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SYM History
2009
January
Sanyang dealers were the first motorcycle provider to be awarded the GSP certification by Ministry of Economic Affairs.
February
Sanyang Industry was awarded Golden Award of Trusted Brands in the category of motorcycles in Taiwan estimated by Reader's Digest in 2009
April
Sanyang Industry cooperates with UNITEKS and acquired a new manufacture mark” ”eting partner in Turkey.
April
Sanyang Industry held the Family Day and celebrated the 55th anniversary.
June
Sanyang Industry launched Hyundai i30 in Taiwan.
June
Sanyang Industry signed the contract with Ministry of National Defense to produce 3598 units of Light Tactic Vehicles.
August
Sanyang Industry acquired the certification of ISO14064.
October
Sanyang Industry launched its first electric bicycle E-Star.
October
VMEP launched its first EFI scooter “Joyride” in Vietnam.
November
Sanyang Industry announced its cutting-edge technology S.T.C.S. (Swirl Tumble Control System) in EICMA Motor Show, Milan, Italy.
December
VMEP issued TDR (Taiwan Depository Receipts) in Taiwan.
December
Sanyang Industry “GTS 300i” and“ Fighter 4V150 EFI ”motorcycles were awarded 18th Taiwan Excellence.
2008
February
The inauguration of Sanyang Global (Xiamen) CO., LTD took place in February 2008.
February

The first batch of Sanyang King-Long Bus was formally delivered in February.

March
Xiashing Motorcycle pushed the production record to a history high- over 10, 000 units in a single month in March.
March
VMEP was certificated ISO14001 and the new painting equipment was started using in March.
March
Sanyang launched 300cc Scooter, Citycom 300 , in March.
May

Sanyang launched 600cc ATV, Quadraider 600, in May.

May

Sanyang launched foldable concept e-model, Robo Scooter, in May, Taiwan.

August
Sanyang launched GR125 EFi conforming to Taiwan fifth emission regulation in August.
September

Sanyang Industry set aside a surplus of 2007 for capital increase and issued a total of 40,268,500 shares of non-entities. ?Sanyang Industry’s paid-in capital is increased to 8,456,385,000 NTD after the increase in September.

September

The opening of Sanyang Motor Vietnam factory and the launch of SYM pickup, T880, took place in September.

September
Sanyang was awarded "Award for International Trade-Outstanding Export/Import Business Certificate" by Ministry of Economic Affairs in September.
October
Hyundai Sanyang launched the new RV, LAVITA in October.
October
Chairman Huang, Shi-Hui, was awarded "Medal for Enterprise Development Business" by Vietnam government in October.
November

Sanyang won "National Friendly Working Environment Award" in November.

December

Sanyang launched King-Long medium-size bus in December, Taiwan.

December

Sanyang won the 1st prize of "Good Practice in Greenification and Beautification in Industrial Park" in December.

 
 
2007
January

Sanyang launched Hyundai 07 GETZ 1.6 Plus.

February
VMEP was honored with the Golden Dragon Award as an enterprise of remarkable management style.
March
Sanyang's automobile plant in Vietnam held its ground-breaking ceremony.
June
Sanyang's new Headquarters Office was inaugurated.
June

Sanyang was granted the official investment permit for automobile manufacturing and thus established SanyangMotor Vietnam Company Limited.

July

Sanyang launched Fighter 4V 150 Efi, the first 150cc motorcycle passing the 5th Stage of Taiwan Vehicular AirPolutant Emission Standards.

August
VMEP launched Elizabeth in Vietnam.
September

The first motorcycle "Flyte 125", a collaborated work of Sanyang and Kinetic Motor in India, was formally mass produced.

Qingzhou Engineering passed the inspection of ISO Technical Specification and was certified TS16949.
October

Qingzhou Engineering had a capital injection from Cosmos and the registered capital reached USD23.04 million dollars.

October
VMEP was honored with the 2007 Excellent Enterprise Award in Vientam.
November
Sanyang's SYM Fighter was crowned the champion team of 125cc motorcycle race in the Grand Prix Macau.
November

Sanyang was awarded the Badge of Accredited Healthy Workplace by the Department of Health for its remarkably healthy working environment.

