S. M. Hsu, chairman of the major auto-lamp maker said at his company's shareholders meeting held recently that Depo Auto Parts Ind. Co. Ltd., one of the largest auto-lamp manufacturers in Taiwan, plans to inaugurate a logistics center in August, besides having purchased a 12-hectare plot in the Ch

David Shen, chairman of Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a major Original Equipment (OE) supplier of transmission parts and gear sets to international automakers and tier-1s, recently said at its shareholders meeting that its new facility in Dali, Taichung, central Taiwan, will start volume

Since it was founded in Taiwan in 1989, Kuntech International Corp. has established a solid reputation as a manufacturer of special fasteners and various industrial parts. With a spacious factory in China, Kuntech now turns out a large number of screws, nuts, studs, shafts, stamping parts, turning

Leading machine-tool makers in Taiwan are vigorously purchasing crucial components and materials for machines or raising materials and parts inventory to the level of at least two months lest incoming rush orders should be lost. Taiwan’s industry executives say that the recovering global economy

American automaker Ford Motor Co. recently said that it and H.J. Heinz Co. are exploring the use of tomato fiber to develop a more sustainable bio-plastic material for vehicles. Ford researchers are testing the material's durability for potential use in vehicle wiring brackets and storage bins,

Since it was founded in Taiwan in 1989, Kuntech International Corp. has established a solid reputation as a manufacturer of special fasteners and various industrial parts. With a spacious factory in China, Kuntech now turns out a large number of screws, nuts, studs, shafts, stamping parts, turni

Established in 1990 as a maker of blow-molded plastic products, Tai Kuan Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd. persists in its original goal to have steadily progressed and grown after over two decades of dedication. To cope with rapid economic growth and escalating living standards, Tai Kuan keeps enha

After long anticipation by the automotive industry in Taiwan, German automaker Volkswagen AG finally announced its decision to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary on the island, whose future business development will depend on the trade negotiations between Taiwan and China. Through a video confere

WL HARDWARE ENTEPRISE CO., LTD was established since 2000, is a professional supplier and exporter, designing and manufacturing a wide range of Fasteners and Architectural Hardware in Taiwan. We are specialized in Fasteners --- Tapping Screw, Self Drilling Screw, Taptite Screw, Wood Screw,

After suffering net losses, for the first time ever since its listing in Taiwan, of NT$1.6 per share last year, HTC Corp., a Taiwan-based vendor of branded smartphone, is set to stage a comeback by turning profitable this year. Optimism about Q2 At an investor conference held in early May and p

Ever since its inception in 1987, Pengteh Industrial Co. has devoted itself to making fasteners and special parts for industrial use. Today, it is seen as a Taiwanese veteran in its field. Backed by efficient production at its two factories in Taiwan and China, where a total of over 200 sets of

Founded in 1983, Char Mo Machine Co. is a veteran developer and manufacturer of high-performance engine parts for scooters and motorcycles. The company operates a modern plant in Taiwan, with advanced machine tools and skilled workers turning out top-quality products including modified cylinder

Founded in 1994 in Tainan County, southern Taiwan, Wan Der Ful Co., Ltd. (WDF) is a prestigious manufacturer turning out mainly gas springs for OA chairs, computer desks, Japaness-style chairs, trunk lifter and adjustable gas lifts for auto vehicles. Continuously sharpening its manufaturing and

After landing a big order for commercial large-sized air conditioners from a Japanese customer to mark its entry into the market, TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese leading supplier of motors, plans to set up an assembly plant in the country to enhance service quality and local sales,

The ISO9001: 2000-certified Sheng-E Enterprise Development Co., Ltd. is Taiwan's largest developer of cylinders, cylinder heads, crank rods and hot-forged piston for powered two-wheeler (PTW) applications. The firm also sells customized products for agricultural machinery, industrial machines, and

With its current capacity fully booked throughout the second quarter of this year, Goodway Machine Corp., a Taiwanese leading supplier of CNC (computer numerically controlled) turning machines and machine tools, expects its revenue to grow month by month during the period, according to the firm.

Power Cast Co., Ltd was founded in 1979, specializes in mold making and die cast metallic products and high precise CNC machining parts. . To ensure production of high-quality products, Power Cast installed a coordinate inspection instrument and related equipment in 2003 and became ISO9001:2000

A specialized supplier of CNC machine tools founded in 2003, Campro Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. has recently released its newest U series of 5-axis synchronous-motion machining center for making medical equipment such as artificial joints. Capable of excellent milling and lathing at precise an

To overcome insufficient work space and fully prepare for foreseeable business expansion, Depo Auto Parts Ind. Co. Ltd., the world's largest supplier of aftermarket (AM) replacement auto lamps by revenue and product range, recently moved its global sales headquarters out of downtown Taipei. At t

Founded in 1978 in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan, Lico Machinery Co., Ltd. is known for manufacturing metalworking machines ranging from cam operated single-spindle automatic lathes to CNC turning centers for metal parts essential to aircrafts, vehicles, computers, plumbing fittings, optical instruments

By MICHELLE HSU Aussie govt. stops subsidizing car sector Australian governmental subsidy is essential to buoy its automakers. Last December, Australia’s Prime Minister Tony Abbott ruled out providing extra governmental assistance to Toyota, after the carmaker flagged “unprecedented pressur

By STEVE CHUANG Joe Chen may be entering his last year as the chairman of Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute (TIFI), but the industry captain, also president of fastener supplier Saintec Enterprise Co., Ltd., is still going full-speed to boost Taiwan's competitiveness in the global market. Unde

Since established in 1988, Elem Technology Co., Ltd. has been supplying precision parts and components on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) basis for over 16 years. The company is adept at precision processing, capably manufacturing and assembling optical instrument parts, bicycle parts,

Ultrasilane Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in designing, developing and manufacturing high-grade rubber parts for automotive, motorcycle, mechanical, electronic and household applications. Claiming to make products with high-grade materials and high-precision molds for top

By STEVE CHUANG Despite a sluggish 2013, most of Taiwanese furniture parts makers have not slackened their efforts to continue developing through improved production capability and better. The three manufacturers described below are noted for their consistent efforts to sharpen their competit

Due to the Christmas break in many global markets, CENS attended only two international trade shows in December 2013 to help advertising clients promote products globally, including Plast Eurasia Istanbul and Automechanika Shanghai. Plast Eurasia Istanbul Due to the high production & labor cos

Since established in 1988, Elem Technology Co., Ltd. has been supplying precision parts and components on an OEM (original equipment manufacturing) basis for over 16 years. The company is adept at precision processing, capably manufacturing and assembling optical instrument parts, bicycle parts

Since its inception in 1987 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, Wen Sheng Fu Co., Ltd. has been specializing in production of valves and related products for over 20 years. Backed by its seasoned experience in production, the company has built a distinct profile as a competent OEM in the line, t

Ultrasilane Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd. is a veteran company specializing in designing, developing and manufacturing high-grade rubber parts for automotive, motorcycle, mechanical, electronic and household applications. Claiming to make products with high-grade materials and high-precision molds for t

Facing increasing global rivalry from underselling competitors, Taiwanese metalworking and metal product manufacturers are upgrading their technology and improving their operations to boost added value. “Added value” refers to output value minus the cost of intermediate inputs, and in the case