Taiwan hand tool brands?

[BWWgarage]

Good morning.

I see Taiwan OEM’ing many of the brands we buy (tekton, gearwrench, …), but I’m wondering does Taiwan have their own branded high end hand tools?

I’m in Taiwan every 2 months or so for work and thought I may give some local brands a go. But, I’m not sure which brands to look for.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[BWWgarage]

Some additions AI digging:

Several hand tool companies have their headquarters in Taiwan. Some prominent examples include Infar Industrial Co., Ltd., SIGNET, A-KRAFT Tools, and Tien-I.Taiwan is a major hub for hand tool manufacturing, with many companies specializing in various types of tools like wrenches, sockets, and mo

 

[four.cycle]

List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools Manufactured in Taiwan (Republic of China) / see: https://www.taiwanhandtools.com.tw/en/company.php /

List of Manufacturers and Brands of Mechanics Hand Tools

 

[Phang]

I have Toptul and some JTC

https://www.toptul.com.tw/

JTC

本公司創立於1981年，成立初期以生產汽車板金工具為主，經過歷年不斷的檢討和修正經 營策略，於1986年自創 品牌，專業生產汽車板金夾具，因品質優良且價格實惠，廣受業界愛戴。為了造福

www.jtc.com.tw

they are made in Taiwan but not bought in Taiwan

not sure if they still use the same name domestically

 

[Phang]

English version of their websites

https://www.toptul.com/en

JTC Auto Tools

JTC Auto Tools - The Repair Tool Expert, One of market leaders in Taiwan. Professional auto repair tools.

eng.jtc.com.tw

 

[dnschmidt]

TOPTUL is the brand name and they do have retail stores in Taiwan but the parent company is ROTAR machinery. Their stuff is as good as it gets. KABO is a major brand and is possibly the most innovative hand tool manufacturer in Taiwan, or for that matter, anywhere else.

 

[BWWgarage]

TOPTUL is the brand name and they do have retail stores in Taiwan but the parent company is ROTAR machinery. Their stuff is as good as it gets. KABO is a major brand and is possibly the most innovative hand tool manufacturer in Taiwan, or for that matter, anywhere else.

Interesting ... toptul has branded retail stores? Thanks.

 

[CobraRed]

KABO is a major brand and is possibly the most innovative hand tool manufacturer in Taiwan, or for that matter, anywhere else.

Maybe a decade ago.

 

[Typhon]

Interesting ... toptul has branded retail stores? Thanks.

There are official direct-operated stores in Taiwan.

 

[BWWgarage]

There are official direct-operated stores in Taiwan.

I contacted toptul ... no Taipei stores any longer:


“I regret there is no TOPTUL store in Taipei now.
Now, we do have a store in Taichung. If you also have a plan to go to Taichung, it must be great if you can also arrange a short trip to the store in Taichung.”