Leading Electrical Terminal Manufacturer in Asian

Gem Terminal Industry Co., Ltd, was established in Luzhu, a simple and rustic town in southern Taiwan. With years of accumulated production experience, Gem Terminal has evolved into a leading manufacturer of electrical terminals in Asia. Subsequently, the company developed a copper refining process to produce environmentally friendly, lead-free copper. Leveraging over 30 years of milling technology, Gem Terminal manufactures shaped conductor copper materials for the electronics and new energy vehicle markets. In the future, the company plans to establish a specialized plant for refining innovative copper forms. Adhering to the concept of sustainable business, Gem Terminal is committed to continuous improvement, steady growth, and the motto of “Looking globally while rooted in Taiwan.”

1977
  • The company was founded in 1977, located in the serene Luzhu district in southern Taiwan, adhering to the concept of sustainable business and achieving steady growth.
1993
  • In July, the company underwent restructuring with a capital of NTD25,200 thousand and acquired land for factory use.
1994
  • With a revenue of NTD348,408 thousand, plans were initiated for the construction of factories and office buildings.
  • Independently developed a specialized machine for copper plate edge trimming, resulting in superior product quality compared to peers.
1995
  • The construction of new factories and office buildings commenced, and after a capital increase, the total capital reached NTD176,488 thousand. Various automated equipment was acquired, resulting in a revenue of NTD361,074 thousand.
  • The company made an indirect investment in Dongguan Gem Electronic & Metal Co., Ltd., moving towards internationalization.
1996
  • The new factories and office buildings were completed and put into use. Two Swiss Mikron fully automatic multi-station assembly machines were imported, significantly boosting production efficiency, and surpassing traditional machines by more than tenfold. The company expanded into European plug products, increased capital to NTD211,786 thousand, and achieved revenue of NTD441,254 thousand.
  • Upon approval by the Securities and Futures Institute, the company’s stock was publicly issued.
1997
  • The annual revenue grew to NTD561,927 thousand, with a growth rate of 27%. After a capital increase, the total capital reached NTD250,250 thousand.
  • The company obtained the latest power plug certifications from UL in the United States and CSA in Canada, enhancing its competitive advantage in the international market.
  • Board and supervisor positions were re-elected and increased, with the introduction of professional institutional investors.
1998
  • Introducing Swiss fully automatic multi-station assembly machines, the company ventured into electrical plug products within the Commonwealth system. This move increased its automation production efficiency and significantly boosted its market share. The revenue reached NTD713,357 thousand, with a growth rate of 27%, and a capital increase to NTD300 million was carried out.
  • The company obtained international quality certifications from UL in the United States and BSI ISO 9002 in the United Kingdom, enhancing product competitiveness.
  • The company independently developed a surface treatment machine for copper plate materials, ensuring terminal quality meets international standards.
1999
  • Implemented surplus and capital surplus capitalization, with a post-increase capital of NTD345,000 thousand.
  • The Taipei Exchange approved the over-the-counter (OTC) listing application.
  • Dongguan Gem Electronic & Metal Co., Ltd. received international quality certifications from UL and ISO 9002.
  • Developed various new products, becoming the largest specialized manufacturer of electrical terminals in the country, offering over 600 product specifications.
2000
  • Upon approval by the Securities and Futures Institute, the stock was listed and traded on the Taipei Exchange.
  • Conducted a cash capital increase of NTD40,000 thousand.
  • Implemented surplus and capital surplus capitalization, with a post-increase capital of NTD438,190 thousand.
2001
  • Upon approval by the Securities and Futures Institute, the stock was listed and traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
  • Implemented surplus and capital surplus capitalization, with a post-increase capital of NTD528,110 thousand.
  • Introduced process technology for ceramic bushings, a key component of fiber optic connectors, and began mass production.
2002
  • Implemented surplus and capital surplus capitalization, with a post-increase capital of NTD600,980 thousand.
  • Indirectly invested in Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. through the subsidiary Genius Terminal Co., Ltd.
  • Developed various new products, including safety insulated plugs, and began mass production.
2003
  • Implemented surplus capitalization, with a post-increase capital of NTD702,000 thousand.
  • Re-elected the fifth board of directors and supervisors.
  • Expanded production capacity to meet the requirements of Australia’s SAA and Japan’s T-MARK for safety insulated plug products, obtained multiple patents in various countries, and promoted the establishment of safety standards in Taiwan (CNS) and the United States (NEMA).
