Insight

Ray Fu has recently introduced various types of additional machinery so that it can provide greater capacity for its customers, enabling the manufacturer to increase its range of products and services and further become a ‘one stop shop’ for customers.

Ray Fu Enterprise Co Ltd was established in 2000 as the international sales department (export department) for parent company Chen Nan Iron Co Ltd – a steel wire manufacturer – before turning into a manufacturer and expanding its factory to include fastener production, which today covers 138,000m².

“Investments in new machinery and capabilities are a must for us,” states Ray Fu. “We strive to provide better service and quality for our customers in order to maintain our competitive edge, which is why it is essential we innovate with the help of new technology.”

Another big part of Ray Fu’s success is the reliable and secure supply of high-quality products it can provide customers. “Our stable quality across all our product ranges can give our customers peace of mind when they purchase from us,” emphasises Ray Fu. “Our R&D team communicates with customers before a new product launch to maximise the product quality and minimise potential setbacks. This helps ensure that when we expand our product portfolio it is based on customers’ requirements and we can be confident the increase in our manufacturing capabilities is better serving a wider range of customers.”

Expanding product range

Ray Fu’s product portfolio includes self-drilling screws, self-tapping screws, concrete screws, window screws, automotive screws, as well as socket cap screws (Allen cap screws) from M1.8 to M20, and in lengths from 2mm to 400mm. It can also provide different iron wires for fastener use, such as C1018, C1022, C10B21, 4037 and stainless steel – from a diameter of 1.78mm to 10mm.

Over the years, Ray Fu has also acquired multiple ISO, CE and ETA certifications, which underline the quality of its production and the wide range of products it can supply. For instance, the company’s RF self-tapping screws for timber structures, available in lengths from 60mm up to 600mm, has achieved an ETA certification (ETA – 18/0850). To add to this, in 2022 Ray Fu also achieved the AS9100D aerospace certification, further expanding its market from industrial, automotive and medical into aerospace.

“This certification confirms that we are able to meet the highest quality standards within Europe and means our customers can be confident in the quality of the products they are receiving,” explains Ray Fu. “From the moment an iron coil arrives at our facility, we perform a full inspection at the start and end of each process to ensure the quality of the products. We also have our own in-house TAF laboratory and we use ISO 9001 to ensure the products in-process and after-process adhere to customers’ specifications.”

Global supply options

Ray Fu’s key markets include North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. “The current North American market is stable, but the European market has decreased its demand for fastener products. The Middle East and Asia markets are also considered stable and have slightly increased their demand over the past years,” reports Ray Fu. “We remain optimistic for 2025 and hope the different conflicts around the world will end soon. Either way, we will keep supporting our customers with competitive prices and stable quality products.” 

Ray Fu adds: “Taiwanese manufacturing for the fastener industry is crucial for markets around the globe. It has and will continue to provide a stable, quality driven source of fasteners and we believe there will be a continued shift of focus within the sector from standard parts to special parts. Our role as a proud Taiwanese business is to provide stable quality products at an even faster rate to our customers worldwide. That is why we work with every customer to find out their specific needs and create various planning schedules so that our product can still adhere to the ‘Just in Time’ model. When customers work with us they get reasonable pricing, stable quality products, great customer service, and quick solutions to meet their needs, which helps differentiate us from the competition.”