December
Sanyant was honored with the 16th Annual Enterprises Environmental Protection Award of the R.O.C.
December
Sanyang Global (Xiamen) was established.
December
VMEP's new Office Buiding was inaugurated.
December
VMEPH (Vietnam) was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
December
Sanyang lanuched domestically-made Hyundai Sante Fe, a grand 7-seat Crossover SUV.
December
Sanyang was honored by TTQS with the Award of the Bench Mark Enterprise.
 
2006
2006
VMEP was honored with the "Products of Excellence Award" by Vietnam consumers.
2006
Sanyang launched Hyundai Sonata VGTurbo, a luxurious diesel-engine automobile.
2006

Sanyang was elected one of the top 20 "2006 International Brands in Taiwan" by International Trade Institute.

2006
Sanyang launched luxurious Porter Truck.
2006
Sanyang announced the delivery of its first military-truck production.
2006
Sanyang Deutschland GmbH was established.
2006
Sanyang was awarded the "2006 Electronic Achievement" by Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection, MOEA.
2006
VMEP Training Center held a Grand Opening Ceremony.
2006
Sanyang was granted a syndicated loan at amount of NT$3.6 billion.
2006
VMEP celebrated its production of 200 thousand Attilas, with a nationwide charity event of bridge-building.
2006
VEMP Research and Development Center held its ground-breaking ceremony.
2006
PT. Sanyang Industry Indonesia formally obtained the official license and launched the domestically manufactured motorcycles.
2006
Sanyang launched Tucson VGTurbo 2.0 2WD, the first domestically manufactured diesel-engine automobile.
2006
Sanyang became the champion manufacturer in energy saving by having 12 motorcycles of "Energy Label", a green consumerism program promoted by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
2006
VMEP was honored with the 2005 Golden Dragon Award as an enterprise of remarkable management style.
2006
Sanyang announced its new logo, the moving arrow.
2006
The theme exhibition "Motorcycle Engines", a collaboration between Sanyang and National Science and Technology Museum, was opened to the public.
2006
Sanyang Historical Monument Exhibition Hall was inaugurated.
 
1995-2005
2005
PT. Sanyang Industry Indonesia was established in May and granted permanent business license (Izin Usaha Tetap, IUT) to manufacture motorcycles; Sanyang Italia S. R. L. were established; local-manufactured Hyundai Tucson 2.0 was launched; Sanyang entered military truck operations by cooperating with International Truck and Engine Corporation, USA and manufactured military trucks for Ministry of National Defense; VMEP entered the field of car production and became the 13th foreign car manufacturer in Vietnam.
2004
Sanyang celebrated its 50th anniversary in Taipei and President Chen, Shui-Bien was among the many guests who delivered personal congratulations; additional US$50,000,000 was invested in its Vietnam R&D Center; localmanufactured Hyundai Getz was launched; the product life cycle management (PLM) system was applied; VMEP celebrated its12th anniversary and its accumulated motorcycle production exceeded 1 million units.
2003
Vietnam VMEP obtained ISO 9001 accreditation; construction of engine processing plant phase I was completed, and construction of gear processing and heat treatment plant was also completed for production.
2003
Motorcycles under 125cc are all fitted with ceramic coating cylinders that offer a lifetime warranty. In October, Sanyang motorcycles southern district marketing center was established, and in November, the Sinfong plant established a research and development center with the release of the RV180 injection engine, and President Chen Shui-Bian was present at the inauguration. The industrial machinery plant passed QS9000 certification.
2002
Began a technical joint venture with " Hyundai Motor Korea" to become its sole distributor in Taiwan from March, while the technical collaboration with Honda Motor Japan terminated in June.
2002
In March, ceramic coating cylinder and fuel injection engine models were launched, a total revolution in motorcycle engine technology, all 125cc motorcycles are equipped with aeronautic ceramic cylinders and fuel injection engine, a R&D center was founded in Hsinchu to complete integration of production and research.
2001
Vietnam VMEP engine manufacturing plant began production in June, and was honored with a TPM Excellence Award in October.
2000
Acquired VMEP of Vietnam, Xiamen Xiashing Motorcycle Co., Ltd. and Qingzhou Machinery Industry Co., Ltd. Use of plant incinerator formally began in November.
1999
Launch of the CRV recreational vehicle in the market, the Attlia 125 attained the National Product Image Gold Award, the Fiddle 50 cited as a Taiwan Good Design Product; Achieved ISO 1800 national accreditation in June, machinery plant completed for operation in July, Neihu and Hsinchu combined their plants and offices in December.
1998
Achieved ISO 14001 environmental management system international certification.
1995

Technical joint venture with Xiamen Xiashing Motorcycle Co., Ltd. and Qingzhou Machinery Industry Co., Ltd.

