NAFCO’s May revenue dips due to exchange rate fluctuations; strong orders sustain positive full-year outlook

Aerospace fastener manufacturer NAFCO reported a 13.56% month-over-month decline in revenue for May 2025. The company attributed this drop primarily to exchange rate impacts and slower-than-expected new product certifications. While certification progress is expected to catch up in June 2025, the exchange rate effects remain difficult to control. Despite these challenges, NAFCO remains optimistic about its order book and prospects for the second half of 2025.

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Neousys posts 1Q25 revenue gain amid global uncertainties

Taiwan’s Neousys Technology reported first quarter 2025 consolidated revenue of NT$418 million (US$13.94 million), buoyed by continued project deliveries despite external headwinds. The industrial PC maker said international developments remain the key variable for the second half of 2025, though Chairman Gao expressed cautious optimism for the year as projects mature.

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New cooling player Microloops passes listing review, operational momentum expected in 2H25

Cooling module manufacturer Microloops’ initial public offering application passed the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s listing review committee on June 3, 2025. However, the case still requires approval from the Taiwan Stock Exchange board of directors. The company is applying for a capital amount of NT$600 million (US$18.5 million), focusing primarily on the research and manufacturing of high-performance cooling solutions. Its products are widely used in cloud AI computing centers, computers and graphics cards, automotive control systems, and new energy vehicles.

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Syntec eyes IPO after doubling profits and expanding into robotics

As the global robotics boom accelerates, Taiwanese firms are not only capitalizing on AI-driven opportunities but also reinforcing their presence across key supply chains. Among them is Syntec Technology, one of the few Taiwanese companies with deep expertise in robotic controllers, often described as the brains of automation systems. Once dominated by European and Japanese players, the controller market now sees Syntec emerging as a formidable regional competitor.

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Global Lighting Technologies restructures production footprint amid supply chain shifts

Global Lighting Technologies is actively restructuring its global production strategy in response to shifting supply chains and declining demand in traditional display markets. The Taiwan-based manufacturer of light guide plates announced that it is advancing its new Vietnam facility while preparing for long-term expansion in Thailand and phasing out operations in China.

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