As Taiwan's manufacturers of conventional and computerized electric discharge machines (EDMs) have been doing whatever they can to, by developing higher-value-added products as computerized numerically controlled (CNC) wire-cut EDMs, keep at bay competition from emerging rivals from SE Asia and Chi

As of the writing of this report on the Taipei AMPA 2009, held April 14 to 17 at the TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center) Nangang Exhibition Hall, the global automotive landscape has been changing. GM filed for Chapter 11 on June 1. Penske, the second-largest car dealership in the USA, is buying the S

Kamioka Corporation, founded by Huang Kao-shoung in 1965, is one of Taiwan's most veteran specialists in the development of production of high-value-added machine tools. With own brand of 'Kamioka,' the company boasts it is one of the earliest manufacturers of machinery parts in Taiwan. With de

Topfit Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1990, is one of Taiwan's specialists in manufacturing mold-making related machine tools, including CNC (computerized numerically controlled) milling machines, lathes, grinding machines, conventional machine tools and their accessories. At present, the c

Lih Chang Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 1984, started up business with production of conventional vertical turret milling machines, and has so far sold over 25,000 units of such machines worldwide because of their reliability and stability. Over the years, the firm has worked hard to upgrade i

P-One Machinery Co., Ltd., founded in 1992, is one of Taiwan’s most professional manufacturers of innovative and quality-assured machine tools. P-One has recruited many seasoned experts devoted to the machine-tool manufacturing industry for more than two decades. The company boasts it is capable

Reality generally forces businesses to be profit-driven; however some believe ethics in business is equally important, including being socially-responsible corporate citizens─like helping Rotary International (RI) to protect children from polio infection. RI’s involvement in polio eradication be

Long dedicated to developing sophisticated machine tools, CNC-TAKANG Co., Ltd. is in a position to supply heavy duty, ultra-low-speed CNC (computerized numerically controlled) lathes and machining centers. The firm is one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of CNC machine tools and is the earliest ma

Everox Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in March 2000 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, specializes in the manufacture of bed-type milling machines, heavy-duty bed-type CNC (computerized numerically controlled) milling machines, powerful floor-type flatbed CNC lathes, heavy-duty precision lathes, an

Hiwin Technologies Corp. is one of the world's largest manufacturers of linear motion products, mainly including precision ballscrews, linear guideways, single axis robot, linear bearings, linear actuators, linear motor, gantry system, X-Y stage, and precision measuring system. Since its incepti

Hardware Buyers Source Inc. (HBS) has been in trading business for a few years. Thanks to its successful transformation, the company now is capable of developing and manufacturing various kinds of socket products based on customers' special requirements. At present, the ISO9001:2000-certified fi

Paramill Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1986, is one of Taiwan's most experienced manufacturers of milling heads and large-sized complex machines suitable for processing large-sized molds. At present, the company's major product lines are CNC double-sided milling machines, vertica

Established in 1985 in Taipei, northern Taiwan, Hydromech Industries Co., Ltd. has been specialized in manufacturing and designing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for mobile and industrial uses. The firm's wide-ranging product lines include pressure control valves, flow control valves, direct

Taipei, Sept. 2, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$869.91 million worth of machine tools in the first half of 2009, down 54.7% from a year earlier, according to customs-cleared statistics compiled by the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Of this, exports for metal-cutting machine tools amount

Kyang Yhe Delicate Machine Co. was founded back in 1964 and has grown into one of Taiwan's most professional manufacturers of textile machines, especially high-speed woven-tape models. The company uses advanced NC (numerically controlled) lathes and CNC (computerized numerically controlled) milling

Taipei, Aug. 11, 2009 (CENS)--Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co., one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machine tools, recently announced it has formed a strategic alliance with Excetek Technologies Co. and Yong Ju Precision Technology Co. for sharing r

Serve-Well Enterprise Co., Ltd., established in 1976, has been dedicated to development and production of high-pressure blowers as one of the most seasoned makers in the line in Taiwan. In 1997, the company successfully developed high-pressure oil mist collectors, which are of environmental prot

Founded in 1981 in Taiwan's central county of Taichung, Nal Hon Industrial Co, Ltd. has been a specialized supplier of safety hooks, auto repair tools and other forged products, for more than three decades.Starting out by producing cargo controlling hardware and related forged products, Nal Hon has

Around 300 plumbing-product manufacturers in Taiwan each year ship 80% of output to the United States, which wields ample clout as a major export destination, especially with the new California Assembly Bill 1953 (AB1953), to take effect on the first day of next year: mandating a ceiling of 0.25% o

Despite their modest size and seeming unglamorous roles, fasteners have been important contributors to Taiwan's export-dependent economy over the past decades. Currently around 600- 800 fastener makers and subcontractors, such as forging, machining, heat treating and surface finishing companies

Taipei, July 30, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$710 million of machine tools in the first five months of this year, down 54.8% year-on-year, according to the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Exports of metal-cutting machine tools amounted to US$536.49 million in the first five months, dow

Tech Plus Precision Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 2006 in Tali of Taichung County, central Taiwan. The CE-certified company specializes in the development and production of high-precision machine tools for use by a wide range of industries. The management team of Tech Plus has expe

Pinnacle Machine Tool Co., Ltd., established three decades ago, specializes in the development and production of vertical machining centers and milling machines. At present, the company focuses on the development and manufacture of milling machines, vertical machining centers, and turning center

The Precision Machinery Research and Development Center (PMC), a non-profit organization based in the central Taiwan city of Taichung, launched a "five-axis machining center service community" on June 15. The new group of 17 leading domestic makers of machine tools, including the Awea Mechantronic

Shenq Fang Yuan Technology Co., Ltd. (SFY), established in 1986, is one of Taiwan's leading manufacturers of CNC five-axis machining centers. The company has come up with CNC high-speed engraving/milling machines resulting from the innovation from conventional technologies. Its AEM- and CEM-series

Taipei, July 2, 2009 (CENS)--Taiwan exported US$585.89 million in machine tools in the first four months of this year, down 51.9% year-on-year, according to the Taiwan Machine Tool Foundation (TMTF). Of this, exports for metal-cutting machine tools came to US$444.49 million, down 54.2% and that for

Full Mark Equipment Corp. is one of Taiwan's leading suppliers of a wide range of CNC (computerized numerically controlled) machine tools. The company sells the products under own brand of Full Mark. At present, the company's major product lines are machining center, vertical/horizontal milling

Founded in 1977, Yon-Fong Machinery Co., Ltd. specializes in making vehicular engine repair equipment, including computerized numerically controlled (CNC) boring machines, cylinder borers, valve-seat grinding tools, cutters, benders & attachments, cylinder-head polishers, performance parts and acce

Established in 1996, Automation Co., Ltd. is a specialized supplier of high-level brake-system tuning parts. The company's VTTR brand is No. 1 in Taiwan, and is also a famous nam in the international market. The firm supplies several key brake-system items, including multi (2 to 12)-piston cal

After years of goading by industrial consultants and backed by marketing expertise cultivated in colleges in Taiwan, as well as observing, and emulating global trends, Taiwan-based makers of faucets and bathroom fittings have gradually seen their efforts to climb the supply chain pay off, achieving