Taiwan's Zipper Industry Gets Technology-intensive while Asia Dominating Global Zipper Markets

Online, June 18, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Zipper markets are expected to have bright prospect and optimistic growth after the financial crisis lasting from 2007 to 2008. Enormously applied to diverse garments, footwear, bags and luggage, sporting equipment and the like, zippers are getting in demand and its booms are coming back as the positive demands drive. As New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the comprehensive provider of industries' information, pointed out that the worldwide zipper's output of $7.7 billion USD can be expected by 2015. In the light of jeans and its sales of 2.3 percent obtained in the 12-billion-dollar denim market from Dec. 2008 to Feb. 2009, there had been growth of 0.4 percent in U.S.A., according to National Purchase Diary, a top-notch North American market research company.

To great delight, Asia unquestionably has been being the largest zipper market in the world. Productive manufacturers and great consumption of zipper have Asia obtain the most substantial growth in worldwide zipper markets and become the largest market in a large measure. In particular, Taiwan has been being one of the best countries of origin making of zipper and zipper parts since 1980s, such as nylon zipper, metal zipper and zipper pull, etc. In 2005 alone, the export volume of nylon zipper and other accessories respectively reached $117,953,020 USD and $53,958,750 USD, basing on the statistics showed by Taiwan Zippers Manufacturers Association. "True. Depending on high end technique, strict quality control, competitive prices and efficient management, Taiwan's suppliers have owned high proficiency in custom zipper and zipper parts for more than 30 years," said Mr. Yu, the CEO of 22-year-old Chiang Ding Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd. (CDS).

Not until the end of 1970s, industrial technology of zipper was brought in Taiwan from overseas. In just over a decade, triggered by the enormous export leading to thriving industries of garments, purses and textiles, zipper industry in Taiwan made fast improvement of quality and technique, which advanced itself from OEM to independent business capable of developing exclusive technologies and made itself flourishing industry in the extreme. Besides domestic sales, more than a half of the entire production of zipper in Taiwan was sold worldwide during 1980s, contributing to fine reputation, 'Kingdom of Zipper.'

Established in 1987, Taiwan-based CDS is a world-class OEM and ODM supplier having experiences of 22 years in providing zipper, zipper puller, webbing, hardware, and injection molding of plastics as well as metal press casting. Taking advantage of its product innovation, professional know-how, conscientious employees, advanced machinery, efficient management and productive competence, CDS stands out from other providers of zipper in Taiwan. In 2000, it received the approval of ISO-9002.

Exceeding Quality
No doubt, materials play a critical part in a zipper's actual strength, smoothness and durability. As environmental consciousness rises, the use of certificated materials becomes crucial in particular. Hence, CDS insists on sourcing nontoxic raw materials complying with EU chemical standard from trustworthy suppliers it's worked with for years, and, annually having its end items examined by SGS to prevent any toxic chemicals resulting from other addictives added in the course of production. From the paint of printing for button, metallic ornaments and zipper parts to other basic materials such as textiles and plastics, rigid inspections are executed thoroughly.

Product Innovation
Always ongoing operational concepts and practical acts of leaders are critical keys leading to successful zipper business. As time changes, the universal reputation 'Kingdom of Zipper' faded away. During 1990s, a large number of zipper manufacturers curtailed investments in Taiwan and transferred plants to China while facing the cheap wages on the other side of the river. "However, I choose Taiwan because I firmly believe, wherever you are, product innovation is the only way to survive and strengthen competitiveness in this industry," said Mr. Yu. Hence CDS holds 'continuous progress' and 'efficient management' as its business spirit from end to end to be more competitive despite its product lines divided into extremely manifold plastic zipper, color zipper, jacquard zipper, invisible zipper, reflective zipper, waterproof zipper, zipper tips, jacquard elastic, etc. In these 22 years, it not only strives to upgrade zipper, but also keeps exclusively developing new and high-scale products for weeding out old ones falling behind. In August 2009, Mr. Yu successfully patented his two innovative products entitled 'zipper' and 'hanging ornament' in Taiwan. (For business privacy, details are not available.) "This kind of zipper can be made into nylon zipper and metal zipper, which is widely applied to diverse fashion now," said Mr. Yu.

Efficient Management, Productive Competence, Advanced Machinery
Setting of from labor intensive industries, Taiwan's manufacturers have exceeded and become technology-intensive industries. In the lines, from injection molding, press casting of zipper pull, generating and processing, printing, sewing of zipper parts to assembly, CDS utilizes automatic machinery for carrying out prompt and precise production. Such efficient management keeps good control over productivity, quality, prime cost and delivery time, and, has CDS' competitiveness remain strong.

Besides, CDS buckles itself down to the advancement of zipper technologies. Having dealt with various requirements of customers, CDS knows the trend well. Hence it devotes itself to unceasingly renewed equipment and techniques for catering to diverse custom needs of customers.

"We never quit transforming this traditional industry with advanced technique," said Mr. Yu.

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Chiang Ding Sheng Industrial Co., Ltd.