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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 06:18
Early FEMCO Cycling Rim Production Plant
The 228 Event erupted in 1947 when the time was generally in the period of recession in Taiwan. The founder Mr. C. M. Chuang went fighting the tough condition and bought a ship repair plant in Kaohsiung and founded Hua-Nan Machinery Work. However, due to the inflation in the aftermath of the war, the government turned to issue the new Taiwan Dollar which converted old 40'000 TWD into new 1 TWD. Thus, the speculation ultimately failed and Mr. C. M. Chuang could do nothing but sold the plant to pay back all the loan and payment. Under tremendous pressure, Mr. C. M. Chuang still held his dream of founding his own career and returned to Chiayi to start over.

The economic was still unstable in 1949,Taiwan, and the fluctuation of price was rapid in particular which caused Mr. C. M. Chuang to choose to manufacture the wooden yo-yo due to it's short manufacturing-process. Nevertheless, the recession still remained and accounted for the poor consumption of the yo-yo. After all the frustrations, Mr. C. M. Chuang decided to venture on the bicycle-rims which were the components of the main transportation—bicycle at that time. Thereafter, Far East Rim Work was founded which was the predecessor of FEMCO.

Success is for those prepared. The strong will and spirit of Mr. C. M. Chuang constituted the vast territory crossing three states of FEMCO. In the coming 60 years, FEMCO will broaden its global market depending on Mr. C. M. Chuang's courage and perseverance.

The Chronology of FEMCO 60 years

1945
  • Taiwan Restoration
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang took over 6 Japan plants in Chiayi, and turned in  all to the government afterward.

1947
  • 228 Event

1948
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang bought a ship repair plant in Kaohsiung  and founded Hua-Nan  Machinery Work. Ultimately, the speculation  turned out to fail due to inflation. He had no choice but sold it and went back to Chiayi.

1949
  • Manufacturing wooden Yo-Yo .
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang founded Far East Rim Work to manufacture bicycle rims.

1950
  • Due to lack of reinforcement of materials and rims, the first made rims were scoffed and called  as “ the mute wheels”.Sales volume remained low.

1951
  • The company imported brand new Cold Rolling Steel Bar and added Brass-Welding  Furnace,leading to better quality.

1953
  • The company started to boom. In order to show an immense gratitude toward the first generation of the staff, Mr. C.M. Chuang held the first staff travel to Sun Moon Lake.

1954
  • The company added a machine plant.
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang designed a machine which allowed rims being cut with an electric saw after formation and converted the manned welding machine into Electric Welding Machine to form, and thus improved quantity and quality.
  • The company started to help the poor with rice supply.

1955
  • The company added an electroplating plant and more products including rims of Sport Car, Three-Wheels Mobile and Hand-Pulling Mobile.
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang went to Japan for investigation after Taiwan Restoration. After return to  Taiwan, Mr. Chuang bought a pinhole plotter to establish staff management.

1956
  • Bilateral Continuous-Welding Machine designed by Mr. C.M. Chuang was patented and  that replaced Brass-Welding Furnace .

1957
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang donated NT 50'000 for Chung-Wen Elementary School to build new classes, which were now reconstructed.
  • The company expanded and built a polishing plant and an electroplating plant.

1958
  • The honorary chairman Mr. K.C. Chuang joined army after graduation from National Cheng-Kung University.
  • The eruption of Jinmen 823 war.
  • Attending the Taiwan Exhibition  in the Provincial Fair for the first time. We captured the crowd's attention with a 3 meters diameter rotating rim embroidered with colorful bulbs.

1959
  • Producing  Hub, Flywheel and Rear Brake Drum.
  • Mr. K.C. Chuang  went to USA for studying.
  • 87 Flood.

1960
  • The amount of our staff exceeded 400 people, reaching the standard of being a big enterprise.
  • The 10th  anniversary. We held the first staff sports meet in Bo-ai Elementary School.

1961
  • The company started to manufacture motor bike rims.
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang was promoted by the State Council of USA as the delegate of  the “ Entrepreneurs of Investigation of USA＂.

1963
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang was elected by China Productivity Center as “the Honorary Manager”, and was awarded by Mr. K.D. Lee.
  • The company was renamed as＂Far East Machinery Co.,Ltd”.
  • Developing Automatic Rim-Polishing Machine which was designed by  Mr. C.M. Chuang  and that was patented, and improved not only the quality but also the appearance of the  electroplating rims.
  • FEMCO expanded the pipe plant and started producing the 1/2"～4" pipes.

1964
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang was elected as the 10th president of Rotary Club of Chiayi.
  • FEMCO expanded the pipe plant, increasing the 4''～6'' pipe product line.

1965
  • FEMCO expanded the pipe plant again,increasing the 8''～16'' pipe product line.

1966
  • Purchasing a 20 acre site for the construction of the Hou-hu plant and the head office building.

