The metal fabrication industry is at the upstream of various consumer products, construction tools and materials, following the base metal industry (including steel, aluminum, copper, magnesium, etc.). It chiefly manufactures basic components of electronics and semiconductors, transportation vehicles, household appliances, office machines, clocks and watches, other hardware and related products. Referring to the North American Industrial Classification System, Standard Industrial Classification of the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, Executive Yuan, R.O.C., and Industrial Classification System of China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the metal fabrication industry is classified as follows .
I. Industrial Characteristics
II. Market Profile
III. Analysis on Major Issues
IV. New Southbound Market Analysis (Indonesia)
V. Conclusions and Suggestions
Table 1. Product Classification and Scope of the Metal Fabrication Industry