing automotive steering and suspension parts for the aftermarket. The company has been constantly developing new products, making it able to supply a comprehensi

Demax Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a specialized maker of various kinds of spare parts, tuning parts and accessories for cars and trucks. The company's major products include engine parts, brake parts, rubber parts, suspension and steering parts, electrical parts, tuning parts and accessories etc.

Since its founding in 1972, Hwang Yu Inc. has been the largest supplier of high-quality aftermarket (AM) automotive steering and suspension components in Taiwan, as well as a leading player worldwide. Focusing on its core business by increasing its product line, the company supplies several major p

Tyco Automobile Co., Ltd. of Taiwan is an auto-parts trading company that serves customers worldwide with abundant experience, professional know-how, quality services, and comprehensive product lines. Tyco claims that it specializes in consolidating different auto-parts items, such as engine pa

With a global economy as bad as this one, it should come as no surprise that Taiwan's automotive industry (including both assembled vehicles and auto parts) is shifting into lower gear. In the fourth quarter of 2008, output in the industry plunged by 14.7% from the same period of 2007 to NT$88.28 b

Despite having built a solid reputation for high quality, innovation, and rapid market response, powered two-wheeler (PTW) makers in Taiwan have been pressured on two fronts. One is the combination of spiraling fuel prices and tightened credit market after the sub-prime mortgage crisis stateside, w

Taiwan's mature auto parts industry has gradually made itself felt in the global market. One manifestation of this growing reach is the decision by ArvinMeritor Inc., one of the world's top 100 suppliers of auto and heavy-duty-vehicle parts on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) basis, to see

The 3rd Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show (Motorcycle Taiwan 2008), held April 9-12 in Taipei, undoubtedly left visitors with one major impression-that all terrain vehicles (ATV) made or developed in Taiwan are equal in quality to those made by leading global brands. In short, Taiwan A

Taiwan, with a mature industry of auto parts, has gradually exerted its influence in the global market, and recently attracted ArvinMeritor Inc., one of the world's top 100 suppliers of auto and heavy-duty vehicle parts on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) basis, to seek cooperation with mo

Bolstered by increasing procurement by international automakers, China exported some 30% more automotive parts, totaling about US$15 billion, in 2007, making the sector a star among the multitudes who play ever bigger roles in the nation's export business. The stellar performance by the aut

The ISO 9001: 2000-approved Shanghai Powered Autoparts Co., Ltd. specializes in developing and manufacturing quality parts for trucks, trailers, heavy-duty vehicles etc. The company supplies a very wide range of quality products, including engine, brake, chassis, steering, fuel-injection, hy

Joe Huang, president of Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), one of the most comprehensive vehicle testing and R&D platforms in Asia, is trying to make his center more different and create more values over next few years though ARTC already runs several global-leading test labs proved by ma

A passion for making high-end, customized suspension parts has moved Taiwanese suppliers in the line to do everything within their capacity to fine-tune products to either satisfy customers or achieve product differentiation from counterparts in China. With years of dedication in developing auto

Three top automotive and motorcycle trade shows will take the stage together in Taipei this April, promising an unprecedented opportunity for industry buyers and sellers. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) recently announced that the 2008 Taipei Int'l Auto Parts & Accessorie

By QUINCY LIANG Taiwan's automobile market has been stalled in low gear for more than two years, with annual sales stuck in the range of about 320,000 to 340,000 units. The saturated market has pushed some local automakers out of business in recent years, and the rest have been scrambling to su

Established in 1993, Honssion Auto Chassis System (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd is an ISO 9001: 2000-certified company specializing in manufacturing automotive steering and suspension parts for the aftermarket. The company has been constantly developing new products as it is devoted to be one of the most

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum & Exhibition (TAIFE), the first of its kind, was held on Oct. 17-19 in Taipei. The aim was to boost the development of the domestic auto-parts industry and facilitate its transformation from pure manufacturing to system development, and to help give local p