Since 1975, Wei Sheng Steel has kept a finger on the pulse of the times, evolving from a hardware start to a leading player in structural steel processing, closely growing with Taiwan's industrial evolution. Over five decades, after witnessing countless changes, Wei Sheng Steel has remained committed to innovation and excellence. Our fifty-year journey, marked by innovation and numerous accolades, is not merely a milestone but a starting point, paving the way towards a prosperous and sustainable future.
In the late 1960s, Taiwan initiated an extensive infrastructure development plan. Establishments such as China Steel, CSBC, and numerous petrochemical enterprises rooted in Kaohsiung, cementing the city as Taiwan's industrial bastion.
Astutely tuning in to these industrial shifts, Mr. Shih-Huang Kuo founded "Wei Sheng Hardware Ltd." in Kaohsiung, strategically investing a borrowed capital of 250,000 New Taiwan Dollars.
The founder, Mr. Shih-Huang Kuo's uncle, pictured in their hometown of Cigu District, Tainan. In the background is Wei Sheng's very first truck, painted with the words "Wei Sheng Hardware." At the time, this modest vehicle shouldered all business and delivery tasks, bearing witness to Wei Sheng's growth.
1981 marked a significant milestone. Wei Sheng transitioned into a key inventory supplier, raising its capital to 30 million New Taiwan Dollars and being renamed as "Wei Sheng Steel Co., Ltd." The company pivoted to focus on supplying materials for public infrastructure projects, importing H-beams, not yet domestically produced, from South Korea, Japan, and South Africa.
In its early days, Wei Sheng's office was located on the first floor of a residential building. By 1984, with the company's continuous expansion, the office moved to a building adjacent to the Kaohsiung train station, marking the beginning of a more sizable workplace.
As the scale rapidly expanded, Wei Sheng Steel successively sought out suitable locations to accommodate the steadily increasing inventory.
As the company continued to grow in scale, with the staff count increasing to 20, it prompted a relocation to a commercial building in the city center on Po Ai 1st Rd.
Recognized by "CommonWealth Magazine," WeiSheng made its debut on the list of Taiwan's Top 500 Service Companies, ranking 284th. Since the recognition, the company has consistently made impressive strides on the list year after year.
The rapid expansion of Wei Sheng Steel has resulted in a significant capital increase to 100 million New Taiwan Dollars. This growth has not only consolidated the company's stronghold in the domestic market but also initiated international triangular trade between China, Vietnam, and Thailand.
The image shows Mr. Shih-Huang Kuo, the founder, with his visa for Vietnam in 1996. Despite challenges in visas and language barriers, the founder successfully opened the market for structural steels and laid a critical groundwork for the company's future global endeavors.
The new Tainan processing plant spans an impressive 54,000 square meters. Which was once a dusty construction site has transformed into a robust factory complex, surrounded by greenery.
In 1999, Wei Sheng Steel procured the H-beam CNC Drilling Machine from Japan, launching the first H-beam drilling line. This strategic move distinguished Wei Sheng Steel as Taiwan's first inventory supplier to merge steel sales with H-beam drilling, thereby ushering in a fresh business model for enhanced services in the industry.
The construction of the Kaohsiung Metro brought new opportunities. Due to the high precision of CNC machine processing, Wei Sheng Steel garnered significant interest from foreign contractors, becoming an essential partner for metro construction projects.
From 2002 to 2004, in collaboration with "Jaie Haour Industry Corporation," we jointly completed several panel factory constructions for Chi Mei Optoelectronics Corporation, with 40,000 tons of steel for each factory.
Recognized by "CommonWealth Magazine" as the "Top 50 Best Performing Companies," ranking 30th.
Acquired a processing plant spanning over 95,000 square meters in Pingtung.
Honored with the 14th Golden Peak Award by the Executive Yuan.
In collaboration with "Ken Ting Heavy Ind. Co., Ltd.," we jointly succeeded in constructing the 70,000-ton FPG Mailiao Steel Pipe Rack project, in a mere 13 months.
Wei Sheng Steel fortified its international strategy by establishing Cong Ty TNHH Thep Wei Sheng, intensifying its global market presence.
As the Pingtung processing plant commenced operations, equipped with BH and BOX fabrication, H-beam (Drill/ Saw/ Bevel), elevated Wei Sheng Steel into a comprehensive structural steel processing provider.
Recognized by "CommonWealth Magazine" as the 39th among the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Service industry."