1967
  • Attending the Machinery Exhibition for the first time with the new High-Speed Lathe.
  • Producing Milling and Planning Machine.

1968
  • A 260,000 sq-ft. machine shop and a cast-iron foundry were added to the existing facility.
  • Undertaking 100'000 tons spiral pipes for  CSBC Corp.,Taiwan, and transporting Spiral Pipe Machine which was designed by  Mr. C.M. Chuang and that was patented to Ba-dou-tz for manufacturing.

1969
  • The pipe machines were exported to Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Kenya, Egypt,etc.

1970
  • Producing Radial Drilling Machine
  • The construction of the first floor of the Hou-Hu office, 7 machinery  plants and one cast-iron foundry.
  • Establishing the head administrative office in the Hou-hu plant area.

1971
  • Taiwan exited from UN.
  • Mr. K.C. Chuang returned and took over the position as the general manager in FEMCO. Moreover, he brought new concept of management and system.
  • Mr. K.C. Chuang founded “Logic Electron Co.,Ltd”.

1973
  • Mr. C.M. Chuang was awarded  “ the top 10 entrepreneurs” award.
  • The exportation of five Milling and Planning Machines to Egypt and Taiwan Railways Bureau.
  • The innovation of Lug and Shell resolving the problems of  precision of Taiwan-made bikes and that was awarded “Research and Innovation” award and NT 200'000 prize.

1974
  • The exportation of bike rims to U.S.A
  • Attending the New York Bike Exhibition
  • The establishment of the subsidiary in New Jersey(K.K.N.J.).
  • A contract of the Φ60"*t16㎜*34～36m Long Spiral Pipe Posts in Si Ao Port.

1975
  • A contract of the tower in the Taoyuan petroleum refinery  from CPC Corporation
  • The addition of a 20 acre site for the construction of a 40,000 sq-ft fabrication shop in the Tou- chau Industrial Area(North of Chiayi).
  • The foundation of  FEMCO Engineering & Construction
  • The development of BMX rims taking the Japan bike industry by storm.

1976
  • FEMCO was certified by the American Petroleum Institute(API pipe).
  • The acquisition of  the contract of two L.P.G.2000kl Spherical Storage Tanks from the Taoyuan petroleum refinery of CPC Corporation in technical cooperation with Nippon Sharyo Ltd.
  • Attending IMTF for the first time with Radial Drilling Machine.
  • FEMCO started to export Radial Drilling Machine to U.S.A

1977
  • FEMCO appropriated a pension to the first retired staff  Mr. Chang Gen Lin.

1978
  • The announcement of Precise Horizontal Boring and Milling Machine.

1979
  • The 30th anniversary and a staff sports meet in the Chiayi Gym.
  • The establishment of the subsidiary in Los Angeles.(K.K.C.A)

1980
  • The completion of  the 250km petroleum pipes from the North  to the South.

1981
  • Manufacturing CNC computerized lathes NCL-20/60 AND NCL-35/100.

1982
  • The contract of the two sets refrigerated tanks for CPC Corporation, which was later  completed in 1984.
  • Chuang-shan Institute of Science and Technology committed  Rocket-Launching Pipe to FEMCO for developing.

1983
  • The cooperation with Nippon Kinzoku for production of stainless steel rims exported to Japan.
  • FEMCO invested 808 Company which was then renamed as AKISU Machinery Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of bicycle forks. Mr. K.H. Chuang served as the chairman.

1984
  • FEMCO held a staff sports meet on the 35th anniversary.

1985
  • The development of the vertical lathes VL-12 and VTL-16 which were later exported to G.E  and Delta Air Line in U.S.A.
  • Chuang-shan Institute of Science and Technology committed Rocket-Launching Rack & Carousel to FEMCO for developing.

1986
  • The development of the Durga-25 lathe with Double-Disk Turret which were later exported to Europe,U.S.A and Japan.
  • The completion of the Lung-shi hydro-power station for Taiwan Power Company.
  • The addition of a 6 acre site in  the  Tou- chau Industrial Area.
  • Producing and developing a D.I.O.(Direct Input & Output)system for machining usage in technical cooperation with  the SEIBU Electricity & Machinery Co., Ltd.
  • A contract was awarded by CPC Corporation for supplying 26'' diameter API pipes of  a   natural gas pipeline project., which were manufactured by JCO production line designed by Mr. C.M. Chuang.

1987
  • The FEMCO founder Mr. C.M. Chuang passed away and Mr. K.C. Chuang took over the position of the chairman.

1988
  • FEMCO held a staff  carnival as the memorial for Mr C.M. Chuang on May First.
  • FEMCO donated 10 million dollars to  National Cheng   Kung University to found Ching- ming lecture class and that another 10 million dollars to Taiwan Railways Bureau to build the rear train station and the tunnel connecting the front and the back.
  • Attending the first term of  the competition of “Research and Innovation”.FEMCO won the first prize for the CNC lathe and that the third prize for the CNC milling lathe.

