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Kwantex Research Inc is known within the market for its ability to introduce new products and innovations, with the company determined to continue investing in new product research and development.

Founded in its hometown Kwanmiao in Tainan City, Kwantex first showcased its ability to create new products with the introduction of the Cutter screw, which enabled it to make its name within the wood working industry. The company quickly followed up this invention with others, such as the Pocket Hole Screw and KTX-Torpedo® Screw, which Kwantex states was a real ‘game changer’ for the business and in fastener applications – with the product even receiving the Red Dot Design Award in 2014.

Kwantex’s commitment to researching and developing new products has even continued during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our investment in new product research and development never stops,” states Kwantex. “For instance, in the past two years we have developed the improved 6-lobe TTX drive, which features a unique sharp hook design, no cam-out, provides more torque transfer, whilst also offers more than four times the bit life. Another new screw is the Archimedes’ Secret Screw, which has pull-out and anti-loosening values that surpass other brands in the European and US markets. This screw will be launched in 2022 and we are looking forward to its future sales performance.”

In addition to developing new high-end products, Kwantex also focuses on market demands and provides clients with solutions that successfully assist customers in building their own brands in the high-end markets of Europe and America. “We are able to work closely with our customers on improvements to their products, whether it be regarding the function or quality of the product,” points out Kwantex. “We can even help with new packaging designs, as well as arranging steady lead times and logistics. Through a close working partnership and key exchange of information, we are able to create opportunities for customers, whilst also building our reputation within the market.”

In addition to working with customers and designing patented screws, Kwantex can also supply commodity products such as drywall screws, self-drilling screws, tapping screws, etc. These screws are available in sizes M2.5 to M12, and in lengths from 10mm up to 600mm, as well as carbon steel materials such as C1022 and 10B21. Also available are stainless steel materials SS302, SS304, SS305, SS316 and SS410.

Kwantex is also able to supply a special stainless steel material – KTX-1 Metal, which is heat treated martensitic stainless steel that can be used to replace A2 cap, ZDC cap and SS410 screws. “KTX-1 Metal screws provide excellent corrosion resistance, high hardness, high strength, as well as high drilling capacity performance,” points out the company.

For both its special and standard screws, Kwantex ensures it delivers quality solutions that are reliable. It can do this thanks to its production factory, which includes head forming, thread rolling and cutting processes. “Each of our machines are equipped with a computer so the operator can check the details of the screw drawing at all times,” mentions Kwantex. “Besides the regular inspection by the operator, we also carry out further tests every 4 hours, which enables us to monitor production quality and collect ‘big data’ for analysis.”

If at any point the measured figures exceed the tolerance, the computer will display red figures to indicate an abnormality, the operator can then immediately adjust the machine to ensure that the screw production meets the drawing specifications. “We use wire rod from China Steel Corporation (CSC) in Taiwan to ensure stable product quality from the source. Together with the strict quality inspection process of the finished product, we can ensure all the exported products meet customers’ requests.”

Through its ability to provide customers with technical assistance, as well as high-quality products, Kwantex has customers around the world, with its main markets in Europe and the USA. “We are a reliable, responsible and trustworthy company. Our mission is to provide solutions to all our customers’ daily problems and we can do this thanks to more than 25 years of production experience,” states Kwantex.

A big problem for everybody over the last 18 months has been the Covid-19 pandemic that has swept the globe. “Covid-19 had a big impact on a lot of our customers throughout 2020, but by the end of the year we did start to see an increase in the number of orders,” explains Kwantex. “This increase has continued into 2021, where we have seen a significant influx in orders – mainly due to customers having a lack of screws as the various lockdowns around the world have started to lift.”

Kwantex predicted the surge in orders towards the end of 2020 and therefore has been in close contact with its customers to ensure they can maintain their inventories. “For customers with large quantities each year, we can offer a stock order system (pre-production plan). When the customer places an annual order, we will gradually complete it and keep semi-finished products that customers can ‘call off’ as and when they need them,” mentions Kwantex. “Most customers have therefore placed orders in advance to have more stock. This is another example of how we go the extra step for our customers and we will continue to do so going forward, alongside introducing new exciting products.”