  • Introduced new spring technology and promoted the domestication of the technology.
  • Began planning the construction of factory buildings for Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd.
2004
  • Implemented surplus capitalization, which included employee bonuses, resulting in a capital increase of NTD148,000 thousand.
  • Issued the first unsecured convertible corporate bonds in Taiwan, amounting to NTD200,000 thousand. In 2004, NTD19,352 thousand worth of new shares were converted, bringing the year-end capital to NTD869,352 thousand.
  • Expanded new factory buildings and executed a plan to replace old equipment, accelerating the stamping press process to meet future market demands.
  • Successfully completed the domestication of new spring technology.
  • In the realm of passive components for optical communication, the company developed the fiber optic sleeve (phosphor bronze sleeve) and LC/MU fiber optic tube bases, leading to reduced production costs and a diversified product range.
2005
  • Implemented surplus capitalization, including employee bonuses, resulting in a capital increase of NTD94,535 thousand. By the end of 2005, the capital reached NTD963,930 thousand.
  • Completed the expansion of the new factory and continued to phase out old equipment, expedite stamping press, and implement plans for increased capacity to meet future market demands.
  • Reorganized the investment structure in Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd., increasing the investment amount by USD3,780 thousand.
  • In September, the factory construction of Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. was completed, and operations commenced.
  • In December, Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. obtained the ISO 9001:2000 international quality certification from UL in the United States.
2006
  • Implemented surplus capitalization, with a post-increase capital of NTD1,108,828 thousand.
  • Planned and introduced technology for monolithic circuit wire racks.
  • Introduced technology for large-capacity production.
  • Transferred the ceramic bushing process equipment to Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd., enabling mass production.
  • Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. introduced heat treatment equipment and began establishing a database for heat treatment process conditions.
2007
  • Conducted a cash capital increase of NTD78,125 thousand and Implemented surplus capitalization, increasing the capital by NTD236,197 thousand. The post-increase capital reached NTD1,423,150 thousand.
  • Received international certifications from UL and TS 16949.
  • Restructured the investment structure of Dongguan Gem and Suzhou Gem.
  • Multiple  high-precision mold processing and inspection equipment have been increase improve the quality of mold processing to meet the needs of high-precision molds such as single circuit lead frames.
  • Introducing large-capacity stamping equipment to improve machine utilization, streamline manpower and increase production capacity.
  • Process technology to establish the single circuit lead frame has passed the preliminary certification of the user and is undergoing small batch testing.
2008
  • Implemented surplus capitalization, increasing the capital by NTD256,850 thousand. The post-increase capital reached NTD1,680,000 thousand.
  • Planned and executed multiple process automation initiatives to reduce labor demands.
  • Launched GB safety insulated plug products into the market.
  • The monolithic circuit wire rack passed client certification and entered mass production, with a continuous expansion of the product line.
  • Aligned with the group’s organizational structure adjustment, the company modified the order-receiving mode, transitioning from the production mode entrusted to subsidiaries to the sale of raw materials and semi-finished products.
2009
  • Implemented the cancellation of treasury stocks, reducing the capital by NTD14,000 thousand. After the reduction, the capital amounted to NTD1,666,000 thousand.
  • Implemented surplus capitalization of NTD49,980 thousand, bringing the total paid-in capital to NTD1,715,980 thousand.
  • Re-elected the seventh board of directors and supervisors, adopting a candidate nomination system for independent directors.
  • Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. established a branch in Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, China, expanding its business presence and enlarging the second and third-phase factory buildings to increase production capacity.
  • Introduced advanced stamping press technology from Europe to tap into the vast electrical wiring market.
2010
  • Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. established a branch in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China, expanding its business presence.
  • Completed the expansion project of the second and third-phase factory buildings at Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd., enhancing production capacity, a significant leap forward for Gem Terminal Group’s production scale.
  • Acquired 100% ownership of Rueijhan Hardware Co., Ltd. in Vietnam, undergoing investment license change operations.
  • Introduced automated production equipment for frame products from European.
  • The production line for monolithic circuit wire racks was transferred to Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd.
  • Implemented an Environmental Quality Management System.
  • Obtained CG6005 Advanced Edition Certification for Corporate Governance.
