Founded in 1979, Fairskq (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. is a prominent supplier of pneumatic tools and Japanese Kobe Steel’s exclusive distributor in Taiwan. Following decades of development of pneumatic tools, the company offers a comprehensive product line, including air angle grinders, disc grinders, ra

With more than 15 years of expertise, Forging Adapter Co., Ltd. is a renowned manufacturer of power bits and sockets and related tools in Taiwan’s central city of Taichung. The company now supplies a wide range of double bits, Phillips bits, slotted bits, Pozidriv bits, hex bits, Torx bits, thr

Chieh I Shen Enterprise Co., Ltd., headquartered in Taichung of central Taiwan, has been dedicated to production of sockets for over 30 years with factories operational in Taiwan and mainland China. The firm has evolved into a well-recognized supplier of auto repair tools, churning out a full s

Following more than a year of hard work since his inauguration last September, Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) chairman Mark Lin is well on the way to building sustainable development for the industry. In an interview with CENS, Lin confirmed that his industry, which fini

For several reasons Taiwanese manufacturers of hand tools face increasing global competition. Among them are the mounting debt crisis in Europe, a slowdown in global economic growth, and the upcoming FTA (free trade agreement) between EU and South Korea. In addressing this situation, MIRDC (Metal I

Taiwan’s hand tool industry is pursuing sustainable development for the next decade after surging between the 1970s and 1990s and maturing in the 2000s. Matt Yang, project manager of the Office to Revitalize Traditional Industries at the MIRDC (Metal Industries Research & Development Center), says

Since its founding in 2004, 3ST Industry Co., Ltd. has been devoted to making and selling pneumatic, hydraulic tools and accessories backed by high standard of workmanship and know-how. The versatile company offers practically everything for auto repair tool dealers, including the Cyclone series

Founded in 1988, A-Kraft Tools Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a major OEM specializing in production of auto repair tools in Taiwan. The company supplies a wide range of sockets, socket accessories and sets, socket wrenches, ratchet handles and combination wrenches for repairing cars, heavy-duty ve

Max International Ltd. supplies hand tools, air tools, accessories and hardware with over two decades of experience and expertise in Taiwan. The company now turns out a variety of bike tools and accessories, bits, hex keys, knives, shears, magnetic tools, pliers, power tools, riveters, chisels,

Founded in 1980, Alstrong Tools Corp. has been devoted to supplying hand tools and related products and set up 15 years ago its own brand Alstrong. Following years of hard work to satisfy customers with quality improvements, the company has proven itself as a versatile maker by offering a vast

Founded in 1984, Bih-Lian International Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to producing hand tools for more than two decades. Committed to product quality, the maker claims that all its products are fabricated precisely in line with international standards and market trends. Furthermore, the company h

Located in Taiwan’s central city of Taichung, Chen Der Machine Industry Co., Ltd. is an experienced OEM of auto repair tools, being known as the world-caliber supplier of GS King Tools and Mitools-branded tools. The company turns out a huge range of auto repair tools such as socket sets, ratche

Following more than a year of hard work since his inauguration last September, Taiwan Hand Tool Manufacturers’ Association (THTMA) chairman Mark Lin is well on the way to building sustainable development for the industry. In an interview with CENS, Lin confirmed that his industry, which finished

Taipei, Oct. 5, 2011 (CENS)--The rapid, sharp depreciation of the NT dollar against greenback is fattening local auto-parts makers' profit margins, which were impacted by the uptrend of the NT dollar in the past months. Industry sources say major auto-parts makers in Taiwan have been quoting ba

Although Taiwan has come a long way as one of the world’s major hand-tool manufacturing bases, the local Industry & Technology Intelligence Services (ITIS) feels that the industry’s future has gradually become clouded and threatened in recent years. According to a report authorized by ITIS analy

Juin Daw Enterprise Co., Ltd., founded in 1992, has accumulated a lot of experiences in developing and manufacturing sending unit (fuel gauge/fuel level sensor). The firm’s predecessor is Chin Hua Auto Repair Shop, established in 1970. Thanks to strong market demand for its quality products, Juin

Sonyco Industrial Co., Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2008-certified company specializing in making high-quality gasket and overhaul kit products with operations in Taiwan. The company supplies a wide array of quality products meeting the original equipment (OE)-parts standards. The company’s major produc

The 27th Taipei Int`l Auto Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 2011) and the 6th Taipei Int`l Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei 2011) wound down after being staged at the Taipei Nankang Exhibition Hall April 12-15, attracting 1,100 local and foreign exhibitors (up 4.5% from previous

The debt crisis of the U.S. and European countries has promoted automakers to seek sales opportunities in the newly-developed markets including Hungary, where strong growth potential exists in both new and used car sales. According to data from the European Union (EU), Hungary is the eighth lar

Taipei, Aug. 22, 2011 (CENS)--Kenda Rubber Industrial Co., the second-largest tire maker in Taiwan and ranking No.27 in the world by output now, has activated its brand new sedan tire plant in Taiwan, which has a daily output of 5,000 units mainly shipped to the U.S. and Europe and will contribute

Taiwanese makers of aftermarket (AM) auto parts are big players in the lucrative American market. Their activities in the United States are earning them not only profits, however, but also patent lawsuits by automakers and anti-trust litigation by lawyers and consumer groups. The latest example

Since its inception in 1993, Sheng Yang Metal Co., Ltd. has been devoted to manufacturing hand tools mainly on the OEM and ODM basis. The company now supplies a wide range of quality hand tools, including pliers, socket wrenches, tool kits, bit sets, magnetic screwdriver sets and related auto r

Strict R&D, innovation help company stand out from the rest With some three decades of experience in developing and manufacturing hand tools, Chang Loon Industrial Co. prides itself on offering professional-grade ratchet wrenches and bolt cutters along with other innovative and patented products

Established in 1997, Mada Enterprise Co., Ltd. is a specialized maker of pressure gauges and air pumps for automotives and other vehicles. Among the company’s proudest products is the multifunctional tire gauge with a high-pressure meter, which is developed with replaceable, easy-to-change pump

With more than three decades of experience and expertise, Skilltek Industries Inc., founded in 1978, is one of Taiwan’s time-tested suppliers of tools. Backed by accumulated know-how and capabilities, the versatile company supplies four major product categories, namely hand tools, auto repair to

Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1970 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, started up as a small OEM of clothing parts and related accessories and then, after gaining years of experience in punching, diversified into manufacturing leather accessories and footwear parts mainly for Nike and

Established in 1976, Chwan Terng Industrial Co., Ltd. has been renowned as a world-class tiling tool supplier on an OEM and ODM basis in Taiwan. The firm’s T723 Super Grout Saw features an ergonomically streamlined, dual-hued handle, which is built with a round end for users to efficiently smoot

Mao Chuan Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1970 in Changhua County, central Taiwan, started up as a small OEM of clothing parts and related accessories and then, after gaining years of experience in punching, diversified into manufacturing leather accessories and footwear parts mainly for Nike and

Industry to likely achieve record-high output value of NT$61 billion in 2011 Driven by the simmering American economy, the Taiwanese hand tool industry turned out NT$14.65 billion of products in the fourth quarter of 2010 for a 19.2% growth from that in 2009. But due to the appreciating New Taiw

Founded in 1978, Shih Yeong Industry Co., Ltd. is one of the most veteran developers and manufacturers of hand-tools in Taiwan. The ISO 9001:2000-approved company has been dedicated to supplying high-caliber hand tools for both professional and do-it-yourself (DIY) users. Shih Yeong began kickin