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Founded by President Sen-Mei Cheng and his two brothers in 1979, Taiwan Paiho Limited gained global recognition for its Trihook touch fasteners. From traditional OEM to ODM, the Company has greatly upgraded its R&D ability and is selling its products to the world’s top 20 sport shoe brands. It has established a good reputation in the global sporting goods market by continually creating new product value and leading major brands by using innovative products. With abundant experience in shoe, garment and medical material production, the Paiho Group possesses manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, Wuxi, Dong Guan and Vietnam. Additionally, the Group has established marketing bases and warehouses in California, USA, and Barcelona, Spain, supplying touch fasteners, elastic, webbings, shoelaces, reflective materials, 2D/3D image logo, material processing, molded hooks and bamboo charcoal products. Through professional fabric, garment and shoe material exhibitions, Taiwan Paiho has successfully established business with the world’s famous brands.

公司內部

 
1979‧

Founded by President Vergil Cheng and his two brothers, Taiwan Paiho Limited was initially named San Ho Hsin Limited. Muller looms were imported from Switzerland to produce touch fasteners which were sold to the whole world under the brand name “Trihook.”
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1985‧
The knitted elastic factory was established.
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1986‧
San Ho Hsin entered a joint venture with Velcro USA and was renamed Taiwan Paiho Limited.
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1987‧
The Company imported Muller looms from Switzerland and Jacquard looms from Japan for variable width webbings and acquired patents in many countries.
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1990‧
The Cheng brothers purchased the stocks owned by Velcro and acquired 100% ownership of Taiwan Paiho Limited.
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1993‧
A professional webbing factory was established. The design and development of webbings specifically for shoes were initiated by Taiwan Paiho.
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1996‧
A shoelace factory was established. The quality shoelaces of several patented functions and designs are deeply appreciated by customers.
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1997‧
Paiho International Limited was established, investing in Dong Guan Paiho Textile Limited.
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1998‧

3D braided fabric was developed and adopted by famous brands. Spring Rich Limited was established to manufacture Easy Tape.

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1999‧

Vietnam Paiho Limited was established to serve customers in Southeast Asia; it obtained ISO 9002 accreditation in the same year.

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2000‧
Taiwan Paiho was approved by Securities and Exchange Commission to go public in January 2001.
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2001‧
Wuxi Paiho Textile Limited was established to serve customers in central China.
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2003‧
Taiwan Paiho worked with the Council of Agriculture and Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan to develop CAS-certified bamboo charcoal materials. Taiwan Paiho invested in Shanghai CSC Powder Limited.
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2004‧
Europe Paiho and North America Paiho were established to expand the Western market. Taiwan Paiho invested in Dongguan CSC Powder Limited.
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2005‧
The brand name Lacoya was established to launch bamboo charcoal textiles. Taiwan Paiho was invited to participate in Japan’s Aichi Expo.
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2006‧
For the purpose of sustainable development, the outlets for Lacoya’s bamboo charcoal line were established island-wide. Taiwan Paiho was selected by Forbes as one of the best 200 small and medium public companies of the year, which had revenue less than US$1 billion and the greatest drive and development potential. Taiwan Paiho purchased five Easy Tape machines and expanded its business to 3C, medical device and diaper markets.
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2007‧
Taiwan Paiho was awarded the 4th “Taiwan Superior Brand” by Taiwan External Trade Development Council.
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2008‧
Taiwan Paiho was awarded “The First Brand Certificate” by the Consumer Association of Taiwan; the Company worked with Shin Kong to develop Eco polyester yarn, which has obtained the Green Mark.
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2009‧
TigerShark changeable cushion and ventilation saddle with hook and loop won third place at the “2009 Innovative Bicycle, Component and Accessory Competition.”


 
Company name
Taiwan Paiho Company Limited
Industry
Textile
Products
touch fasteners  elastic  webbings  
    shoelacesand drawcords  ● trade logo mark
    reflective materials ● reflective materials ● easy tape
    consumer goods  bamboo charcoal yarn and cotton 
    Lacoya bamboo charcoal products
Head office
Changhua, Taiwan
Number of employees - Taiwan Paiho
770 (record from Dec 31, 2008)