
With the theme of "Digital Transformation AI Innovation", Taichung's manufacturing capabilities are commended
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The Golden Hand Award was established in 2002 to commend outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises in Taichung City. This year is the 25th, with the theme of "Digital Transformation AI Innovation."
The 25th Taichung City Golden Hand Award Ceremony was held today (30th) afternoon by Mayor Lu Xiuyan, who presented the awards in person to commend 20 outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises and affirm their outstanding performance in professional technology, product quality, innovative research and development, and operation and management. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Golden Hand Award. With the theme of "Digital Transformation AI Innovation", we hope to encourage companies to combine existing manufacturing advantages with digital technology to move from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing" and continue to enhance industrial competitiveness.
The Taichung City Government stated that 20 outstanding companies were carefully selected for the Golden Hand Award through procedures such as qualification review, written review, and on-site visits. The award-winning companies this year are: Taiwan Weiqun Industrial Co., Ltd., Heyijia Co., Ltd., Baisheng Industrial Co., Ltd., Zhenggang Technology Co., Ltd., Honglun Industrial Co., Ltd., Juwei Industrial Co., Ltd., Sino-American Fire Protection Enterprise Co., Ltd., Jiuyou Industrial Co., Ltd., Hengji Industrial Co., Ltd., Solid Food Co., Ltd., Jingyoujiu Co., Ltd., Ennoji Technology Co., Ltd., Runkang Industrial Co., Ltd., Duodian Industrial Co., Ltd., Fushang Precision Machinery Co., Ltd., Xinming Precision Technology Co., Ltd., Baogu Paint Co., Ltd., Jinanji Food Factory Co., Ltd., Yuanfangyuan Industrial Co., Ltd. and Shiwei Co., Ltd.
Lu Xiuyan said that since its inception in 2002, the Golden Hand Award has upheld the spirit of "turning a black hand into a golden hand" and witnessed Taichung companies relying on professional technology, quality persistence and innovative spirit to step into the market and go global. In the face of rapid changes in AI and the global market, the city government will continue to support companies and help the industry seize transformation opportunities.
Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan (left) presented the Golden Hand Award to Lin Qinghuang, general manager of Dajia Young Lion Industrial Zone Weiqun Industrial Co., Ltd.

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