History
  • 2020 
    ~
    2018

    Upgrade the equipments to improve the quality and production capacity.
    Annealing pickling line:First step of the electric control system has been transformed, and the second step of the temperature control system is planned.
    20 High rolling machine:Beginning equipment upgrades.

  • 2017

    In order to improve the function of the annealing pickling line, It is planning to update the electrical control system and temperature control system.

  • 2016

    To upgrade precision thickness control X-Ray and surface defective detector on the Rolling and Slitting Machine, in order to improve and satisfy customer needs for precisely rolling thickness and surface requirement.

  • 2013 
    ~
    2011

    Obtained ISO/TS16949 certification and ISO 14001 environmental management system certification.
    Introduced the technique of production in MAX126 and C18140 alloy from Mitsubishi Shindoh Co., Ltd., Japan to develop automotive connector's materials and make C19010 and C1901 series in mass production.
    Develope high performance brass strip and phosphor bronze.

  • 2010

    Reforming tin-plated facility to promote productivity, in order to the increasing demand of automobile connectors and terminals market.

  • 2009

    Performing microscopic process into QC system to achieve superior and precise surface quality of products, further to expend the supply chain of high performance market for Semi-conductive, Lead Frame and Heat Sink, etc.

  • 2008

    Focus on performance-oriented operation, to do process-reengineering, improvement of production yield rate to reach monthly productivity to be 3,800 tons. To apply solution heat-treated technology to take into mass production for high performance copper alloy.

  • 2007

    To expand and improve the capacity and technology of surface treatment for Lead Frame material to comply with the demand of LED and IC industry. Improve production capability of the materials for dual-gauge and CPU heat sink.

     
  • 2005

    Expand the production scale of the high-tech copper with the devotion to the development of various types of advanced copper alloys and materials for automobile.

  • 2003

    To research separating out process technology, developing the Croson alloy, supplies to semiconductor, motor terminal and special purpose materials.

  • 2002

    Succeed in the development of Nickel Silver Strips, environmental Tin-plated Strips, Free-cutting Copper Alloys, in supplying the material for Connectors, case of Quartz Oscillator, Mobile phone shield and Keys, etc..

  • 2001

    Invested NT$500 million to expand the production scale to 3,300 - 3,600 Tons per month.

  • 2000

    Transformed  into a high-tech copper producer, supplying electronics and semi-conductor materials.

  • 1997

    Invested NT$800 million to develop Lead Frame material with the cooperation of  I.T.R.I.

  • 1996

    IS09002 Certificate granted by B.C.I.Q. Adopted the MIS Production Management System of IBM co.

  • 1994

    Developed mirror surface quality successfully, reached at the production of 2000 tons per month.

  • 1993

    Trademark registered by N.B.S.

  • 1992

    Invested NT$500 million to upgrade production equipment.

     
  • 1990

    Succeed in the development of Nickel Silver Alloys.

  • 1989

    Stock to be issued.

  • 1988

    Invested NT$600 million to develop Copper Strips and Foils.

  • 1985

    Launched the production of Copper Alloys.

  • 1982

    Bought the whole plant equipment from Revere in the USA, and developed the technique cooperation with Mitsubishi Shindo.

  • 1972

    Changed company name to First Copper & Iron Co., Ltd.

  • 1971

    Changed company name to First Copper Productions Co., Ltd.

  • 1969

    Was founded original company name First Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.