For more than 40 years, T&C Stamping has churned out stamped parts in Athens, Ala. Since 1985, the company has acquired a large customer base across several sectors of stamping – producing everything from appliance and automotive parts to electromechanical components. Throughout those four decades, T&C has seen the industry change rapidly. In recent years, however, company leadership has seen an increase in overseas competition, compelling companies like theirs to become more efficient and, in turn, competitive. When asked what the biggest challenge is for metal stampers today, Weston Coleman, T&C’s sales and marketing director, says offshoring tops the list. 》》》 Read the full article

As the global ESG movement accelerates, many small and medium-sized businesses are grappling with the issue of compliance. But in Taoyuan, two companies have already moved beyond meeting regulatory requirements. Using governance-driven sustainability to influence their entire supply chain, they are demonstrating an undeniable truth: genuine competitiveness comes from lifting the whole industry, not advancing alone. Among last year’s finalists for the Taoyuan Golden Enterprise Award in the ESG Governance category, SHIEH YIH MACHINERY INDUSTRY CO., LTD. (SEYI) and EISO Enterprise Co., Ltd. (EISO) attracted particular attention. These companies are not large, yet their sustainability vision exceeds that of many large corporations; they manage their own operations and strive to enhance the ecosystem in which they operate. Read more 》》》A Governance-Led Transition: How Taoyuan’s Companies Are Moving from Self-Reliance to Industry-wide Sustainability

Exploring the benefits of servo technology for long-term business growth Almost everyone has tossed around the phrase “change is hard.” It’s a go-to when the plan is to stick with the status quo. But sometimes, the status quo doesn’t cut it – especially in the competitive manufacturing space. In the context of a stamping company, the need for change is often tied to a challenge that must be overcome to stay competitive and keep customers coming back. It could be a complex part, deep draws or frequent die changes that are hurting productivity. In these scenarios, substantive change can be facilitated by new technologies and equipment designed specifically for manufacturers. 》》》 Read the full article