Although Taiwan was not invited even as observer at the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris' Stade de France, an event held Dec. 7-8, 2015, Bolstering Success in Paris The Sustainable Innovation Forum (SIF15), the largest business-focused event held during the annual COP,

Being Japan’s only aftermarket exhibition dedicated to the automotive sector, International Auto Aftermarket EXPO (IAAE) has consistently provided the latest information, products, technologies and industry trends in the automotive aftermarket, with exhibitors engaged in sales, repair, maintenance,

With an eye on enhancing technological-innovation capability in Taiwan, Ford Lio Ho Motor Co., the local subsidiary of Ford Motor of the U.S., recently signed an agreement to cooperate with the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) of the National Taiwan University (NTU)

With ever more electronic safety features being installed in cars to minimize accidents from human error, one of the recent developments that will change sales, production structures in the U.S. automotive sector is that 10 major vehicle manufacturers have committed to making automatic emergency br

Ever since its establishment in 1976, Li Xiang Mach. & Elec. Co., Ltd. has been specialized in the developing and manufacturing of gear reducers and related products for nearly four decades. The veteran manufacturer mainly supplies a variety of gear reducers, worm gear speed reducers, single red

Founded in 2002, D1 Spec of Taiwan stands firm behind its reputation as one of the world's most specialized makers and suppliers of high-end performance-tuning auto parts, including high-quality coil-overs, brake systems, auto accessories, electronic products, etc. The company globally markets its

Nan Hoang Traffic Instrument Co., Ltd. is the largest supplier of friction-material products in Taiwan. Established in 1961, the company has gained ISO9002, QS9000, ISO14001, and ISO/TS 16949 certification and has developed about 7,000 products that have proven popular with global automobile and mo

Established in 1970, Sajones Co., Ltd. is an ISO/TS 16949-certified company specializing in making high-quality brake system parts, boasting in the past four decades to have accumulated abundant know-how and experience in related fields, hence being a major supplier of its kind in the global automo

With abundant experience and know-how in the auto-parts industry, Long Tai Yu Co., Ltd. is both a developer and a trader of automotive parts and accessories. The firm is known for providing trustworthy and satisfactory services, top-quality, durable products, and specialized insight on troubleshoot

By organizing three concurrent exhibitions for different industries in Myanmar, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the semi-official export promoter, continues to try exploring new markets for Taiwanese suppliers, whose sales and market shares are being challenged by mainland C

The Taiwanese government's recent announcement to require all new motorcycles and scooters produced sold on the island from 2019 to be equipped with either an anti-lock brake system (ABS) or combined brake system (CBS) is expected to raise a tsunami in Taiwan's powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry, s

Driven by increased shipments of Taiwanese major vendors' new models, sales of new powered two-wheelers (PTWs) on the island rebounded by 6.8 percent in May from a year earlier, or year-on-year (YoY), and 6.6 percent from the previous month, or month-on-month (MoM), to 55,346 units, according to st

Compiled by QUINCY LIANG The highly promoted automotive, powered two-wheeler (PTW) and e-vehicle trade show held April 8-11, 2015 in Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center as well as the Nangang exhibition complex was a 5-in-1 event this year. Held by the semi-official trade promoter Taiwan

By QUINCY LIANG The Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (TARC), a key automotive industry alliance formed by domestic research institutes and private makers, presented its latest R&D achievements to global visitors at this year's 5-in-1 auto and motorcycle shows in Taiwan, comprising the 2015

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),

Compiled by Quincy Liang The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the semi-official trade promoter, recently announced to cooperate with other partners to host the 3rd Myanmar International Auto Parts & Accessories Exhibition (Auto Expo Myanmar 2015) from July 22 to 25 at the Myan

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

Compiled by QUINCY LIANG The International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) is recognized as the launching pad that uses motivation-breeding competition to promote young talent in the international bicycle industry, with its prominence enhanced by its being staged in Taiwan, home to Giant and M

Known in the industry for steadfast devotion to R&D, Dees Hydraulic Industrial Co., Ltd., a globally leading hydraulic press supplier headquartered in New Taipei City, northern Taiwan, has just completed development of its newest closed-loop hydraulic servo-controlled die- spotting press to address

Global buyers and media descended on EICMA to see the latest and greatest from the powered two-wheeler (PTW) industry during the annual show's 2014 run from November 4 to 9 in Milan, Italy The show brought together all of the PTW majors at a 280,000-square-meter venue with both outside and insid

Compiled by KEN LIU While some furniture makers in Taiwan have caught some global buyers' attention for being able to supply ergonomic OA (office automation) and residential furnishings, the majority continue to take a backseat to high-profile, branded makers in the West, who traditionally have

Founded in 1975, Hung Chung Co., Ltd. is a seasoned maker of power-steering hoses, brake hoses, and staple auto parts with several decades of experience in manufacturing and export. Initially a trader of performance-enhancing parts and accessories for agricultural vehicles and cars, the company

Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), a key transportation vehicle testing and R&D institute, recently reported having developed an autonomous parking system based on existing Autonomous Driving Assistant System (ADAS) technology. The autonomous parking system is applicable in ou

The JY-505 is a special aluminum wheelchair with suspension and double cross brace and the best-seller among product lineup of China's Jaeyong (Guangdong Shunde) Hardware Co., Ltd. It is equipped with a disk brake and suspension system on its rear wheels, with front castors being also equipped w

Jaeyong (Guangdong Shunde) Hardware Co., Ltd. has launched its JY-175, a standard aluminum wheelchair with suspension and height-adjustable and flip back armrests. The wheelchair's seat and backrest cushion both are made with waterproof and fireproof upholstery, which provides high elasticity an

At the JIMTOF 2014 (the Japan International Machine Tool Fair), held Oct. 30-Nov. 4 in Tokyo, Jeton R/D & Mfg. Inc., a Taiwan-based, globally known supplier of coolant hoses and high pressure adjustable nozzles, saw overwhelming visitors without being eclipsed by other large enterprises at the fai

By STEVE CHUANG The Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) 2014 was held on October 30 through November 4 at the Tokyo Bight Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). Considered one of the largest and most important trade fairs in the global machine tool industry, the event drew mor

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