1989
  • Celebrating the 40th anniversary in Chiayi High School's assembly hall.

1990
  • The establishment of three foundations ＂Mu En , Jin Siou , and Ming Guang ＂
  • Chuang-shan Institute of Science and Technology committed Rocket Launching Base to FEMCO for developing.
  • The foundation of the American Freedom Bicycle Fleet.

1991
  • The accomplishment of the API 5L-X60 56"*0.75"*8000m underground pipes for CPC corporation.
  • Undertaking the engineering of Sand Pipe for No. 6 Naphtha Cracking Project in Mailiao.

1992
  • FEMCO  invested Kao Fong Machinery Co.,Ltd,and Mr. K.C. Chuang served as the chairman.
  • The completion of  the Shuei-li power plant.
  • Mr. K.H. Chuang was elected as the chairman of  Taiwan Bicycle Association.

1993
  • FEMCO invested Kunshan Pearl Machinery Industry Co.,Ltd.

1994
  • The completion of the Φ2650 Sea Pipe engineering in the Tung-shiau power plant for Taipower Company.
  • The CNC lathe(DURGS-25ES) was awarded 1994 “Taiwan Excellence Awards”
  • The supply of  the Φ700*16t Sand Pipe in total of 3000 meters for No. 6 Naphtha Cracking Project in Mailiao.

1995
  • Updating FEMCO computer system with MCBA software.
  • The supply of Φ800*12t pipe posts for the expansion of China Steel Corporation.
  • FEMCO was awarded ISO-9002 and CE for FEMCO Manufacturing Applications.
  • FEMCO Cycle & Auto Parts and FEMCO Engineering & Construction were awarded ISO-9002.

1996
  • The foundation of Factory Automation Technology ,which later cooperated with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation to manufacture OEM wire cutting machine.

1997
  • Setting up internet among plants and converting the purchase procedure into the on-line authorization.

1998
  • Developing WHL-F50 Double Turret Aluminum Wheel Turning Lathe
  • Golf shaft production reaches 300,000 pieces per month , leading  FEMCO to become Asia 's largest supplier of golf shafts.

1999
  • Mr. K.H. Chuang was promoted to be the FEMCO chairman, and  Mr. K.C. Chuang was hired as the honorary chairman.
  • FATEK started to produce the HL series of CNC lathes with the brand of FEMCO to export throughout the world
  • The completion of  the 2 sets 68,000KW Mechanical equipmenst of the Ma-An hydro-power station for Taipower Company.

2000
  • FEMCO trademarked the COZYACE line of electrically adjustable beds for medical and residential purposes, and the bed design was patented in Taiwan , Japan and China
  • The completion of the construction of the resource recovery plant in Ping Tung County .
  • The golf products division became independent and be operated as a subsidiary of FEMCO under the new name “FEMCO Steel Technology”

2001
  • The completion of the Shih-lin power station.
  • FEMCO was awarded ISO-9001 for FEMCO Cycle & Auto Parts, FEMCO Steel Technology and FEMCO Engineering & Construction .
  • The completion of  Bridge Suspension Cart of High Speed Rail for Chang-rung Heavy Industry.

2002
  • The completion of the  C921 and C295 automotive rigid frames in total of 8 sets.

2003
  • Developing HL-55SP Pneumatic Aluminum Wheel Turning Lathe which was later awarded the third prize of “Research and Innovation” in TIMTOS.
  • The completion of the gas pipelines engineering for  the Jia-huei power station.

2004
  • The completion of the waste gas system for the resource recovery plant in Keelung.
  • Developing the square pipes up to 300*300.

2005
  • Developing CNC HL-25DMS Double Turret with Sub-Spindle CNC Turning Lathe which was awarded the first prize of 2005 TIMTOS.

2006
  • The manufacturing and the installation of  Motor Machinery Pipe for the 4th nuclear power plant.

2007
  • Developing WVL-F24A Vertical Wheel Turning Lathe  which was awarded the first prize of “ Research and Innovation” in TIMTOS.
  • Developing BMC-FT2 Horizontal Boring and Milling Machine with Facing Head which was also awarded the third prize of “ Research and Innovation” in TIMTOS.

2008
  • The completion of the Shi-kou power plant for Jia-nan Corporation.

2009
  • Developing BMC-250T Horizontal Boring and Milling Machine which was awarded  the first prize of “ Research and  Innovation” in TIMTOS.
  • Signing up a contract with IBM and bringing in ERP system.
  • Mr. K.C. Chuang was hired as FEMCO superior consultant.
  • The 60th anniversary.
  • A contract of manufacturing Copper Tube  equipments for SUNSCO.
  • Undertaking the engineering of Electric Machinery Equipment for the Ju-men power plant and the Wan-sung power plant
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