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For Drilling, Reaming, Tapping Machines Lian Feng Sheng Bestrides Market

(2005/03/28)

Over the last two decades, Lian Feng Sheng Machinery Co., Ltd. Has developed a name as one of Taiwan's top makers of high-quality drilling, reaming, tapping machines. The company supplies such machines for a wide range of applications, including production of sanitary and bathroom accessories, a

New Players Joining the Fray To Tap Market Potential

(2005/03/17)

Taiwan's machining-center manufacturers are using their long-term experience to develop quality price-competitive models, some of which can rival those produced in industrialized countries such as Japan, Germany, and the United States. Machining centers are among the most sophisticated metalwork

Wood Technology Club Elects First Taiwanese Chairman

(2005/03/16)

Bill Hung, chairman of the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), was elected the second president of the Wood Technology Club (WTC) last August. His election reflects Taiwan's status as the world's third-largest supplier of woodworking machines, after Germany and Italy, with annual reven

Taiwan`s exports of plastic and rubber processing machines up 20% in 2004

(2005/03/09)

Taipei, March 9, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's exports of plastic and rubber processing machines amounted to US$921.62 million in 2004, representing a 20% growth year-on-year, according to customs statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Hong Kong and mainland China to

Taiwan`s Machinery Industry Grows Strongly But Worries About Chinese Controls

(2005/03/08)

High growth continued for Taiwan's machinery industry last year, with production value rising to NT$501.4 billion (US$15.9 billion at NT$31.5:US$1). While this was up 11.17% from 2003, it was much less than the original projection of NT$530 billion (US$16.82 billion), thanks to the imposition of ma

Taiwan`s machinery exports surged 20.6% to US$12.27 B. in 2004

(2005/02/23)

Taipei, Feb. 23, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery exports amounted to US$12.366 billion in 2004, representing an annual increase of 20.6%, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of the top-six largest export items, in descending order, machine too

Taiwan`s exports of woodworking machines up 18% to US$658 M. in first 11 months of 2004

(2005/02/03)

Taipei, Feb. 3, 2005 (CENS)--Exports of Taiwan-made woodworking machines amounted to US$658.82 million in the first 11 months of 2004, up 18.1% from the corresponding period of 2003, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). TAMI vice president Wang

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 22% in first 11 months of 2004

(2005/01/31)

Taipei, Jan. 31, 2005 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery exports amounted to US$11.288 billion in the first 11 months of 2004, jumping 22% from the corresponding period of 2003, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). In terms of exports of major product

Taiwan`s machinery output value estimated to top NT$680 B. in 2005

(2005/01/27)

Taipei, Jan. 27, 2005 (CENS)--The production and exports of Taiwan's machinery industry is estimated at NT$680 billion (US$21.38 billion at US$1:NT$31.8) and NT$470 billion (US$14.77 billion) this year, respectively, up 15% and 14% from 2004, according to the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industr

"The rise of the mainland Chinese market presents huge business opportunities to Taiwan`s machinery makers"

(2005/01/24)

Interview with Fred P.C. Huang, chairman of the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry Machinery makers in Taiwan have been more conservative than their counterparts in other industries about moving production facilities to mainland China to take advantage of the cheap labor and materials cos

Wood Technology Club Elects First Taiwanese Chairman

(2005/01/20)

Bill Hung, chairman of the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), was elected the second president of the Wood Technology Club (WTC) last August. His election reflects Taiwan's status as the world's third-largest supplier of woodworking machines, after Germany and Italy, with annual reven

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 22.7% in first 10 months of 2004

(2005/01/03)

Taipei, Jan. 3, 2005 (CENS)—Taiwan's machinery exports reached US$10.23 billion in the first 10 months of 2004, up 22.7% from the corresponding period of the preceding year, the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry cited statistics compiled by the Directorate General of Customs under the Minist

Taiwan`s machinery exports rose 22.9% in first 3 quarters

(2004/12/03)

Taipei, Dec. 3, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery exports amounted to US$9.15 billion in the first three quarters of this year, up 22.9% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of major export items, machi

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 23% to US$9.14 B. in first 3 quarters

(2004/11/19)

Taipei, Nov. 19, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery exports amounted to US$9.14 billion in the first three quarters of this year, up 23% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of major export machinery cat

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 23.3% in first eight months

(2004/11/01)

Taipei, Nov. 1, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$8.097 billion worth of machinery in the first eight months this year, up 23.3% over a year earlier, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of this, machine tools ranked first with export value reach