1995
Awarded the outstanding industrial automation manufacturer; motorcycles passed ISO 9001, and automobiles passed ISO 9002.
 
 
1985-1995
1994
Motorcycle production broke through 5 million units.
1992
Technical collaboration with Vietnam VMEP to manufacture motorcycles.
1990
Debut of Sanyang Di Fei 125, Duke 150 and Sanyang Accord 2000cc sedan. Sanyang L125A motorcycle engine began exporting to France . The company dormitory and training center were completed for use, and the first automated welder G/W, M/C for motor vehicle body in the country was commissioned into production.
 
1989
 
 
In March, the company executed a group deed with its employees to extend attendance hours to 44 hours per week from July, while at the same time, Hsinchu automobile plant began production. The company celebrated its 35 th anniversary and motorcycle production reached 3 million units in October.  
 
 
1975-1985
1982
Started exporting motorcycles to Dominican Republic .
1981
In April, motorcycle production exceeded 1 million units, and the Silver Wolf 125 was introduced to the market. In October, the most technologically advanced electronic ignition scooter - the Sanyang Scooter 50 was produced.
1980
Mr. Huang Shi-Hui succeeded as the chairman, and the Hsinchu plant commenced production of the Civic 1400cc five-door sedan.
1978
 
 
Former chairman, Mr. Huang Ji-Jun, jointly inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony with supporting satellite contractors, dealers, Taiwan transportation vehicle manufacturers association and Honda representatives on October 24 th at Hsinchu Industrial Park with a total capital of NTD 483 million.
1977
First Honda Civic 1200cc entered the market and Nanyang became the sole distributor of Sanyang Motor.
1976
Successfully developed "Steadite" alloy cylinder with a 50,000 km quality guarantee. Commencement of exporting cylinder heads to Honda Motor Japan.
 
 
1965-1975
1974
Total capital reached NTD 230 million with Honda Motor US investing NTD 30 million (13% of total capital); New debut of Wolf 125.
1969
Construction of the automobile manufacturing plant was complete and opened to begin production: TN 360 Fah Tsai Tser, N600 Fu Gui.
1968
Founded Nanyang Industries Co., Ltd. to import automobiles and motorcycles.
1967
Entered a Technical Collaboration Agreement with Honda Motor Japan to produce automobiles.
 
 
1955-1965
1962
Formed a joint venture with Honda Motor Japan to manufacture 50cc, 150cc and 160cc motorcycles and became the first motorcycle manufacturing company in Taiwan with 30% localized production.
 
1961
Sanyang Electrics restructured into Sanyang Industry Co., Ltd. with paid-up capital of NTD 10 million.
1959
 
 
Restructured the company into "Sanyang Electrics Co., Ltd." with an increase of capital of NTD 800,000 and an acquisition of 660m 2 of land to build a 396m 2 factory plant with additional expansion of production equipments.  
 
 
1945-1955
1954
 
 
Sanyang Electrics was established with a start-up capital of NTD 300,000 to manufacture generator lights, the key component of bicycles. The factory was a 132m 2 leased rice mill with 5 sets of horsepower motors and a basic manufacturing equipment line up consisting of 2 presses and 1 lathe. At that time, there were only four employees.  
1952
Ching Feng Hang imported motorcycle parts from a Japanese firm, Fuji Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., to assemble passenger carriages.
1951
Ching Feng Hang imported Honda engines to assemble mopeds.
1949
Ching Feng Hang imported the first shipment of motorcycles: BSA in 250cc, 350cc and 500cc capacities, priced at around NTD 25,000.
 
1948
Mr. Huang Ji-Jun hired schoolteacher, Mr. Chang Guo-An, to join Ching Feng Hang as technician through Magistrate Hsieh Shui-Liu of Neihu village.
1947
Mr. Huang Ji-Jun founded Ching Feng Hang.
 
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