Wattson Never Compromises on Quality - 4 Heat Treating Lines Plus 6,611 sqm Packaging Plant

4 Heat Treating Lines Plus 6,611 sqm Packaging Plant

Wattson Never Compromises on Quality

by Tanya Shih, Fastener World Inc.

Wattson Fastener Group Inc. specializes in manufacturing construction fasteners and has been widely recognized in the industry for over 30 years. Its focuses on two major markets－ USA (70%) and Europe (30%) and has the monthly fastener capacity of over 1,500 tons. Fasteners supplied are within 13mm-150mm, and mostly in carbon steel, 80% of which are self-drilling screws, wood screws, self-tapping screws, stainless steel screws, drywall screws, furniture screws, and 20% of which are customized screws.

Introducing Heat Treatment Technology &

Controlling Quality Before Shipment in Its Own Packaging Plant

Sales manager Bell Lee said, “Wattson founded in 1982 was originally located in Shulin Dist. of New Taipei City, as the satellite factory of Tycoons Group. Then, by the recommendation of customers, the factory was relocated to the current factory in Gangshan including a manufacturing plant and a packaging plant (each measures 6,611 sqm). The independent production and sales consolidate Wattson’s character of being both a manufacturer and a distributor.”

In order to control the quality of products, Wattson introduced heat treating facilities in 1995, making it a heat treating plant that can process 2,500 tons of fasteners per month and offer heat treating service. Heat treatment is a critical factor to ensure quality from manufacturing to delivery. Through the strict monitoring process in the packaging plant, the company can offer products compliant with the most critical standard that are trusted by customers.

Creating Business with “Made-in-Taiwan” Products &

Getting Updates of Technological Development in Global Exhibitions

Wattson has been certified by various international accreditations like ISO 9001, CE, and EN. It has built widely recognized reputation and consolidated base with so many years of high quality service. The economic recessions like the financial crisis and the European debt crisis did not actually make heavy impacts on Wattson. Wattson even considered these situations as the times for “taking a short break” and conducting “maintenance & repair” of the manufacturing equipment. Although many fastener companies are influenced by the clampdown on electroplating plants in Taiwan, the lead time of Wattson can still be kept within 75 to 90 days, which not only verifies the systematic structure of Wattson, but also signifies the flexible cooperation of Wattson with its associated companies.

Wattson’s major customers include local traders, agents, and wholesale centers. Sales specialist Noxy Huang said, “Wattson is a brand. In int’l exhibitions, we even consider “Taiwan” as another brand that can increase our value and achieve market segmentation with other competing markets.” Wattson’s order book has been scheduled to year 2015. However, Wattson is not complacent, as the development of technology and the market will never stop. As a result, Wattson will be humble to learn continuously in the advent of its next 30 anniversary.