Establishment Background

Following the completion of National Highway No. 1, Taiwan Railways, and Taichung Port, and in response to the need for industrial development and decentralization, the Hsinchu County Industrial Park was planned near the center between Taichung Port and Keelung Port. It provides favorable conditions for new factories and helps prevent excessive concentration in metropolitan areas.

Basic Information

• Planning Approval: 1975 (ROC Year 64)
• Development Phases: Phase 1 – 1977 (ROC 66), Phase 2 – 1983 (ROC 72)
• Land Use: Non-urban industrial land
• Total Area: 517 hectares
• Administrator: Industrial Park Division, Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA
• Developer: CTCI Corporation
• Rent Incentives: None
• Annual Output: NT$650 billion
• Employment: 65,000 people

Industrial Park Layout

Factory Status

As of now, there are 434 operational factories and 53 idle ones. The top five manufacturers include:

• Powertech Technology Inc.: IC assembly and final test services
• Long Chen Paper Co., Ltd.: Pulp, synthetic resins, printing paper, and industrial paper
• Epistar Corporation: IC substrates
• CTCI Corporation: Automotive parts and metal products
• Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.: Wireless communication and digital multimedia devices

Transportation & Connectivity

• Highways: National Highways 1 and 61
• Airport: Taoyuan International Airport (46.6 km)
• Port: Taichung Port (99.4 km)
• Rail: Zhunan Station (6.2 km), Hsinchu Station (12 km)
• HSR: via National Highway 1, 13.5 km to HSR Station
• Highway Interchange: Near the National Highway No. 1 Zhunan Interchange

Future Outlook

The park is transitioning from traditional to high-tech industries. With improved infrastructure, water and electricity supply, and communication systems, the Hsinchu County Government is committed to creating a high-quality industrial zone with comprehensive investment services, attracting both domestic and international companies.

Source: Hsinchu County Industrial Park Administration