Bill Hung elected as new chairman of Wood Technology Club

(2004/10/18)

Taipei, Oct. 18, 2004 (CENS)--Wood Technology Club (WTB) members recently elected Bill Hung, chairman of Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association, as the organization's new chairman at a meeting held in Atlantic City of the United States. The 21-member organization elected an Argentine manufact

4 Taiwanese machine tool makers aiming to enter world`s top-20 club

(2004/10/14)

Taipei, Oct. 14, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's four leading listed machine tool makers, including Kao Fong Machinery Co., Tong-Tai Machine & Tool Co., Hota Industrial Mfg. Co., and Awea Mechantronic Co., are mapping out plans to expand production capacities in a bid to rank among the world's top-20 manufac

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 23.6% in first 7 months

(2004/10/05)

Taipei, Oct. 5, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's exports of machinery products amounted to US$7.014 billion in the first seven months of this year, up 23.6% from the corresponding period of last year, according to customs statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). Of the ma

Woodworking Machinery Makers Focus on Efficiency, Durability, and Low Cost

(2004/09/30)

Taiwanese woodworking-machinery manufacturers are striving to consolidate their existing customer base and win new buyers in today's intensely competitive environment by deliberately setting out to offer attractive machines that feature a sector-leading combination of efficiency, durability, and lo

Taiwan`s exports of woodworking machines up 22% to US$338 M. in first half

(2004/09/15)

Taipei, Sept. 15, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$338 million worth of woodworking machines in the first half of this year, representing a substantial growth of 22.2% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI).

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 23.1% to US$5.96B. In first half

(2004/08/31)

Taipei, Aug. 31, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$5.96 billion worth of machinery in the first half of this year, up 23.1% from the same period of last year, according to the customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Directorate General of Customs under the Ministry of Finance. In terms of produ

Taiwan`s woodworking machinery exports up 20.7% in first 5 months

(2004/08/16)

Taipei, Aug. 16, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan saw export value of woodworking machines amount to US$280 million in the first five months of this year, up 20.7% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). The U.S. was

Taiwan Machinery Industry Continues Steady Growth

(2004/08/03)

The value of Taiwan's machinery production has been growing steadily almost every month since the industry bottomed out in February 2002, according to the Industrial Technology Information Service (IT IS) office of the Industrial Technology Department (ITD), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). The

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 23.1% in first 5 months

(2004/07/28)

Taipei, July 28, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$4.902 billion worth of machinery product in the first five months of this year, up 23.1% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). In terms of major export

Taiwan`s exports, imports of plastic and rubber processing up sharply in first 4 months

(2004/07/26)

Taipei, July 26, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's exports and imports of plastic and rubber processing machines hit US$283 million and US$233 million, respectively, in the first four months of this year, up 22.1% and 98.5% from the same period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Assoc

How Are You Machinery Trading Co. Is Mighty Fine

(2004/07/15)

The ISO9001-certified How Are You Machinery Trading Co., Ltd. Is a professional trader and manufacturer of handwheels, pulleys, pumps, handles, and various types of casting items. Set up in 1993, the firm is an affiliate of the Taiwan-based Chang Iron Works Co., a leading manufacturer of woodworkin

Taiwan`s machinery exports up 19.6% in first 4 months

(2004/07/01)

Taipei, July 1, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's exports of machinery products came to US$3.764 billion in the first four months of this year, up 19.6% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Directorate General of Customs under the Ministry of Finance. Of the ma

Woodworking Machinery Expected Mainland Slowdown Not a Big Concern: TWMA Chairman

(2004/06/25)

Bill Hung, chairman of the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA), expects Taiwan's woodworking-machinery industry will weather an anticipated economic slowdown in mainland China, saying Taiwan's operators will most likely emerge from any troubles relatively unscathed. One reason, the

Exports of Taiwan machinery grew by 20% in Q1

(2004/05/11)

Taipei, May 11, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$2.74 billion worth of machinery in the first quarter of this year, up 20% from the corresponding period of last year, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). In terms of product categories, exports o

Taiwan`s machinery output up 20% in Q1

(2004/05/04)

Taipei, May 4, 2004 (CENS)--Taiwan's machinery industry saw its overall output value rise 20.5% from a year earlier to NT$116.5 billion (US$3.53 billion at US$1:NT$33) in the first quarter of this year, according to industry sources. In terms of specific product categories, metal-cutting machin