Founded in the 1980s, Chih-Tai Y&S Co., Ltd. is a veteran supplier of hand tools with solid reputation for time-tested production capability and commitment to quality. The company supplies a wide spectrum of hand tools, including screwdrivers, wood chisels, screwdriver bits and accessories, flo

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

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

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

With global demand for hand tools steadily growing, the Taiwan hand tool industry turned out NT$15.97 billion of tools in the third quarter of 2010, for a 30.9% growth from a year earlier or 10.8% from a quarter earlier, according to statistics compiled by the Taiwan-based Metal Industries Research

With a history of more than 16 years, King Shen Co., Ltd., located in Taiwan’s central county of Changhua, is a professional maker of hardware, repair tools and accessories for bikes and cars. Constantly improving metalworking technologies and quality, the company has achieved excellent producti

Established in 1994, the TUV ISO-9002 and ISO-9001:2000-certified Nakotools Hardware Corp. is a specialist in making quality socket wrench sets, bit sets, tool kits and other hardware. With its accumulated expertise and know-how in metalworking and plastic processing operations, the company ca

Founded over 20 years ago, the ISO9001-certified New Way Tools Co., Ltd. has been engaged in production of quality auto repair tools. The company now supplies a wide range of tools, including adaptors, bit holders, screwdrivers, bits, sockets, socket adaptors, hex key wrenches, nut setters, ste

Rung See Industry Co., Ltd., founded in 1978, has been dedicated to production of high-caliber auto repair tools, has newly launched its universal S4146A-B 146PCS Socket Set. The socket set includes over one hundred sizable sockets, impact sockets and adaptors, and wrenches ranging in size from

Transtime Tools Co., Ltd., established in 2001, is a burgeoning, globally competitive maker of auto repair tools. To build a higher profile over its competitors, the company conscientiously sticks to stringent quality controls and focuses its production on professional-caliber tools that meet Eu

Wilson Tools Industrial Co., Ltd., situated in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is a specialized maker of sockets and socket sets. With more than 20 years of experience and professionalism, the company turns out a variety of quality sockets, socket wrenches and socket sets available in diverse siz

Yuh Yeou Industry Co., Ltd., situated in Taiwan’s central city of Taichung, has been noted for its long-time dedication to supplying quality hand tools to customers at home and abroad. The company supplies a broad range of tools, including sockets, socket adapters, universal joints, extension b

Floating screwdrivers, bolt cutters, wrenches, chisels, screwdriver bits Founded in 1985 in Taiwan’s central county of Taichung, Kendier Industrial Co., Ltd. has specialized in production of hand tools for over two decades, and has launched its newest floating screwdriver available in slotted an

The 10th anniversary draws 250 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors and buyers Taiwan’s hand tool makers have had to change with the times. For many decades, the island had been supplying large quantities of DIY tools at competitive prices to the world. But China’s cost advantages have taken o

Global demand for power tools will grow 3.7% yearly through 2013 One of the ways for hand tool makers in Taiwan to stay ahead of emerging rivals and battle ever thinning profit margins is to explore newer segments. Despite calling for more advanced manufacturing technologies and higher capit

Industry output value in first six months already 60% of that in 2009 Undaunted by the still wavering global recovery, the organizer of the 10th Taiwan Hardware Show (THS), held Oct. 21-23, 2010 at the TWTC (Taipei World Trade Center) Hall 1, apparently pulled off a reportedly well-received even

Manufacturers survive in Taiwan through innovation and upmarket targeting The 10th Taiwan Hardware Show (THS) wrapped up on Oct. 23 in Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1, after having put on a wide-ranging exhibition of products for all the world to see. Among them were the screwdrivers

Sound Han Industrial Co., Ltd., founded in 1973, has been well-known as a supplier of Hans-branded repair tools in many countries of the world. The company’s product portfolios include spanner wrenches, hand sockets, impact sockets and accessories, air impact wrenches, hex key wrenches, scre

Established in 1984, Cherng Lian Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to producing various screwdrivers, wrench sets, socket bit sets, adapters, tool kits, packing machinery and giftware. The company globally markets its quality products under the “Kimson-tools” and “Money-tools” brands. It

Higo International Co., Ltd., founded in 2002 in Taichug, central Taiwan, has been devoted to production of hand tools and auto repair tools with solid global reputations for its commitment to quality. Higo provides a comprehensive product range, including socket sets, scrappers, trowels, chalk

With some decades of expertise, Janstone Enterprise Co., Ltd. has been a dedicated manufacturer of hand tools and power tools for industrial and DIY use on the OEM and ODM basis. The company’s comprehensive product lines include air tools, power tools, impact wrenches, ratchet wrenches, die grin

Industry showcases strengths at Automechankia The global auto-repair hand-tool industry has been undergoing a metamorphosis in recent years--one in which Taiwan is fast displacing Japanese players. Evidence of this trend was easy to find at the 2010 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's leadin

Evidence of this trend was easy to find at the 2010 Automechanika Frankfurt, the world's leading global auto-parts, accessory, and repair equipment exhibition, held on September 14-19, 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany. Only a handful of Japanese names were among the exhibitors at Hall 9 of the show, wher

Taking after the success of Taiwan’s A-team, an alliance among leading bicycle brands as Giant, Merida and subcontractors in Taiwan, 14 ambitious hand tool makers formed the “T-team” on July 22, 2009 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, aided by the Corporate Synergy Development Center (CSDC), to s

Starward Manufacturing Corp., formerly known as New Sun Far East Corp., Ltd. and founded in 1976, is one of Taiwan’s most veteran specialists in manufacturing hand tools and related parts mainly for professional users. Decades of devotion to quality upgrading has put the company’s name on the gl

Since its establishment in 1983 in Taiwan's central county of Changhua, Hung Yu Tool Industrial Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to production of hand tools and professional auto repair tools. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Hung Yu supplies a variety of screwdrivers and screwdriv

Echo Tools Corporation, located in Taichung City, central Taiwan, is devoted to production and development of sockets, wrenches, blow-molded cases and socket sets with years of experience. Backed by consummate expertise in making sockets, Echo Tools can handle product design and development,

Since its inception in 1987 in Taiwan’s central county of Taichung, Mytools Enterprise Co., Ltd., also known as HyperClaw worldwide, has been dedicated to production of pliers as a seasoned maker in the line. With decades of experience in developing pliers, the company has effectively expanded

Triumph Flying Enterprises Co., Ltd., founded in 1992 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, has been specialized in development and production of hand tools for sale in the global markets for DIY and professional tools. After years of unstinting dedication to the field, the firm has developed stro

Triumph Flying Enterprises Co., Ltd., founded in 1992 in Taichung County, central Taiwan, has been specialized in production and development of hand tools sold under “TRIUMPH” worldwide. The company supplies a variety of hand tools, including hex key wrenches, screwdrivers, adjustment pipe wrenc