Designing cutting-edge processing systems

Established in 1972, Kung Hsing Plastics Machinery is one of the most advanced plastics machinery manufacturers in Taiwan. The company is experienced in designing and producing extrusion machinery for more than 40 years and employs more than 80 professional personnel in two factories. The company manufactures PP/PE inflation (blown film) making machine, nylon/polyester/PP/PE monofilament making machine, PP/PE flat yarn (woven bag) making machine, PP packing band making machine, plastic recycling machine, as well as specially designed extrusion systems and whole plants. The company is ISO 9002 certified and also conforms to CE standard. Mr. Kun-Lin Tsai, Vice President of Kung Hsing is a prominent figure in the company’s exhibits globally. He shares his insights on how the company has remained in the forefront by offering cutting-edge production systems. 

“In the ASEAN market and the world in general, 3-layer co-extrusion lines’ share in the market reaches 70%, thus demand has been consistently high.” – Mr. Kun-Lin Tsai, Vice President, Kung Hsing Plastics Machinery

IRNA: How would you describe the developments of Kung Hsing as a leading manufacturer of blown film lines and other machinery for the plastics industry? 

Mr. Tsai: Our research centre monitors developments in new technology in an effort to come up with new products and improve existing ones. Kung Hsing currently operates two factories. The first factory is mainly for making parts and assembly; the second factory is for test running, assembly and shipping out machines. These two plants work efficiently to contribute greatly to the smooth operations of the whole company.

Kung Hsing maintains a technical designing department which uses the latest 3D software to design accurately even the most complex parts. We get to know the characteristics and applications of the finished products to improve our machines for the applications they are intended for. For example on the lamination, we have to know the appropriate rigidity and adhesive capacity based on the application so that we can integrate those parameters with raw materials and machine functions design.

Our company not only knows about machine design, we have also been experienced in marketing. We make slight changes and adjustments for our customers so that all our products can ensure that they stay competitive. Customers' feedback is a great help for our advancement.

IRNA: What are Kung Hsing’s milestones and major achievements so far? 

Mr. Tsai: In 1970s, we are the first HDP blown film machinery manufacturer in Taiwan. During that period, our main target markets were the Southeast Asian nations and Taiwan local consumers. Only Japanese competitors can offer HDP blown film machinery in Asia during that time so our company was greatly supported by our customers and we gained valuable feedback.

In 1990s, we successfully developed three layer co-extrusion machinery and EVOH/ PA material management has become our expertise. Our technology and machines can be well applied on extrusion materials, thus earning maximum benefits for our customers. Now, we can offer 7-layer co-extrusion lines and our credibility in this segment has been highly acknowledged by customers.

IRNA: What are your bestselling lines?   

Mr. Tsai: In the recent decade, our best seller was the 3-layer co-extrusion line. Other small machines were also custom-made although they are comparatively expensive. But since our customers are quality-oriented, we still have our market.

In the 3- layer co-extrusion machine, our customers have found a wide spectrum of applications. In the ASEAN market and the world in general, 3-layer co-extrusion lines’ share in the market reaches 70%, thus demand has been consistently high.

In addition, Kung Hsing offers professional technology support and services to our customers. We have a pool of experts in the manufacturing, design and trading, and they can help our customers get maximum benefits from our systems. Despite the present competition, Kung Hsing machines have successfully been sold to more than a hundred countries. Every machine has a serial number and file and we keep that record for more than 25 years so that after-sales services can be provided upon request. Kung Hsing has established good reputation in the plastics industry owing to our consistent attention to quality and after-sales services.

IRNA: In developing your product lines, what are the target applications and future thrusts?   

Mr. Tsai: As I have participated in many trade fairs and have gained knowledge on the world market and the demands of global customers, I believe that energy saving, that is, green production, is the main focus now of consumers in the developed regions. For machinery, the focus of most R&D efforts has been on energy conservation that many machine manufacturers have delved into this aspect.

When we think about energy saving, what comes to mind is the productivity.  The flexibility and ability of our machines to meet different layer arrangements for the same end product quality request could make processing highly efficient to reduce material costs. By cutting costs and raising productivity, manufacturers are getting better, and we put this as our goal when developing new products.

The 5-layer co-extrusion blown film line from Kung Hsing

IRNA: What are the other markets that Kung Hsing targets now with its products?

Mr. Tsai: We are pouring a lot of resources on Eastern Europe and South America in 2014 and 2015. Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, etc., this Eastern European market is not a big market although it is worth nothing that they have keen interest in advanced machinery. Regarding Latin America, we are welcomed there so that now we intend to work hard in this market and participate in many important trade fairs there to promote our brand and sell to Mexico and the rest of that region.

We do not define our main market area. ASEAN is important to us and we will move forward in the five continents. ASEAN customers are now getting more interested in Taiwan-made machinery and since industrial production in most ASEAN economies is getting better, our company is ready to serve this market. (IRNA)

Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery Co., LTD.

Tel: +886-5 237 4466

Fax: +886-5 237 6971/ 238 1029

E-mail: ks.sales@kunghsing.com.tw

Website: www.kunghsing.com.tw

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