In the wake of the US-China trade war launched during former President Trump's first term, and the subsequent "friendshoring" policy promoted by the Biden administration, Asia has witnessed a sustained relocation of manufacturing bases and the rise of Southeast Asia's semiconductor industry. ...
For Taiwan’s woodworking machinery industry—highly reliant on exports to Europe and North America—the implementation of 'reciprocal tariffs' has not only raised import/export costs but may also dampen demand and investment due to inflationary pressures.
The biggest challenge, however, lies in tariff discrepancies among competing countries. To tackle this, the government and trade associations must jointly promote both internal transformation toward smart machinery and external market expansion. ...
Founded in 2015, SK Global Co., Ltd. is committed to advancing the timber processing industry by offering end-to-end turnkey solutions—from cutting, finger jointing, planing, panel joining, pressing, sanding to packaging. As one of Taiwan’s few manufacturers specializing in large-scale timber structure processing and complete factory automation equipment, SK Global demonstrates strong systems integration capabilities and global market competitiveness. ...
Taiwan plays a vital role in the global woodworking machinery market, backed by strong export performance and industrial expertise. Among its specialties, finger jointing machines stand out as high-tech, high-value-added products that symbolize Taiwan’s competitive edge. ...
In response to the escalating impact of reciprocal tariffs initiated by the United States, Leadermac Machinery Co., Ltd.—Taiwan’s largest manufacturer of four-side planers—has accelerated efforts to diversify markets and develop intelligent, energy-efficient machinery. ....
With over 60 years of experience, KUANG YUNG MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Kuang Yung) has built a reputation for depth, reliability, and steady growth.
Its industry expertise and robust manufacturing capabilities have made it a prominent force in the global woodworking machinery market, especially in the field of rip saws.
As global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions accelerate, forest resources have become increasingly precious—closely tied to international carbon credit systems.
This has placed constraints on the use of solid wood materials in the decoration, flooring, and furniture industries, raising the value of timber and driving demand for resource-efficient technologies. ...
