Taichung's smart machinery development potential is strong, 4 companies move into the processing zone

The Export Processing Zone Administration (EPZA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs held an investment review meeting for zone entry yesterday (the 28th), approving investment applications from 4 companies, namely Lijia Precision Technology, Jinghui, Luhao Technology and Nafeier, with total investment of about NT$380.4 million, which is expected to create about 130 job opportunities. The EPZA said that, in line with the government-promoted "Smart Machinery Industry Promotion Program", and combined with the industrial cluster effects of the optoelectronic panel, precision tools, information and cultural and creative industries in the EPZA's central parks (Taichung, Taichung Harbor and Taichung Software Park), investment momentum in the central parks has been greatly boosted.

Lijia Precision Technology Co., Ltd. invested NT$38.6 million to enter the Taichung Export Processing Zone, and is a leading domestic manufacturer specializing in electroforming technology. The company is mainly engaged in the design and production of products using LIGA-like processes for micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). In recent years it has obtained a total of 10 relevant patents, such as a hollow thin-sheet heat dissipation plate unit structure, a impact-resistant fine three-dimensional patterned metal panel, and an intelligent atomizer, and has obtained patent certificates in Taiwan, China, mainland China and the United States.

Jinghui Co., Ltd. invested NT$28.8 million to enter Taichung Software Park, and is mainly engaged in the design, research and development, and marketing of bicycles and their peripheral parts and accessories. The company said it will connect partners to introduce a fully automated intelligent management system, and through cluster effects and brand synergy enhance the company's design and sales capabilities, bringing revenue growth. Luhao Technology Co., Ltd., which is also entering, invested NT$13 million and is mainly engaged in the research, development and marketing of game console software and hardware. The company will use the resources of clusters of various information industry players to enhance its research and development capabilities in machine development and network communication technology, so as to actively face industry competition.

As for Nafeier Biomedical Co., Ltd., it invested NT$300 million to enter Taichung Harbor Park, and is a professional production supplier of Bio-cellulose (BC) raw materials for applied biotechnology and dressings.