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Hidden Champions in Taiwan

Never going with the status quo, the CEO of a Kaohsiung-based yacht builder has taken very different paths. Over the past several decades, Lu has developed his own brand in Taiwan, survived the global financial crisis, and become one of the world's top 5 custom yacht builders.

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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Reeling It in
Taiwan is an island surrounded by the ocean. Fishing is a favorite pastime here, and accordingly, there is a very large market for fishing equipment. But, for a long time, Taiwan's
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Manufacturing on Demand
Despite its small size, Taiwan is a heavyweight in the global machine manufacturing industry. In 2019, the country ranked fifth in the world in this industry. In 2020, Taiwan's mac
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: When Businesses Change Lives
There are some things more important than earning money. Alex Hung is chairman of a leading global manufacturer of miniature cooling fans and a pioneer in miniature fan technology.
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Global Leading Knitting Machine Manufacturer
James C.C. Wang is the chairman of a knitting machine manufacturer. His revolutionary decision to offer quality customized products relieved him of business debt in just two years.
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Wheels of Fortune
A wheelchair is a powerful product. It can change lives by giving its users independence. But a wheelchair needs to have high standards of quality for it to compete in the competit
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: At the Helm in Stormy Seas
Never going with the status quo, the CEO of a Kaohsiung-based yacht builder has taken very different paths. Over the past several decades, Lu has developed his own brand in Taiwan,
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Global Top 10 Auto Fastener Suppliers
At the peak of Taiwan's fastener industry during the 1980s, Wu Jung-pin, chair of an auto fastener manufacturer, invested in R&D to differentiate his business from others. Despite
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Hidden Champions in Taiwan: Global Wetsuit Market Leader
In the eastern county of Yilan lies the world's largest wetsuit manufacturer. The company expanded into sportswear from producing raingear through its niche in elastic fiber. Altho