With even erstwhile skeptics now seriously considering the various ominous predictions regarding greenhouse gas emissions' part in global warming and man's role in exacerbating such phenomenon with potentially disastrous consequences as drastic weather and flooding of areas near sea level, and as e

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) debuted the "Innovation Awards" as part of its 2015 five-in-one mega show comprising the Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA), Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei),

Fueled by the robust electronics and chemical industries, Taiwan’s industrial production index (IPI) grew 6.49 percent year on year (YoY) to 111.56 in March, according to the latest report issued by Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Meanwhile the report shows the index of production output by

Likely the result of the unspoken rule in business "keep up or fall behind" in the wake of the demonstration of various new-generation Advanced Driving Assistant Systems (ADAS) at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas in January by international automakers as Mercedes-Benz, Aud

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

Since established in 1986 in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, Maxfu Industrial Co., Ltd. has been supplying engine parts for most models of heavy-duty trucks, trailers and excavators. Maxfu’s product lineup comprises main bearings, con rod bearings, thrust washers, bushings, pistons with pins a

Spring Come is a Taiwan-based manufacturer specialized in auto parts. Founded in 1989, the firm started as a trading company that exports Taiwan–made auto parts. In 1992 it ventured into manufacturing and built a plant in Yuhuan, Zhejiang Province of China to produce water pumps, engine bearings an

With an eye on the booming and lucrative used-car market in Taiwan, Taikoo Group, agent of various imported car brands, recently inaugurated a new used-car sales center in Taipei's Neihu District. The approximately 10,000-sq-m center aims to sell more than 2,000 used cars in the first year by

Tale-I Trading Co., Ltd. is a seasoned supplier of a comprehensive range of parts and accessories for heavy-duty vehicles, mainly trucks, buses, trailers, and military vehicles. The trading company was founded in 1997 by four veterans in the business, who initially focused on importing and vending

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) recently announced its preliminary decision to impose antidumping duties on China-made passenger and light truck tires that went into effect January 27. With the official publication of the decision, nearly 70 manufacturers and importers of the subject tires an

Tung Thih Electronic Co., Ltd. (TTE), a major original equipment (OE) automotive-electronics supplier to international automakers listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) and a major supplier of automotive parking sensors in Asia, will likely double its parking-sensor shipments in 2015, driven by

By STEVE CHUANG Digitization of hand tools has been an inevitable trend in the evolution of such products as computerization or information tech seems to take over greater control of everything from home appliances to cars. Taiwan hand tool makers, backed by the island's mature information tech

Established in 1990, Anchor Root Int'l Co., Ltd. is a seasoned trading company headquartered in Taiwan supplying comprehensive aftermarket (AM) auto parts, all of which, according to the company, are high quality and reasonably priced. The company says it can source all kinds of auto parts for glo

Established in 1990, Anchor Root Int'l Co., Ltd. is a seasoned trading company headquartered in Taiwan supplying comprehensive aftermarket (AM) auto parts, all of which, according to the company, are high quality and reasonably priced. The company says it can source all kinds of auto parts for g

Chairman Jimmy Chu of the Fair Friend Group has announced plans to spend around US$50 million on a new operations headquarter and R&D center in Hangzhou City, mainland China, as part of the group's effort to quickly boost its share of China's machine-tool market. Construction on the facilities, whi

The Taiwan-based China Economic News Service (CENS), a leading media company offering print and online information on the automotive, motorcycle, machinery, hand-tool, hardware, and other industries, recently announced that it will lead an exhibitor group consisting of 120 Taiwanese auto-parts supp

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

By QUINCY LIANG Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) recently announced its selection as the first overseas institute approved by the Union Technique de I'Automobile du motorcycle et du Cycle (UTAC) of France to provide electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) certification services fo

By STEVE CHUANG Biennially held in Germany, Automechanika Frankfurt continues to be regarded as the world’s most successful, trend-setting trade fair for the automotive and related sectors, and its 2014 edition again saw many exhibitors with innovative products. This year’s Automechanika

Tale-I Trading Co., Ltd. is a seasoned supplier of a comprehensive range of parts and accessories for heavy-duty vehicles, mainly trucks, buses, trailers, and military vehicles. The trading company was founded in 1997 by four veterans in the business, who initially focused on importing and vendi

To help Taiwanese manufacturers, exporters and traders explore world markets, CENS attended two global exhibitions in August, including MIMS Automechanika Moscow and Spoga + Gafa Cologne. MIMS Automechanika Moscow MIMS (Moscow International Motor Show), held alongside Automechanika Moscow, is

Chan Shiuh Car Material Co., Ltd. is a veteran specialist in the development and manufacturing of high-quality cooling system parts including radiators, evaporators, and condensers for cars, buses, trucks, watercraft, machinery, and computers. Founded in 1987, the manufacturer possesses the strong

Some major auto-parts makers have been aggressively diversifying their product lines in pursuit of higher revenue. Hiroca Holdings Ltd., a Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE)-listed company, is scheduled to soon tap into the 3C (computer, communication, and consumer electronics) market by applying its 3D l

Chan Shiuh Car Material Co., Ltd. is a veteran specialist in the development and manufacturing of high-quality cooling system parts including radiators, evaporators, and condensers for cars, buses, trucks, watercraft, machinery, and computers. Founded in 1987, the manufacturer possesses the stro

Global uptrend in sales of new cars in 2013 has benefited the auto-parts industry in Taiwan, a global-scale production and supply base of aftermarket (AM) replacement items, while an increasing number of companies have been tapping international vehicle makers' supply chains as original equipment (

Since starting up in 1985, Hao-Guo Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been engaged in making body parts for cars and trucks as a professional supplier in Taiwan. The company’s product category consists of outside handles, window regulators, inside handles, door locks, regulator handles, window handles, ta

Established in 1973, Lih Dah Brake Lining Ind. Co., Ltd. has been devoted to developing and manufacturing brake system parts, including disc brake pads, brake shoes, brake linings and clutch shoes, for wide-ranging applications. Apparently a competent competitor in the line, the company has pass

By MICHELLE HSU China, the largest source of auto parts on the U.S. aftermarket, may develop closer cooperative links with American manufacturers who are looking for investment to revive their fading prospects. A significant development in that direction was a visit to the U.S. this summer orga

By JENNY WU The rapidly developing automobile market in China is boosting the demand for automotive fuel pumps, a key part in the engine fuel-supply system. The auto fuel-pump industry started later in China than in the industrially advanced nations, however, and it still lacks some core technol

By CARMAN LO Automotive engine cooling systems have been evolving rapidly along with advancements in engine performance and power, and intensive resources and vigorous efforts are being devoted to R&D work aimed at producing better cooling-medium flow and precision cooling-function integration.