German automotive fastener maker HEWI has officially announced its entry into Southern Taiwan Science Park (Kaohsiung) and held the opening ceremony for its Kaohsiung branch.
So far there are around 1,290 fastener companies in Taiwan, among which 600 companies are located in Lujhu and Gangshan District of Kaohsiung. In 2003 Taiwan exported a record high 1.46 million tons of fasteners in total valued at USD 3.84 billion, in which the production value of Gangshan District accounts for 70 percent. This drives peripheral industries to flourish and altogether form a complete conglomerate.(…)
via Fastener World Inc. (Fastener Magazine) – Overseas Sales Net.