MADE IN TAIWAN.

Industry Week, February, 1999 by Royal, Weld

Taiwan has become synonymous with high technology and many US firms, such as Compaq Computer, IBM, and Dell Computer have a large percentage of their products made there. In addition, many Taiwanese come to the US to expand their skills and return to start businesses of their own. Discussed companies include Giant Manufacturing Co and Microtek International Inc.

Here's a look at the strategies of four relatively

young companies that are thriving in this island nation's high-tech economy.

REMEMBER THE DAYS when "Made in Taiwan" meant anything sold in a five-and-dime store? In the 1970s it seemed that the tiny island off the coast of southern China churned out just about every cheap umbrella, polyester shirt, and generic plastic toy sold in the U.S....

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