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By automax
Published: 2009.07.30
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EmailAfter a period of joint product development and mutual adaptation, qualified local partners are shipping increasing volumes of parts to global carmakers and tier-one customers. Among those seeing sales gains from OE-parts shipments are TYC Brothers Industrial Co., Ltd., Fine Blanking & Tool Co., Ltd. (FBT), Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chian Hsing Forging Industrial Co., Ltd., Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd., Tung Thih Enterprise Co., Ltd. (TTE), and China Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Hota is now a tier-two supplier of transmission systems for GM tier-ones ZF and Borg Warner. And Chian Hsing has drawn on its cost edge and advanced forging techniques to win big orders for forged parts from Dana and Delphi. 
TTE, which supplies OEM automotive-electronic parts to many local automakers, aims to become the world`s largest supplier of parking sensors in 2009 with an annual shipment volume of at least 15 million units. The company has outpaced many big-name rivals such as Valeo and Bosche with its patented ultrasonic-sensor techniques and superior cost-control ability. The Taiwan company has been selected by Ford, GM, DaimlerChrysler, and Nissan as the major OE supplier of parking sensors for many major car and light truck brands. TTE also has been developing newer and better automotive-electronic safety and comfort sub-systems for automakers worldwide.
Another winner in the new auto parts ecosystem is Tong Yang Industrial Co., Ltd., the world`s largest maker of AM plastic body parts. The Tong Yang Group (TYG) began aggressive deployment in China`s OE auto-parts market over 10 years ago and now the conglomerate runs 18 subsidiaries and joint ventures in China focusing on OE parts production for major local automakers.
Macauto is an OE supplier of sunroofs, sunshades, and air-conditioner airflow controllers to about 20 global automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Peugeot, Fiat, and GM. The company also supplies AM air filters. Currently, the company runs three facilities worldwide, including one in Taiwan, one in the U.S., and another in mainland China. A flexible system of labor division among the three facilities has further strengthened the company`s global competitiveness.
These examples only begin to hint at the strong potential of Taiwan`s parts industry, which is expected to further exert its competitive advantage amid the financial storms to win orders for high-quality, price-competitive parts.
Price & Quality
When it comes to keeping prices low and quality high, OE parts suppliers in Taiwan are a few gears ahead of rivals in other places.
Supported by a comprehensive and highly efficient central-satellite plant system, local auto parts suppliers have a high level of production flexibility, broad product range, low production costs, and fast development time. This system also enables individual suppliers to specialize in their respective fields.
Another advantage of local auto parts makers is their division-of-labor manufacturing networks in Taiwan, mainland China, and other nations. With plants on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, producers can meet a range of customer needs in terms of pricing, quality, quantity, and lead times.
Third, auto parts makers in Taiwan specialize in a small-batch, large-variety production, enabling high-efficiency, flexibility, better management and cost-control, which makes Taiwan one of the best suppliers for AM and OE parts.
Auto Electronics
Taiwan auto parts producers are also pulling ahead on the innovation front, supplying advanced automotive-electronic systems and components to global customers at reasonable price levels.