Walsin Lihwa and National Taiwan University (NTU) jointly hosted the “5th Technology Exchange Poster Competition Award Ceremony and Symposium” today. This event, centered on the theme “Smart-Driven Materials Innovation, Intelligent-Led Sustainable Technology,” focused on five key areas: advanced metals, precision machinery, advanced conductors, smart manufacturing, and low-carbon sustainability.

The competition attracted 27 project submissions, with 20 advancing to the final round. Ultimately, 20 awards were presented, including 4 Excellence Awards, 8 Merit Awards, and 8 Honorable Mentions. The event demonstrated NTU’s R&D depth and cross-disciplinary integration capabilities across the fields of materials, machinery, and energy, showcasing the tangible outcomes of industry-academia collaboration in deploying forward-looking technologies and addressing global industrial transformation trends.

“In the future, our exchanges with Walsin Lihwa will involve more topics and broader fields, allowing us to launch deeper research into crucial issues such as AI, semiconductors, and energy,” stated Chiang Mao-Hsiung, Dean of the NTU College of Engineering. He added, “Multinational corporations can bridge international collaborations for academia, facilitating three-way exchanges among overseas industries, universities, and research institutes to broaden research horizons and practical application opportunities. We look forward to an increasingly close and long-lasting partnership.”

Walsin Lihwa Chairman Yu-Lon Chiao noted that the five-year collaboration between Walsin and the NTU College of Engineering has progressed systematically from initial learning and research to the deepening stage of practical application scenarios. Moving forward, the company plans to expand the scope of cooperation from materials and precision machining to energy sectors, including nuclear power and Artificial Intelligence Data Centers (AIDC), further integrating industry and academic resources to translate basic science R&D into real-world applications.

Walsin Lihwa CEO Wang Shyi-Chin highlighted the strategic value of the submissions in his address, noting that this year’s themes cover “Advanced Materials,” “Smart Manufacturing,” and “Low-Carbon Sustainability.” Wang emphasized that innovative R&D achievements—such as leveraging AI for virtual materials development and analyzing material failure mechanisms in hydrogen environments—represent essential core technologies as Walsin deploys high-end product applications and enters material sectors required by AI infrastructure, aerospace, and energy industries.

Since 2022, the Technology Exchange Competition has been held annually for five consecutive years, cultivating 123 outstanding talents. The event featured research presentations by the winning teams alongside expert analyses of the latest application trends of artificial intelligence in materials development and manufacturing process optimization. In a major highlight of the day, the NTU Racing Team shared the results of its collaboration with Walsin, demonstrating the innovative value and development potential of Walsin Lihwa’s materials in the automotive industry through high-performance engineering and real-world track records.

 

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announced its net operating revenue for May 2026. The company’s consolidated net operating revenue for May 2026 was NT$17.46 billion. January through May revenue for 2026 totaled NT$74.05 billion.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. Walsin Lihwa has established itself as a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Greater China, as well as a global leader in the stainless steel industry. The company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announces its consolidated financial statements of 2026 first quarter financial results on 8th May. The consolidated net operating revenue reaches NT$41.07 billion. The consolidated operating gross profit reaches NT$3.19 billion and the consolidated operating profit is NT$0.55 billion. The net income after tax reaches NT$3.59 billion, earnings per share at NT$ 0.81.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. As a leader in the wire and cable and the stainless steel industry in the Greater China region, the company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with hi-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announced its net operating revenue for April 2026. The company’s consolidated net operating revenue for April 2026 was NT$15.53 billion. January through April revenue for 2026 totaled NT$56.59 billion.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. Walsin Lihwa has established itself as a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Greater China, as well as a global leader in the stainless steel industry. The company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announced its net operating revenue for March 2026. The company’s consolidated net operating revenue for March 2026 was NT$15.72 billion. January through March revenue for 2026 totaled NT$41.06 billion.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. Walsin Lihwa has established itself as a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Greater China, as well as a global leader in the stainless steel industry. The company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announced its net operating revenue for February 2026. The company’s consolidated net operating revenue for February 2026 was NT$11.87 billion. January through February revenue for 2026 totaled NT$25.34 billion.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. Walsin Lihwa has established itself as a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Greater China, as well as a global leader in the stainless steel industry. The company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation convened a Board of Directors’ meeting today (the 26th), at which the Board approved the Company’s financial statements for fiscal year 2025. The Board also resolved to convene the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at multifunctional hall, 1st Floor, No. 15, 168 Lane, Xingshan Road, Neihu District, Taipei City.

The consolidated operating revenue for the fiscal year 2025 is approx. NT$174.24 billion, with a consolidated gross profit of NT11.09 billion. The net income after tax is approx. NT$3.18 billion with EPS of NT$0.75 and a cash dividend of NT$0.5 per share is planned.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energy. As a leading manufacturer of wire and cable in Greater China and a global leader in the stainless steel industry, the company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announced its net operating revenue for January 2026. The company’s consolidated net operating revenue for January 2026 was NT$13.47 billion.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. Walsin Lihwa has established itself as a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Greater China, as well as a global leader in the stainless steel industry. The company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Walsin Lihwa Corporation announced its net operating revenue for December 2025. The company’s consolidated net operating revenue for December 2025 was NT$15.52 billion. January through December revenue for 2025 totaled NT$174.27 billion.

Established in 1966, Walsin Lihwa dedicates itself to the development of wire and cable, stainless steel, commodity resources, real estate, and renewable energies. Walsin Lihwa has established itself as a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Greater China, as well as a global leader in the stainless steel industry. The company has also expanded itself into a multinational conglomerate with high-tech and energy investments.

