About Yuan-Lih Knife Company: Industrial Blade Maker Since 1948
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A Taichung Blade Manufacturer Built on Manufacturing Experience #
Yuan-Lih Knife Company started in 1948 as a manufacturer of steel material components, producing items such as automotive parts and bicycle parts. The company’s accumulated metalworking methods were later applied to cutting tools, and industrial machine blades became the foundation of its long-term development.
Over the years Yuan-Lih established specialized production lines for medium and large straight blades, while its circular blade and special blade departments developed steadily. The company emphasizes rigorous work practices, in-house equipment and expertise in both single materials and composite materials as the basis for stable quality.
Company at a Glance #
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Yuan-Lih Knife Company |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Location | Tanzi District, Taichung, Taiwan |
| Production bases | Two production bases in Taichung |
| Manufacturing area | More than 6,000 m² |
| Processing machines | More than 150 |
| Annual output | More than 150,000 pieces |
| Export markets | More than 20 countries |
| Quality certification | ISO 9001 |
| Core business | Industrial machine blades: straight, circular and special shapes |
| Services | R&D, manufacturing, supply and after-sales service |
What the Company Makes #
- Straight blades — Guillotine knives and other long straight blades for paper cutting, printing, woodworking and packaging machinery.
- Circular blades — Circular slitter knives, top and bottom circular knives, and large circular cutters.
- Special blade shapes — Crushing blades, food cutters, shear blades and application-specific designs.
- OEM production — Blades manufactured to customer drawings, working conditions, materials and quantities.
Industries and Markets #
Yuan-Lih blades serve electronics, optoelectronics, hygiene materials, steelmaking, resource recycling, rubber and plastics, packaging, printing, woodworking, plywood manufacturing and food processing. Sales cover all of Taiwan, with exports to the United States, China, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Indonesia, India and Europe.
Explore Company Information #
- History and Background — founding, development and company milestones.
- International Certifications — ISO 9001 and the quality approach behind it.
- ESG Information — environmental management and compliance statements published by the company.