2011
  • The shareholders’ meeting resolved to increase the investment amount in the mainland sub-subsidiary Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. by USD5,000 thousand.
  • Completed the equity transfer of Rueijhan Hardware Co., Ltd. in Vietnam, obtaining environmental impact assessment approval and land red book.
  • Completed the introduction and development of the selective silver plating process equipment for lead frames at the Suzhou plant and began production.
  • Introduced and developed the automated assembly process equipment from the UK, commencing production.
  • In response to the rapid growth of the solar energy industry, the company invested in the development, production, and sales of photovoltaic terminal products.
2012
  • The board of directors resolved to increase the investment amount in the mainland sub-subsidiary Dongguan Gem Electronic & Metal Co., Ltd. by USD 4,500 thousand.
  • Re-elected the eighth board of directors and supervisors, adopting a candidate nomination system for independent directors.
  • Obtained CG6007 General Edition Certification for Corporate Governance.
  • Introduced and developed VDE automated assembly process equipment, commencing production.
  • Developed and commenced production for GB, UL integrated plug products and their production automation.
  • Introduced the material fusion machine for Thin PCB and materials with irregular profiles.
2013
  • Completed the conversion to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as required by the Financial Supervisory Commission, adopting IFRS for financial statement preparation from the year 2013 onwards.
  • Developed and commenced production for European frame and various country plug vertical injection molding automated production equipment.
  • Developed and commenced production for semi-insulated plug blade vertical injection molding automated production equipment.
  • Developed and commenced production for flexible tube molding automated production equipment.
  • Commenced construction of Rueijhan Hardware Co., Ltd. in Vietnam.
  • Obtained ISO14001 and QC080000 certifications for environmental protection systems.
2014
  • The D Building of the Dongguan plant commenced production.
  • To meet the demands of automated production, the injection molding station was reorganized and established, and production began.
  • CCD online inspection was introduced for AC terminal stamping press production, and production commenced.
  • Initiated the construction of the first-phase factory at Rueijhan Hardware Co., Ltd. in Vietnam.
  • Acquired land for the second phase of Rueijhan Hardware Co., Ltd. in Vietnam and obtained the land red book.
2015
  • Rueijhan Hardware Co., Ltd. in Vietnam was renamed Vietnam Gem Electronic and Metal Co., Ltd.
  • The first phase of the Vietnam Gem Electronic and Metal Co., Ltd. factory was completed. Station utilities, electricity, gas, and supply systems were set up, and production equipment installation began.
  • The group’s wastewater treatment process underwent a comprehensive upgrade to contribute to environmental protection.
  • Initiated the construction of the third and fourth phases at Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd.
2016
  • Vietnam Gem Electronic and Metal Co., Ltd. officially commenced operations in the first quarter.
  • In alignment with the group’s production scheduling, stamping press and lathe processes were centralized at Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd.
  • Initiated the construction of the second phase of the factories for Vietnam Gem Electronic and Metal Co., Ltd.
2017
  • Developed environmentally friendly low-lead copper products for mass production.
  • Vietnam Gem Electronic and Metal Co., Ltd. obtained the UK BSI ISO9001:2015 International Quality Management System certification.
  • Wastewater discharge from Suzhou Gem Opto-Electronics Terminal Co., Ltd. met the requirements of China’s environmental regulations (Category 3).
  • Vietnam Gem Electronic and Metal Co., Ltd. obtained the environmental impact assessment approval for the third phase.
2018
  • Environmentally friendly low-lead products received VDE and BSI safety certifications.
  • The copper smelting process commenced production at the Vietnam plant.
2019
  • UL certifications obtained for two-pin, three-pin flat wire integrated products.
  • Successfully developed and supplied low-lead products for plugs in various countries.
2020
  • Initiated the renovation of the Mikron machining and high-speed stamping press station at the Suzhou plant and introduced VDA6.3 process audit requirements.
  • Implemented zero discharge of industrial wastewater at the Suzhou plant.
2021
  • Machining and manufacturing process received TE qualified supplier certifications.
  • Suzhou plant expanded its quality assurance laboratory and renovated its assembly workshop.
2022
  • Taiwan plant invested in planning and construction of special new copper smelting.
  • Taiwan plant and Suzhou plant manufacture special-shaped conductor copper materials.
2023
  • Taiwan plant special new copper smelting has been completed, the equipment has been site for commissioning and trial production.