Hidden Champion Embraces Brand Power! Co-Research and Co-Creation: Building a New Industrial Ecosystem for Global Competition

Aligning with the rapid growth of the global precision manufacturing market, Walsin Lihwa Corporation, a leading Taiwanese stainless steel manufacturer, today officially launched its new brand for Cold-Finished Bar, “Steeval™.” This signifies the company’s declaration of an entry into a new era—moving from a pure material manufacturer to a provider of technical service solutions achieved through co-research and co-creation with customers. Walsin Lihwa commits to joining hands with industry partners across the supply chain to build a new industrial ecosystem and compete together on the international track.

“The Taiwanese steel industry has consistently served as the foundational material provider supporting Taiwan’s processing sector to become a global leader in screws and fasteners,” said Chiao Yu-Lon, Chairman of Walsin Lihwa. “In the face of shifting industrial focus and increasing quality demands from precision manufacturing, we are transforming from simply supplying stainless steel materials to becoming a comprehensive solutions provider. Walsin Lihwa’s mission is to drive the upgrade of Taiwan’s manufacturing ecosystem through overall improvements in products, manufacturing processes, and services. We are turning a ‘hidden champion’ into a visible, trusted partner capable of co-creating value.”

Global Market Share Leader and Cross-Domain Smart Manufacturing Advantages Drive Steeval™ into Value-Oriented Markets
Leveraging its multiple strengths, including the world’s largest market share in stainless steel bars, technical and customer channel experience accumulated in Europe, global service locations, international-grade metallurgical equipment, and Smart Manufacturing capabilities—Walsin Lihwa is not only launching the Steeval™ brand for Cold-Finished Bars but also collaborating with academic and research institutions, such as the Metal Industries Research and Development Center, to upgrade materials and broaden industrial applications.

Sherry Ho, President of Corporate strategy and Supply Chain Management at Walsin Lihwa, commented, “Steeval™ will help Taiwan’s manufacturing industry upgrade from ‘manufacturing-oriented’ to ‘value-oriented.’ In the precision manufacturing sector, customers prioritize quality far above price. We will provide stable, sufficient, and reliable materials and technical services, strengthening our industrial connections, enabling our users to win at the starting line in the world’s most cutting-edge application markets.”

Walsin Lihwa Advances “Three-Quality Strategy”; Steeval™ Targets AI Server, Energy, and Other Cutting-Edge Markets
“Stainless steel holds considerable growth potential in emerging trends and cutting-edge applications,” stated Wang Shyi-Chin, Vice Chairman of Walsin Lihwa. “Walsin Lihwa is promoting a ‘Three-Quality Strategy’—Diversity in Grades, Premium Quality, and Excellent Craftsmanship—to ensure Steeval™ becomes the preferred stainless steel material for advanced industries.”

The Cold-Finished Bars produced by Steeval™ are a core material for precision manufacturing, widely used in machining, automation, and other industries. The brand continuously focuses on end-user demands—such as AI servers, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics, and energy—which require high quality and precision characteristics. Steeval™ provides the most suitable solutions, positioning itself as the premier partner for stainless steel precision manufacturing.

Carrying on 30 Years of Stainless Steel Heritage, Steeval™ Brand Power Opens a New Chapter of “Value Collaboration”
Since its founding in 1966 and entering the stainless steel business in the 1990s, Walsin Lihwa has consistently produced diverse stainless steel products through integrated processes, maintaining a long-term leading position in the Greater China region. In 2022, the company initiated a strategy of value-added and globalization, commencing its European expansion and entering markets such as automotive, aerospace, and energy. In 2025, based on its accumulated advantages, Walsin Lihwa is introducing a brand-new identity for its core product, Cold-Drawn Bars, Steeval™, opening a new chapter of “Value Collaboration.”

Moving forward, Walsin Lihwa will continue to deepen Steeval™’s capabilities in R&D, manufacturing processes, and global presence, accompanying customers with more complete cross-regional supply and service capabilities, and becoming a crucial force in the global supply chain.

 

About the New Brand: Steeval™ Cold-Finished Bars
The Chinese name for Walsin Lihwa’s new Cold-Finished Bar brand, “Steeval™,” is “奇沃”, symbolizing the extremity of craftsmanship and material nurturing industry. The English name, Steeval™, is a portmanteau of Steel × Value, clearly conveying its positioning as a “High-Value-Added Stainless Steel Brand.

The brand slogan, “Your Precision, Our Mission,” encapsulates a customer-centric brand philosophy.

Steeval™ is anchored by six core brand commitments: Smart Manufacturing, Craftsmanship, Diversity, Trustworthiness, Service, and Co-Creation. From steel development and process control to a cross-regional, flexible service system, Steeval™ establishes comprehensive quality standards and a value system aimed at advanced manufacturing.

Furthermore, Steeval™ Cold-Drawn Bars possess specialized, high-tech functional characteristics—High Machinability, High Cleanliness, High Wear/Corrosion Resistance, High Heat Resistance, and Soft Magnetism—to fully address the precision manufacturing needs across diverse industries. This supports advanced fields such as Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductors, AI Servers, and Automation Equipment, turning material into a critical driver for enhancing process efficiency and quality. Walsin is also launching the IMS Easy-Machining Series products under the Steeval™ brand, which will effectively improve tool life and surface finish, while also optimizing chip breaking, bringing a superior processing experience to the application end of the industry.