MEET HEXKERNEL
Our Legacy: Let The Adventure Begins
Founding Era (1989)
During Taiwan's economic miracle, Founder, Mr. Zhang, recognized an opportunity that would forever transform his life and the hand tool industry. With his rich manufacturing experience and keen understanding of global market demands, he started with a million-dollar purchase order as his initial capital. After successfully delivering to multiple U.S. cities within just one month, he established Hand Tools International (HTI) in Taichung, Taiwan—marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey.
Expansion Period(1993)
Riding the wave of China's reform and opening-up policy, the company seized new opportunities by boldly establishing KTK, a blow molding factory in China. Beyond manufacturing capabilities, KTK built a professional in-house R&D team and specialized sales force to provide comprehensive customer service.
Transformation Period (Post-Millennium)
As the internet emerged and e-commerce gained prominence, the second-generation leadership recognized the necessity for business transformation to keep pace with market trends:
- Invested in developing proprietary brands
- Focused on outdoor recreational products
- Launched innovative products such as BBQ timers, offering convenient and safe solutions for outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Innovation Development Period (Pandemic Era)
The global pandemic highlighted the previously overlooked importance of home leisure activities, leading the company to:
- Deepen its presence in the home leisure market
- Develop garden-related product lines
- Commit to providing high-quality home leisure solutions at reasonable prices
Global Strategic Development (Present)
To meet growing international market demands, the group has implemented key strategic initiatives:
- Established production facilities in Vietnam to diversify manufacturing capabilities
- Integrated subsidiary companies to form the Hexkernel Group
- Provides one-stop services from manufacturing to supply chain integration
- Leverages proprietary brand channels and data analytics capabilities to support clients' market expansion